Patents by Inventor Philippe Robert Koninckx

Philippe Robert Koninckx 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).

  • Patent number: 5662676
    Abstract: The invention relates to an instrument set for laparoscopic vaginal hysterectomy which comprises a uterine rotator comprising a rod with a uterine end for insertion into the uterus and a control end, and with at least one wing moveable in and out of the uterine end which in a folded-out position makes contact with the inner wall of the uterus and which is connected via coupling means to a control member located at the control end, wherein the rod is preferably provided with two wings, and more preferably the rod is provided with a hinge, and with optionally at least one artery forceps provided with a handle and mutually reciprocating jaws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1997
    Assignee: K.U. Leuven Research & Development
    Inventor: Philippe Robert Koninckx