Patents by Inventor Gerald F. Tuite

Gerald F. Tuite 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).

  • Transportable cervical immobilization device
    Patent number: 5865780
    Abstract: A transportable, diagnostic and surgical procedure patient support board (10) compatible for use with CT, X-ray and MRI machines includes a rectangular board to which the patient is secured, tracks (21) along the head end and partially along the sides of the board, and clamps (22) made of a non-ferromagnetic material mounted adjustably on the tracks which support traction gear and immobilization rods (45-48) that extend to a halo on the head of the patient. Various configurations of rods and adjustable clamps are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Assignee: SDGI Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Gerald F. Tuite