Patents by Inventor Kerry O'Rourke

Kerry O'Rourke 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).

  • Breast biopsy bed
    Patent number: 6832399
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for accurately positioning a breast tumor of a patient in the decubitus position on examination table and preventing patient movement once the tumor is positioned and for preventing pain and loss of sensation in the patient's downwardly positioned arm and shoulder while the patient is in the decubitus position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Inventors: Michael G. Falbo, Sr., Kerry O'Rourke
  • Imaging table
    Publication number: 20040143177
    Abstract: A radiolucent patient surgical support surface is provided the support surface having voids or areas of reduced support surface thickness adjacent an intended surgical field to allow reduction of the amount of X-ray energy or other imaging energy needed to produce an image of the procedure field and for observation by medical personnel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventors: Michael G. Falbo, Kerry A. O'Rourke
  • Breast biopsy bed
    Publication number: 20020056161
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for accurately positioning a breast tumor of a patient in the decubitus position on examination table and preventing patient movement once the tumor is positioned and for preventing pain and loss of sensation in the patient's downwardly positioned arm and shoulder while the patient is in the decubitus position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2001
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Inventors: Michael G. Falbo, Kerry O'Rourke