Patents by Inventor Michael G. Fischer

Michael G. Fischer 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).

  • Publication number: 20220341019
    Abstract: A method for repairing a flow path surface of a case for a variable vane assembly includes measuring a wear depth at a location within a wear recess formed in the flow path surface of the case, determining a coating thickness corresponding to the wear depth at the location, and repairing the flow path surface of the case by applying a coating to the wear recess, where the coating has the coating thickness at the location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Heather Danielsen, Norman J. Gagnon, Keith C. Pooler, Jason L. Christiansen, Michael G. Fischer
  • Patent number: 9351850
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are provided for measuring forces in the space of a knee during surgery. Such forces can be caused by tension in the ligaments of the knee. A femoral member is engaged with a distal femur. While the knee is flexed, partially extended, or fully extended, a force sensor and a gauge shim can be placed in the gap between the femoral member and the tibial plateau to measure the forces therebetween. The force sensor provides an accurate and quantifiable measurement of force, making knee replacement surgery and ligament tension balancing more accurate, standardized and repeatable. The force sensor comprises an elongate housing which comprises a thin force sensing distal portion and a proximal handle portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Synvasive Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael G. Fischer, Andrew Sizelove, Keith R. Berend, David Murray
  • Publication number: 20130103038
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are provided for measuring forces in the space of a knee during surgery. Such forces can be caused by tension in the ligaments of the knee. A femoral member is engaged with a distal femur. While the knee is flexed, partially extended, or fully extended, a force sensor and a gauge shim can be placed in the gap between the femoral member and the tibial plateau to measure the forces therebetween. The force sensor provides an accurate and quantifiable measurement of force, making knee replacement surgery and ligament tension balancing more accurate, standardized and repeatable. The force sensor comprises an elongate housing which comprises a thin force sensing distal portion and a proximal handle portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventors: Michael G. Fischer, Andrew Sizelove, Keith R. Berend, David Murray
  • Publication number: 20120232429
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are provided for measuring forces in the space of a knee during surgery. Such forces can be caused by tension in the ligaments of the knee. A femoral member is engaged with a distal femur. While the knee is flexed, partially extended, or fully extended, a force sensor and a gauge shim can be placed in the gap between the femoral member and the tibial plateau to measure the forces therebetween. The force sensor provides an accurate and quantifiable measurement of force, making knee replacement surgery and ligament tension balancing more accurate, standardized and repeatable. The force sensor comprises an elongate housing which comprises a thin force sensing distal portion and a proximal handle portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: Synvasive Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael G. Fischer, Andrew Sizelove, Keith R. Berend, David Murray
  • Patent number: 5138786
    Abstract: Apparatus for mounting and locking on a wall a rifle or a shotgun comprising a U-shaped extended housing formed from a sheet of heavy gauge steel. A cover of sheet steel is hinged along one leg of the housing while tabs and flaps are provided which come together to prevent the apparatus from being pried open. A combination lock is employed mounted on the cover. The housing is provided with holes for screws to attach the apparatus to a wall, and in particular to both walls forming a corner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1992
    Inventor: Michael G. Fischer