Patents by Inventor John W. Birk

John W. Birk 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).

  • Publication number: 20260216437
    Abstract: A hand grip adapter for a syringe formed from a body having a first end wall and a second end wall with a support base therebetween. The support base includes a centrally disposed receptacle for receipt of a syringe flange. The first end wall formed perpendicular to the support base having a curvature outer surface to conform to the palm of an individual’s hand. The second end wall is formed parallel to the first end wall and includes four finger depressions wherein an individual can place their index, middle, ring, and little finger. At least one of the depressions includes a rim forming a circular opening for ease of grasping. The first side wall is configured to rest in the palm of an individual’s hand and said second end wall is configured to receive the finger tips from the individual’s hand with a syringe secured in the support base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2025
    Publication date: July 30, 2026
    Inventors: Donald Russell Peterson, John W. Birk, Simon Kudernatsch
  • Patent number: 12496404
    Abstract: A hand grip adapter for a syringe formed from a body having a first end wall and a second end wall with a support base therebetween. The support base includes a centrally disposed receptacle for receipt of a syringe flange. The first end wall formed perpendicular to the support base having a curvature outer surface to conform to the palm of an individual's hand. The second end wall is formed parallel to the first end wall and includes four finger depressions wherein an individual can place their index, middle, ring, and little finger. At least one of the depressions includes a rim forming a circular opening for ease of grasping. The first side wall is configured to rest in the palm of an individual's hand and said second end wall is configured to receive the finger tips from the individual's hand with a syringe secured in the support base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2025
    Inventors: Donald Russell Peterson, John W. Birk, Simon Kudernatsch
  • Publication number: 20240075212
    Abstract: A hand grip adapter for a syringe formed from a body having a first end wall and a second end wall with a support base therebetween. The support base includes a centrally disposed receptacle for receipt of a syringe flange. The first end wall formed perpendicular to the support base having a curvature outer surface to conform to the palm of an individual's hand. The second end wall is formed parallel to the first end wall and includes four finger depressions wherein an individual can place their index, middle, ring, and little finger. At least one of the depressions includes a rim forming a circular opening for ease of grasping. The first side wall is configured to rest in the palm of an individual's hand and said second end wall is configured to receive the finger tips from the individual's hand with a syringe secured in the support base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Donald Russell Peterson, John W. Birk, Simon Kudernatsch
  • Publication number: 20240075232
    Abstract: A bite block to assist with upper Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy procedures. A main body of the bite block employs a rectangular shaped lumen to provide a large access port for insertion of variety of endoscopes and endoscopy equipment, individually or multiple instruments at the same time, and to guide them more precisely into the esophagus. The main body having a lumen shaped with respect to the anatomy of the oral cavity, where a curvature of the body is designed to act as a tongue depressor preventing airway blockage due to tongue collapse. Assigned channels run along the entire length of the device and are used to secure tubing in place for oxygen and monitor maximal concentration of carbon dioxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Donald Russell Peterson, John W. Birk, Simon Kudernatsch
  • Patent number: D1037460
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Inventors: Donald Russell Peterson, John W. Birk, Simon Kudernatsch
  • Patent number: D1073938
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Inventors: Donald Russell Peterson, John W. Birk, Simon Kudernatsch
  • Patent number: D1084320
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Inventors: Donald Russell Peterson, John W. Birk, Simon Kudernatsch