Patents by Inventor Grover Bass

Grover Bass 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).

  • Oral device for radiotherapy
    Patent number: 8496008
    Abstract: An oral device for use in radiotherapy of the head and neck includes a base member and a bite member or “mouthpiece,” which is selectively positionable relative to the base member. The device provides immobilization of the tongue for accurate reproducible administration of radiation therapy. The device fits within the oral cavity of a patient and is maintained in position by a bite member that fits over the maxillary teeth of the patient. The position of the bite member relative to the base member may be adjustable to accommodate differences in mouth cavities and bite profiles. For example, the base member may include a platform or series of members configured to be removably coupled to the bite member in multiple different positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Oncologics, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony Westbrook, Sheila Wartelle, Grover Bass
  • Oral device for radiotherapy
    Patent number: 8430102
    Abstract: A oral device for use in radiotherapy is disclosed. The device is a two piece adjustable mouthpiece for use during radiotherapy of the head and neck. The device provides immobilization of the tongue for accurate reproducible administration of radiation therapy. The device fits within the oral cavity of a patient and is maintained in position by a bite-member that fits over the maxillary teeth of the patient. The adjustable feature of the device allows the device to fit the mouth to accommodate differences in mouth cavities and bite profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: OncoLogics, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony Westbrook, Sheila Wartelle, Grover Bass
  • Oral Device for Radiotherapy
    Publication number: 20110240040
    Abstract: A oral device for use in radiotherapy is disclosed. The device is a two piece adjustable mouthpiece for use during radiotherapy of the head and neck. The device provides immobilization of the tongue for accurate reproducible administration of radiation therapy. The device fits within the oral cavity of a patient and is maintained in position by a bite-member that fits over the maxillary teeth of the patient. The adjustable feature of the device allows the device to fit the mouth to accommodate differences in mouth cavities and bite profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: OncoLogics, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony Westbrook, Sheila Wartelle, Grover Bass
  • Oral Device For Radiotherapy
    Publication number: 20110240036
    Abstract: An oral device for use in radiotherapy of the head and neck includes a base member and a bite member or “mouthpiece,” which is selectively positionable relative to the base member. The device provides immobilization of the tongue for accurate reproducible administration of radiation therapy. The device fits within the oral cavity of a patient and is maintained in position by a bite member that fits over the maxillary teeth of the patient. The position of the bite member relative to the base member may be adjustable to accommodate differences in mouth cavities and bite profiles. For example, the base member may include a platform or series of members configured to be removably coupled to the bite member in multiple different positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: OncoLogics, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony Westbrook, Sheila Wartelle, Grover Bass