Patents by Inventor William Waltersdorff

William Waltersdorff 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: 20130338723
    Abstract: The present invention generally provides a cannula system that is readily maneuverable in an operating room setting, can be used to expose different instrumentalities to a target site, and has directional capabilities to allow the user to treat multiple quadrants or areas of a target site. The present invention provides cannula systems including these different instrumentalities as well as methods of operating these cannula systems and methods of treating orthopedic conditions using these cannula systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventors: David Mitchell, William Waltersdorff
  • Publication number: 20090105775
    Abstract: The present invention generally provides a cannula system that is readily maneuverable in an operating room setting, can be used to expose different instrumentalities to a target site, and has directional capabilities to allow the user to treat multiple quadrants or areas of a target site. The present invention provides cannula systems including these different instrumentalities as well as methods of operating these cannula systems and methods of treating orthopedic conditions using these cannula systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: David MITCHELL, William WALTERSDORFF
  • Publication number: 20080109006
    Abstract: An adjustable impactor handle for a tool comprises a handle, a first link, and a second link. The first link is pivotably attached to the handle. The second link is pivotably attached to the first link. The second link has a connector configured to attach to the tool. A method for impacting an orthopaedic component inside a surgical cavity includes a step for pivoting a first link relative to a handle. Another step pivots a second link relative to the first link. The first and second links are locked. A step attaches a tool to the second link. An impacting step impacts the handle such that the handle transmits the force from the impact through the first and second links to the tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
    Inventors: William Waltersdorff, Charles Allen, Kevin Belew, Michael McCaig