Patents Assigned to Pacific Instruments, Inc.
  • Multiple fulcrum cutter
    Patent number: 11471205
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices, systems and methods for modifying, cutting and/or shaping surgical fixation components of various configurations, including spinal fixation rods and related components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Pacific Instruments, Inc.
    Inventor: James A. Rinner
  • Multiple fulcrum bender
    Patent number: 11298171
    Abstract: A surgical bender for use in bending and/or plastically deforming a variety of types and/or shapes of materials in medical and/or surgical applications. Various embodiments include a compact and easily sterilizable multiple fulcrum arrangement that utilizes a series of interlocked actuating lever arms to greatly multiply an actuating force applied to a pair of handles for application to an intended material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Pacific Instruments, Inc.
    Inventor: James A. Rinner
  • Multiple fulcrum cutter
    Patent number: 10905488
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices, systems and methods for modifying, cutting and/or shaping surgical fixation components of various configurations, including spinal fixation rods and related components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Pacific Instruments, Inc.
    Inventor: James A. Rinner