Patents by Inventor David Dwayne Blurton

David Dwayne Blurton 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).

  • Patent number: 11406422
    Abstract: A perianal support device is provided that is configured to inhibit the formation and/or progression of tissue damage in the perianal region of the body. A method is provided to apply the perianal support device to patients during childbirth to inhibit the formation and/or progression of tissue damage in the perianal region of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Stetrix, Inc.
    Inventors: David Dwayne Blurton, Hai H. Trieu
  • Publication number: 20200085468
    Abstract: A perianal support device is provided that is configured to inhibit the formation and/or progression of tissue damage in the perianal region of the body. A method is provided to apply the perianal support device to patients during childbirth to inhibit the formation and/or progression of tissue damage in the perianal region of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: David Dwayne Blurton, Hai H. Trieu
  • Patent number: 10478222
    Abstract: A perianal support device is provided that is configured to inhibit the formation and/or progression of tissue damage in the perianal region of the body. A method is provided to apply the perianal support device to patients during childbirth to inhibit the formation and/or progression of tissue damage in the perianal region of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Stetrix, Inc.
    Inventors: David Dwayne Blurton, Hai H. Trieu
  • Patent number: 9615853
    Abstract: A perianal support device is provided that is configured to inhibit the formation and/or progression of tissue damage in the perianal region of the body. A method is provided to apply the perianal support device to patients during childbirth to inhibit the formation and/or progression of tissue damage in the perianal region of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Stetrix, Inc.
    Inventors: David Dwayne Blurton, Hai H. Trieu
  • Publication number: 20140088609
    Abstract: A perianal support device is provided that is configured to inhibit the formation and/or progression of tissue damage in the perianal region of the body. A method is provided to apply the perianal support device to patients during childbirth to inhibit the formation and/or progression of tissue damage in the perianal region of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: Plexus Biomedical, Inc
    Inventors: David Dwayne Blurton, Hai H. Trieu
  • Publication number: 20120221012
    Abstract: Devices and methods for preventing or reducing the severity of hemorrhoids include a raised portion and a base, where the raised portion extends in a first direction away from the base and is shaped to engage and apply pressure to a region of a patient subject to hemorrhoids. The devices may further include a plug for insertion into the anal canal to engage and apply pressure to another region of the patient subject to hemorrhoids. The methods include securing the device in an engagement position to apply the pressure to prevent or reduce the severity of hemorrhoids. Such devices and methods are especially applicable during the childbirth process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: Plexus Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventor: David Dwayne Blurton
  • Patent number: 8123760
    Abstract: Devices and methods for preventing or reducing the severity of hemorrhoids include a raised portion and a base, where the raised portion extends in a first direction away from the base and is shaped to engage and apply pressure to a region of a patient subject to hemorrhoids. The devices may further include a plug for insertion into the anal canal to engage and apply pressure to another region of the patient subject to hemorrhoids. The methods include securing the device in an engagement position to apply the pressure to prevent or reduce the severity of hemorrhoids. Such devices and methods are especially applicable during the childbirth process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Plexus Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventor: David Dwayne Blurton