Patents by Inventor Donald L. Emmons

Donald L. Emmons 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).

  • Patent number: 8133052
    Abstract: A dental suction mirror with a plurality of suction ports on the periphery of the reflective surface spaced apart substantially about a forward half of the mirror with the ports directed across the reflective surface. The mirror also includes a plurality of lower suction holes directed out of the cavity downward from a bottom of the mirror. The reflective surface of the mirror is replaceable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Inventor: Donald L. Emmons, III
  • Patent number: 5449356
    Abstract: A probe for use in minimally invasive surgery incorporates a nozzle and electrode assembly at the distal end of the probe for achieving gas assisted electro-fulguration. In addition, the probe accommodates the simultaneous use of other auxiliary surgical instruments, such as standard electrosurgical electrodes, laser fiber optic conduits and mechanical tools. Further still, the probe includes a passageway for achieving evacuation, irrigation or aspiration at the surgical site. The probe thus allows a surgeon to achieve multiple different surgical functions during a minimally invasive surgical procedure without removing one probe and inserting a different probe to achieve a different surgical function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1995
    Assignee: Birtcher Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold J. Walbrink, Paul P. Burek, William J. Bowers, Donald L. Emmons