Patents Assigned to Gauthier Biomedical Inc.
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Patent number: 9505109Abstract: A torque wrench for use in driving fasteners is provided. The wrench includes an electronics unit disposed within a body of the wrench that is capable of sensing and measuring the torque applied to a fastener by the wrench and providing an output of the level of torque to the user. The electronics unit is also disposed within a barrier in the body that isolates the unit from the exterior environment around the wrench. The data sensed by the electronics unit can be utilized to provide feedback to the user regarding the operation of the wrench, and to monitor the overall operation of the wrench for calibration purposes, among other functions. During use, the wrench can provide the user with visual, audible and tactile feedback regarding the operation of the device relative to stored maximum torque values stored in the electronics unit.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Austin R. S. Braganza, Dean Jeutter, Stacy Gauthier
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Patent number: 9358672Abstract: A torque wrench for use in driving fasteners is provided. The wrench includes an electronics unit disposed within a housing engaged with the body of the wrench that is capable of sensing and measuring the torque applied to a fastener by the wrench and providing an output of the level of torque to the user. The data sensed by the electronics unit can be utilized to provide feedback to the user regarding the operation of the wrench, and to monitor the overall operation of the wrench for calibration purposes, among other functions. During use, the wrench can provide the user with visual, audible and tactile feedback regarding the operation of the device relative to stored maximum torque values stored in the electronics unit. The housing for the electronics unit can be formed to be a single use component of the tool or can be designed for multiple uses with a configuration that can be engaged with cradles forming the body of the wrench having various different configurations.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2013Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Austin R. S. Braganza, Dean Jeutter, Stacy Ann Gauthier
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Patent number: 9216496Abstract: This invention relates to a fastener driving device including a variable ratio gear mechanism that enables the ratio of the rotation of the handle to the rotation of a driving bit extending from the handle to be varied to allow the bit to rotate at different speeds from the handle. The device includes a gear mechanism disposed within a housing for the device that includes a locking member. The locking member can be engaged with the gear mechanism to lock the gear mechanism in a configuration for a 1:1 gear ratio. The locking member can be moved with regard to the gear mechanism to provide an increased gear ratio for the gear mechanism when desired.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2013Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Mara C. Schwartz, Robert F. Miller
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Patent number: 9107719Abstract: A combined compressor and distractor tool is provided that includes a mechanism capable of switching the mode of operation of the tool from a compression tool to a distraction tool. The tool includes engagement tips and handles at opposed ends of the tool that are pivotally connected to a central shaft. A saddle is slidably mounted on the shaft between and pivotally connected to the handles. When the saddle is engaged with the shaft in a before center position, squeezing the handles results the movement of the shaft forwardly to operate the engagement tips as a distractor. However, when the saddle is engaged with the shaft in a past, or over center position, squeezing the handles results in the movement of the shaft rearwardly to operate the engagement tips as a compressor.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2012Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.Inventor: Michael T. Gauthier
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Patent number: 9050062Abstract: A handle for a tool is provided that is formed of a core positioned within a sleeve of a temperature resistant material to form a handle with a space between the core and the sleeve. The core can be formed by machining a metal material while the sleeve and an optional skin positioned on the sleeve can be molded. The materials forming the sleeve and skin, and the space formed between the core and sleeve, create a handle that can be adapted to form a variety of different tools with different mechanisms located in the core that also has improved heat transfer characteristics for sterilization purposes.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2012Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Robert F. Miller
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Patent number: 9027219Abstract: A securing mechanism is provided for a tool that allows for the attachment and release of the shafts of a variety of implements from the tool. The mechanism has a construction that provides an easily releasable, but secure engagement of the implement shaft within the mechanism while also having an alignment feature which engages the implement at multiple locations when engaged with the mechanism to maintain the alignment and concentricity of the implement shaft with regard to the mechanism and the tool when in use.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2011Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Robert F. Miller
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Publication number: 20140318329Abstract: A process for producing molded products having portions formed with two separate materials is provided, The process involves forming a first component over a structural core in a first step, and forming a second component that is secured to the first component and the core in a second step. The second component can be formed directly over the first component or can be secured thereto after formation. The first and second components can additionally be formed with indicia thereon, or with recesses within which inserts containing the desired indicia can be positioned. Additionally, the first component can be formed with a ridge disposed on a projection formed on the first component that effectively seals off a portion of the first component when the second component is formed around the core and the first component to ensure the portion of the first component surrounded by the ridge remains visible after formation of the second component.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Mara C. Schwartz, Kenneth A. Roggow
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Publication number: 20140260837Abstract: A torque wrench for use in driving fasteners is provided. The wrench includes an electronics unit disposed within a body of the wrench that is capable of sensing and measuring the torque applied to a fastener by the wrench and providing an output of the level of torque to the user. The electronics unit is also disposed within a barrier in the body that isolates the unit from the exterior environment around the wrench. The data sensed by the electronics unit can be utilized to provide feedback to the user regarding the operation of the wrench, and to monitor the overall operation of the wrench for calibration purposes, among other functions. During use, the wrench can provide the user with visual, audible and tactile feedback regarding the operation of the device relative to stored maximum torque values stored in the electronics unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Austin R.S. Braganza, Dean Jeutter, Stacy Gauthier
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Patent number: 8820194Abstract: This invention relates to a fastener driving device including a variable ratio gear mechanism that enables the ratio of the rotation of the handle to the rotation of a driving bit extending from the handle to be varied to allow the bit to rotate at different speeds from the handle. The device includes a gear mechanism disposed within a housing for the device that includes a locking member. The locking member can be engaged with the gear mechanism to lock the gear mechanism in a configuration for a 1:1 gear ratio. The locking member can be moved with regard to the gear mechanism to provide an increased gear ratio for the gear mechanism when desired.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2013Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Gauthier Biomedical Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Mara C. Schwartz, Robert F. Miller
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Publication number: 20140165796Abstract: A torque wrench for use in driving fasteners is provided. The wrench includes an electronics unit disposed within a housing engaged with the body of the wrench that is capable of sensing and measuring the torque applied to a fastener by the wrench and providing an output of the level of torque to the user. The data sensed by the electronics unit can be utilized to provide feedback to the user regarding the operation of the wrench, and to monitor the overall operation of the wrench for calibration purposes, among other functions. During use, the wrench can provide the user with visual, audible and tactile feedback regarding the operation of the device relative to stored maximum torque values stored in the electronics unit. The housing for the electronics unit can be formed to be a single use component of the tool or can be designed for multiple uses with a configuration that can be engaged with cradles forming the body of the wrench having various different configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Austin R.S. Braganza, Dean Jeutter, Stacy Ann Gauthier
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Publication number: 20140165799Abstract: A process for producing molded products having portions formed with two separate materials is provided. The process involves forming a first component over a structural core in a first step, and forming a second component that is secured to the first component and the core in a second step. The second component can be formed directly over the first component or can be secured thereto after formation. The first and second components can additionally be formed with indicia thereon, or with recesses within which inserts containing the desired indicia can be positioned. Additionally, the first component can be formed with a ridge disposed on a projection formed on the first component that effectively seals off a portion of the first component when the second component is formed around the core and the first component to ensure the portion of the first component surrounded by the ridge remains visible after formation of the second component.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2014Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Steven S. Landowski
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Patent number: 8714058Abstract: A torque wrench for use in driving fasteners is provided. The wrench includes an electronics unit disposed within a body of the wrench that is capable of sensing and measuring the torque applied to a fastener by the wrench and providing an output of the level of torque to the user. The electronics unit is also disposed within a barrier in the body that isolates the unit from the exterior environment around the wrench. The data sensed by the electronics unit can be utilized to provide feedback to the user regarding the operation of the wrench, and to monitor the overall operation of the wrench for calibration purposes, among other functions. During use, the wrench can provide the user with visual, audible and tactile feedback regarding the operation of the device relative to stored maximum torque values stored in the electronics unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2013Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Austin R. S. Braganza, Ronald Fedder, Dean Jeutter, Stacy Gauthier
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Publication number: 20140053695Abstract: This invention relates to a fastener driving device including a variable ratio gear mechanism that enables the ratio of the rotation of the handle to the rotation of a driving bit extending from the handle to be varied to allow the bit to rotate at different speeds from the handle. The device includes a gear mechanism disposed within a housing for the device that includes a locking member. The locking member can be engaged with the gear mechanism to lock the gear mechanism in a configuration for a 1:1 gear ratio. The locking member can be moved with regard to the gear mechanism to provide an increased gear ratio for the gear mechanism when desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.Inventor: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.
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Patent number: 8641955Abstract: A process for producing molded products having portions formed with two separate materials is provided. The process involves forming a first component over a structural core in a first step, and forming a second component that is secured to the first component and the core in a second step. The second component can be formed directly over the first component or can be secured thereto after formation. The first and second components can additionally be formed with indicia thereon, or with recesses within which inserts containing the desired indicia can be positioned. Additionally, the first component can be formed with a ridge disposed on a projection formed on the first component that effectively seals off a portion of the first component when the second component is formed around the core and the first component to ensure the portion of the first component surrounded by the ridge remains visible after formation of the second component.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2009Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Gauthier Biomedical Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Steven S. Landowski
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Patent number: 8485075Abstract: A torque wrench for use in driving fasteners is provided. The wrench includes an electronics unit disposed within a body of the wrench that is capable of sensing and measuring the torque applied to a fastener by the wrench and providing an output of the level of torque to the user. The electronics unit is also disposed within a barrier in the body that isolates the unit from the exterior environment around the wrench. The data sensed by the electronics unit can be utilized to provide feedback to the user regarding the operation of the wrench, and to monitor the overall operation of the wrench for calibration purposes, among other functions. During use, the wrench can provide the user with visual, audible and tactile feedback regarding the operation of the device relative to stored maximum torque values stored in the electronics unit.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2011Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Austin R. S. Braganza, Dean C. Jeutter, Stacy A. Gauthier, Ronald J. Fedder
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Patent number: 8468914Abstract: This invention relates to a fastener driving device including a variable ratio gear mechanism that enables the ratio of the rotation of the handle to the rotation of a driving bit extending from the handle to be varied to allow the bit to rotate at different speeds from the handle. The device includes a gear mechanism disposed within a housing for the device that includes a locking member. The locking member can be engaged with the gear mechanism to lock the gear mechanism in a configuration for a 1:1 gear ratio. The locking member can be moved with regard to the gear mechanism to provide an increased gear ratio for the gear mechanism when desired.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2010Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Mara C. Schwartz, Robert F. Miller
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Patent number: D655815Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2010Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Robert F. Miller, Robert Bast
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Patent number: D660421Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2010Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Gauthier Biomedical Inc.Inventors: Robert F. Miller, Robert Bast
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Patent number: D663025Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2012Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Robert Bast, Austin R. S. Braganza, Mara C. Schwartz
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Patent number: D748779Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2013Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Robert J Bast, Robert F. Miller