Patents by Inventor Gregory S. Hodge
Gregory S. Hodge 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: 20230338180Abstract: An adjustable length brace includes an elongate body encircling portion having a free end having an adjustable length; and an end portion releasably attachable to the free end of the body encircling portion. The length of the brace may be adjusted by adjusting the length of the body encircling portion by adjusting the length of the free end of the body encircling portion, and connecting the end portion to the free end of the body encircling portion to adjust the length of the brace.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Applicant: DeRoyal Industries, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Modglin, Karen M. Clements, Charles J. French, III, Sarah O. Davis, Michael R. Galante, Gregory S. Hodge
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Patent number: 11759616Abstract: A negative pressure wound therapy device that includes a first tubing connectable in flow communication with a source of negative pressure configured for application of negative pressure to a wound site, a second tubing in flow communication with the wound site, and a valve.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: DEROYAL INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Vincent Denis Jardret, Jonathan Matthew Cayce, Walter Cleveland Cowart, Scott Douglas Barnes, Gregory S. Hodge
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Patent number: 11752026Abstract: An adjustable length brace includes an elongate body encircling portion having a free end having an adjustable length; and an end portion releasably attachable to the free end of the body encircling portion. The length of the brace may be adjusted by adjusting the length of the body encircling portion by adjusting the length of the free end of the body encircling portion, and connecting the end portion to the free end of the body encircling portion to adjust the length of the brace.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: DeRoyal Industries, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Modglin, Karen M. Clements, Charles J. French, III, Sarah O. Davis, Michael R. Galante, Gregory S. Hodge
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Publication number: 20230240783Abstract: An apparatus monitors a collection bin in which used medical devices are deposited during a medical procedure. The apparatus includes a dolly on which the collection bin is disposed, a sensor that senses whether the collection bin is full of reprocessable medical devices, a communication device that generates and sends an alert message via a communication network when the collection bin is full, and a visual indicator that generates a visual alert based on the sensor signal, wherein the visual alert indicates that the reprocessable medical devices in the collection bin should be sent for reprocessing. Based on receipt of the alert message transmitted via the communication network, a procedure is implemented for collecting and reprocessing the reprocessable medical devices in the collection bin.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Applicant: DeRoyal Industries, Inc.Inventors: Gregory S. Hodge, Joe L. Smith
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Publication number: 20220296802Abstract: A negative pressure wound therapy device that includes a first tubing connectable in flow communication with a source of negative pressure configured for application of negative pressure to a wound site, a second tubing in flow communication with the wound site, and a valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Applicant: DeRoyal Industries, Inc.Inventors: Vincent Denis Jardret, Jonathan Matthew Cayce, Walter Cleveland Cowart, Scott Douglas Barnes, Gregory S. Hodge
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Patent number: 11305050Abstract: A negative pressure wound therapy device that includes a first tubing connectable in flow communication with a source of negative pressure configured for application of negative pressure to a wound site, a second tubing in flow communication with the wound site, and a valve.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2019Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: DeRoyal Industries, Inc.Inventors: Vincent Denis Jardret, Jonathan Matthew Cayce, Walter Cleveland Cowart, Scott Douglas Barnes, Gregory S. Hodge
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Publication number: 20220027841Abstract: An apparatus for managing an inventory of goods stored in multiple bins on a shelving system includes an RFID antenna disposed on an upper shelf of the shelving system. The RFID antenna communicates with RFID tags disposed above the upper shelf RF shielding is disposed between the RFID antenna and lower shelves. An RFID tag is attached to a bin configured to contain the goods. The RFID tag is encoded with information identifying the goods stored in the bin. An RFID reader performs scans to detect RFID tags disposed above the upper shelf. An inventory computer generates a bin detection confirmation message based on the RFID tag being detected by the RFID reader at least a first number of times during a predetermined detection period. The inventory computer also generates a product reorder message based on the RFID tag being detected by the RFID reader at least a second number of times during the predetermined detection period, wherein the second number of times is greater than the first number of times.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: DeRoyal Industries, Inc.Inventors: Isaac B. Mitchell, Joe L. Smith, Gregory S. Hodge
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Patent number: 11129742Abstract: An adjustable length brace includes an elongate body encircling portion having a free end having an adjustable length; and an end portion releasably attachable to the free end of the body encircling portion. The length of the brace may be adjusted by adjusting the length of the body encircling portion by adjusting the length of the free end of the body encircling portion, and connecting the end portion to the free end of the body encircling portion to adjust the length of the brace.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2013Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: DeRoyal Industries, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Modglin, Karen M. Clements, Charles J. French, III, Sarah O. Davis, Michael R. Galante, Gregory S. Hodge
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Publication number: 20210272169Abstract: An inventory management system manages information regarding medical items dispensed to a patient in a medical facility. Inventory sensors sense removal of medical items from an inventory space to be dispensed to the patient. Software instructions associate item information with patient information that identifies the patient, determine billing codes associated with the dispensed items, generate billing information including the patient information and the billing codes, and generate an invoice directed to the patient's medical insurance provider. The instructions also verify that the billing codes are associated with medical items appropriate for treatment of the patient's condition indicated by diagnostic codes included in the billing information, and generate an alert message if the billing codes are associated with medical items that are not reimbursable or are inappropriate for treatment of the diagnosed condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Applicant: DeRoyal Industries, Inc.Inventors: Brian C. DeBusk, Angela M. Sewell, John G. Jacobs, Gregory S. Hodge, Kevin E. Lynch, William G. Pittman
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Publication number: 20200086018Abstract: A negative pressure wound therapy device that includes a first tubing connectable in flow communication with a source of negative pressure configured for application of negative pressure to a wound site, a second tubing in flow communication with the wound site, and a valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Applicant: DeRoyal Industries Inc.Inventors: Vincent Denis Jardret, Jonathan Matthew Cayce, Walter Cleveland Cowart, Scott Dougles Barnes, Gregory S. Hodge
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Patent number: 9993362Abstract: An adjustable knee brace for fitting a variety of leg sizes and adjustable to limit flexion or extension motion of a knee. The knee brace includes an adjustable length provided by a strut that telescopes within a receiver. A latch assembly mounted on the receiver selectively applies a frictional force to lock the strut member and the receiver against relative telescoping movement. An adjustable range of motion hinge is operatively associated with the telescoping strut. The hinge includes a hinge plate connected to the strut member and having a semi-circular peripheral edge defining a plurality of uniformly spaced apart keys. A range of motion stop is movably positionable relative to the semi-circular peripheral edge and includes a movable latch having teeth.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2015Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: DeRoyal Global Healthcare Solutions LimitedInventors: Mark Costello, Charles J. French, III, Gregory S. Hodge, Brian Ledwith, Adrian McDermott, Kathleen L. Parker, Nephi Zufelt
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Patent number: 9990466Abstract: An inventory management system provided by an inventory management service provider senses removal of medical items from inventory to be dispensed to a patient. The system processes billing information to identify the patient's medical insurance provider, to identify a medical item supplier that is the preferred biller for the patient's medical insurance provider, and to determine whether the inventory management service provider is the identified preferred biller. If the inventory management service provider is the preferred biller, the system generates an invoice from the inventory management service provider to bill the patient's medical insurance provider.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2012Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: DeRoyal Industries, Inc.Inventors: Brian C. DeBusk, Angela M. Sewell, Gregory S. Hodge, Samuel J.E. Fox
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Publication number: 20170000639Abstract: An adjustable knee brace for fitting a variety of leg sizes and adjustable to limit flexion or extension motion of a knee. The knee brace includes an adjustable length provided by a strut that telescopes within a receiver. A latch assembly mounted on the receiver selectively applies a frictional force to lock the strut member and the receiver against relative telescoping movement. An adjustable range of motion hinge is operatively associated with the telescoping strut. The hinge includes a hinge plate connected to the strut member and having a semi-circular peripheral edge defining a plurality of uniformly spaced apart keys. A range of motion stop is movably positionable relative to the semi-circular peripheral edge and includes a movable latch having teeth.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2015Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventors: Mark Costello, Charles J. French, III, Gregory S. Hodge, Brian Ledwith, Adrian Mc Dermott, Kathleen L. Parker, Nephi Zufelt
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Publication number: 20160110780Abstract: An inventory management system manages information regarding medical items dispensed to a patient in a medical facility. Inventory sensors sense removal of medical items from an inventory space to be dispensed to the patient. Software instructions associate item information with patient information that identifies the patient, determine billing codes associated with the dispensed items, generate billing information including the patient information and the billing codes, and generate an invoice directed to the patient's medical insurance provider. The instructions also verify that the billing codes are associated with medical items appropriate for treatment of the patient's condition indicated by diagnostic codes included in the billing information, and generate an alert message if the billing codes are associated with medical items that are not reimbursable or are inappropriate for treatment of the diagnosed condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2015Publication date: April 21, 2016Applicant: DeRoyal Industries, Inc.Inventors: Brian C. DeBusk, Angela M. Sewell, John G. Jacobs, Gregory S. Hodge, Kevin E. Lynch, William G. Pittman
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Publication number: 20150126918Abstract: An adjustable and tensionable spinal brace, including a pair of conformable waist belt and a cable tensioning system releasably and adjustably attachable to the waist belt. The cable tensioning system includes at least one cable, a pair of cable spreaders, and one or more cable take-ups. The waist belt is initially snugly installable around the waist of the user by overwrapping the anterior ends, with portions of the cable tensioning system adjacent the spine of the user. The cable tensioning system is operable to enable micro adjustment of compressive forces applied via the brace to impart a desired compression or tension about the waist of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2014Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Michael D. Modglin, Karen M. Clements, Charles J. French, III, Sarah O. Davis, Gregory S. Hodge
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Publication number: 20140337049Abstract: An inventory management system provided by an inventory management service provider senses removal of medical items from inventory to be dispensed to a patient. The system processes billing information to identify the patient's medical insurance provider, to identify a medical item supplier that is the preferred biller for the patient's medical insurance provider, and to determine whether the inventory management service provider is the identified preferred biller. If the inventory management service provider is the preferred biller, the system generates an invoice from the inventory management service provider to bill the patient's medical insurance provider.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2012Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: DEROYAL INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Brian C. DeBusk, Angela M. Sewell, John G. Jacobs, Gregory S. Hodge, Kevin E. Lynch, William G. Pittman
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Publication number: 20140337040Abstract: An inventory management system manages information regarding medical items that are stored in storage containers in a storage structure before being dispensed in conjunction with patient medical treatment. The inventory management system includes inventory sensors associated with the storage containers. Each inventory sensor senses removal or addition of medical items to or from the storage containers, and generates corresponding item inventory signals. Inventory indicia devices are disposed on the storage structure, each associated with a corresponding storage container, and each providing a visual indication that a medical item is to be added or removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2012Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: DeRoyal Industries, Inc.Inventors: Brian C. Debusk, Angela M. Sewell, John G. Jacobs, Gregory S. Hodge, Kevin E. Lynch, William G. Pittman
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Patent number: 8818824Abstract: An inventory management system manages information regarding medical items dispensed in conjunction with medical treatment of a patient at a medical facility. The system includes a first computer, an inventory access control system, inventory sensors, and inventory applications in communication with the first computer. The inventory access control system receives credential information from a user seeking access to a physical inventory space in the medical facility and controls access to the space. The inventory sensors sense the removal of medical items to be dispensed to the patient, and generate item usage information indicating the identity and quantity of the items removed. The inventory applications associate the item usage information with patient information that identifies the patient to which the medical items are dispensed, thereby generating a record indicating that the items removed from the storage structure have been dispensed to the patient identified by the patient information.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2011Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: DeRoyal Industries, Inc.Inventors: Brian C. DeBusk, Angela M. Sewell, John G. Jacobs, Gregory S. Hodge, Kevin E. Lynch, William G. Pittman
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Publication number: 20140188023Abstract: An adjustable length brace includes an elongate body encircling portion having a free end having an adjustable length; and an end portion releasably attachable to the free end of the body encircling portion. The length of the brace may be adjusted by adjusting the length of the body encircling portion by adjusting the length of the free end of the body encircling portion, and connecting the end portion to the free end of the body encircling portion to adjust the length of the brace.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: DEROYAL INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Michael D. Modglin, Karen M. Clements, Charles J. French, III, Sarah O. Davis, Michael R. Galante, Gregory S. Hodge
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Publication number: 20130060577Abstract: An inventory management system manages information regarding medical items dispensed in conjunction with medical treatment of a patient at a medical facility. The system includes a first computer, an inventory access control system, inventory sensors, and inventory applications in communication with the first computer. The inventory access control system receives credential information from a user seeking access to a physical inventory space in the medical facility and controls access to the space. The inventory sensors sense the removal of medical items to be dispensed to the patient, and generate item usage information indicating the identity and quantity of the items removed. The inventory applications associate the item usage information with patient information that identifies the patient to which the medical items are dispensed, thereby generating a record indicating that the items removed from the storage structure have been dispensed to the patient identified by the patient information.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2011Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: DEROYAL INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Brian C. DeBusk, Angela M. Sewell, John G. Jacobs, Gregory S. Hodge, Kevin E. Lynch, William G. Pittman