Patents by Inventor Bernd D. Ascher

Bernd D. Ascher 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).

  • Adjustable ratchet retractor support apparatus
    Patent number: 6808493
    Abstract: An adjustable ratchet retractor support apparatus includes in one aspect a rotatable locking mount having first and second surfaces and an axis of rotation perpendicular to the surfaces. First and second rotatable pivot members are disposed respectively on the first and second surfaces for rotation around the axis of rotation. Each of the pivot members include ratchet teeth. First and second curved arm members are mounted respectively on and associated respectively with the first and second pivot members. Each of the arm members is rotatable about a respective axis of rotation perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the locking mount. Each arm member has mounted thereon a ratchet pawl for engagement with the ratchet teeth of the associated pivot member. First and second rotatable clamps are disposed respectively on the first and second pivot members for restraining rotation of the pivot members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Inventors: John R. Bookwalter, Jonathan Adler, Bernd D. Ascher, Leonard Coraci, Jr.
  • Quick-release ENT surgical holder
    Patent number: D449686
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Flexbar Machine Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan Adler, Bernd D. Ascher
  • Quick-release ENT surgical ear speculum holder
    Patent number: D450120
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: Flexbar Machine Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan Adler, Bernd D. Ascher