Patents by Inventor Brian L. Wilt

Brian L. Wilt 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: 20240350221
    Abstract: Systems and methods for using a sterile drape with a surgical table are described. The system includes a sterile drape and at least one securement device that secure the sterile drape to the surgical table. The securement device may be an adhesive sticker having a perforation. Because of the perforation, the sticker is prone to break under small levels of force exerted on the sticker. In this way, a user can visually determine whether potential breaches of sterility have occurred when the sticker has broken. Additionally, the system may include magnets, weights, poly-ties, rubber bands, hooks, clips, buckles, adhesive tabs, straps, tape, and the like to secure the sterile drape to the surgical table. In this way, the surgical table can be prepared, the sterile drape can be installed, and the drape can be secured to the table to prevent breaches of sterility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: James Bemman, Samba Toure, Nicholas Sievers, Phillip Reed Brown, Brian L. Wilt, Evelina Leece, Wojciech Porcelk, Donald Corenman, Eric Strauch
  • Publication number: 20240230069
    Abstract: A user-wearable illumination assembly comprising eyeglass frames supporting a pair of lenses, a mounting structure on a bridge of the eyeglass frames, a headlamp removably coupled to the mounting structure, a battery housing removably coupled to the headlamp, and a battery inside the battery housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2024
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Applicant: Metrex Research, LLC
    Inventors: Brian L. Wilt, James Onderak, Owen J. Gill, Shane Siegel
  • Patent number: 11965642
    Abstract: A user-wearable illumination assembly comprising eyeglass frames supporting a pair of lenses, a mounting structure on a bridge of the eyeglass frames, a headlamp removably coupled to the mounting structure, a battery housing removably coupled to the headlamp, and a battery inside the battery housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Metrex Research, LLC
    Inventors: Brian L. Wilt, James Onderak, Owen J. Gill, Shane Siegel
  • Publication number: 20220268427
    Abstract: A user-wearable illumination assembly comprising eyeglass frames supporting a pair of lenses, a mounting structure on a bridge of the eyeglass frames, a headlamp removably coupled to the mounting structure, a battery housing removably coupled to the headlamp, and a battery inside the battery housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: Kerr Corporation
    Inventors: Brian L. Wilt, James Onderak, Owen J. Gill, Shane Siegel
  • Patent number: 11280480
    Abstract: A user-wearable illumination assembly comprising eyeglass frames supporting a pair of lenses, a mounting structure on a bridge of the eyeglass frames, a headlamp removably coupled to the mounting structure, a battery housing removably coupled to the headlamp, and a battery inside the battery housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Kerr Corporation
    Inventors: Brian L. Wilt, James Onderak, Owen J. Gill, Shane Siegel
  • Publication number: 20210025574
    Abstract: A user-wearable illumination assembly comprising eyeglass frames supporting a pair of lenses, a mounting structure on a bridge of the eyeglass frames, a headlamp removably coupled to the mounting structure, a battery housing removably coupled to the headlamp, and a battery inside the battery housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Applicant: Envista Holdings Corporation
    Inventors: Brian L. Wilt, James Onderak, Owen J. Gill, Shane Siegel
  • Patent number: 10835337
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a sterile imaging protective system are described. The system preferably includes a first flexible drape with a cavity configured to surround an imaging intensifier and a second drape that is attached to an operating table or patient drape. The second drape has a proximal portion, a distal portion, a pocket therebetween with a top sterile portion and a lower portion, and a plurality of reusable fasteners that allows the second drape to be repeatedly moved from a collapsed configuration to an expanded configuration. When in the expanded configuration, the second drape is releasably attached to the first drape. The system may also include a third drape located on the opposite side of the operating table as the second drape. The drapes preferably allow sterility to be maintained during movement of the c-arm imaging system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: TIDI Products, LLC
    Inventors: Samba Toure, James Richard Bemman, Nicholas Sievers, Eva Elaine Miller, Brian L. Wilt
  • Patent number: 10801707
    Abstract: A user-wearable illumination assembly comprising eyeglass frames supporting a pair of lenses, a mounting structure on a bridge of the eyeglass frames, a headlamp removably coupled to the mounting structure, a battery housing removably coupled to the headlamp, and a battery inside the battery housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Kerr Corporation
    Inventors: Brian L. Wilt, James Onderak, Owen J. Gill, Shane Siegel
  • Publication number: 20200060780
    Abstract: Systems and methods for using a sterile drape with a surgical table are described. The system includes a sterile drape and at least one securement device that secure the sterile drape to the surgical table. The securement device may be an adhesive sticker having a perforation. Because of the perforation, the sticker is prone to break under small levels of force exerted on the sticker. In this way, a user can visually determine whether potential breaches of sterility have occurred when the sticker has broken. Additionally, the system may include magnets, weights, poly-ties, rubber bands, hooks, clips, buckles, adhesive tabs, straps, tape, and the like to secure the sterile drape to the surgical table. In this way, the surgical table can be prepared, the sterile drape can be installed, and the drape can be secured to the table to prevent breaches of sterility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: James BEMMAN, Samba TOURE, Nicholas SIEVERS, Phillip Reed BROWN, Brian L. WILT, Evelina LEECE, Wojciech PORCELK, Donald COREMAN, Eric STRAUCH
  • Patent number: 10517763
    Abstract: A flip-to-wear eye shield system is provided. By integrating a hinge into elements of the frame and/or the lens, the eye shield can be manufactured and assembled more quickly and with less costs. In an embodiment, a lens may click (or snap) onto molded posts of a frame in a substantially flat position. An integrated living hinge in the frame may bend to allow the lens to flip downwards toward the frame to a second position for use. The posts may also click (or snap) into place in an underside of the frames. In another embodiment, a lens may click (or snap) onto molded posts of a flame in a substantially flat position. An integrated living hinge, formed by notches in the lens, may allow the lens to bend to flip downwards to the frame to a second position for use. A dispenser allows storing the eye shields in the flat position and dispensing in the second position for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: TIDI Products, LLC
    Inventors: Charles Quinn, Brian L. Wilt, Michael A. Andrew
  • Publication number: 20180214228
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a sterile imaging protective system are described. The system preferably includes a first flexible drape with a cavity configured to surround an imaging intensifier and a second drape that is attached to an operating table or patient drape. The second drape has a proximal portion, a distal portion, a pocket therebetween with a top sterile portion and a lower portion, and a plurality of reusable fasteners that allows the second drape to be repeatedly moved from a collapsed configuration to an expanded configuration. When in the expanded configuration, the second drape is releasably attached to the first drape. The system may also include a third drape located on the opposite side of the operating table as the second drape. The drapes preferably allow sterility to be maintained during movement of the c-arm imaging system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2017
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: Samba Toure, James Richard Bernman, Nicholas Sievers, Eva Elaine Miller, Brian L. Wilt
  • Publication number: 20170370561
    Abstract: A user-wearable illumination assembly comprising eyeglass frames supporting a pair of lenses, a mounting structure on a bridge of the eyeglass frames, a headlamp removably coupled to the mounting structure, a battery housing removably coupled to the headlamp, and a battery inside the battery housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: Kerr Corporation
    Inventors: Brian L. Wilt, James Onderak, Owen J. Gill, Shane Siegel
  • Patent number: 9851080
    Abstract: In one aspect, a user-wearable illumination assembly includes eyeglass frames and a headlamp removably coupled to the eyeglass frames. Electrical circuitry may be integrated with the eyeglass frames. The headlamp and the eyeglass frames have mounting structure that cooperate to removably support the headlamp thereon. A light source is disposed within the headlamp and electrical communication between the light source and the electrical circuitry of the eyeglass frames is provided by electrical contacts associated with the mounting structures of the headlamp and eyeglass frames. In another aspect, a user-wearable illumination assembly for use with eyeglass frames includes a clip assembly that is selectively removably couplable to a bridge portion of the eyeglass frames, and a headlamp coupled to the clip assembly. The illumination assembly further includes a battery that is selectively removably couplable to the eyeglass frames and at least one electrical conductor coupling the battery to the headlamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Kerr Corporation
    Inventors: Brian L. Wilt, James Onderak, Owen J. Gill, Shane Siegel
  • Publication number: 20170239089
    Abstract: A flip-to-wear eye shield system is provided. By integrating a hinge into elements of the frame and/or the lens, the eye shield can be manufactured and assembled more quickly and with less costs. In an embodiment, a lens may click (or snap) onto molded posts of a frame in a substantially flat position. An integrated living hinge in the frame may bend to allow the lens to flip downwards toward the frame to a second position for use. The posts may also click (or snap) into place in an underside of the frames. In another embodiment, a lens may click (or snap) onto molded posts of a flame in a substantially flat position. An integrated living hinge, formed by notches in the lens, may allow the lens to bend to flip downwards to the frame to a second position for use. A dispenser allows storing the eye shields in the flat position and dispensing in the second position for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Charles Quinn, Brian L. Wilt, Michael A. Andrew
  • Patent number: 9532617
    Abstract: A disposable face shield with a shield with a plurality of cuts is described. A foam member is connected to the shield to provide added comfort. The foam member may contain a plurality of openings extending through the member. The openings allow for increased air movement around the shield. The cuts in the shield may be above the foam member to create tabs which may be bent to at least partially cover the openings that extend through the foam member. Additionally, a pair of parallel cuts may be made on either side of the shield, the cuts adjustably engaging an elastic strap. This configuration allows the elastic strap to be comfortably adjusted to conform to a number of different sized heads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: TIDI Products, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt Miller, Brian L. Wilt
  • Patent number: 9433468
    Abstract: A sheath includes a plurality of layers coupled to one another and configured to cover a medical or dental instrument. The sheath may include an instrument cover segment and a cable cover segment attached to each other. When in a pre-use configuration, such as when packaged, the cable cover segment may define an inside-out position and overlie at least a portion of the instrument cover segment. When in an in-use configuration, such as when the sheath is installed over a medical or dental instrument, the cable cover segment may define an outside-out position and extend longitudinally with respect to the instrument cover segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: TIDI Products, LLC
    Inventors: Brian L. Wilt, Kurt Miller
  • Publication number: 20160015095
    Abstract: A chainless dental bib is herein disclosed that may include a non-permeable sheet, a neck strap with an adjustable length, and at least one end of the strap permanently attached to the sheet. One end of the neck strap may be permanently attached to the non-permeable sheet while the other end of the neck strap may be free-floating. A plurality of perforated, detachable portions may be included on the free-floating end of the neck strap allowing a user to manually detach any number of detachable portions and determine the neck strap length. The free-floating end may then be bonded to the non-permeable sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Brian L. Wilt, Mary Longlais
  • Publication number: 20150377462
    Abstract: In one aspect, a user-wearable illumination assembly includes eyeglass frames and a headlamp removably coupled to the eyeglass frames. Electrical circuitry may be integrated with the eyeglass frames. The headlamp and the eyeglass frames have mounting structure that cooperate to removably support the headlamp thereon. A light source is disposed within the headlamp and electrical communication between the light source and the electrical circuitry of the eyeglass frames is provided by electrical contacts associated with the mounting structures of the headlamp and eyeglass frames. In another aspect, a user-wearable illumination assembly for use with eyeglass frames includes a clip assembly that is selectively removably couplable to a bridge portion of the eyeglass frames, and a headlamp coupled to the clip assembly. The illumination assembly further includes a battery that is selectively removably couplable to the eyeglass frames and at least one electrical conductor coupling the battery to the headlamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Brian L. Wilt, James Onderak, Owen J. Gill, Shane Siegel
  • Publication number: 20150331230
    Abstract: An optical loupe assembly includes mechanical or electromechanical apparatus for varying the magnification of objects viewed through the loupe and or varying a working distance of the loupe. In another embodiment, an optical loupe may include a lens system comprising one or more liquid lens assemblies or liquid crystal lens assemblies for providing variable magnification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Brian L. Wilt, James Onderak
  • Publication number: 20150237931
    Abstract: A disposable face shield with a shield with a plurality of cuts is described. A foam member is connected to the shield to provide added comfort. The foam member may contain a plurality of openings extending through the member, The openings allow for increased air movement around the shield. The cuts in the shield may be above the foam member to create tabs which may be bent to at least partially cover the openings that extend through the foam member, Additionally, a pair of parallel cuts may be made on either side of the shield, the cuts adjustably engaging an elastic strap. This configuration allows the elastic strap to be comfortably adjusted to conform to a number of different sized heads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Applicant: TIDI Products, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt Miller, Brian L. Wilt