Patents by Inventor Douglas J. VanOmum

Douglas J. VanOmum 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).

  • Surgical instruments for addressing pelvic disorders
    Patent number: 7037255
    Abstract: A novel surgical instrument is shown and described. The surgical instrument is useful in pelvic floor repair procedures such as sling procedures for treating incontinence. Also, a novel, ornamental design for a handle for a surgical instrument is shown and described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: Mona J. Inman, John W. Westrum, Jr., Johannes N. Gaston, Douglas J. VanOmum, Robert E. Lund, Brian P. Watschke, Johann J. Neisz, Vicki R. Vandersloot