Patents by Inventor Gregory John Hiemenz
Gregory John Hiemenz 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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Patent number: 11103623Abstract: A low-cost and simple-to-use system and method to facilitate a prophylactic pleural lavage protocol at the time of thoracostomy tube placement for traumatic hemothorax in order to reduce the need for secondary intervention for the management of retained hemothorax. The invention may be used in conjunction with existing chest tubes and be administered at the time of initial chest tube placement, and continued at the bedside (by a bedside nurse) over the duration of chest drainage, as necessary. The system includes an operator device that semi-automatically administers a pleural lavage protocol consisting of saline instillation, and suction to slow the clotting process, prevent “gelling” of blood, and maintain drainability.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2018Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: InnoVital, LLCInventors: Gregory John Hiemenz, James Philip Murphy
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Patent number: 11058454Abstract: A device (100) for medical procedure localization that provides a template that indexes the site of interest along a first axis or plane that is defined by anatomical landmarks of a patient. An embodiment is disclosed in which a first axis is an axillary line from the patient's axilla (armpit) toward the iliac crest (pelvis) and the site of interest is a distance away from the axilla along said first axis. The site of interest is the 3rd, 4th or 5th intercostal space, into which a needle/catheter and/or chest tube may be placed for decompression.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2019Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: InnoVital, LLCInventors: William Sanford Krimsky, Curt Steven Kothera, Amit Navin Shah, Gregory John Hiemenz
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Patent number: 10758695Abstract: A device to assist performing medical procedures that references anatomical landmarks through adjustable components to identify and stabilize a procedure site and provide guidance in performing the procedure. In one embodiment, an airway creation assist device (ACAD) can be dimensionally adjusted for different patient sizes and properly aligned using anatomical landmarks. The ACAD provides an adjustable template that enables accurate identification of the airway creation site, including but not limited to the cricothyroid membrane. The ACAD uses an insertion guide to guide the obturator and airway tube safely and consistently into the trachea, with a mechanical stop to prevent damaging the posterior trachea wall. The ACAD improves efficacy of the procedure, and makes perforating an incorrect airway creation procedure difficult. In another embodiment, a chest decompression assist device (DAD) Is disclosed for decompression treatment of air and/or fluid in the chest.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2014Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: InnoVital LLCInventors: William Sanford Krimsky, Curt Steven Kothera, Amit Navin Shah, Gregory John Hiemenz
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Publication number: 20200100809Abstract: A device (100) for medical procedure localization that provides a template that indexes the site of interest along a first axis or plane that is defined by anatomical landmarks of a patient. An embodiment is disclosed in which a first axis is an axillary line from the patient's axilla (armpit) toward the iliac crest (pelvis) and the site of interest is a distance away from the axilla along said first axis. The site of interest is the 3rd, 4th or 5th intercostal space, into which a needle/catheter and/or chest tube may be placed for decompression.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: William Sanford Krimsky, Curt Steven Kothera, Amit Navin Shah, Gregory John Hiemenz
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Patent number: 10595898Abstract: A device (100) for medical procedure localization and/or insertion that can be dimensionally adjusted for different patient sizes and properly aligned and stabilized using anatomical landmarks. The device (100) for medical procedure localization and/or insertion provides an adjustable template that indexes the site of interest at the intersection of a first axis or plane and a second axis or plane. An embodiment is disclosed in which a first axis is the axillary line through the patient's axilla (armpit) and iliac crest (pelvis), and a second axis is the patient's ideal horizontal nipple line. The intersection of the first and second axes is the 4th or 5th intercostal space, into which a needle and/or chest tube may be placed for decompression.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2016Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: InnoVital, LLCInventors: William Sanford Krimsky, Curt Steven Kothera, Amit Navin Shah, Gregory John Hiemenz
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Patent number: 10596312Abstract: A low-cost and simple-to-use system and method to facilitate a prophylactic pleural lavage protocol at the time of thoracostomy tube placement for traumatic hemothorax in order to reduce the need for secondary intervention for the management of retained hemothorax. The invention may be used in conjunction with existing chest tubes and be administered at the time of initial chest tube placement, and continued at the bedside (by a bedside nurse) over the duration of chest drainage, as necessary. The system includes an operator device that semi-automatically administers a pleural lavage protocol consisting of saline instillation, and suction to slow the clotting process, prevent “gelling” of blood, and maintain drainability.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2017Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: InnoVital, LLCInventors: Gregory John Hiemenz, Amit Navin Shah
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Publication number: 20180344908Abstract: A low-cost and simple-to-use system and method to facilitate a prophylactic pleural lavage protocol at the time of thoracostomy tube placement for traumatic hemothorax in order to reduce the need for secondary intervention for the management of retained hemothorax. The invention may be used in conjunction with existing chest tubes and be administered at the time of initial chest tube placement, and continued at the bedside (by a bedside nurse) over the duration of chest drainage, as necessary. The system includes an operator device that semi-automatically administers a pleural lavage protocol consisting of saline instillation, and suction to slow the clotting process, prevent “gelling” of blood, and maintain drainability.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2018Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Gregory John Hiemenz, James Philip Murphy
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Publication number: 20180008305Abstract: A device (100) for medical procedure localization and/or insertion that can be dimensionally adjusted for different patient sizes and properly aligned and stabilized using anatomical landmarks. The device (100) for medical procedure localization and/or insertion provides an adjustable template that indexes the site of interest at the intersection of a first axis or plane and a second axis or plane. An embodiment is disclosed in which a first axis is the axillary line through the patient's axilla (armpit) and iliac crest (pelvis), and a second axis is the patient's ideal horizontal nipple line. The intersection of the first and second axes is the 4th or 5th intercostal space, into which a needle and/or chest tube may be placed for decompression.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2016Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventors: William Sanford Krimsky, Curt Steven Kothera, Amit Navin Shah, Gregory John Hiemenz
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Publication number: 20170348475Abstract: A low-cost and simple-to-use system and method to facilitate a prophylactic pleural lavage protocol at the time of thoracostomy tube placement for traumatic hemothorax in order to reduce the need for secondary intervention for the management of retained hemothorax. The invention may be used in conjunction with existing chest tubes and be administered at the time of initial chest tube placement, and continued at the bedside (by a bedside nurse) over the duration of chest drainage, as necessary. The system includes an operator device that semi-automatically administers a pleural lavage protocol consisting of saline instillation, and suction to slow the clotting process, prevent “gelling” of blood, and maintain drainability.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Gregory John Hiemenz, Amit Navin Shah
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Publication number: 20160367332Abstract: A device that assists surgical procedures by maintaining a specific percutaneous access location and orientation of needles, wires, trocars, dilators, catheters, etc., and which secures the tip of said access device(s) relative to said location and orientation during a percutaneous procedure. There are three main parts: (1) a base that conforms to the skin of the patient at various locations; (2) an adjustment mechanism mounted in ball-and-socket fashion inside the base and moving about at least one, and preferably multiple, axes of rotation relative to the base; and (3) a securement mechanism capable of being affixed to the adjustment mechanism for securely holding an access device at an angle to allow it to pass through the adjustment mechanism and enter the patient's skin at the desired angle and location. The device can be removed following the procedure without affecting the inserted access device(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: Amit Navin Shah, Curt Steven Kothera, Gregory John Hiemenz
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Publication number: 20160220772Abstract: A device to assist performing medical procedures that references anatomical landmarks through adjustable components to identify and stabilize a procedure site and provide guidance in performing the procedure. In one embodiment, an airway creation assist device (ACAD) can be dimensionally adjusted for different patient sizes and properly aligned using anatomical landmarks. The ACAD provides an adjustable template that enables accurate identification of the airway creation site, including but not limited to the cricothyroid membrane. The ACAD uses an insertion guide to guide the obturator and airway tube safely and consistently into the trachea, with a mechanical stop to prevent damaging the posterior trachea wall. The ACAD improves efficacy of the procedure, and makes perforating an incorrect airway creation procedure difficult. In another embodiment, a chest decompression assist device (DAD) Is disclosed for decompression treatment of air and/or fluid in the chest.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2014Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: William Sanford Krimsky, Curt Steven Kothera, Amit Navin Shah, Gregory John Hiemenz
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Patent number: 7921973Abstract: An adaptive energy absorption system for a vehicle seat is disclosed, utilizing an adaptive energy absorber or variable profile energy absorber (VPEA) for mitigating occupant injury due to extreme vehicle movement (e.g., during a vehicle shock event), and/or for mitigating vibration experienced by an occupant of the vehicle seat during normal vehicle operating conditions. The adaptive energy absorption system achieves the aforementioned objectives for a wide range of occupant weights and load levels. Various configurations of dual-goal energy absorption apparatuses that enable both shock mitigation and vibration isolation are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2007Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignees: Techno-Sciences, Inc., University of Maryland at College ParkInventors: Norman Mark Wereley, Gregory John Hiemenz, Wei Hu, Gang Wang, Peter Che-Hung Chen
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Patent number: 7822522Abstract: An adaptive energy absorption system for a vehicle seat is disclosed, utilizing an adaptive energy absorber or variable profile energy absorber (VPEA) for mitigating occupant injury due to extreme vehicle movement (e.g., during a vehicle shock event), and/or for mitigating vibration experienced by an occupant of the vehicle seat during normal vehicle operating conditions. The adaptive energy absorption system achieves the aforementioned objectives for a wide range of occupant weights and load levels. Various configurations of dual-goal energy absorption apparatuses that enable both shock mitigation and vibration isolation are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2007Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignees: Techno-Sciences, Inc. (corporation), University of MarylandInventors: Norman Mark Wereley, Gregory John Hiemenz, Young-Tai Choi, Gang Wang, Peter Che-Hung Chen