Timothy Wayne Byrd

US Patent:

20010049505, Dec 6, 2001

Filed:

Jul 16, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/906337

Inventors:

Timothy Byrd - Townsend TN, US

International Classification:

A61M005/32
A62B009/06
A61M016/00

US Classification:

604/180000, 128/207140, 604/179000

Abstract:

A thermistor holder for a holder for a thermistor especially for use with infants. The thermistor holder includes a foundation strap having first and second end portions and upper and lower surfaces. An adhesive surface portion provided on the lower surface of the foundation strap for releasably securing said foundation strap to a supporting object is provided. A bridging member is carried by the foundation strap second end portion and carries an engaging strap for being releasably secured to the patient. The thermistor holder also includes a securing strap, secured at its proximal end portion to the foundation strap and releasably securable at its distal end to a portion of the engaging strap. The securing strap releasably engages at least a portion of the engaging strap, after the thermistor has been received between the securing strap and the bridging member. An insulative member is provided between the securing strap and the bridging portion to insulate the thermistor from ambient temperatures. The upper surface of the insulative member is provided with a reflective surface to further assist in the accuracy of the temperature readings acquired by the thermistor

US Patent:

55290620, Jun 25, 1996

Filed:

May 2, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/433234

Inventors:

Timothy N. Byrd - Townsend TN

International Classification:

A61M 2502
A61M 1600

US Classification:

12820717

Abstract:

A tracheostomy tube holder for being received about a patient for maintaining the position of a tracheostomy tube and an associated tube holding method. The tracheostomy tube holder (10) includes first and second tube engaging assemblies (14, 16) for engaging the tracheostomy tube (11). Each of the tube engaging assemblies (14, 16) has a first foundation strap (24) defining an outer bonding surface (30) proximate its distal end portion, and carries a tube engaging strap (36) for engaging the tracheostomy tube (11), with the tube engaging strap (36) having a distal end portion for being positioned on the first bonding surface (30). Each of the tube engaging assemblies (14, 16) further includes a locking strap (36) having a proximal end secured to the foundation strap (24) and defining an inner adhesive surface (44) for releasably engaging both the distal end portion of the tube engaging strap (36) and the outer bonding surface (30) of the foundation strap (24).

US Patent:

55012167, Mar 26, 1996

Filed:

Nov 23, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/344147

Inventors:

Timothy N. Byrd - Townsend TN

International Classification:

A61M 1600

US Classification:

12820717

Abstract:

A tracheostomy tube holder for being received about a patient for maintaining the position of a tracheostomy tube and an associated tube holding method. The tracheostomy tube holder (10) includes first and second tube engaging assemblies (14, 16) for engaging the tracheostomy tube (11). Each of the tube engaging assemblies (14, 16) has a first foundation strap (24) defining an outer bonding surface (30) proximate its distal end portion, and carries a tube engaging strap (36) for engaging the tracheostomy tube (11), with the tube engaging strap (36) having a distal end portion for being positioned on the first bonding surface (30). Each of the tube engaging assemblies (14, 16) further includes a locking strap (36) having a proximal end secured to the foundation strap (24) and defining an inner adhesive surface (44) for releasably engaging both the distal end portion of the tube engaging strap (36) and the outer bonding surface (30) of the foundation strap (24).

US Patent:

55206565, May 28, 1996

Filed:

Mar 29, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/412896

Inventors:

Timothy N. Byrd - Townsend TN

International Classification:

A61M 532

US Classification:

604180

Abstract:

A medical tube/wire holding device and method. The holding device (10) includes a flexible body (14) defining first and second end portions (16, 18), and defining an opening (20) therethrough disposed between the first and second end portions such that the body defines first and second engaging straps (22, 24) disposed on opposite sides of the opening (20) for engaging at least one medical tube (12) or wire. The holding device (10) also includes a mechanism for releasably securing the first end portion of the body of the device to a patient, and a mechanism for securing the first and second engaging straps about at least one medical tube or wire. The holding method includes the steps of releasably securing the first end portion (16) of the body (14) to the patient at a desired location, and positioning at least one medical tube or wire such that it traverses the body (14). The second end portion (18) of the device is then moved around the tube or wire and inserted through the opening (20 ) in the body such that the first and second engaging straps (22, 24) of the holding device engage, and hold the position of, the tube or wire. The second end portion (18) of the body is then secured in place such that it is prohibited from moving back through the opening (20) in the body (14).

US Patent:

63166860, Nov 13, 2001

Filed:

Jun 20, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/597047

Inventors:

Timothy N. Byrd - Townsend TN

International Classification:

A61F 1300

US Classification:

602 41

Abstract:

The invention disclosed herein is a medical pressure dressing. The dressing includes a frame for affixing to skin surrounding the skin treatment site and a strap for covering the frame and wound. The frame has a channel extending therethrough providing an orifice over the skin treatment site. The strap includes, or else includes means for attachment to, a plunger that is shaped for being received downwardly through the channel and against the wound when the strap is extended across the frame. The present application further discloses a process for treating a wound that includes a tissue covered by a skin treatment site. The process includes reducing the elasticity of the skin treatment site by affixing a frame having an elasticity less than the elasticity of the skin treatment site around the skin treatment site, and performing an elasticity-sensitive procedure on the wound. Examples of elasticity-sensitive procedures include pushing, cutting, puncturing, rubbing, and such.

US Patent:

57978514, Aug 25, 1998

Filed:

Feb 18, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/801757

Inventors:

Timothy N. Byrd - Townsend TN

International Classification:

A61B 500

US Classification:

600499

Abstract:

A medical bladder cover (10) for releasably securing a medical bladder (22) to a patient and for providing a protective covering around the medical bladder. The bladder cover (10) includes a body (12) having an elongated portion (14) for being releasably received around an appendage of a patient. A bladder engaging portion is defined by the elongated portion (14) of the body (12) for releasably engage a medical bladder (22). The body (12) of the medical bladder cover also includes a flap portion (20) secured to the elongated portion (14) of the body (12) for being folded over the medical bladder (22) as the elongated portion (14) engages the medical bladder. At least one adhesive surface portion (24) is provided on the bladder engaging portion of the elongated portion (14) of the body (12) for releasably bonding the bladder engaging portion to the medical bladder. Also provided is a mechanism for releasably securing the elongated portion (14) of the body about an appendage of the patient.

US Patent:

56200013, Apr 15, 1997

Filed:

Apr 26, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/233060

Inventors:

Timothy N. Byrd - Townsend TN
Janice A. Byrd - Townsend TN

International Classification:

A61B 5022

US Classification:

128686

Abstract:

A universal blood-pressure cuff cover (10) for protecting the blood-pressure cuff of a sphygmomanometer. The protective cover (10) includes a top band (32) for being releasably received about the appendage of a patient and around the blood-pressure cuff (22) secured about such appendage. The top band (32) is fabricated of a flexible material and defines opposite edge portions (38 and 40) for being positioned on opposite sides of the blood-pressure cuff (22), and the opposite edge portions (38 and 40) are provided with draw members (46) for drawing together the flexible material of the top band (32) proximate the edge portions (38 and 40) and for biasing such edge portions toward the appendage of the patient.

US Patent:

56761376, Oct 14, 1997

Filed:

Apr 24, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/636976

Inventors:

Timothy N. Byrd - Townsend TN

International Classification:

A61M 2502

US Classification:

12820717

Abstract:

A medical device securing apparatus for releasably securing at least one medical device to a supporting object. The securing apparatus includes a foundation strap (12) and a securing mechanism for releasably securing the foundation strap to a supporting object (22). An engaging strap (26) extends outwardly from a second end portion (16) of the foundation strap (12) for being received about at least a portion of at least one medical device. Also included is a securing strap (30), secured at its proximal end (31) to the foundation strap (12), for releasably engaging at least a portion of the distal end portion (28) of the engaging strap (26), after the engaging strap has been received about at least a portion of at least one medical device. An adhesive securing mechanism (34, 40) is also provided for releasably securing the distal end portion (28) of the engaging strap (26) between the securing strap (30) and the foundation strap (12), whereby the engaging strap (26) is releasably held in position about at least a portion of at least one medical device.