Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Vincent Kostich

Jeffrey Vincent Kostich 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: 5782244
    Abstract: An apparatus for immobilizing and positioning the head, shoulder, and torso region extending down to the mid thigh of the human for radiographic examination or treatment. The device consists of a base board with an extension, a head and shoulder form, a pair of chest side forms and a pair of side rails. A foam mixture is applied to the upper surface of the baseboard and the entire device is placed into a large flexible container or bag. A patient's head, shoulder and torso region are placed on the device in a supine position. The patient remains in a fixed position while the foam mixture expands around the patient's body and the apparatus. After a brief period of time, the foam sets or hardens and a mold or template is formed. This mold serves to immobilize the head, shoulder and torso region extending down to the mid thigh of the body during radiographic examinations and treatment as well as other procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventor: Jeffrey Vincent Kostich
  • Patent number: 5707572
    Abstract: An apparatus for immobilizing and positioning the head, shoulder, and torso region of the human anatomy when in the prone position for radiographic examination or treatment. The device consists of a base board, a face support, a pair head side walls, a pair of shoulder walls, and a pair of body side walls. A foam mixture is applied to the upper surface of the base and the entire device is placed into a large flexible container or bag. A patient's head, shoulder and torso region are placed on the device in a prone position. The patient remains in a fixed position while the foam mixture expands around the patient's body and the apparatus. After a brief period of time, the foam sets or hardens and a mold or template is formed. This mold serves to immobilize the head, shoulder and torso region of the body when in a prone position during radiographic examinations and treatment as well as other procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Inventor: Jeffrey Vincent Kostich