Patents by Inventor Joshua Edward Lane

Joshua Edward Lane 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: 20190358413
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a device for the reduction perceived pain in patients. Various embodiments comprise a flexible shell comprising a pliable material and a first non-planar surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The flexible shell defines an interior cavity located intermediate the first surface and the second surface and filled at least in part by a first substance. The first surface comprises a plurality of protrusions distributed therein and configured to be depressed into the skin of the patient. The pain reducing device may execute a cooling functionality upon being moved from a first position to a second position. When cooled and depressed against the patient's skin, the pain reducing device provides a sensory confusion sensation to the patient, thereby reducing perceived pain caused by a needle insertion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventor: Joshua Edward Lane
  • Publication number: 20160030685
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a device for the reduction of needle insertion site pain in patients. Various embodiments comprise a shell defining a hollow interior cavity filled at least in part by a freezable substance. The shell defines a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, and a passage extending through the shell between the first surface and the second surface, wherein the passage is configured to at least partially surround a needle insertion site while a needle is inserted therethrough. At least one of the first and second surfaces comprise a plurality of protrusions distributed therein and configured to be depressed into the skin of the patient. When chilled and depressed against the patient's skin, the freezable device provides a sensory confusion sensation to the patient, thereby reducing perceived pain caused by the needle insertion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventor: Joshua Edward Lane