Patents by Inventor Mark Broyles

Mark Broyles 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: 20220160456
    Abstract: An imaging marker comprises a flexible, axially-elongated line-shaped marker, an underlying adhesive, and a flexible, axially-elongated foam spacer extending between an underside of the line-shaped marker and the adhesive. The line-shaped marker is partially radiopaque, partially radiolucent, or is radiopaque, and the foam spacer and adhesive are radiolucent at the levels of radiation used during an imaging procedure. The marker and foam spacer flex and substantially conform to a curvilinear contour of the skin, follow the curvilinear contour of a scar or other anatomical feature on the skin, and prevent forces exerted thereon in flexibly conforming to and following the curvilinear counters from detaching the adhesive from the skin during the imaging procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Mark Broyles, Yuanxiong Luo, Allison Ostrout, Maeghan E. Traboulsi
  • Patent number: 11278740
    Abstract: A cover for protecting a temporary mark on a person's skin includes a transparent layer and an associated opaque layer, wherein the opaque layer features an opening through which the temporary mark may be located as the cover is applied. An adhesive is superimposed upon the transparent layer in order to releasably affix the cover to the temporary mark, and also to permit maintaining the cover on a backing material during transportation or storage. During use, the mark is sighted through the transparent layer and the opening in the opaque layer, and applied to the patient's skin. The opaque layer is then removed from the transparent layer, which remains in place over the temporary mark, permitting the person to bathe or otherwise participate unhindered in his or her life's routines without smudging, wearing or removing the mark.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: BERKLEY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Maeghan E. Traboulsi, Mark Broyles
  • Publication number: 20210113392
    Abstract: An adhesive cover and method of use in which the cover is well-suited to effectively cover a temporary tattoo utilized in radiation therapy treatments. The cover includes a transparent, flexible layer with an optional rigid layer releasably adhered thereto. The first, flexible layer has a lower adhesive surface, an upper low-adhesion surface and a predefined peripheral edge. The second, rigid layer has a lower surface releasably adhered to the upper low-adhesion surface of the first layer, an opposing upper exposed surface, and a peripheral edge cooperative with the predefined peripheral edge of the first layer to preserve the integrity of the first layer during handling and application. The second layer is removed from the first layer only after the first layer is adhered to a patient's skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventor: Mark Broyles
  • Patent number: 10864124
    Abstract: An adhesive cover and method of use in which the cover is well-suited to effectively cover a temporary tattoo utilized in radiation therapy treatments. The cover includes a transparent, flexible layer with an optional rigid layer releasably adhered thereto. The first, flexible layer has a lower adhesive surface, an upper low-adhesion surface and a predefined peripheral edge. The second, rigid layer has a lower surface releasably adhered to the upper low-adhesion surface of the first layer, an opposing upper exposed surface, and a peripheral edge cooperative with the predefined peripheral edge of the first layer to preserve the integrity of the first layer during handling and application. The second layer is removed from the first layer only after the first layer is adhered to a patient's skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Beekley Corporation
    Inventor: Mark Broyles
  • Patent number: 10583215
    Abstract: A scent-releasing strip includes a release liner and a plurality of tab units coupled to the liner. Each of the plurality of tab units includes a sealed pouch having a pad dosed with at least one scent-emitting substance. The scent may induce a physiological effect. The sealed pouch is disposed on a base label. The pad may be an aroma-containing pad that includes at least one of an oil or other substance that emits a desired fragrance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: BEEKLEY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark Broyles, Rita Chew
  • Publication number: 20180140734
    Abstract: A scent-releasing strip includes a release liner and a plurality of tab units coupled to the liner. Each of the plurality of tab units includes a sealed pouch having a pad dosed with at least one scent-emitting substance. The scent may induce a physiological effect. The sealed pouch is disposed on a base label. The pad may be an aroma-containing pad that includes at least one of an oil or other substance that emits a desired fragrance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Mark Broyles, Rita Chew
  • Patent number: 9855360
    Abstract: A scent-releasing strip includes a release liner and a plurality of tab units coupled to the liner. Each of the plurality of tab units includes a sealed pouch having a pad dosed with at least one scent-emitting substance. The scent may induce a physiological effect. The sealed pouch is disposed on a base label. The pad may be an aroma-containing pad that includes at least one of an oil or other substance that emits a desired fragrance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: BEEKLEY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark Broyles, Rita Chew
  • Publication number: 20170360630
    Abstract: An adhesive cover and method of use in which the cover is well-suited to effectively cover a temporary tattoo utilized in radiation therapy treatments. The cover includes a transparent, flexible layer with an optional rigid layer releasably adhered thereto. The first, flexible layer has a lower adhesive surface, an upper low-adhesion surface and a predefined peripheral edge. The second, rigid layer has a lower surface releasably adhered to the upper low-adhesion surface of the first layer, an opposing upper exposed surface, and a peripheral edge cooperative with the predefined peripheral edge of the first layer to preserve the integrity of the first layer during handling and application. The second layer is removed from the first layer only after the first layer is adhered to a patient's skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventor: Mark Broyles
  • Patent number: 9750652
    Abstract: An adhesive cover and method of use in which the cover is well-suited to effectively cover a temporary tattoo utilized in radiation therapy treatments. The cover includes a transparent, flexible layer with an optional rigid layer releasably adhered thereto. The first, flexible layer has a lower adhesive surface, an upper low-adhesion surface and a predefined peripheral edge. The second, rigid layer has a lower surface releasably adhered to the upper low-adhesion surface of the first layer, an opposing upper exposed surface, and a peripheral edge cooperative with the predefined peripheral edge of the first layer to preserve the integrity of the first layer during handling and application. The second layer is removed from the first layer only after the first layer is adhered to a patient's skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: BEEKLEY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Mark Broyles
  • Patent number: 8012295
    Abstract: There is provided an adhesive composite cover and method of use in which the cover is well suited to effectively cover a temporary tattoo utilized in radiation therapy treatments. The cover includes a transparent, flexible layer with a rigid layer releasably adhered thereto. The first, flexible layer has a lower adhesive surface, an upper low-adhesion surface and a predefined peripheral edge. The second, rigid layer has a lower surface releasably adhered to the upper low-adhesion surface of the first layer, an opposing upper exposed surface, and a peripheral edge cooperative with the predefined peripheral edge of the first layer to preserve the integrity of the first layer during handling and application. The second layer is removed from the first layer only after the first layer is adhered to a patient's skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Beekley Corporation
    Inventor: Mark Broyles
  • Patent number: 7781041
    Abstract: There is provided an adhesive composite cover and method of use in which the cover is well suited to effectively cover a temporary tattoo utilized in radiation therapy treatments. The cover includes a transparent, flexible layer with a rigid layer releasably adhered thereto. The first, flexible layer has a lower adhesive surface, an upper low-adhesion surface and a predefined peripheral edge. The second, rigid layer has a lower surface releasably adhered to the upper low-adhesion surface of the first layer, an opposing upper exposed surface, and a peripheral edge cooperative with the predefined peripheral edge of the first layer to preserve the integrity of the first layer during handling and application. The second layer is removed from the first layer only after the first layer is adhered to a patient's skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Beekley Corporation
    Inventor: Mark Broyles
  • Publication number: 20100113860
    Abstract: A cover for protecting a temporary mark on a person's skin includes a transparent layer and an associated opaque layer, wherein the opaque layer features an opening through which the temporary mark may be located as the cover is applied. An adhesive is superimposed upon the transparent layer in order to releasably affix the cover to the temporary mark, and also to permit maintaining the cover on a backing material during transportation or storage. During use, the mark is sighted through the transparent layer and the opening in the opaque layer, and applied to the patient's skin. The opaque layer is then removed from the transparent layer, which remains in place over the temporary mark, permitting the person to bathe or otherwise participate unhindered in his or her life's routines without smudging, wearing or removing the mark.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Maeghan E. Traboulsi, Mark Broyles
  • Publication number: 20100113912
    Abstract: A marker comprising a hollow body filled with a magnetic resonance imaging medium is used to mark specific surface areas of concern or sources of pain on a patient's skin prior to commencing MRI imaging procedures. The hollow body is sized such that the marker appears on less than five MRI slice images, and preferably not more than two MRI slice images, thereby enabling a physician or technician to precisely locate and assess a patient's condition based on the location of the marker in the MRI images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Maeghan E. Traboulsi, Mark Broyles
  • Publication number: 20080287782
    Abstract: A marking device for use in radiation therapy includes a longitudinal axis and a plurality of individual marking members. Each of the plurality of marking members includes a marking tip and a supply of marking fluid, such as an ink. disposed in each marking member. Each of the plurality of marking members is removably positioned relative to the others in succession along the longitudinal axis. In some embodiments, the marking device includes a hollow elongated body having a first end and a second marking end defining an opening, and the plurality of individual marking members are arranged in succession along the hollow body. In other embodiments, each marking member includes a body defining a recess adapted to receive a marking tip of another marking member, and each body includes a connector adapted to releasably interconnect adjacent marking members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Maeghan Traboulsi, Samuel Cotte, Mark Broyles
  • Patent number: D590949
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Beekley Corporation
    Inventor: Mark Broyles
  • Patent number: D686329
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Beekley Corporation
    Inventors: Maeghan E. Traboulsi, Mark Broyles
  • Patent number: D698029
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Beekley Corporation
    Inventors: Maeghan E. Traboulsi, Mark Broyles
  • Patent number: D701609
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Beekley Corporation
    Inventors: Maeghan E. Traboulsi, Mark Broyles
  • Patent number: D812235
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: BEEKLEY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Mark Broyles
  • Patent number: D881402
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: BEEKLEY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Mark Broyles