Cody Harder

Title: Cody Harder and a Customizable Patient-Positioning Invention.

Introduction

Cody Harder is an inventor associated with Perrysburg, Ohio, and Medtec, Inc. His patent work includes a medical positioning cushion designed to help support patients during procedures.

Latest Patents

Harder is associated with 1 patent, titled “Vacuum Bag with Integral Customizable Head Positioner.” The invention describes a vacuum cushion with a gas-impermeable outer covering that forms an airtight chamber. A negative-pressure source and control valve allow the chamber to be evacuated, helping the cushion conform around a patient.

The design also includes a separate gas-permeable bag inside the chamber. This inner bag contains filler beads and can be shaped to serve as a customizable headrest. The patent further describes a method for positioning a patient for a medical procedure using the cushion.

Career Highlights

Harder’s documented patent contribution focuses on patient positioning in medical settings. The invention combines a moldable vacuum cushion with an adjustable head-support feature.

Collaborations

The provided information lists James Huttner and Susan Brangham as Harder’s coworkers. It does not specify their roles in the patent or the invention’s development.

Conclusion

Cody Harder’s patent describes a patient-positioning cushion that integrates vacuum molding with a customizable headrest, addressing support and positioning needs during medical procedures.