Patents by Inventor Dennis Westerling

Dennis Westerling 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).

  • Biological unit removal tools with movable retention member
    Patent number: 9017343
    Abstract: Tools and methods of use for removing biological units from a body surface utilizing a removal tool are disclosed. The tool incorporates a retention member configured to impede movement of the biological unit in the direction of a distal end of the tool and to improve retention of the biological unit in the tool. The retention member is radially movable within the lumen of the biological unit removal tool. The distal tips of the tools are desirably configured to reduce the chance of transection of a biological unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Restoration Robotics, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Westerling, Jr., Michael J. Drews, Timothy J Kirkley
  • Biological Unit Removal Tools with Movable Retention Member
    Publication number: 20140171827
    Abstract: Tools and methods of use for removing biological units from a body surface utilizing a removal tool are disclosed. The tool incorporates a retention member configured to impede movement of the biological unit in the direction of a distal end of the tool and to improve retention of the biological unit in the tool. The retention member is radially movable within the lumen of the biological unit removal tool. The distal tips of the tools are desirably configured to reduce the chance of transection of a biological unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Restoration Robotics, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Westerling, JR., Michael J. Drews, Timothy J. Kirkley
  • Biological unit removal tools with movable retention member
    Patent number: 8696686
    Abstract: Tools and methods of use for removing biological units from a body surface utilizing a removal tool are disclosed. The tool incorporates a retention member configured to impede movement of the biological unit in the direction of a distal end of the tool and to improve retention of the biological unit in the tool. The retention member is radially movable within the lumen of the biological unit removal tool. The distal tips of the tools are desirably configured to reduce the chance of transection of a biological unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Restoration Robotics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Drews, Dennis Westerling
  • BIOLOGICAL UNIT REMOVAL TOOLS WITH MOVABLE RETENTION MEMBER
    Publication number: 20120265217
    Abstract: Tools and methods of use for removing biological units from a body surface utilizing a removal tool are disclosed. The tool incorporates a retention member configured to impede movement of the biological unit in the direction of a distal end of the tool and to improve retention of the biological unit in the tool. The retention member is radially movable within the lumen of the biological unit removal tool. The distal tips of the tools are desirably configured to reduce the chance of transection of a biological unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventors: Michael J. Drews, Dennis Westerling
  • Biological unit removal tools with movable retention member
    Patent number: 8226664
    Abstract: Tools and methods of use for removing biological units from a body surface utilizing a removal tool are disclosed. The tool incorporates a retention member configured to impede movement of the biological unit in the direction of a distal end of the tool and to improve retention of the biological unit in the tool. The retention member is radially movable within the lumen of the biological unit removal tool. The distal tips of the tools are desirably configured to reduce the chance of transection of a biological unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Restoration Robotics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Drews, Dennis Westerling, Timothy J. Kirkley
  • BIOLOGICAL UNIT REMOVAL TOOLS WITH MOVABLE RETENTION MEMBER
    Publication number: 20090240261
    Abstract: Tools and methods of use for removing biological units from a body surface utilizing a removal tool are disclosed. The tool incorporates a retention member configured to impede movement of the biological unit in the direction of a distal end of the tool and to improve retention of the biological unit in the tool. The retention member is radially movable within the lumen of the biological unit removal tool. The distal tips of the tools are desirably configured to reduce the chance of transection of a biological unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventors: Michael J. Drews, Dennis Westerling, Timothy J. Kirkley