MAURICE COYLE
Medical Practice at Wesleyan Dr, Anchorage, AK
License number
Alaska MEDS852
Issued Date
Apr 14, 1970
Effective Date
Jan 6, 2003
Category
Medical
Address
Address
3326 Wesleyan Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508
Professional information
Hand-Held Compressor For Use By Radiologist
US Patent:
4103176, Jul 25, 1978
Filed:
Jan 6, 1977
Appl. No.:
5/757220
Inventors:
Maurice J. Coyle - Anchorage AK
International Classification:
G21F 302
US Classification:
250516
Abstract:
A hand-held radio-translucent compression device used by a radiologist for manipulating or depressing the abdomen to flatten portions of the intestinal tract which have been rendered radiopaque by a solution of barium sulfate or the like. The device is fabricated from a radiolucent material so that radiated signals through the patient's body will not be blocked by the radiopaque gloved hand of the radiologist. A relatively flat, planar body portion is formed to accommodate the user's gloved hand and is adapted to be gripped between the thumb and extended fingers. A rounded projecting portion is attached to the front of the body and includes a contact surface situated forwardly of the outstretched tips of the user's fingers. The sensitive fingertips of the user's hand, encased in a radiopaque glove for radiation shielding, can then be used to manipulate the abdomen and, in turn, explore the patient's lower digestive tract while observing the effects on the monitor of a fluoroscope. Optionally, a small opaque marker such as a so-called BB is impregnated in the plastic near the tip of the body.