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HoverProne-A Patient Proning Device A novel device that significantly facilitates patient proning, especially for intubated patients Background In many clinical settings, a patient must remain immobile for extended periods of time. This may delay patient recovery or lead to additional complications. For example, in many pulmonary diseases such as...

Published: 3/27/2026 | Updated: 12/27/2024 | Inventor(s): Farokh Demehri, Heung Kim, Brianna Slatnick, Robert Crum, Steven Fishman, Kyle Wu, Alexander Yang

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Disease Area > Surgery, Technology Classifications > Invention Type > Medical Devices

Intubation Shield - a foldable plastic shield that can be placed on the patient to protect the intubator and other healthcare workers in the room during intubation.

Intubation Shield: A foldable plastic shield to protect the patient and healthcare workers during intubation Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has profoundly impacted global human health and is caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). This novel virus was first identified in China in...

Published: 3/27/2026 | Updated: 8/14/2023 | Inventor(s): Farokh Demehri, Heung Kim, Robert Crum, Brianna Slatnick, Kyle Wu, Alexander Yang, Pete Kovatsis, Nathaniel Tighe, Jonathan Durgin

Keywords(s): Medical Device, Respiratory

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Invention Type, Technology Classifications > Invention Type > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Disease Area, Technology Classifications > Disease Area > Infectious Disease, Technology Classifications > Disease Area > Infectious Disease > COVID-19

Sidewinder — A Laparoscopic Needle Driver for Intracorporeal Knot Tying

Sidewinder — A Laparoscopic Needle Driver for Intracorporeal Knot Tying A reusable, fast, and easy to use needle that gives the surgeon flexibility in suture placement and type Background Laparoscopic, endoscopic, and other minimal access methods are the standard approach for most common surgeries. One of the essential skills that a surgeon...

Published: 3/20/2026 | Updated: 3/6/2023 | Inventor(s): Heung Kim, Alexander Yang, Kyle Wu, Robert Crum, Farokh Demehri

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Device for Minimally Invasive Internal Apposition of Two Tissues

Device for Minimally Invasive Internal Apposition of Two Tissues An easy to deploy, minimally invasive device that reduces the risk of patient infection and post-operative care Background In certain medical procedures, it is required to secure two tissues or a tissue and an implant. Examples include gastrostomy tube (G-Tube) placement, where the...

Published: 3/27/2026 | Updated: 3/6/2023 | Inventor(s): Heung Kim, Alexander Yang, Kyle Wu, Robert Crum

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Category(s): Technology Classifications, Technology Classifications > Invention Type, Technology Classifications > Invention Type > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Disease Area, Technology Classifications > Disease Area > Surgery