Patents by Inventor Guy Rubley

Guy Rubley 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).

  • Needle insertion guide apparatus and method
    Patent number: 6283942
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for guiding a needle into a blood vessel of a patient. The apparatus is removably attached to a patient's arm, and uses the returns from transducer arrays to locate the blood vessel. The needle, positioned on the apparatus, is maneuvered in accordance with the transducer returns to ensure accurate penetration of the blood vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: Volunteers for Medical Engineering
    Inventors: John H. Staehlin, Guy Rubley
  • Implantable bone lengthening apparatus using a drive gear mechanism
    Patent number: 5704938
    Abstract: A bone lengthening mechanism is placed into a bone which is then lengthened by extending the mechanism. The mechanism is extended by effecting a rotational movement in a drive bolt which mates with a threaded portion in a section of the mechanism. The threads convert the rotational movement to a longitudinal force thereby lengthening the bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Assignee: Volunteers For Medical Engineering
    Inventors: John H. Staehlin, Gary I. Segal, David King, Guy Rubley, Dror Paley