Patents by Inventor Christopher B. Kosiorek
Christopher B. Kosiorek 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).
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Publication number: 20240057727Abstract: A buckle system and a method of accommodating a plurality of stack-up configurations of the buckle system is provided. The buckle system includes a base assembly, a locking assembly, and a plurality of optional universal assemblies. Each universal assembly is configured to selectively engage with or be disengaged from the base assembly, thereby changing the stack-up of the buckle system. The locking assembly is configured to be secured to the base assembly, thereby securing the buckle system in its current stack-up configuration. The buckle system can be moved between stack-up configurations by adding and removing universal assemblies, as desired. Each universal assembly is configured to rotate about a vertical axis of the base assembly, thereby accommodating a variety of strap configurations. The locking assembly is configured to translate vertically relative to the base assembly, and to be secured at various vertical positions, thereby accommodating a variety of stack-up configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: CHRISTOPHER B. KOSIOREK, RYAN WILLIAMS
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Patent number: 11504135Abstract: A pre-fabricated tourniquet that is easy to apply, that ensures consistent and even circumferential pressure, that is lightweight, that provides standard life saving operation, and that can be utilized in any setting or situation, and related methods are provided. Mechanically constricting tourniquet apparatus and related methods are provided that are comprised of a tourniquet body, a carriage, a torsion bar, a receiver, and a slider. The tourniquet is long enough to encircle a human limb, for example, an arm or leg. The tourniquet apparatus includes several features for preventing or otherwise limiting harm to users and/or damage to the tourniquet apparatus itself.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignees: ALPHAPOINTE, THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMYInventors: Christopher B. Kosiorek, Ryan Williams, Esra Abir, Brenda Mee, Dexter C. Drayton, Neslihan Damar, Nilufer Polat, Yavuz Avci
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Publication number: 20220265281Abstract: A pre-fabricated tourniquet that is easy to apply, that ensures consistent and even circumferential pressure, that is lightweight, that provides standard life saving operation, and that can be utilized in any setting or situation, and related methods are provided. Mechanically constricting tourniquet apparatus and related methods are provided that are comprised of a tourniquet body, a carriage, a torsion bar, a receiver, and a slider. The tourniquet is long enough to encircle a human limb, for example, an arm or leg. The tourniquet apparatus includes several features for preventing or otherwise limiting harm to users and/or damage to the tourniquet apparatus itself.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: CHRISTOPHER B. KOSIOREK, RYAN WILLIAMS, ESRA ABIR, BRENDA MEE, DEXTER C. DRAYTON, NESLIHAN DAMAR, NILUFER POLAT, YAVUZ AVCI
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Publication number: 20220151813Abstract: A foldable pelvic binding device and method of use is provided. The device includes a main body divided into a plurality of panels and segments by a grid of living hinges, thereby facilitating movement between stowed and flat configurations. The main body is configured to couple with one or more other main body, as necessary or desired, to create a binding device that is sized for the required application, thereby accommodating a variety of applications in a variety of situations for a variety of body shapes and sizes. By engaging the binding device with a tourniquet, a binding system is created. When not in use, each the main body of the binding device can be moved to the stowable configuration by folding the various panels over each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2022Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Christopher B. Kosiorek, Esra Abir, Brenda Mee, Ryan Williams
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Patent number: 11324516Abstract: A pre-fabricated pneumatic tourniquet apparatus and related methods are provided. The tourniquet is easy to apply, ensures consistent and even circumferential pressure, is light weight, provides standard life saving operation, and can be utilized in any setting or situation. The pneumatic tourniquet apparatus is comprised of a bladder, a reservoir chassis, a retaining cover, a receiver and a slider. The bladder is elongated in shaped—long enough to wrap around most human limbs.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2019Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Inventors: Christopher B. Kosiorek, Dexter C. Drayton, Esra Abir, Neslihan Damar, Nilufer Polat, Yavuz Avci
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Publication number: 20220110636Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems for hemorrhage control and pelvic stabilization are provided. The hemorrhage control plate includes a baseplate and a bulbous node extending outwardly. The bulbous node is positioned against a patient's body at a location where pressure is desired. The device is used in connection with a tourniquet to occlude blood flow at a hemorrhage site. The device is configured to attach to the tourniquet.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2021Publication date: April 14, 2022Inventors: CHRISTOPHER B. KOSIOREK, RYAN WILLIAMS, ESRA ABIR, CHRISTIAN D. REID, JON R. MATTSON, CHRISTOPHER J. MURPHY, COREY F. RUSS, BRENDA MEE, FAISAL AHMED
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Patent number: 11234854Abstract: A foldable splint and method of use is provided. The foldable splint includes a main body divided into a plurality of panels and segments by a grid of living hinges. Each panel includes opposed first and second outer segments and a plurality of inner segments extending therebetween. By folding the main body along segment hinges, the splint is moved to a first rigid configuration for securing an appendage in a straight configuration. By further folding the splint at opposed pinch locations, the splint is moved to a second rigid configuration for securing an appendage in a bent configuration. By folding the splint along panel hinges, the splint is moved to a third rigid configuration for securing around an abdomen or pelvis of a user. When not in use, the splint can be moved back to the stowable configuration by folding the various panels over each other.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: ALPHAPOINTEInventors: Christopher B. Kosiorek, Esra Abir, Brenda Mee, Ryan Williams
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Patent number: 11207077Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems for junctional hemorrhage control and pelvic stabilization are provided. The hemorrhage control plate includes a baseplate and a bulbous node extending outwardly. It is positioned against a patient's body such that it aligns with an artery. It is used in connection with a tourniquet to occlude blood flow at a junctional hemorrhage site. The device includes tabs to attach to the tourniquet.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2019Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: ALPHAPOINTEInventors: Christopher B. Kosiorek, Esra Abir, Christian D. Reid, Jon R. Mattson, Christopher J. Murphy, Corey F. Russ, Ryan Williams
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Publication number: 20200229826Abstract: A pre-fabricated tourniquet that is easy to apply, that ensures consistent and even circumferential pressure, that is lightweight, that provides standard life saving operation, and that can be utilized in any setting or situation, and related methods are provided. Mechanically constricting tourniquet apparatus and related methods are provided that are comprised of a tourniquet body, a carriage, a torsion bar, a receiver, and a slider. The tourniquet is long enough to encircle a human limb, for example, an arm or leg. The tourniquet apparatus includes several features for preventing or otherwise limiting harm to users and/or damage to the tourniquet apparatus itself.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Christopher B. Kosiorek, Ryan Williams, Esra Abir, Brenda Mee, Corey Russ, Christian Reid, Jon Mattson, David Saxman
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Patent number: 10716577Abstract: A pre-fabricated tourniquet that is easy to apply, that ensures consistent and even circumferential pressure, that is light weight, that provides standard life saving operation, and that can be utilized in any setting or situation, and related methods are provided. Mechanically constricting tourniquet apparatus and related methods are provided that are comprised of a tourniquet body, a carriage, a torsion bar, a receiver and a slider. The tourniquet is long enough to encircle a human limb, for example, an arm or leg.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2017Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignees: ALPHAPOINTE, THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMYInventors: Christopher B. Kosiorek, Dexter C. Drayton, Esra Abir, Neslihan Damar, Nilufer Polat, Yavuz Avci
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Publication number: 20200022707Abstract: A pre-fabricated pneumatic tourniquet apparatus and related methods are provided. The tourniquet is easy to apply, ensures consistent and even circumferential pressure, is light weight, provides standard life saving operation, and can be utilized in any setting or situation. The pneumatic tourniquet apparatus is comprised of a bladder, a reservoir chassis, a retaining cover, a receiver and a slider. The bladder is elongated in shaped—long enough to wrap around most human limbs.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Christopher B. Kosiorek, Dexter C. Drayton, Esra Abir, Neslihan Damar, Nilufer Polat, Yavuz Avci
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Publication number: 20190224033Abstract: A foldable splint and method of use is provided. The foldable splint includes a main body divided into a plurality of panels and segments by a grid of living hinges. Each panel includes opposed first and second outer segments and a plurality of inner segments extending therebetween. By folding the main body along segment hinges, the splint is moved to a first rigid configuration for securing an appendage in a straight configuration. By further folding the splint at opposed pinch locations, the splint is moved to a second rigid configuration for securing an appendage in a bent configuration. By folding the splint along panel hinges, the splint is moved to a third rigid configuration for securing around an abdomen or pelvis of a user. When not in use, the splint can be moved back to the stowable configuration by folding the various panels over each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2019Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventors: Christopher B. Kosiorek, Esra Abir, Brenda Mee, Ryan Williams
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Publication number: 20190216469Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems for junctional hemorrhage control and pelvic stabilization are provided. The hemorrhage control plate includes a baseplate and a bulbous node extending outwardly. It is positioned against a patient's body such that it aligns with an artery. It is used in connection with a tourniquet to occlude blood flow at a junctional hemorrhage site. The device includes tabs to attach to the tourniquet.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2019Publication date: July 18, 2019Inventor: Christopher B. KOSIOREK
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Patent number: 10271855Abstract: A pre-fabricated pneumatic tourniquet apparatus and related methods are provided. The tourniquet is easy to apply, ensures consistent and even circumferential pressure, is light weight, provides standard life saving operation, and can be utilized in any setting or situation. The pneumatic tourniquet apparatus is comprised of a bladder, a reservoir chassis, a retaining cover, a receiver and a slider. The bladder is elongated in shaped—long enough to wrap around most human limbs.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2014Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Inventors: Christopher B. Kosiorek, Dexter C. Drayton, Esra Abir, Neslihan Damar, Nilufer Polat, Yavuz Avci
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Publication number: 20180193033Abstract: A pre-fabricated tourniquet that is easy to apply, that ensures consistent and even circumferential pressure, that is light weight, that provides standard life saving operation, and that can be utilized in any setting or situation, and related methods are provided. Mechanically constricting tourniquet apparatus and related methods are provided that are comprised of a tourniquet body, a carriage, a torsion bar, a receiver and a slider. The tourniquet is long enough to encircle a human limb, for example, an arm or leg.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2017Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Christopher B. Kosiorek, Dexter C. Drayton, Esra Abir, Neslihan Damar, Nilufer Polat, Yavuz Avci
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Patent number: 9855055Abstract: A pre-fabricated tourniquet that is easy to apply, that ensures consistent and even circumferential pressure, that is light weight, that provides standard life saving operation, and that can be utilized in any setting or situation, and related methods are provided. Mechanically constricting tourniquet apparatus and related methods are provided that are comprised of a tourniquet body, a carriage, a torsion bar, a receiver and a slider. The tourniquet is long enough to encircle a human limb, for example, an arm or leg.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2014Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignees: ALPHAPOINTE, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMYInventors: Christopher B. Kosiorek, Dexter C. Drayton, Esra Abir, Neslihan Damar, Nilufer Polat, Yavuz Avci
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Publication number: 20150133991Abstract: A pre-fabricated pneumatic tourniquet apparatus and related methods are provided. The tourniquet is easy to apply, ensures consistent and even circumferential pressure, is light weight, provides standard life saving operation, and can be utilized in any setting or situation. The pneumatic tourniquet apparatus is comprised of a bladder, a reservoir chassis, a retaining cover, a receiver and a slider. The bladder is elongated in shaped—long enough to wrap around most human limbs.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Christopher B. Kosiorek, Dexter C. Drayton, Esra Abir, Neslihan Damar, Nilufer Polat, Yavuz Avci
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Publication number: 20150094756Abstract: A pre-fabricated tourniquet that is easy to apply, that ensures consistent and even circumferential pressure, that is light weight, that provides standard life saving operation, and that can be utilized in any setting or situation, and related methods are provided. Mechanically constricting tourniquet apparatus and related methods are provided that are comprised of a tourniquet body, a carriage, a torsion bar, a receiver and a slider. The tourniquet is long enough to encircle a human limb, for example, an arm or leg.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2014Publication date: April 2, 2015Inventors: Christopher B. Kosiorek, Dexter C. Drayton, Esra Abir, Neslihan Damar, Nilufer Polat, Yavuz Avci
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Patent number: D926998Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2018Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: ALPHAPOINTEInventors: Christopher B. Kosiorek, Ryan Williams, Esra Abir, Brenda Mee
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Patent number: D991450Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2019Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: ALPHAPOINTEInventors: Christopher B. Kosiorek, Esra Abir, Christian D. Reid, Jon R. Mattson, Christopher J. Murphy, Corey F. Russ