Patents by Inventor Brian McMorrow

Brian McMorrow 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).

  • Electrosurgical instrument with interchangeable surgical tools
    Patent number: 5792139
    Abstract: A multi-functional surgical instrument having an interchangeable surgical tool removeably, rotatably attached to a handle. An axially moveable sheath on the surgical tool is moveable from a retracted first position wherein an electrosurgical electrode is exposed to an extended second position wherein the sheath covers the electrosurgical electrode. Both the interchangeable surgical tools and the handle are sterilizable and disposable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan L. Chambers, Ward R. Cusati, Tom H. Merrifield, Brian McMorrow, Eric L. Sejourne, Arnold M. Terrill
  • Preload adjustment apparatus and method
    Patent number: 5564840
    Abstract: First and second radial actuating clamps provide selective radial engagement with a housing for preloaded bearings. An axial actuator, retained between the first and second radial actuating clamps, provides selective expansion and contraction of the axial distance between the first and second radial actuator clamps. A method for adjusting the preload of preloaded bearings mounted within a housing is also disclosed. The method includes alternate clamping and unclamping of two radial actuating clamps against the housing while an axial actuator expands and contracts the axial distance between the radial actuating clamps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1996
    Assignee: The Torrington Company
    Inventors: Mark I. Jurras, III, Richard L. Lemoine, Brian McMorrow