Simon J Frank

US Patent:

6564801, May 20, 2003

Filed:

Mar 20, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/528847

Inventors:

Simon Jacob Frank - Miami FL 33176

International Classification:

A61G 1500

US Classification:

128845, 5630

Abstract:

A medical device for positioning a patient correctly in the sitting position when performing spinals or epidurals. The medical device is wedge shaped and inflexible. The device can have handles adjacent to the front wall of the wedge or can be used without the handles. The device is used by first placing it on an elevated surface, then having a patient sit on the device so that the patients knees flex at the front and upper juncture of the device. The patient is then instructed to sit upright. By sitting upright, the pelvis will rotate backwards thereby promoting flexion of the lumbar/thoracic spine. On the medical device with handles, the flexion of the lumbar/thoracic spine can be augmented by having the patient push upward, palms up, on the handles. The upward pushing forces will force the lumbar spine posteriorly and further increase thoracic/lumbar flexion. Then either inserting the tip of a spinal needle into the patients spinal space or inserting the tip of an epidural needle into the patients epidural space.

US Patent:

6926007, Aug 9, 2005

Filed:

Jul 29, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/901720

Inventors:

Simon J Frank - Miami FL, US

International Classification:

A61F013/00
A61F005/37

US Classification:

128846, 12820024, 12820218, 602 32

Abstract:

A medical device for overcoming airway obstruction featuring a flat rectangular support base with a support frame attached by a pivoting means. A T-band, so named for its shape and the positioning of its three straps, attaches to the support frame when the T-band is placed around the chin of a patient when the support base and support frame are perpendicular. Additionally, an adhesive layer is placed at the junction of the straps of the T-band, the layer configured for contact with a patient's chin.

US Patent:

7032597, Apr 25, 2006

Filed:

Jun 17, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/156164

Inventors:

Simon Jacob Frank - Davie FL, US

International Classification:

A61F 13/00

US Classification:

128846, 128869

Abstract:

A medical device for overcoming upper airway obstruction when a patient is placed in a supine position, featuring a harness, a clip that attaches to the harness, and a plate or a bed that receives the clip that is attached to the harness after the medical device is placed on the patient.

US Patent:

7047976, May 23, 2006

Filed:

Jun 30, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/610399

Inventors:

Simon Jacob Frank - Miami FL, US

International Classification:

A61F 13/00

US Classification:

128846, 12820123, 128845, 602 35

Abstract:

A medical device for overcoming upper airway obstruction when a patient is placed in supine position. A cradle receives the patient's head, and the patient's head rests on and is secured to the cradle. Specifically, the head rests upon a first portion. The weight of the head upon the first portion anchors the entire device. A second portion has an adjustable band that generates an upward pull on the patient's chin, thereby opening the patient's upper airway. The first and second portions are generally perpendicular to each other.

US Patent:

7047977, May 23, 2006

Filed:

May 8, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/125381

Inventors:

Simon Frank - Davie FL, US

International Classification:

A61F 13/00

US Classification:

128846, 128869

Abstract:

A medical device for overcoming upper airway obstruction when a patient is placed in a supine position, featuring a flat rectangular support base that attaches to the support frame perpendicularly, and a variation of lower jaw supports that attach to the support frame after encircling the patient's lower jaw.

US Patent:

7080648, Jul 25, 2006

Filed:

Nov 10, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/270919

Inventors:

Simon Jacob Frank - Davie FL, US

International Classification:

A61F 13/00
A61F 19/00

US Classification:

128846, 128876, 128869

Abstract:

A medical device for overcoming upper airway obstruction when a patient is placed in a supine position, featuring a flat rectangular support base that attaches to the support frame perpendicularly, and a variation of lower jaw supports that attach to the support frame after encircling the patient's lower jaw.

US Patent:

7124756, Oct 24, 2006

Filed:

Nov 10, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/271142

Inventors:

Simon Jacob Frank - Davie FL, US

International Classification:

A61F 13/00
A61B 19/00

US Classification:

128846, 128869

Abstract:

A medical device for overcoming upper airway obstruction when a patient is placed in a supine position, featuring a flat rectangular support base that attaches to the support frame perpendicularly, and a variation of lower jaw supports that attach to the support frame after encircling the patient's lower jaw.

US Patent:

7124757, Oct 24, 2006

Filed:

Nov 10, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/271331

Inventors:

Simon Jacob Frank - Davie FL, US

International Classification:

A61F 13/00
A61B 19/00

US Classification:

128846, 128869

Abstract:

A medical device for overcoming upper airway obstruction when a patient is placed in a supine position, featuring a flat rectangular support base that attaches to the support frame perpendicularly, and a variation of lower jaw supports that attach to the support frame after encircling the patient's lower jaw.