Patents by Inventor Barbara Ozmar

Barbara Ozmar has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Pelvic splint and associated method
    Patent number: 6793639
    Abstract: A pelvic splint for immobilizing and maintaining the annular integrity of the pelvis in the event of a pelvic ring fracture. The pelvic splint extends from about 5-10 cm above the iliac crest down to about the middle third of the thighs and substantially encircles the pelvis of the victim. The splint is then secured about the pelvis of the victim with two or more adjustable straps. The splint comprises a flexible casing having at least one pliable padding layer disposed therein and a plurality of flexible members individually disposed in pockets spaced apart about the casing. Once tightly secured around the pelvis by the adjustable straps, the splint conforms to the contours of the victim's pelvic area and stabilizes the pelvis by preventing lateral movement and constraining the pelvis in such a manner to preserve the annular integrity thereof. An associated method of stabilizing a pelvis is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority
    Inventors: Michael A. Gibbs, Michael Bosse, John Marx, Steven Colucciello, David Jacobs, Barbara Ozmar
  • Pelvic splint and associated method
    Publication number: 20030073942
    Abstract: A pelvic splint for immobilizing and maintaining the annular integrity of the pelvis in the event of a pelvic ring fracture. The pelvic splint extends from about 5-10 cm above the iliac crest down to about the middle third of the thighs and substantially encircles the pelvis of the victim. The splint is then secured about the pelvis of the victim with two or more adjustable straps. The splint comprises a flexible casing having at least one pliable padding layer disposed therein and a plurality of flexible members individually disposed in pockets spaced apart about the casing. Once tightly secured around the pelvis by the adjustable straps, the splint conforms to the contours of the victim's pelvic area and stabilizes the pelvis by preventing lateral movement and constraining the pelvis in such a manner to preserve the annular integrity thereof. An associated method of stabilizing a pelvis is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Applicant: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority d/b/a Carolinas Medical Center
    Inventors: Michael A. Gibbs, Michael Bosse, John Marx, Steven Colucciello, David Jacobs, Barbara Ozmar
  • Pelvic splint and associated method
    Patent number: 6503217
    Abstract: A pelvic splint for immobilizing and maintaining the annular integrity of the pelvis in the event of a pelvic ring fracture. The pelvic splint extends from about 5-10 cm above the iliac crest down to about the middle third of the thighs and substantially encircles the pelvis of the victim. The splint is then secured about the pelvis of the victim with two or more adjustable straps. The splint comprises a flexible casing having at least one pliable padding layer disposed therein and a plurality of flexible members individually disposed in pockets spaced apart about the casing. Once tightly secured around the pelvis by the adjustable straps, the splint conforms to the contours of the victim's pelvic area and stabilizes the pelvis by preventing lateral movement and constraining the pelvis in such a manner to preserve the annular integrity thereof. An associated method of stabilizing a pelvis is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority
    Inventors: Michael A. Gibbs, Michael Bosse, John Marx, Steven Colucciello, David Jacobs, Barbara Ozmar