Patents by Inventor Nicole van Eerdenburg

Nicole van Eerdenburg 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).

  • Endoscopic surgical apparatus with longitudinal actuation
    Patent number: 5669875
    Abstract: An apparatus for use in minimally invasive surgery includes an actuator slidably attached to the non-endoscopic housing, the actuator being movable between a distal position and a proximal position along the longitudinal axis of the instrument in response to user applied pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1997
    Assignee: United States Surgical Corporation
    Inventor: Nicole van Eerdenburg