Patents by Inventor Peter S. Hertzmann

Peter S. Hertzmann 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).

  • Means for inserting instrumentation for a percutaneous diskectomy using a laser
    Patent number: 5242439
    Abstract: An elongated tube for inserting instrumentation during a percutaneous diskectomy using a laser introduces an optical guide into the nucleus of a herniated disc. The optical guide is disposed along the elongated tube and guides a laser beam. The laser beam which is guided by the optical guide is not aligned with at least a portion of the elongated tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1993
    Assignee: Laserscope
    Inventors: Tor S. Larsen, Alan L. Grantz, David A. Gollnick, Peter S. Hertzmann
  • Method for performing percutaneous diskectomy using a laser
    Patent number: 5201729
    Abstract: A method for performing percutaneous diskectomy using a laser applies a laser beam from the laser to vaporize nucleus pulposus in the nucleus of the herniated disc. The wavelength of the laser beam will vary and depend on the laser system used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1993
    Assignee: Laserscope
    Inventors: Peter S. Hertzmann, Jordan K. Davis
  • Method for performing a percutaneous diskectomy using a laser
    Patent number: 5084043
    Abstract: A method for performing percutaneous diskectomy using a laser applies a laser beam from the laser to vaporize nucleus pulposus in the nucleus of the herniated disc. The wavelength of the laser beam will vary and depend on the laser system used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1992
    Assignee: Laserscope
    Inventors: Peter S. Hertzmann, Jordan K. Davis