Robert L Henson

US Patent:

20110224690, Sep 15, 2011

Filed:

Mar 12, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/645489

Inventors:

Robert E. Henson - Piedmont MO, US
John Henson, JR. - Piedmont MO, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/50

US Classification:

606131

Abstract:

It is of utmost importance that an imbedded tick is removed promptly after attachment and without causing distress to prevent possible infection from harmful diseases ticks carry. Further problems are created when the mouthparts are disassociated and left within the host's dermis. The Tick Removal Instrument is able to reliably remove the tick, including the mouthparts, without provoking the parasite to expel fluids into the host. The tick engaging portion includes a “vee groove” and a pointing prong which close upon each other to trap the tick. The pointing prong includes a specifically designed part which paralyzes the tick and causes it to release its grip from within the host's dermis. Ergonomic thumb and finger locators facilitate the use of the tool in a comfortable position suitable for use by either hand. The tick is easily removed by a gentle motion of the tool.

US Patent:

20140236179, Aug 21, 2014

Filed:

Dec 17, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/109778

Inventors:

Robert E Henson - Piedmont MO, US
John Henson, JR. - Piedmont MO, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/50

US Classification:

606131

Abstract:

It is of utmost importance an embedded tick is removed promptly after attachment, without causing distress to prevent possible infection from harmful diseases. Problems are created when the cheliceral digits (ref #) and barbed hypostome (ref #) are disassociated and left within the host's dermis. The Medically Inspired Tick Removal Instrument is able to remove the entire tick. The tick engaging portion includes a “u-groove” (ref #) and an anterior framework (ref #) which close upon each other to trap the tick. The triangle-shaped base (ref #) includes a specifically designed hemispherically protruding ball (ref #) which causes it to release its grip from within the host's dermis. Ergonomic thumb and finger locators (ref # & ) facilitate the use of the tool in a comfortable position suitable for use by either hand. The tick is easily removed by a gentle lifting motion of the tool.

Address:

Rr 4 BOX 1059, Piedmont, MO 63957

Phone:

5732232600

VIN:

1HGCM56897A031121

Make:

HONDA

Model:

ACCORD

Year:

2007