Patents by Inventor James A. Schneiter

James A. Schneiter 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).

  • Rongeur
    Publication number: 20100198222
    Abstract: A rongeur has a fixed shank and a moveable crossbar. The crossbar is connected to and axially aligned with the fixed shank. The crossbar has a distal end with a cutting portion located therein. A port is connected to one of the fixed shank and the moveable crossbar. An access channel is connected to the port and provides improved flushing, cleaning, sterilization, drying and/or lubricating capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventor: James A. Schneiter
  • Rongeur
    Patent number: 7691107
    Abstract: A rongeur having a fixed shank and a moveable crossbar is disclosed. The crossbar is connected to and axially aligned with the fixed shank. The crossbar has a distal end with a cutting portion located therein. A port is connected to one of the fixed shank and the moveable crossbar. An access channel is connected to the port for improved flushing, cleaning, sterilization, drying and lubricating capabilities in a rongeur.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Inventor: James A. Schneiter
  • Reusable laparoscopic surgical instrument
    Patent number: 6554828
    Abstract: A surgical instrument having a handle and an elongated member. The elongated member has a proximal end and a distal end. The elongated member defines an interior passageway having a narrowed throat portion adjacent the distal end. The throat portion has a substantially smooth and cornerless continuous surface. A movable rod is located within the passageway of the elongated member and passes through the throat portion of the elongated member. A tool is connected to the operating rod and extends from the clevis portion of the elongated member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: American Medical Products
    Inventor: James A. Schneiter
  • Harmonic flow catheter
    Patent number: 6533763
    Abstract: A catheter for use in the withdrawal or delivery of a fluid to a patient. The catheter includes an elongate body having outer and inner walls and an axial passageway extending the length thereof. The body has a proximal end and a terminal end. A plurality of secondary ports are located adjacent the primary port. The secondary ports are spaced apart from the primary port and from each other. The secondary ports have a radial passageway that forms an angle greater than 20° with respect to an axis of the axial passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Inventor: James A. Schneiter
  • Reusable laparoscopic surgical instrument
    Publication number: 20020165538
    Abstract: A surgical instrument having a handle and an elongated member. The elongated member has a proximal end and a distal end. The elongated member defines an interior passageway having a narrowed throat portion adjacent the distal end. The throat portion has a substantially smooth and cornerless continuous surface. A movable rod is located within the passageway of the elongated member and passes through the throat portion of the elongated member. A tool is connected to the operating rod and extends from the clevis portion of the elongated member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2001
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventor: James A. Schneiter