Helen E Shafer from Dallastown, PA

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Helen Shafer
Owner

Shafer Center
Educational Support Svcs

3738 Butler Rd, Reisterstown, MD 21136
4105171113

Helen Shafer
Principal

Shafer Center for Early I
Child Day Care Services

12217 Worthington Rd, Garrison, MD 21117

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Retro-Reflective Marker Including Colored Mounting Portion
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US Patent:

8641210, Feb 4, 2014
Filed:

Feb 29, 2012
Appl. No.:

13/408124
Inventors:

Helen Zinreich Shafer - Owings Mills MD, US
David Alan Zinreich - Owings Mills MD, US
Douglas Crumb - Owings Mills MD, US
Assignee:

IZI Medical Products - Owings Mills MD
International Classification:

G02B 5/12
US Classification:

359515
Abstract:

Described is a device comprising a retro-reflective marker sphere comprising: a core ball comprising: a generally spherical body portion, a mounting base extending from one end of the body portion of the core ball, and a mounting recess having a recess opening in the mounting base and extending into the body portion of the core ball, and a retro-reflective covering on the core ball, the retro-reflective covering comprising an opening through which the mounting base of the core ball extends, wherein a flat lower surface of the mounting base is spaced proximally from a lower edge of the opening of the retro-reflective covering, and wherein the mounting recess includes an interior screw thread for engaging an exterior screw thread of a mounting post when the retro-reflective marker sphere is mounted on the mounting post.

Reflective Marker Being Radio-Opaque For Mri
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US Patent:

8646921, Feb 11, 2014
Filed:

Feb 29, 2012
Appl. No.:

13/408386
Inventors:

Helen Zinreich Shafer - Owings Mills MD, US
David Alan Zinreich - Owings Mills MD, US
Douglas Crumb - Owings Mills MD, US
Assignee:

IZI Medical Products - Owings Mills MD
International Classification:

G02B 5/132
US Classification:

359544
Abstract:

Described is a device comprising a retro-reflective marker sphere comprising: a core ball comprising: a generally spherical body portion, a mounting base extending from one end of the body portion of the core ball, and a mounting recess having a recess opening in the mounting base and extending into the body portion of the core ball, and a retro-reflective covering on the core ball, the retro-reflective covering comprising an opening through which the mounting base of the core ball extends, wherein a flat lower surface of the mounting base is spaced proximally from a lower edge of the opening of the retro-reflective covering, and wherein the mounting recess includes an interior screw thread for engaging an exterior screw thread of a mounting post when the retro-reflective marker sphere is mounted on the mounting post.

Fat Suppression Enhancer For Use With Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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US Patent:

20030120149, Jun 26, 2003
Filed:

Jan 9, 2002
Appl. No.:

10/041803
Inventors:

Helen Shafer - Owings Mills MD, US
Eva Zinreich - Owings Mills MD, US
International Classification:

A61B005/055
US Classification:

600/421000
Abstract:

An enhancer for improving the clarity and resolution of magnetic resonance images of anatomical regions having limited or excess fat content, which consists of layer of plasticized polyvinyl chloride having a thickness of 0.5 cm to 4 cm. In use, said layer may take a variety of forms so long as the layer is placed in between the body of the patient being examined and the receiving coils of the magnetic resonance imaging system.

Registration And Surgical Face Mask
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US Patent:

20030131852, Jul 17, 2003
Filed:

Dec 11, 2002
Appl. No.:

10/317768
Inventors:

Helen Shafer - Owings Mills MD, US
Eva Zinreich - Owens Mills MD, US
Assignee:

IZI Corporation
International Classification:

A62B018/08
US Classification:

128/206210, 128/206270
Abstract:

The present invention is a face mask for use with registration of a patient's anatomy through medical imaging for image-guided surgical procedures. The mask includes a nasal bridge mount, medial orbital mounts and at least one side member which extends from the sides of the mask toward the patient's ears when in use. In a preferred embodiment, the face mask includes two side members which extend along the patient's head and behind the ears, similar to a pair of eyeglasses. The mask may also include a strap or other means for maintaining the mask upon the patient's head. The mask may be used to retain and position fiducial markers or attachment of medical or surgical instruments, such as tracking devices, for use during image-guided surgical procedures.

Insertable Fat Suppression Enhancer For Use With Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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US Patent:

20030144588, Jul 31, 2003
Filed:

Jan 31, 2002
Appl. No.:

10/061868
Inventors:

Eva Zinreich - Owings Mills MD, US
Helen Shafer - Owings Mills MD, US
International Classification:

A61B005/05
US Classification:

600/410000
Abstract:

An insertable enhancer for improving the clarity and resolution of magnetic resonance images, which is constructed from plasticized polyvinyl chloride. The enhancer is adapted for placement into orifices or canals of the body, such as the ear canal, nasal passages, G.I tract or other cavities.

Radiation Therapy Skin Marker
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US Patent:

20110051892, Mar 3, 2011
Filed:

Sep 1, 2009
Appl. No.:

12/551952
Inventors:

Helen Zinreich Shafer - Owings Mills MD, US
Assignee:

IZI MEDICAL PRODUCTS, LLC - Baltimore MD
International Classification:

A61N 5/10
A61B 6/08
US Classification:

378 65, 378205
Abstract:

Radiation therapy skin markers used to delineate radiation therapy portal areas of a patient to be treated with radiation are described. The radiation therapy skin marker includes comprises a substrate having a first surface and a second surface. The first surface of the substrate is lined with an ink to facilitate the outlining of the treatment field. The second surface is coated with an adhesive layer which is protected by release liner.

Nasal Composition
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US Patent:

20110086114, Apr 14, 2011
Filed:

Sep 20, 2010
Appl. No.:

12/885715
Inventors:

James ZINREICH - Owings Mills MD, US
Eva ZINREICH - Owings Mills MD, US
Helen Zinreich SHAFER - Owings Mills MD, US
International Classification:

A61K 33/14
A61K 31/341
A61P 11/02
US Classification:

424680, 514474
Abstract:

A nasal spray solution for use as a nasal spray and methods of using the solution are disclosed. The nasal spray solution moisturizes nasal passages and alleviates nasal dryness. The solution includes a hypotonic saline solution, wherein the saline solution is hypotonic with respect to cells of the nasal mucosa of the nasal passages, a buffering agent, a lubricating agent, and an anti-microbial agent.

Mammography Pad
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US Patent:

20120033786, Feb 9, 2012
Filed:

Aug 4, 2010
Appl. No.:

12/850291
Inventors:

Helen Zinreich Shafer - Owings Mills MD, US
Brian Bolton - Columbia MD, US
Assignee:

IZI MEDICAL PRODUCTS, LLC - Baltimore MD
International Classification:

A61B 6/04
US Classification:

378 37, 378208
Abstract:

A mammography pad for use with a mammography unit for providing comfort to a patient during a mammography examination. The mammography pad includes a flexible substrate configured to overlie a bucky plate, a compressible material and a fastening means. The mammography pad is capable of covering a top and front surface of the compression plate, while the fastening means removably attaches a portion of the mammography pad to the mammography unit. Further, a method for administering a mammography examination with the mammography pad is disclosed by providing a mammography pad, securing the pad to the mammography unit, placing a patient's breast on the mammography pad, and compressing the patient's breast against the mammography pad.