Patents by Inventor Bernard Joseph Ruane

Bernard Joseph Ruane 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).

  • Expandable and pivotally adjustable surgical retractor
    Patent number: 7141015
    Abstract: A surgical retractor is disclosed comprising first and second arms, each arm having a utility end and a handle end; first and second blades connected to the utility end of the first and second arms, each blade being pivotally adjustable about the longitudinal axis of the utility end of the associated arm; the first and second arms are adjustably connected between a closed position and an open position. The surgical retractor has particular application as a vaginal speculum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Inventor: Bernard Joseph Ruane
  • Expandable and pivotally adjustable surgical retractor
    Publication number: 20040225196
    Abstract: A surgical retractor is disclosed comprising first and second arms, each arm having a utility end and a handle end; first and second blades connected to the utility end of the first and second arms, each blade being pivotally adjustable about the longitudinal axis of the utility end of the associated arm; the first and second arms are adjustably connected between a closed position and an open position. The surgical retractor has particular application as a vaginal speculum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2003
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventor: Bernard Joseph Ruane