Patents by Inventor Barry Ray Hix

Barry Ray Hix 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).

  • Barrier dispenser and method of using the same
    Patent number: 11291518
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for applying a barrier to a medical scope are provided. An apparatus may comprise a source of film and a housing. The housing may comprise a chamber configured to support therein the source of film, and an opening provided through a wall of the housing to permit a portion of the film to extend out of the chamber when the film is dispensed. The housing may comprise a recess located such that the extended portion of the film is permitted to hang freely in proximity to the recess. The recess may be sized to receive a distal portion of the medical scope. The recess may be adapted to allow the extended portion of the film to be applied to the distal portion of the medical scope when the distal portion is placed into the recess with the portion of the film located therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: SANO CURATIO, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Alan Swartzbaugh, Norman Tien-Yo Chien, Harvey Allan Bogarat, Barry Ray Hix, Michael Douglas Plaut, Mitchell Edward Skroski
  • BARRIER DISPENSER AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20210045830
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for applying a barrier to a medical scope are provided. An apparatus may comprise a source of film and a housing. The housing may comprise a chamber configured to support therein the source of film, and an opening provided through a wall of the housing to permit a portion of the film to extend out of the chamber when the film is dispensed. The housing may comprise a recess located such that the extended portion of the film is permitted to hang freely in proximity to the recess. The recess may be sized to receive a distal portion of the medical scope. The recess may be adapted to allow the extended portion of the film to be applied to the distal portion of the medical scope when the distal portion is placed into the recess with the portion of the film located therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Richard Alan Swartzbaugh, Norman Tien-Yo Chien, Harvey Allan Bogarat, Barry Ray Hix, Michael Douglas Plaut, Mitchell Edward Skroski
  • Barrier dispenser and method of using the same
    Patent number: 10743957
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for applying a barrier to a medical scope are provided. An apparatus may comprise a source of film and a housing. The housing may comprise a chamber configured to support therein the source of film, and an opening provided through a wall of the housing to permit a portion of the film to extend out of the chamber when the film is dispensed. The housing may comprise a recess located such that the extended portion of the film is permitted to hang freely in proximity to the recess. The recess may be sized to receive a distal portion of the medical scope. The recess may be adapted to allow the extended portion of the film to be applied to the distal portion of the medical scope when the distal portion is placed into the recess with the portion of the film located therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Sano Curatio, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Alan Swartzbaugh, Norman Tien-Yo Chien, Harvey Allan Bogarat, Barry Ray Hix, Michael Douglas Plaut, Mitchell Edward Skroski
  • BARRIER DISPENSER AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20190209256
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for applying a barrier to a medical scope are provided. An apparatus may comprise a source of film and a housing. The housing may comprise a chamber configured to support therein the source of film, and an opening provided through a wall of the housing to permit a portion of the film to extend out of the chamber when the film is dispensed. The housing may comprise a recess located such that the extended portion of the film is permitted to hang freely in proximity to the recess. The recess may be sized to receive a distal portion of the medical scope. The recess may be adapted to allow the extended portion of the film to be applied to the distal portion of the medical scope when the distal portion is placed into the recess with the portion of the film located therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Richard Alan Swartzbaugh, Norman Tien-Yo Chien, Harvey Allan Bogarat, Barry Ray Hix, Michael Douglas Plaut, Mitchell Edward Skroski
  • Barrier dispenser and method of using the same
    Patent number: 10271919
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for applying a barrier to a medical scope are provided. An apparatus may comprise a source of film and a housing. The housing may comprise a chamber configured to support therein the source of film, and an opening provided through a wall of the housing to permit a portion of the film to extend out of the chamber when the film is dispensed. The housing may comprise a recess located such that the extended portion of the film is permitted to hang freely in proximity to the recess. The recess may be sized to receive a distal portion of the medical scope. The recess may be adapted to allow the extended portion of the film to be applied to the distal portion of the medical scope when the distal portion is placed into the recess with the portion of the film located therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Sano Curatio, LLC
    Inventors: Mitchell Edward Skroski, Richard Alan Swartzbaugh, Harvey Allan Bogarat, Barry Ray Hix, Michael Douglas Plaut, Norman Tien-Yo Chien
  • BARRIER DISPENSER AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20170367779
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for applying a barrier to a medical scope are provided. An apparatus may comprise a source of film and a housing. The housing may comprise a chamber configured to support therein the source of film, and an opening provided through a wall of the housing to permit a portion of the film to extend out of the chamber when the film is dispensed. The housing may comprise a recess located such that the extended portion of the film is permitted to hang freely in proximity to the recess. The recess may be sized to receive a distal portion of the medical scope. The recess may be adapted to allow the extended portion of the film to be applied to the distal portion of the medical scope when the distal portion is placed into the recess with the portion of the film located therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Mitchell Edward Skroski, Richard Alan Swartzbaugh, Harvey Allan Bogarat, Barry Ray Hix, Michael Douglas Plaut, Norman Tien-Yo Chien