Patents by Inventor Carl Hofstadter, Jr.

Carl Hofstadter, Jr. 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: 20230157532
    Abstract: A female urethral catheterization assist device is provided. The female urethral catheterization assist device includes a first lateral arm pivotally secured to a second lateral arm. Each lateral arm includes a platform placed opposite a handle. A paddle extends upward from each platform on an interior lateral side of each platform. The paddles are designed to engage the labia minora and labia majora of a patient and to assist with urethral catheterization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2023
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Susan Smith, Carl Hofstadter, JR.
  • Patent number: 11583660
    Abstract: A female urethral catheterization assist device and method of use. The female urethral catheterization assist device includes a pair of lateral arms pivotally connected at a middle point that enables a user to selectively open and close the lateral arms. A handle is positioned at one end of each lateral arm and a paddle is disposed at an opposing end. The paddles extend in the same direction and form an interior lateral side. Each paddle is adapted to engage with a labia minora and majora, to allow for the insertion of a female urethral catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Inventors: Susan Smith, Carl Hofstadter, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20180099118
    Abstract: A female urethral catheterization assist device and method of use. The female urethral catheterization assist device includes a pair of blades pivotally connected at a middle point that enables a user to selectively open and close the blades. A handle is positioned at one end of each blade and a panel is disposed at an opposing end. The panels extend in the same direction and form an interior lateral side. Each panel is adapted to engage with a labia minora and majora, to allow for the insertion of a female urethral catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventors: Susan Smith, Carl Hofstadter, Jr.