Patents by Inventor David D. Kronner

David D. Kronner has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Instrument assembly support apparatus
    Patent number: 8485484
    Abstract: An instrument assembly support apparatus is disclosed. In some embodiments, the instrument assembly support apparatus may be for supporting an instrument assembly. The instrument assembly may include an instrument support arm. In some embodiments, the instrument assembly support apparatus may include a base fixedly mountable onto the external frame, a pivot assembly mounted for pivoting relative to the base, an arm assembly extending along a longitudinal axis, and a support assembly configured to support the instrument assembly on the arm assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Inventors: Richard F Kronner, David D Kronner
  • Base-clamp assembly
    Patent number: 8313070
    Abstract: A base-clamp assembly for supporting an instrument relative to a patient position adjacent to an instrument-support rail. The base-clamp assembly may comprise a base, a rail clamp, and an actuator assembly. The rail clamp may attach the base to the rail. A shank clamp may attach a shank to the base. The actuator assembly may be operable for opening and/or closing the rail clamp. A drive assembly may provide for moving a force-applying element relative to the base and a movable rail jaw for closing the rail clamp. The drive assembly may also be operable for opening and closing the shank clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Inventors: Richard F. Kronner, David D. Kronner
  • INSTRUMENT ASSEMBLY SUPPORT APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20110266407
    Abstract: An instrument assembly support apparatus is disclosed. In some embodiments, the instrument assembly support apparatus may be for supporting an instrument assembly. The instrument assembly may include an instrument support arm. In some embodiments, the instrument assembly support apparatus may include a base fixedly mountable onto the external frame, a pivot assembly mounted for pivoting relative to the base, an arm assembly extending along a longitudinal axis, and a support assembly configured to support the instrument assembly on the arm assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventors: Richard F. Kronner, David D. Kronner
  • BASE-CLAMP ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20100108841
    Abstract: A base-clamp assembly for supporting an instrument relative to a patient position adjacent to an instrument-support rail. The base-clamp assembly may comprise a base, a rail clamp, and an actuator assembly. The rail clamp may attach the base to the rail. A shank clamp may attach a shank to the base. The actuator assembly may be operable for opening and/or closing the rail clamp. A drive assembly may provide for moving a force-applying element relative to the base and a movable rail jaw for closing the rail clamp. The drive assembly may also be operable for opening and closing the shank clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Richard F. KRONNER, David D. KRONNER