Patents by Inventor Henry Stephenson Byrd

Henry Stephenson Byrd 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).

  • Patent number: 9023105
    Abstract: A system and method for correcting misshaped ears using a molding device having one or more braces supporting a scaphal mold. The one or more braces and the scaphal mold are adapted to retain the helix and the helical rim of a misshaped ear within a space defined between the one or more braces and the scaphal mold, and to maintain a substantially correct anatomical shape of the helix and the helical rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Inventors: Henry Stephenson Byrd, C. Kenneth French, Garrett Barker
  • Publication number: 20140378879
    Abstract: A system and method for correcting misshaped ears using a molding device having one or more braces supporting a scaphal mold. The one or more braces and the scaphal mold are adapted to retain the helix and the helical rim of a misshaped ear within a space defined between the one or more braces and the scaphal mold, and to maintain a substantially correct anatomical shape of the helix and the helical rim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Henry Stephenson Byrd
  • Patent number: 8852277
    Abstract: A system and method for correcting misshaped ears using a molding device having one or more braces supporting a scaphal mold. The one or more braces and the scaphal mold are adapted to retain the helix and the helical rim of a misshaped ear within a space defined between the one or more braces and the scaphal mold, and to maintain a substantially correct anatomical shape of the helix and the helical rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Inventors: Henry Stephenson Byrd, C. Kenneth French, Garrett Barker
  • Patent number: 8491510
    Abstract: A system and method for correcting misshaped ears using a base section defining an opening dimensioned to accommodate the passage of the ear through the opening and a top section releasably engageable with the base section defining a compartment therebetween. A first stint can be arranged on an anterior surface of the base section to maintain a desired anatomic shape of the ear essentially in an area of the antihelix and the superior limb of the triangular fossa. A second stint can be placed in an area of the scapha of the ear to maintain a desired contour of the scaphal area. A conchal stint can be placed in the concha to maintain a desired anatomic shape of the concha. The top section can be engaged to maintain a desired amount of stabilizing pressure on the ear, the first stint, the second stint, and conchal stint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Beacon Medical Limited
    Inventors: Henry Stephenson Byrd, C. Kenneth French, Garrett Barker
  • Publication number: 20120185043
    Abstract: A system and method for correcting misshaped ears using a molding device having one or more braces supporting a scaphal mold. The one or more braces and the scaphal mold are adapted to retain the helix and the helical rim of a misshaped ear within a space defined between the one or more braces and the scaphal mold, and to maintain a substantially correct anatomical shape of the helix and the helical rim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventors: Henry Stephenson Byrd, C. Kenneth French, Garrett Barker
  • Publication number: 20120136291
    Abstract: A system and method for correcting misshaped ears using a base section defining an opening dimensioned to accommodate the passage of the ear through the opening and a top section releasably engageable with the base section defining a compartment therebetween. A first stint can be arranged on an anterior surface of the base section to maintain a desired anatomic shape of the ear essentially in an area of the antihelix and the superior limb of the triangular fossa. A second stint can be placed in an area of the scapha of the ear to maintain a desired contour of the scaphal area. A conchal stint can be placed in the concha to maintain a desired anatomic shape of the concha. The top section can be engaged to maintain a desired amount of stabilizing pressure on the ear, the first stint, the second stint, and conchal stint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventors: Henry Stephenson Byrd, C. Kenneth French, Garrett Barker
  • Patent number: 8167942
    Abstract: A system and method for correcting misshaped ears using a molding device having one or more braces supporting a scaphal mold. The one or more braces and the scaphal mold are adapted to retain the helix and the helical rim of a misshaped ear within a space defined between the one or more braces and the scaphal mold, and to maintain a substantially correct anatomical shape of the helix and the helical rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Inventors: Henry Stephenson Byrd, C. Kenneth French, Garrett Barker
  • Patent number: 8136530
    Abstract: A system and method for correcting misshaped ears using a base section defining an opening dimensioned to accommodate the passage of the ear through the opening and a top section releasably engageable with the base section defining a compartment therebetween. A first stint can be arranged on an anterior surface of the base section to maintain a desired anatomic shape of the ear essentially in an area of the antihelix and the superior limb of the triangular fossa. A second stint can be placed in an area of the scapha of the ear to maintain a desired contour of the scaphal area. A conchal stint can be placed in the concha to maintain a desired anatomic shape of the concha. The top section can be engaged to maintain a desired amount of stabilizing pressure on the ear, the first stint, the second stint, and conchal stint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventors: Henry Stephenson Byrd, C. Kenneth French, Garrett Barker
  • Publication number: 20100204793
    Abstract: A system and method for correcting misshaped ears using a molding device having one or more braces supporting a scaphal mold. The one or more braces and the scaphal mold are adapted to retain the helix and the helical rim of a misshaped ear within a space defined between the one or more braces and the scaphal mold, and to maintain a substantially correct anatomical shape of the helix and the helical rim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2009
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Inventors: Henry Stephenson Byrd, C. Kenneth French, Garrett Barker
  • Publication number: 20090030358
    Abstract: A system and method for correcting misshaped ears using a base section defining an opening dimensioned to accommodate the passage of the ear through the opening and a top section releasably engageable with the base section defining a compartment therebetween. A first stint can be arranged on an anterior surface of the base section to maintain a desired anatomic shape of the ear essentially in an area of the antihelix and the superior limb of the triangular fossa. A second stint can be placed in an area of the scapha of the ear to maintain a desired contour of the scaphal area. A conchal stint can be placed in the concha to maintain a desired anatomic shape of the concha. The top section can be engaged to maintain a desired amount of stabilizing pressure on the ear, the first stint, the second stint, and conchal stint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventors: Henry Stephenson Byrd, C. Kenneth French, Garrett Barker