Patents by Inventor Naomi Loew Nakao

Naomi Loew Nakao 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).

  • Actuation handle for a surgical device with multiple end effectors
    Patent number: 8480658
    Abstract: A handle for a surgical instrument multiple surgical end effectors, the handle being configured to provide a complete and consistent actuation of the different end effectors regardless of whether the instrument is flexible or rigid. The handle is similar in size and configuration to handles of similar single end effector devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Inventor: Naomi Loew Nakao