Patents by Inventor Beth M. Lacy

Beth M. Lacy 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).

  • Stretcher compatible with MRI entry systems
    Patent number: 9962130
    Abstract: An MRI compatible stretcher has a plurality of non-magnetically susceptible and electrically conductive metal members in physically overlapping sections, each having electrically non-conductive spacers separating the overlapping sections to prevent electrical conductivity there between. The insulators break electrical conductivity and thereby prevent the formation of large and continuous metal current loops, while the overlap ensures continuous metal strength and integrity. In particular embodiments, flanges terminate longitudinally extensive metal members, and the electrically non-conductive spacers separate the flanges from adjacent metal members. Fasteners secure the flanges, spacers and adjacent metal members together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Inventors: Gregory J. Ocel, Beth M. Lacy, Kenneth L. Lacy
  • Stretcher compatible with MRI entry systems
    Patent number: 9144409
    Abstract: An MRI compatible stretcher has a plurality of non-magnetically susceptible and electrically conductive metal members in physically overlapping sections, each having electrically non-conductive spacers separating the overlapping sections to prevent electrical conductivity there between. The insulators break electrical conductivity and thereby prevent the formation of large and continuous metal current loops, while the overlap ensures continuous metal strength and integrity. In particular embodiments, flanges terminate longitudinally extensive metal members, and the electrically non-conductive spacers separate the flanges from adjacent metal members. Fasteners secure the flanges, spacers and adjacent metal members together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Inventors: Gregory J. Ocel, Beth M. Lacy, Kenneth L. Lacy