Patents by Inventor Kenneth V. Freeman

Kenneth V. Freeman 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).

  • Blade exchange device, system and method
    Patent number: 8931636
    Abstract: A blade exchange device may be used to remove or install a blade on a medical or surgical instrument such as a dermatome. The blade exchange device generally includes a base portion and a blade engaging portion that engages the blade being removed or installed. The blade exchange device may be used in a system that also includes a magnetic tool for coupling and moving the blades that are removed or installed. The blade exchange device, system and method may be used, for example, with commercially available dermatome instruments such as the type known as the Goulian-Weck knife.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: ATC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul C. Kierce, Kenneth V Freeman
  • BLADE EXCHANGE DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20110226645
    Abstract: A blade exchange device may be used to remove or install a blade on a medical or surgical instrument such as a dermatome. The blade exchange device generally includes a base portion and a blade engaging portion that engages the blade being removed or installed. The blade exchange device may be used in a system that also includes a magnetic tool for coupling and moving the blades that are removed or installed. The blade exchange device, system and method may be used, for example, with commercially available dermatome instruments such as the type known as the Goulian-Weck knife.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: ATC TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Paul C. Kierce, Kenneth V. Freeman
  • Modular medical instrument and method of using same
    Patent number: 6074408
    Abstract: A modular medical instrument is used with an endoscope or other similar medical instrument to perform medical procedures, such as endoscopy, bronchoscopy, and laparoscopy. The modular medical instrument comprises an elongated instrument device, an optional port fitting detachably coupled to the instrument device, and an actuator handle detachably coupled to the port fitting. The instrument device includes an elongated guide member, an inner actuation cable slidably disposed within the guide member, and an instrument device head assembly disposed at a distal end of the guide member and actuation cable. The guide member preferably has a smooth outer surface to facilitate insertion within the instrument channel of an endoscope or similar medical device. In one example, the instrument device head assembly includes a grasping device, such as biopsy forceps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Inventor: Kenneth V. Freeman