Patents by Inventor Fred C. Cope

Fred C. Cope 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).

  • Control and display section for borescope or endoscope
    Patent number: 5373317
    Abstract: A control handle and viewing screen assembly combines video monitor and remote steering control for a borescope steering section. A joystick or similar device controls the steering section when an inspection mode is employed. In a second or freeze-frame mode the joystick is used to move a cursor on the screen or to carry out a computation function. Steering servo motors can be positioned distally for balance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1994
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon R. Salvati, Fred C. Cope, Dominick Danna, Michael C. Stone, Raymond A. Lia, Gary L. Rink, Craig S. Whitaker
  • Biopsy seal
    Patent number: 4649904
    Abstract: A disposable seal is provided for a luer lock end fitting, e.g. for a biopsy channel of an endoscope. The fitting has a tubular luer lock device and a retaining ring surrounding the tubular device. The seal is unitarily molded of a soft elastomer and has a double seal arrangement formed of an apertured end wall and a one-way-opening slitted plate or web behind the end wall. A distal end of the seal fits over the tubular luer lock device. This distal end has a radial cuff that seals against a flat transverse surface of the retaining ring and a frustoconic tapered protruding member which fits against a similar inner surface of the retaining ring to ensure that the cuff sealably engages the retaining ring under overpressure conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1987
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: Allan I. Krauter, Fred C. Cope, John H. Bean
  • Combined control handle and viewing screen for an endoscope
    Patent number: D358471
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1995
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred C. Cope, Michael C. Stone, Raymond A. Lia, Jon R. Salvati, Craig S. Whitaker, Gary L. Rink, Dominick Danna