Patents by Inventor Charles Tilden Hagan, IV

Charles Tilden Hagan, IV 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).

  • Method and apparatus to enhance communication in the operating room
    Patent number: 8320600
    Abstract: A communication system is provided for a patient featuring a cushion with an opening for receiving the face of the patient. The cushion includes a microphone for receiving audible signals from the patient and one or more speakers for delivering audible signals to the patient. The microphone and speaker(s) are integrated with the cushion to avoid interfering with the comfort of the patient. In one embodiment, the audible signals are delivered to and from the patient via a communication port. In another embodiment, the system includes a display device, so the patient may view parts of the patient's body on the device and then communicate with system operators through the microphone and speaker(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
    Inventors: Todd K. Whitehurst, Rafael Carbunaru, Kristen Jaax, James Makous, Courtney Lane, Mark Pierre, Cliff Brainard, Charles Tilden Hagan, IV
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS TO ENHANCE COMMUNICATION IN THE OPERATING ROOM
    Publication number: 20110019858
    Abstract: A communication system is provided for a patient featuring a cushion with an opening for receiving the face of the patient. The cushion includes a microphone for receiving audible signals from the patient and one or more speakers for delivering audible signals to the patient. The microphone and speaker(s) are integrated with the cushion to avoid interfering with the comfort of the patient. In one embodiment, the audible signals are delivered to and from the patient via a communication port. In another embodiment, the system includes a display device, so the patient may view parts of the patient's body on the device and then communicate with system operators through the microphone and speaker(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION CORPORATION
    Inventors: Todd K. Whitehurst, Rafael Carbunaru, Kristen Jaax, James Makous, Courtney Lane, Mark Pierre, Cliff Brainard, Charles Tilden Hagan, IV