Patents by Inventor Thomas C. Schuele

Thomas C. Schuele 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).

  • Method and apparatus for a radiolucent and MRI compatible cranial stabilization pin
    Patent number: 9078679
    Abstract: A substantially radiolucent cranial stabilization pin is adapted for use with a fixture for immobilizing a patient's head during a medical procedure. The pin includes a tip and a body, which are secured together to form the pin. The tip and body are constructed from non-ferrous, non-magnetic materials that are biocompatible. The tip and body are safe for use with, and compatible with, imaging techniques including MR imaging and CT imaging. In some examples the tip is a titanium insert and the body is molded within and around at least a portion of the tip. In some versions, the tip includes a hollow portion and one or more openings providing access to the hollow portion. The molded body flows into and around portions of the tip creating a secure pin suitable to withstand torque and axial forces observed in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: pro med instruments GmbH
    Inventors: Matthias E. Schuele, Matthias E. Schuele, Christian P. Schuele, Thomas C. Schuele
  • Method and apparatus for a radiolucent and MRI compatible cranial stabilization pin
    Patent number: 8603149
    Abstract: A substantially radiolucent cranial stabilization pin is adapted for use with a fixture for immobilizing a patient's head during a medical procedure. The pin includes a tip and a body, which are secured together to form the pin. The tip and body are constructed from non-ferrous, non-magnetic materials that are biocompatible. The tip and body are safe for use with, and compatible with, imaging techniques including MR imaging and CT imaging. In some examples the tip is a titanium insert and the body is molded within and around at least a portion of the tip. In some versions, the tip includes a hollow portion and one or more openings providing access to the hollow portion. The molded body flows into and around portions of the tip creating a secure pin suitable to withstand torque and axial forces observed in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: pro med instruments GmbH
    Inventors: Matthias E. Schuele, Matthias E. Schuele, Christian P. Schuele, Thomas C. Schuele
  • Method and Apparatus for a Radiolucent and MRI Compatible Cranial Stabilization Pin
    Publication number: 20100217280
    Abstract: A substantially radiolucent cranial stabilization pin is adapted for use with a fixture for immobilizing a patient's head during a medical procedure. The pin includes a tip and a body, which are secured together to form the pin. The tip and body are constructed from non-ferrous, non-magnetic materials that are biocompatible. The tip and body are safe for use with, and compatible with, imaging techniques including MR imaging and CT imaging. In some examples the tip is a titanium insert and the body is molded within and around at least a portion of the tip. In some versions, the tip includes a hollow portion and one or more openings providing access to the hollow portion. The molded body flows into and around portions of the tip creating a secure pin suitable to withstand torque and axial forces observed in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: Matthias E. Schuele, Edgar F. Schuele, Matthias E. Schuele, Christian P. Schuele, Thomas C. Schuele