Patents Examined by Steven C. Bishof
  • Automated side-drilled device and method for catheters
    Patent number: 5141368
    Abstract: A device and method are provided for side-drilling of catheters. The method comprises storing side-drilling hole patterns, selecting a side-drilling hole pattern, positioning the catheter at successive locations defined by the pattern, and drilling holes at the locations. The device carries out the method to side-drill catheters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1992
    Assignee: Worldwide Medical Plastics Inc.
    Inventors: Gary C. Bullard, William J. Gahara