Patents by Inventor John R. Capone

John R. Capone 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: 10166160
    Abstract: The present invention provides a low friction device for transferring patients from one surface to another. This system allows a patient to be immobilized on one supporting surface. The immobilized patient can then be transferred laterally onto the target modality using an air bearing that is thin, homogeneously radiolucent and compatible with a variety of diagnostic imaging and treatment modalities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: QFIX SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel D. Coppens, David M. Rabeno, Richard J. Herrschaft, John R. Capone
  • Publication number: 20160206491
    Abstract: A system for transporting a patient between modalities. The system includes a treatment couch having a couch top, a trolley having a stationary surface, and a patient transfer device having a surface configured to support a patient. The system also include at least one roller positioned to facilitate movement of the patient transfer device with respect to the stationary surface of the trolley, providing a low friction interface between the patient transfer device and the stationary surface of the trolley as the patient transfer device is moved, relative to the stationary surface of the trolley, between the stationary surface of the trolley and the couch top of the treatment couch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: QFIX SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel D. COPPENS, David R. RABENO, Richard J. HERRSCHAFT, John R. CAPONE
  • Patent number: 9192534
    Abstract: Advantageous patient transport systems, and related methods of use, are provided. More particularly, the present disclosure provides advantageous modular patient transport systems that are configured to transport patients from one surface to another for various applications (e.g., diagnostic imaging and/or radiation therapy applications). The patient transport systems/assemblies of the present disclosure are configured and dimensioned to be utilized with a wide variety of imaging and/or treatment modalities/environments. The target modality assemblies/surfaces that the patient may be transported to and/or from via the improved patient transport systems/assemblies of the present disclosure include many different types of equipment/surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Qfix Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel D. Coppens, Richard J. Herrschaft, Zachary E. Knezo, John R. Capone, David M. Rabeno
  • Publication number: 20140090168
    Abstract: Advantageous patient transport systems, and related methods of use, are provided. More particularly, the present disclosure provides advantageous modular patient transport systems that are configured to transport patients from one surface to another for various applications (e.g., diagnostic imaging and/or radiation therapy applications). The patient transport systems/assemblies of the present disclosure are configured and dimensioned to be utilized with a wide variety of imaging and/or treatment modalities/environments. The target modality assemblies/surfaces that the patient may be transported to and/or from via the improved patient transport systems/assemblies of the present disclosure include many different types of equipment/surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Qfix Systems Road
    Inventors: Daniel D. Coppens, Richard J. Herrschaft, Zachary E. Knezo, John R. Capone, David M. Rabeno