Patents by Inventor Lawrence G. Ponsi
Lawrence G. Ponsi 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).
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Patent number: 11890240Abstract: A system for repositioning or supporting a patient includes a first sheet, the first sheet configured to receive a patient on a top side, and a second sheet coupled to the first sheet, wherein the second sheet comprises at least one tubular pocket therein, and wherein the second sheet is configured to contact a support surface. The system further includes at least one support device configured to be inserted within the at least one tubular pocket, such that when the at least one support device is inserted within the at least one tubular pocket, at least a portion of the patient is elevated relative to the support surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2022Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Sage Products, LLCInventors: Lawrence G. Ponsi, Abhishek R. Patel, Brett C. Blabas, Jay R. Roberts
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Publication number: 20230256289Abstract: In an example, a bed exercise system includes a foot pad and first and second elastic connectors. The foot pad includes a rigid support member. The first elastic connector has a first end coupled to a first lateral side of the foot pad and a second end for coupling to a support structure. The second elastic connector has a first end coupled to a second lateral side of the foot pad and a second end coupling to the support structure. When the second ends of the first and second elastic connectors are coupled to the support structure: (i) the foot pad is movable between a first position and a second position relative to the support structure, and (ii) a tension on the first elastic connector and a tension on the second elastic connector increases as the foot pad moves from the first position to the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: Kaitlin Konopacz, Heather Sirianni, Kristin Sexton, Lawrence G. Ponsi
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Patent number: 11673017Abstract: In an example, a bed exercise system includes a foot pad and first and second elastic connectors. The foot pad includes a rigid support member. The first elastic connector has a first end coupled to a first lateral side of the foot pad and a second end for coupling to a support structure. The second elastic connector has a first end coupled to a second lateral side of the foot pad and a second end coupling to the support structure. When the second ends of the first and second elastic connectors are coupled to the support structure: (i) the foot pad is movable between a first position and a second position relative to the support structure, and (ii) a tension on the first elastic connector and a tension on the second elastic connector increases as the foot pad moves from the first position to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Sage Products, LLCInventors: Kaitlin Konopacz, Heather Sirianni, Kristin Sexton, Lawrence G. Ponsi
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Publication number: 20220347026Abstract: A system for repositioning or supporting a patient includes a first sheet, the first sheet configured to receive a patient on a top side, and a second sheet coupled to the first sheet, wherein the second sheet comprises at least one tubular pocket therein, and wherein the second sheet is configured to contact a support surface. The system further includes at least one support device configured to be inserted within the at least one tubular pocket, such that when the at least one support device is inserted within the at least one tubular pocket, at least a portion of the patient is elevated relative to the support surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: Lawrence G. Ponsi, Abhishek R. Patel, Brett C. Blabas, Jay R. Roberts
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Publication number: 20210370127Abstract: In an example, a bed exercise system includes a foot pad and first and second elastic connectors. The foot pad includes a rigid support member. The first elastic connector has a first end coupled to a first lateral side of the foot pad and a second end for coupling to a support structure. The second elastic connector has a first end coupled to a second lateral side of the foot pad and a second end coupling to the support structure. When the second ends of the first and second elastic connectors are coupled to the support structure: (i) the foot pad is movable between a first position and a second position relative to the support structure, and (ii) a tension on the first elastic connector and a tension on the second elastic connector increases as the foot pad moves from the first position to the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Kaitlin Konopacz, Heather Sirianni, Kristin Sexton, Lawrence G. Ponsi
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Patent number: 8894598Abstract: A cushioning boot for bed-ridden patients. The boot includes a thickly-padded leg engaging portion and foot engaging portion with a front opening for easy insertion of a patient foot and leg. A series of stretchable, adjustable closure panels are removably secured to the boot for positioning and inserted leg in the proper orientation and retaining it in place.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2010Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Sage Products, LLCInventors: Lawrence G Ponsi, Barbara T Skiba, Steven Brown
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Patent number: 8628487Abstract: A cushioning boot for bed-ridden patients. The boot includes a thickly-padded leg engaging portion and foot engaging portion with a front opening for easy insertion of a patient foot and leg. A series of stretchable, adjustable closure panels are removably secured to the boot for positioning and inserted leg in the proper orientation and retaining it in place. The closure panels are provided with guiding in the form of loops secured to the boot. Each closure panel passes through its associated loop for proper positioning.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2007Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Sage Products, LLC.Inventors: Lawrence G. Ponsi, Paul Hanifl
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Patent number: 8545452Abstract: A suction device which can protected before and after use. The suction device includes an elongated suction tube having a suction tip at one end. A retractable, protective sheath is connected to the tube and extends over the exposed length of the suction tube. A tip protector extends from the free end of the sheath, and includes an interference structure in the form of a plurality of spaced ribs protruding inwardly to engage and grip the suction tip. A hollow sheath housing is secured to the free end and a sheath inserter is secured to the suction tube proximate the connection end, with the sheath housing and the sheath inserter being shaped to insert the retractable sheath in the hollow sheath housing when the sheath is in a retracted position. The tip protector and the sheath housing can be portions of a unitary structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2011Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.Inventor: Lawrence G. Ponsi
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Patent number: 8535255Abstract: A device for stabilizing a limb, typically when the limb is in a therapeutic boot. A wedge-shaped stabilization block includes an outwardly-extending tether. A fastener in the form of spaced fastener elements is located on the tether for securing the stabilization block in place.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2007Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence G. Ponsi, Jeffrey K. Crum
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Patent number: 8435199Abstract: A device for stabilizing a limb, typically when the limb is in a therapeutic boot. A wedge-shaped stabilization block includes an outwardly-extending tether. A fastener in the form of spaced fastener elements is located on the tether for securing the stabilization block in place.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2012Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Sage Products, LLCInventors: Lawrence G. Ponsi, Jeffrey K. Crum
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Publication number: 20120179082Abstract: A device for stabilizing a limb, typically when the limb is in a therapeutic boot. A wedge-shaped stabilization block includes an outwardly-extending tether. A fastener in the form of spaced fastener elements is located on the tether for securing the stabilization block in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2012Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: Sage Products, IncInventors: Lawrence G. Ponsi, Jeffrey K. Crum
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Patent number: 8152749Abstract: A device for stabilizing a limb, typically when the limb is in a prevention and therapeutic/treatment boot. A wedge-shaped stabilization block includes an outwardly-extending tether. In one form of the invention, a fastener in the form of spaced fastener elements is located on the tether for securing the stabilization block in place. In a second form of the invention, the stabilization block is permanently affixed to the boot and may include fastener elements for engaging complementary fastener elements on the boot.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2009Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence G. Ponsi, James P. Layer
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Publication number: 20120012118Abstract: A device for stabilizing a limb, typically when the limb is in a therapeutic boot. A wedge-shaped stabilization block includes an outwardly-extending tether. A fastener in the form of spaced fastener elements is located on the tether for securing the stabilization block in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence G. Ponsi, Jeffrey K. Crum
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Publication number: 20110098644Abstract: A suction device which can protected before and after use. The suction device includes an elongated suction tube having a suction tip at one end. A retractable, protective sheath is connected to the tube and extends over the exposed length of the suction tube. A tip protector extends from the free end of the sheath, and includes an interference structure in the form of a plurality of spaced ribs protruding inwardly to engage and grip the suction tip. A hollow sheath housing is secured to the free end and a sheath inserter is secured to the suction tube proximate the connection end, with the sheath housing and the sheath inserter being shaped to insert the retractable sheath in the hollow sheath housing when the sheath is in a retracted position. The tip protector and the sheath housing can be portions of a unitary structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2011Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: SAGE PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Lawrence G. Ponsi
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Patent number: 7867190Abstract: A suction device which can protected before and after use. The suction device includes an elongated suction tube having a suction tip at one end. A retractable, protective sheath is connected to the tube and extends over the exposed length of the suction tube. A tip protector extends from the free end of the sheath, and includes an interference structure in the form of a plurality of spaced ribs protruding inwardly to engage and grip the suction tip. A hollow sheath housing is secured to the free end and a sheath inserter is secured to the suction tube proximate the connection end, with the sheath housing and the sheath inserter being shaped to insert the retractable sheath in the hollow sheath housing when the sheath is in a retracted position. The tip protector and the sheath housing can be portions of a unitary structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2007Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.Inventor: Lawrence G. Ponsi
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Patent number: 7798984Abstract: A cushioning boot for bed-ridden patients. The boot includes a thickly-padded leg engaging portion and foot engaging portion with a front opening for easy insertion of a patient foot and leg. A series of stretchable, adjustable closure panels are removably secured to the boot for positioning and inserted leg in the proper orientation and retaining it in place.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2005Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence G. Ponsi, Barbara T. Skiba, Steven Brown
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Publication number: 20100152638Abstract: A cushioning boot for bed-ridden patients. The boot includes a thickly-padded leg engaging portion and foot engaging portion with a front opening for easy insertion of a patient foot and leg. A series of stretchable, adjustable closure panels are removably secured to the boot for positioning and inserted leg in the proper orientation and retaining it in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2010Publication date: June 17, 2010Applicant: Sage ProductsInventors: Lawrence G. Ponsi, Barbara T. Skiba, Steven Brown
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Patent number: 7682561Abstract: A device for automatically disinfecting a portion of a medical implement, such as a needless hub or injection port. The device includes a body shaped to engage the medical implement with the portion to be disinfected exposed. A disinfectant pad is mounted on the body to permit displacement of the pad relative to the body and is biased such that when the pad is displaced from a rest position, the pad is urged toward the portion to be disinfected to contact and disinfect it.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2005Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Gregory T. Davis, Lawrence G. Ponsi, Jeffrey B. Steffens, Paul H. Hanifl
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Publication number: 20090175759Abstract: A device for automatically disinfecting a portion of a medical implement, such as a needless hub or injection port. The device includes a body shaped to engage the medical implement with the portion to be disinfected exposed. A disinfectant pad is mounted on the body to permit displacement of the pad relative to the body and is biased such that when the pad is displaced from a rest position, the pad is urged toward the portion to be disinfected to contact and disinfect it.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2005Publication date: July 9, 2009Inventors: Gregory T. Davis, Lawrence G. Ponsi, Jeffrey B. Steffens, Paul H. Hanifl
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Publication number: 20090149791Abstract: A device for stabilizing a limb, typically when the limb is in a prevention and therapeutic/treatment boot. A wedge-shaped stabilization block includes an outwardly-extending tether. In one form of the invention, a fastener in the form of spaced fastener elements is located on the tether for securing the stabilization block in place. In a second form of the invention, the stabilization block is permanently affixed to the boot and may include fastener elements for engaging complementary fastener elements on the boot.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2009Publication date: June 11, 2009Applicant: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence G. Ponsi, James P. Layer