Patents by Inventor Mara C. Schwartz
Mara C. Schwartz 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).
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Patent number: 11685086Abstract: A process for producing molded products having portions formed with two separate materials is provided. The process involves forming a first component over a structural core in a first step, and forming a second component that is secured to the first component and the core in a second step. The second component can be formed directly over the first component or can be secured thereto after formation. The first and second components can additionally be formed with indicia thereon, or with recesses within which inserts containing the desired indicia can be positioned. Additionally, the first component can be formed with a ridge disposed on a projection formed on the first component that effectively seals off a portion of the first component when the second component is formed around the core and the first component to ensure the portion of the first component surrounded by the ridge remains visible after formation of the second component.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2021Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Mara C. Schwartz, Kenneth A. Roggow
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Publication number: 20220055267Abstract: A process for producing molded products having portions formed with two separate materials is provided. The process involves forming a first component over a structural core in a first step, and forming a second component that is secured to the first component and the core in a second step. The second component can be formed directly over the first component or can be secured thereto after formation. The first and second components can additionally be formed with indicia thereon, or with recesses within which inserts containing the desired indicia can be positioned. Additionally, the first component can be formed with a ridge disposed on a projection formed on the first component that effectively seals off a portion of the first component when the second component is formed around the core and the first component to ensure the portion of the first component surrounded by the ridge remains visible after formation of the second component.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Mara C. Schwartz, Kenneth A. Roggow
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Patent number: 11167459Abstract: A process for producing molded products having portions formed with two separate materials is provided. The process involves forming a first component over a structural core in a first step, and forming a second component that is secured to the first component and the core in a second step. The second component can be formed directly over the first component or can be secured thereto after formation. The first and second components can additionally be formed with indicia thereon, or with recesses within which inserts containing the desired indicia can be positioned. Additionally, the first component can be formed with a ridge disposed on a projection formed on the first component that effectively seals off a portion of the first component when the second component is formed around the core and the first component to ensure the portion of the first component surrounded by the ridge remains visible after formation of the second component.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2014Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Mara C. Schwartz, Kenneth A. Roggow
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Patent number: 10427275Abstract: This invention relates to a fastener driving device including a variable ratio gear mechanism that enables the ratio of the rotation of the handle to the rotation of a driving bit extending from the handle to be varied to allow the bit to rotate at different speeds from the handle. The device includes a gear mechanism disposed within a housing for the device that includes a locking member. The locking member can be engaged with the gear mechanism to lock the gear mechanism in a configuration for a 1:1 gear ratio. The locking member can be moved with regard to the gear mechanism to provide an increased gear ratio for the gear mechanism when desired.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2015Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Mara C. Schwartz, Robert F. Miller
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Patent number: 9943988Abstract: A reusable surgical implement is provided that is formed of a core positioned within an enclosure. The core is formed of a suitable flexible material to enable the implement, which can be any suitable device such as a reusable surgical trial implant, rod template or flex driver, among others, to be bent to conform to the desired shape for an actual implant to be placed in the location of the implement. The material forming the enclosure is also flexible to accommodate the flexing of the core, and is biologically inert to enable the implement to be sterilized after use for use in subsequent surgical procedures.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2014Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Kenneth Roggow, Mara C. Schwartz, Austin R. Braganza
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Publication number: 20160121465Abstract: This invention relates to a fastener driving device including a variable ratio gear mechanism that enables the ratio of the rotation of the handle to the rotation of a driving bit extending from the handle to be varied to allow the bit to rotate at different speeds from the handle. The device includes a gear mechanism disposed within a housing for the device that includes a locking member. The locking member can be engaged with the gear mechanism to lock the gear mechanism in a configuration for a 1:1 gear ratio. The locking member can be moved with regard to the gear mechanism to provide an increased gear ratio for the gear mechanism when desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2015Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Mara C. Schwartz, Robert F. Miller
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Patent number: 9216496Abstract: This invention relates to a fastener driving device including a variable ratio gear mechanism that enables the ratio of the rotation of the handle to the rotation of a driving bit extending from the handle to be varied to allow the bit to rotate at different speeds from the handle. The device includes a gear mechanism disposed within a housing for the device that includes a locking member. The locking member can be engaged with the gear mechanism to lock the gear mechanism in a configuration for a 1:1 gear ratio. The locking member can be moved with regard to the gear mechanism to provide an increased gear ratio for the gear mechanism when desired.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2013Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Mara C. Schwartz, Robert F. Miller
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Publication number: 20140318329Abstract: A process for producing molded products having portions formed with two separate materials is provided, The process involves forming a first component over a structural core in a first step, and forming a second component that is secured to the first component and the core in a second step. The second component can be formed directly over the first component or can be secured thereto after formation. The first and second components can additionally be formed with indicia thereon, or with recesses within which inserts containing the desired indicia can be positioned. Additionally, the first component can be formed with a ridge disposed on a projection formed on the first component that effectively seals off a portion of the first component when the second component is formed around the core and the first component to ensure the portion of the first component surrounded by the ridge remains visible after formation of the second component.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Mara C. Schwartz, Kenneth A. Roggow
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Patent number: 8820194Abstract: This invention relates to a fastener driving device including a variable ratio gear mechanism that enables the ratio of the rotation of the handle to the rotation of a driving bit extending from the handle to be varied to allow the bit to rotate at different speeds from the handle. The device includes a gear mechanism disposed within a housing for the device that includes a locking member. The locking member can be engaged with the gear mechanism to lock the gear mechanism in a configuration for a 1:1 gear ratio. The locking member can be moved with regard to the gear mechanism to provide an increased gear ratio for the gear mechanism when desired.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2013Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Gauthier Biomedical Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Mara C. Schwartz, Robert F. Miller
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Publication number: 20130276590Abstract: This invention relates to a fastener driving device including a variable ratio gear mechanism that enables the ratio of the rotation of the handle to the rotation of a driving bit extending from the handle to be varied to allow the bit to rotate at different speeds from the handle. The device includes a gear mechanism disposed within a housing for the device that includes a locking member. The locking member can be engaged with the gear mechanism to lock the gear mechanism in a configuration for a 1:1 gear ratio. The locking member can be moved with regard to the gear mechanism to provide an increased gear ratio for the gear mechanism when desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Mara C. Schwartz, Robert F. Miller
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Patent number: 8468914Abstract: This invention relates to a fastener driving device including a variable ratio gear mechanism that enables the ratio of the rotation of the handle to the rotation of a driving bit extending from the handle to be varied to allow the bit to rotate at different speeds from the handle. The device includes a gear mechanism disposed within a housing for the device that includes a locking member. The locking member can be engaged with the gear mechanism to lock the gear mechanism in a configuration for a 1:1 gear ratio. The locking member can be moved with regard to the gear mechanism to provide an increased gear ratio for the gear mechanism when desired.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2010Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Mara C. Schwartz, Robert F. Miller
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Patent number: 8122788Abstract: This invention relates to a fastener driving device including a variable ratio gear mechanism that enables the ratio of the rotation of the handle to the rotation of a driving bit extending from the handle to be varied to allow the bit to rotate at different speeds from the handle. The device includes a gear mechanism disposed within a housing for the device that includes a locking member and a biasing member. The biasing member urges the locking member into engagement with the gear mechanism to lock the gear mechanism in a configuration for a 1:1 gear ratio. A selector switch is secured to the device over the gear mechanism and is operable to move the locking member into and out of engagement with the planetary gears against the bias of the biasing member to provide an increased gear ratio for the gear mechanism when desired.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2010Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Mara C. Schwartz, Robert F. Miller
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Patent number: 7987745Abstract: This invention relates to a fastener driving device including a variable ratio gear mechanism that enables the ratio of the rotation of the handle to the rotation of a driving bit extending from the handle to be varied to allow the bit to rotate at different speeds from the handle. The device includes a gear mechanism disposed within a housing for the device that includes a locking member and a biasing member. The biasing member urges the locking member into engagement with the gear mechanism to lock the gear mechanism in a configuration for a 1:1 gear ratio. A selector switch is secured to the device over the gear mechanism and is operable to move the locking member into and out of engagement with the planetary gears against the bias of the biasing member to provide an increased gear ratio for the gear mechanism when desired.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2009Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Mara C. Schwartz, Steven S. Landowski
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Publication number: 20100294084Abstract: This invention relates to a fastener driving device including a variable ratio gear mechanism that enables the ratio of the rotation of the handle to the rotation of a driving bit extending from the handle to be varied to allow the bit to rotate at different speeds from the handle. The device includes a gear mechanism disposed within a housing for the device that includes a locking member. The locking member can be engaged with the gear mechanism to lock the gear mechanism in a configuration for a 1:1 gear ratio. The locking member can be moved with regard to the gear mechanism to provide an increased gear ratio for the gear mechanism when desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2010Publication date: November 25, 2010Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Mara C. Schwartz, Robert F. Miller
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Publication number: 20100180732Abstract: This invention relates to a fastener driving device including a variable ratio gear mechanism that enables the ratio of the rotation of the handle to the rotation of a driving bit extending from the handle to be varied to allow the bit to rotate at different speeds from the handle. The device includes a gear mechanism disposed within a housing for the device that includes a locking member and a biasing member. The biasing member urges the locking member into engagement with the gear mechanism to lock the gear mechanism in a configuration for a 1:1 gear ratio. A selector switch is secured to the device over the gear mechanism and is operable to move the locking member into and out of engagement with the planetary gears against the bias of the biasing member to provide an increased gear ratio for the gear mechanism when desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2010Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Mara C. Schwartz, Robert F. Miller
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Publication number: 20100180731Abstract: This invention relates to a fastener driving device including a variable ratio gear mechanism that enables the ratio of the rotation of the handle to the rotation of a driving bit extending from the handle to be varied to allow the bit to rotate at different speeds from the handle. The device includes a gear mechanism disposed within a housing for the device that includes a locking member and a biasing member. The biasing member urges the locking member into engagement with the gear mechanism to lock the gear mechanism in a configuration for a 1:1 gear ratio. A selector switch is secured to the device over the gear mechanism and is operable to move the locking member into and out of engagement with the planetary gears against the bias of the biasing member to provide an increased gear ratio for the gear mechanism when desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2009Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Mara C. Schwartz, Steven S. Landowski
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Patent number: D634844Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2010Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Robert Bast, Austin R. S. Braganza, Mara C. Schwartz
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Patent number: D648433Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2011Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Robert Bast, Austin R. S. Braganza, Mara C. Schwartz
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Patent number: D654589Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2011Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Robert Bast, Austin R. S. Braganza, Mara C. Schwartz
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Patent number: D663025Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2012Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Robert Bast, Austin R. S. Braganza, Mara C. Schwartz