Patents by Inventor Roula Vekios

Roula Vekios 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).

  • Umbilical Splint
    Publication number: 20230000660
    Abstract: A use of an umbilical splint for shaping an umbilicus after an abdominal operation is described. The umbilical splint may comprise an insertion portion extending in a longitudinal direction and terminating at an insertion end for insertion into the umbilicus. Furthermore, the insertion portion may comprise a bulbous section near the insertion end. The bulbous section may be operable to apply pressure to a tissue of the umbilicus after the abdominal operation. The insertion portion may have different cross-sectional shapes including circular and oval. Finally, the insertion portion may be configured to engage the umbilicus such that the umbilical splint is retained within the umbilicus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventor: Roula Vekios
  • Umbilical splint and method of use
    Patent number: 11464664
    Abstract: A use of an umbilical splint for shaping an umbilicus after an abdominal operation is described. The umbilical splint may comprise an insertion portion extending in a longitudinal direction and terminating at an insertion end for insertion into the umbilicus. Furthermore, the insertion portion may comprise a bulbous section near the insertion end. The bulbous section may be operable to apply pressure to a tissue of the umbilicus after the abdominal operation. The insertion portion may have different cross-sectional shapes including circular and oval. Finally, the insertion portion may be configured to engage the umbilicus such that the umbilical splint is retained within the umbilicus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Inventor: Roula Vekios
  • Umbilical Splint and Method of Use
    Publication number: 20200170826
    Abstract: A use of an umbilical splint for shaping an umbilicus after an abdominal operation is described. The umbilical splint may comprise an insertion portion extending in a longitudinal direction and terminating at an insertion end for insertion into the umbilicus. Furthermore, the insertion portion may comprise a bulbous section near the insertion end. The bulbous section may be operable to apply pressure to a tissue of the umbilicus after the abdominal operation. The insertion portion may have different cross-sectional shapes including circular and oval. Finally, the insertion portion may be configured to engage the umbilicus such that the umbilical splint is retained within the umbilicus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventor: Roula Vekios
  • Umbilical splint and method of use
    Publication number: 20130178873
    Abstract: A use of an umbilical splint for shaping an umbilicus after an abdominal operation is described. The umbilical splint may comprise an insertion portion extending in a longitudinal direction and terminating at an insertion end for insertion into the umbilicus. Furthermore, the insertion portion may comprise a bulbous section near the insertion end. The bulbous section may be operable to apply pressure to a tissue of the umbilicus after the abdominal operation. The insertion portion may have different cross-sectional shapes including circular and oval. Finally, the insertion portion may be configured to engage the umbilicus such that the umbilical splint is retained within the umbilicus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Inventors: Roula Vekios, Kimberley Meathrel
  • Umbilical splint
    Patent number: D706941
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Inventors: Roula Vekios, Kimberley Meathrel