Patents by Inventor Vincent Hodges

Vincent Hodges 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: 12121480
    Abstract: A system for positioning a patient before, during or after a medical procedure can include an arm assembly having a proximal end, an opposing distal end, and at least one joint therebetween. The joint can be configured to permit the distal end of the arm assembly to move with respect to the proximal end of the arm assembly. The proximal end of the arm assembly can be configured to be fixed with respect to a surgical table. The system can also include a ball joint mechanism attached to the distal end of the arm assembly and to a head support configured to support a patient's head. The ball joint mechanism can include a ball joint and a motor. Activation of the motor can permit or prevent movement of the ball joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Inventors: Mark Edward DeSilets, Stephan John Schmid, Vincent Hodges, Peter Thien Van Le
  • Patent number: 11717460
    Abstract: A system for positioning a patient before, during or after a medical procedure can include an arm assembly and a surgical drape for use with the arm assembly. The surgical drape can be configured to be placed around a surgical site where an operative procedure is to be conducted. The surgical drape includes a transparent viewing window, multiple handle covers, and an expandable opening on the top side of the surgical drape. Additionally, the surgical drape may also include adhesive components on the bottom side of the drape that may be independently removed in order to affix the drape around a surgical site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Mizuho OSI
    Inventors: Mark Edward DeSilets, Stephan John Schmid, Vincent Hodges, Peter Thien Van Le
  • Publication number: 20230201062
    Abstract: A system for positioning a patient before, during or after a medical procedure can include an arm assembly having a proximal end, an opposing distal end, and at least one joint therebetween. The joint can be configured to permit the distal end of the arm assembly to move with respect to the proximal end of the arm assembly. The proximal end of the arm assembly can be configured to be fixed with respect to a surgical table. The system can also include a ball joint mechanism attached to the distal end of the arm assembly and to a head support configured to support a patient's head. The ball joint mechanism can include a ball joint and a motor. Activation of the motor can permit or prevent movement of the ball joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Mark Edward DeSilets, Stephan John Schmid, Vincent Hodges, Peter Thien Van Le
  • Patent number: 11596568
    Abstract: A system for positioning a patient before, during or after a medical procedure can include an arm assembly having a proximal end, an opposing distal end, and at least one joint therebetween. The joint can be configured to permit the distal end of the arm assembly to move with respect to the proximal end of the arm assembly. The proximal end of the arm assembly can be configured to be fixed with respect to a surgical table. The system can also include a ball joint mechanism attached to the distal end of the arm assembly and to a head support configured to support a patient's head. The ball joint mechanism can include a ball joint and a motor. Activation of the motor can permit or prevent movement of the ball joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Mizuho OSI
    Inventors: Mark Edward DeSilets, Stephan John Schmid, Vincent Hodges, Peter Thien Van Le
  • Publication number: 20210401655
    Abstract: A system for positioning a patient before, during or after a medical procedure can include an arm assembly and a surgical drape for use with the arm assembly. The surgical drape can be configured to be placed around a surgical site where an operative procedure is to be conducted. The surgical drape includes a transparent viewing window, multiple handle covers, and an expandable opening on the top side of the surgical drape. Additionally, the surgical drape may also include adhesive components on the bottom side of the drape that may be independently removed in order to affix the drape around a surgical site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Mark Edward DeSilets, Stephan John Schmid, Vincent Hodges, Peter Thien Van Le
  • Patent number: 11129765
    Abstract: A system for positioning a patient before, during or after a medical procedure can include an arm assembly and a surgical drape for use with the arm assembly. The surgical drape can be configured to be placed around a surgical site where an operative procedure is to be conducted. The surgical drape includes a transparent viewing window, multiple handle covers, and an expandable opening on the top side of the surgical drape. Additionally, the surgical drape may also include adhesive components on the bottom side of the drape that may be independently removed in order to affix the drape around a surgical site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: MIZUHO OSI
    Inventors: Mark Edward DeSilets, Stephan John Schmid, Vincent Hodges, Peter Thien Van Le
  • Publication number: 20210137761
    Abstract: A system for positioning a patient before, during or after a medical procedure can include an arm assembly having a proximal end, an opposing distal end, and at least one joint therebetween. The joint can be configured to permit the distal end of the arm assembly to move with respect to the proximal end of the arm assembly. The proximal end of the arm assembly can be configured to be fixed with respect to a surgical table. The system can also include a ball joint mechanism attached to the distal end of the arm assembly and to a head support configured to support a patient's head. The ball joint mechanism can include a ball joint and a motor. Activation of the motor can permit or prevent movement of the ball joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Mark Edward DeSilets, Stephan John Schmid, Vincent Hodges, Peter Thien Van Le
  • Patent number: 10905614
    Abstract: A system for positioning a patient before, during or after a medical procedure can include an arm assembly having a proximal end, an opposing distal end, and at least one joint therebetween. The joint can be configured to permit the distal end of the arm assembly to move with respect to the proximal end of the arm assembly. The proximal end of the arm assembly can be configured to be fixed with respect to a surgical table. The system can also include a ball joint mechanism attached to the distal end of the arm assembly and to a head support configured to support a patient's head. The ball joint mechanism can include a ball joint and a motor. Activation of the motor can permit or prevent movement of the ball joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Mizuho OSI
    Inventors: Mark Edward DeSilets, Stephan John Schmid, Vincent Hodges, Peter Thien Van Le
  • Publication number: 20180303693
    Abstract: A system for positioning a patient before, during or after a medical procedure can include an arm assembly and a surgical drape for use with the arm assembly. The surgical drape can be configured to be placed around a surgical site where an operative procedure is to be conducted. The surgical drape includes a transparent viewing window, multiple handle covers, and an expandable opening on the top side of the surgical drape. Additionally, the surgical drape may also include adhesive components on the bottom side of the drape that may be independently removed in order to affix the drape around a surgical site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Mark Edward DeSilets, Stephan John Schmid, Vincent Hodges, Peter Thien Van Le
  • Publication number: 20180303692
    Abstract: A system for positioning a patient before, during or after a medical procedure can include an arm assembly having a proximal end, an opposing distal end, and at least one joint therebetween. The joint can be configured to permit the distal end of the arm assembly to move with respect to the proximal end of the arm assembly. The proximal end of the arm assembly can be configured to be fixed with respect to a surgical table. The system can also include a ball joint mechanism attached to the distal end of the arm assembly and to a head support configured to support a patient's head. The ball joint mechanism can include a ball joint and a motor. Activation of the motor can permit or prevent movement of the ball joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Mark Edward DeSilets, Stephan John Schmid, Vincent Hodges, Peter Thien Van Le