Patents by Inventor Bryan J. Roodvoets

Bryan J. Roodvoets 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).

  • Bed accessory
    Patent number: 8918931
    Abstract: A bed accessory, for use with a bed having a mattress and a base for the mattress, includes a bed cover retainer having a first portion adapted to fit between the mattress and the base for the mattress. The first portion defines a wedge that is configured to produce a separation force between the mattress and base to hold the retainer in position. The first portion may further define a bed-cover-engaging member, such as a high-friction surface, to hold the bed cover in position. A sleeper attendant may be supported at a second portion. The sleeper attendant is adapted to support an object in a manner that the object is accessible to a sleeper on the bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: SimpleIdeas, LLC
    Inventors: Randal S. Baker, Arlyn J. Boorsma, Bryan J. Roodvoets
  • Medical device fixation tool and method of fixation of a medical device
    Patent number: 8372087
    Abstract: A device fixation tool and method of fixation of a medical device within a hollow organ or cavity through a natural orifice includes providing a needle driver and a shaft. The needle driver is adapted for use with at least one needle. At least a portion of the needle driver is positioned with the shaft at a hollow organ or cavity through the natural orifice. Sufficient force is transmitted with the needle driver to the at least one needle to penetrate mammalian tissue and a portion of the medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: BFKW, LLC
    Inventors: Randal S. Baker, James A. Foote, Frederick J. Walburn, Peter M. Wilson, Adam I. Lehman, Bryan J. Roodvoets
  • MEDICAL DEVICE FIXATION TOOL AND METHOD OF FIXATION OF A MEDICAL DEVICE
    Publication number: 20100063518
    Abstract: A device fixation tool and method of fixation of a medical device within a hollow organ or cavity through a natural orifice includes providing a needle driver and a shaft. The needle driver is adapted for use with at least one needle. At least a portion of the needle driver is positioned with the shaft at a hollow organ or cavity through the natural orifice. Sufficient force is transmitted with the needle driver to the at least one needle to penetrate mammalian tissue and a portion of the medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: BFKW, LLC
    Inventors: Randal S. Baker, James A. Foote, Frederick J. Walburn, Peter M. Wilson, Adam I. Lehman, Bryan J. Roodvoets
  • Bed cover retainer
    Patent number: D701064
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: SimpleIdeas, LLC
    Inventors: Randal S. Baker, Arlyn J. Boorsma, Bryan J. Roodvoets
  • Bed cover retainer
    Patent number: D712179
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: SimpleIdeas, LLC
    Inventors: Randal S. Baker, Arlyn J. Boorsma, Bryan J. Roodvoets