Patents by Inventor Don Michal

Don Michal 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 and apparatus for disinfecting electronic surgical probes
    Patent number: 5476107
    Abstract: Apparatus for disinfecting electronic probes used in surgical procedures comprises a housing for containing a disinfecting fluid and including a dummy connector for forming a sealed connection to the cable connector by which the probe is connected to associated equipment, whereby the contacts of the cable connector are protected from exposure to the disinfecting fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Assignee: Tetrad Corporation
    Inventors: Clyde G. Oakley, Don Michal, Joseph V. Ranalletta