Patents by Inventor Ravi Stephen D'Cruz

Ravi Stephen D'Cruz 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: 20230200560
    Abstract: The invention relates to an infant positioning device for stabilizing and maintaining an infant in a fixed position for a lumbar puncture procedure. The device consists of a frame stand with openings for the infant's face and abdomen to support the infant in the proper position for the procedure and allow for unimpeded ventilation, a component of the frame to secure and stabilize the infant within the frame stand to prevent movement during the procedure, and an attachment stand to the frame that allows the frame to be free-standing. Vertically adjustable shoulder guards, tension-adjustable back strap, and tension adjustable head strap are provided for a custom fit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: SmölTap, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Alverson, Ravi Stephen D'Cruz, Daniel Joseph Nelsen
  • Patent number: 11628113
    Abstract: The invention relates to an infant positioning device for stabilizing and maintaining an infant in a fixed position for a lumbar puncture procedure. The device consists of a frame with openings for the infant's face and abdomen to support the infant in the proper position for the procedure and allow for unimpeded ventilation, a component of the frame to secure and stabilize the infant within the frame to prevent movement during the procedure, and an attachment stand to the frame that allows the frame to be free-standing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: SmölTap, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Alverson, Ravi Stephen D'Cruz, Daniel Joseph Nelsen
  • Publication number: 20210106482
    Abstract: The invention relates to an infant positioning device for stabilizing and maintaining an infant in a fixed position for a lumbar puncture procedure. The device consists of a frame with openings for the infant's face and abdomen to support the infant in the proper position for the procedure and allow for unimpeded ventilation, a component of the frame to secure and stabilize the infant within the frame to prevent movement during the procedure, and an attachment stand to the frame that allows the frame to be free-standing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Applicant: SafeTap LLC
    Inventors: Brian Alverson, Ravi Stephen D'Cruz, Daniel Joseph Nelsen