Casey Owen Messick

US Patent:

20200163634, May 28, 2020

Filed:

Nov 23, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/198956

Inventors:

- Orem UT, US
Thomas L. Youd - Salt Lake City UT, US
Casey Messick - Pleasant Grove UT, US

International Classification:

A61B 6/00

Abstract:

Supporting devices for small and portable X-ray devices are described in this application. In particular, this application describes a supporting device for a portable X-ray device that contains a movable base unit containing multiple legs with different lengths and heights configured so that the legs have a nestable configuration, an adjustable member extending from the mobile base unit where the adjustable member is configured with an adjustable height, an extension arm connected to the adjustable member where the extension arm is configured to collapse toward and extend away from the adjustable arm, and a connecting member configured to connect the extension arm with a portable x-ray device where the connecting member is able to rotate up to 360 degrees in the x, y, or z direction. The connecting member can also be configured to connect the extension arm with a portable x-ray device so that the portable x-ray device being removable from the connecting member and capable of being operated independently by hand. X-ray systems that contain such a supporting device and such a portable x-ray device are light and easy to move from location to location by medical personnel. The x-ray systems are also extremely versatile during medical procedures because the support device provides a wide range of motion for images to be taken of a patient using the portable x-ray device. Other embodiments are described.

US Patent:

20180303229, Oct 25, 2018

Filed:

Apr 19, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/957616

Inventors:

- Orem UT, US
Casey Owen Messick - Orem UT, US
Mary Alice Hunter - Alpine UT, US

International Classification:

A45F 3/22

Abstract:

A hammock shell system may comprise a hammock, a tension line, and a shell. The tension line may be secured to run above the hammock, and along the length of the hammock. The shell may be a tubular piece of fabric with openings at either end, and shaped to generally hang over the tension line, and fit around and envelop the hammock. The shell may drape over the edges of the two sides of the hammock and hang under the bottom of the hammock. When the two openings at the ends of the shell are closed, a layer of dead air is created between the shell and the bottom of the hammock. This dead air space insulates the bottom of the hammock. A shape adjustment system, comprising cinch cords on the inside of the shell, allows for tightening or loosening to adjust the shape and volume of the dead air space trapped between the bottom of the hammock and the shell. Such shape adjustment allows for customizing insulation properties and the temperature of the hammock. The shell may also include insulating materials.