Patents by Inventor Donald W. Bramer

Donald W. Bramer 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).

  • Lighthead assembly
    Patent number: 4928211
    Abstract: A multi-beam surgical lighthead includes a central pod and multiple peripheral pods mounted on pivots and mechanically linked to provide synchronized adjustment of the convergence portion of the peripheral lighthead upon the axial beam of the central pod. This mechanical linkage is operated by handles mounted both axially and transverse the lighthead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 22, 1990
    Assignee: MDT Corporation
    Inventors: Leonard L. Hallings, Donald W. Bramer, Bruce A. Sanborn, James E. Schryver
  • Lighthead assembly
    Patent number: 4916597
    Abstract: A lighthead assembly includes a plurality (three) individual pods with spotlights pivotally mounted symmetrically around an adjustment post. The post carries cam surfaces linked to the pods for synchronous tilting of the pods by rotation of the post. The post may be rotated directly by an axial handle or remotely by means of mechanical linkage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 10, 1990
    Assignee: MDT Corporation
    Inventors: Leonard L. Hallings, Donald W. Bramer, Bruce A. Sanborn