Patents by Inventor Paul B. Marshburn

Paul B. Marshburn 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).

  • Patent number: 10182877
    Abstract: A surgical drape (100) is described that is aimed at providing a way to direct a maximum amount of fluid (e.g., distention fluid) discharged from the patient's uterine cavity to a collection point, such as a fluid management system, during a hysteroscopic procedure. The surgical drape may include a cover portion (105) and a collection portion (110) that is attached to the cover portion (105). The cover portion (105) may define an opening (115) that provides a surgeon with surgical access to the patient for performing a medical procedure. The collection portion (110) may include a main panel (120) that can be attached to the patient's back distally of the gluteal cleft (e.g., via an adhesive strip). The main panel (110) may include a pocket (170), via which the surgeon may insert his hands to position the main panel (110) under the patient without disturbing the sterile field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority
    Inventor: Paul B. Marshburn
  • Publication number: 20160183977
    Abstract: A device, system, and method that may help reduce complications associated with placing an intrauterine balloon in the uterine cavity of a patient is provided. In one aspect, the system includes an inflatable balloon, an inflation line having a distal end in communication with the balloon; an inner member comprising an elongate tubular body having a distal and proximal end; a slot extending from the distal to proximal end of the inner member, and an outer sheath in which the inner member is removably insertable. The outer sheath is configured to receive the balloon in a furled state therein such that the balloon may be introduced into the uterine cavity by transvaginally inserting the outer sheath through an endocervical canal of the patient and then introducing the balloon into the uterine cavity by moving the inner member through the outer sheath in the direction of uterine cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventor: Paul B. MARSHBURN
  • Publication number: 20160081751
    Abstract: A surgical drape (100) is described that is aimed at providing a way to direct a maximum amount of fluid (e.g., distention fluid) discharged from the patient's uterine cavity to a collection point, such as a fluid management system, during a hysteroscopic procedure. The surgical drape may include a cover portion (105) and a collection portion (110) that is attached to the cover portion (105). The cover portion (105) may define an opening (115) that provides a surgeon with surgical access to the patient for performing a medical procedure. The collection portion (110) may include a main panel (120) that can be attached to the patient's back distally of the gluteal cleft (e.g., via an adhesive strip). The main panel (110) may include a pocket (170), via which the surgeon may insert his hands to position the main panel (110) under the patient without disturbing the sterile field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventor: Paul B. Marshburn