Patents by Inventor Benjamin D. Hay

Benjamin D. Hay 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).

  • Publication number: 20090182255
    Abstract: An improved non-invasive ear compression dressing or splinting device is provided for prevention, treatment and recurrence of injuries to the outer ear such as auricular hematoma. The device includes a structure including a pair of first and second pads, and a pressure applying assembly. The pads are assembled in pairs in opposing, facing relation to compressibly engage the injured portion of an external ear. The pressure applying assembly includes an adjustment mechanism for forcing one pad assembly towards the other in a continuously adjustable, controlled manner creating a compression of the ear tissues required for proper healing between the two opposing pads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventors: Duff M. Hay, Benjamin D. Hay
  • Publication number: 20080086067
    Abstract: An improved non-invasive ear compression dressing or splinting device is provided for prevention, treatment and recurrence of injuries to the outer ear such as auricular hematoma. The device includes a structure including a pair of first and second pads, and a pressure applying assembly. The pads are assembled in pairs in opposing, facing relation to compressibly engage the injured portion of an external ear. The pressure applying assembly includes a means for forcing one pad assembly towards the other in an infinitely adjustable, controlled manner creating a compression of the ear tissues required for proper healing between the two opposing pads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventors: Duff M. Hay, Benjamin D. Hay