Patents by Inventor Neels Pretorius

Neels Pretorius 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).

  • Tip for an ultrasonic surgical tool with case hardened cutting edges and method of making same
    Patent number: 11230758
    Abstract: A tip is formed for use with an ultrasonic handpiece. The handpiece, when actuated, is capable of causing the tip to go into ultrasonic vibrations. The tip has a shaft from which a head extends. Teeth extend from the head. At least the teeth have a case hardened outer layer. The case hardened outer layer reduces the wearing of the teeth when the teeth are vibrated against hard tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Stryker European Holdings I, LLC
    Inventors: Neels Pretorius, Kevin Manley, Gerard Nunan, Lorena Monzon
  • Tip For An Ultrasonic Surgical Tool With Case Hardened Cutting Edges And Method Of Making Same
    Publication number: 20190223899
    Abstract: A tip is formed for use with an ultrasonic handpiece. The handpiece, when actuated, is capable of causing the tip to go into ultrasonic vibrations. The tip has a shaft from which a head extends. Teeth extend from the head. At least the teeth have a case hardened outer layer. The case hardened outer layer reduces the wearing of the teeth when the teeth are vibrated against hard tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Applicant: Stryker European Holdings I, LLC
    Inventors: Neels Pretorius, Kevin Manley, Gerard Nunan, Lorena Monzon