Patents by Inventor Mace Bell

Mace Bell 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).

  • Specimen retrieval pouch and method for use
    Patent number: 5465731
    Abstract: A specimen removal pouch and applicator includes a pouch fabricated from a flexible membrane, a drawstring thread forming a running noose disposed circumferentially round the end of the pouch, an endoscopic tubular portion, and a pusher rod having an aperture for permitting the passage therethrough of a single thread. When the drawstring thread is pulled, the knot is stopped at the aperture and the noose is closed, thereby closing the mouth of the pouch. The pouch is detached from the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1995
    Assignee: United States Surgical Corporation
    Inventors: Mace Bell, Vinod Nagori, Darren E. Zinner
  • Vehicle diagnostic hand control
    Patent number: 4113980
    Abstract: A lightweight, somewhat book-shaped control unit having displays, signal lights, data entry keys, and control keys disposed in a panel has one side edge of the case rounded to permit holding in the hand in a fashion that allows pressing of a data entry key with the thumb of the same hand, there being a hand strap to assist in holding with one hand, the strap having its upper end attached to the case parallel to the edge of the case and its lower end attached to the case perpendicular to the edge of the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1978
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Mace Bell
  • Housing for motor vehicle diagnostic equipment
    Patent number: D242722
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1974
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1976
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Mace Bell