Patents by Inventor David Neustaedter

David Neustaedter 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).

  • Apparatuses for and method of preventing decubitus ulcers
    Patent number: 8840573
    Abstract: An apparatus for the prevention of decubitus ulcers includes an overlay and a plurality of stimulation segments disposed throughout the overlay, wherein the stimulation segments provide stimulation. At least one sensor is disposed within at least one of the plurality of stimulation segments. A controller is electrically connected to the at least one sensor, wherein the controller gathers data from the sensor, processes the data, and transmits instructions to the stimulation segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: David Neustaedter, Doug Harris, Ron Lancaster, Martin W. Stryker, Michael J. Hayes
  • Apparatuses for and method of preventing decubitus ulcers
    Publication number: 20090069727
    Abstract: An apparatus for the prevention of decubitus ulcers includes an overlay and a plurality of stimulation segments disposed throughout the overlay, wherein the stimulation segments provide stimulation. At least one sensor is disposed within at least one of the plurality of stimulation segments. A controller is electrically connected to the at least one sensor, wherein the controller gathers data from the sensor, processes the data, and transmits instructions to the stimulation segments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: David Neustaedter, Doug Harris, Ron Lancaster, Martin W. Stryker, Michael J. Hayes
  • Methods of treating diverticula
    Publication number: 20080249506
    Abstract: A method for treating a diverticulum includes the step of examining a diverticulum by inserting an endoscope into a body cavity. The method further includes the step of applying a material to the diverticulum with the endoscope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: David Neustaedter, Allen Poma