Patents by Inventor C. Ray Wheeler

C. Ray Wheeler 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).

  • Method for fabricating an arthroscopic shaver
    Patent number: 4660267
    Abstract: An improved surgical device and method for manufacturing the device are provided. The device is a high rotating speed arthroscopic probe shaver with bearing means that give superior longitudinal and radial support. Further, the outer tube of the probe shaver is swaged to fit very closely over the inner tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1987
    Assignee: Richards Medical Company
    Inventor: C. Ray Wheeler
  • Arthroscopic shaver
    Patent number: 4603694
    Abstract: An improved surgical device and method for manufacturing the device are provided. The device is a high rotating speed arthroscopic probe shaver with bearing means that give superior longitudinal and radial support. Further, the outer tube of the probe shave is swaged to fit very closely over the inner tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1986
    Assignee: Richards Medical Company
    Inventor: C. Ray Wheeler