Patents by Inventor Michael Benner
Michael Benner 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: 7842013Abstract: A trocar system for endoscopic surgery, cap assembly, and related methods are provided. The cap assembly includes a valve housing with an opening formed in line with an axis of the valve housing and also includes a valve positioned adjacent the opening of the valve housing. The valve body includes a proximal valve section including a valve ring positioned within the valve housing, and a distal valve section extending axially from the proximal valve section. The distal valve section includes a valve extension having a proximal and distal end portions, and a substantially conically shaped medial portion connected to and extending therebetween, wherein a plurality of friction-reduction features, preferably tear-drop shaped knobs, are disposed proximate the distal end portion and extending a distance in the medial portion of the valve.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2007Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Genico, Inc.Inventors: Gary W. Haberland, Brent Van Camp, Michael Benner, Derrell James
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Publication number: 20080033363Abstract: A trocar system for endoscopic surgery, cap assembly, and related methods are provided. The cap assembly includes a valve housing with an opening formed in line with an axis of the valve housing and also includes a valve positioned adjacent the opening of the valve housing. The valve body includes a proximal valve section including a valve ring positioned within the valve housing, and a distal valve section extending axially from the proximal valve section. The distal valve section includes a valve extension having a proximal and distal end portions, and a substantially conically shaped medial portion connected to and extending therebetween, wherein a plurality of friction-reduction features, preferably tear-drop shaped knobs, are disposed proximate the distal end portion and extending a distance in the medial portion of the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2007Publication date: February 7, 2008Inventors: Gary Haberland, Brent Van Camp, Michael Benner, Derrell James
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Publication number: 20070111163Abstract: A dental implant system comprises a dental implant, a first component, and a second component. The dental implant has a lower section for engaging bone, a middle section for passing through gingiva, and a top section with a first non-rotational feature. The first component has a larger width dimension than the implant such that a first lower portion of the first component surrounds the middle section of the implant. The first lower portion has a first scalloped lowermost end surface assisting to form the gingiva around the middle section of the implant. A second component attaches to the implant after the first component. The second component has a second lowermost portion with a second scalloped lowermost end surface that is substantially similar to the first scalloped lowermost end surface. The system may include a driver mechanism with a scalloped lowermost surface that helps to drive the implant into bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2006Publication date: May 17, 2007Inventors: Theodore Powell, Michael Benner, Robert Holt
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Patent number: 6100791Abstract: An emergency signalling system is disclosed that incorporates an emergency signalling device including a light source and reflector mounted for relative rotation in incremental steps in either clockwise or counterclockwise directions. A programmable control unit of the signalling system provides digital signals to a drive source for controlling the speed and direction of the relative rotation. In response to the digital signals, the signalling device executes a variety of different visual patterns. The signalling system can be programmed from a keyboard preferably integrated into a control head mounted to a dashboard area of a vehicle incorporating the emergency signalling system. Virtually any type of visual warning pattern based on the relative rotation of a light source and reflector can be executed by the signalling device if properly programmed.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1994Date of Patent: August 8, 2000Assignee: Federal Signal CorporationInventors: Joseph F. Bader, Ward Gieffers, Michael Benner, Kent Allen Kekeis, Dennis James Hilburger
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Patent number: 5422623Abstract: An emergency signalling system is disclosed that incorporates an emergency signalling device including a light source and reflector mounted for relative rotation in incremental steps in either clockwise or counterclockwise directions. A programmable control unit of the signalling system provides digital signals to a drive source for controlling the speed and direction of the relative rotation. In response to the digital signals, the signalling device executes a variety of different visual patterns. The signalling system can be programmed from a keyboard preferably integrated into a control head mounted to a dashboard area of a vehicle incorporating the emergency signalling system. Virtually any type of visual warning pattern based on the relative rotation of a light source and reflector can be executed by the signalling device if properly programmed.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 1993Date of Patent: June 6, 1995Assignee: Federal Signal CorporationInventors: Joseph F. Bader, Ward Gieffers, Michael Benner, Kent A. Kekeis, Dennis J. Hilburger
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Patent number: 5097397Abstract: A light bar is provided for mounting to a roof of an emergency vehicle such that the signalling devices comprising the light bar are distributed across the roof to form a non-linear pattern. A dome assembly covers the signalling devices and also forms a non-linear pattern traversing the roof. The light bar provides for enhanced visibility at angles approaching 90.degree. to the heading of the vehicle. Moreover, the non-linear pattern of the signalling devices allows the light bar to provide a signalling pattern whose warning effect can be alternatively directionalized into different distinct zones about the vehicle. In a preferred embodiment, each of the signalling devices is contained in a module comprising a base and a dome such that enhanced transmittance of light is provided at angles approaching 90.degree. from the heading of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 1990Date of Patent: March 17, 1992Assignee: Federal Signal CorporationInventors: Edward S. Stanuch, Michael Benner, Earl Gosswiller
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Patent number: D324921Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1990Date of Patent: March 24, 1992Assignee: Federal Signal CorporationInventors: Edward S. Stanuch, Michael Benner, Earl Gosswiller
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Patent number: RE36245Abstract: A light bar is provided for mounting to a roof of an emergency vehicle such that the signalling devices comprising the light bar are distributed across the roof to form a non-linear pattern. A dome assembly covers the signalling devices and also forms a non-linear pattern traversing the roof. The light bar provides for enhanced visibility at angles approaching 90.degree. to the heading of the vehicle. Moreover, the non-linear pattern of the signalling devices allows the light bar to provide a signalling pattern whose warning effect can be alternatively directionalized into different distinct zones about the vehicle. In a preferred embodiment, each of the signalling devices is contained in a module comprising a base and a dome such that enhanced transmittance of light is provided at angles approaching 90.degree. from the heading of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 1994Date of Patent: July 6, 1999Assignee: Federal Signal CorporationInventors: Edward S. Stanuch, Michael Benner, Earl Gosswiller