Patents by Inventor Phillip Drews

Phillip Drews 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).

  • Linearly adjustable device
    Patent number: 8397737
    Abstract: A linearly adjustable device comprising a main body including at least two body sections each having a longitudinal axis, and a linear actuator. The sections are operatively connected together for linear movement relative to one another in the axial direction. The linear actuator is operatively mounted to the main body for causing the relative axial movement between the body section. The linear actuator includes a drive and a power transmission mechanism operatively connected to the drive. The transmission mechanism includes an elongated threaded member operatively connected to one of the body sections and a cooperating threaded member operatively connected to another of the body sections such that relative rotation between the elongated threaded member and the cooperating threaded member causes relative movement of the body sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Inventors: Chad Arthur Evans, Warren Phillip Drew
  • Linearly Adjustable Device
    Publication number: 20110238187
    Abstract: A linearly adjustable device comprising a main body including at least two body sections each having a longitudinal axis, and a linear actuator. The sections are operatively connected together for linear movement relative to one another in the axial direction. The linear actuator is operatively mounted to the main body for causing the relative axial movement between the body section. The linear actuator includes a drive and a power transmission mechanism operatively connected to the drive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventors: Chad Arthur Evans, Warren Phillip Drew
  • Tissue connector apparatus and methods
    Patent number: 7763040
    Abstract: A tissue connector assembly comprising a clip movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration and a mechanical restraining device attached to the clip for restraining the clip in its open configuration. A needle may be releasably attached to the clip. A method for connecting tissues is also disclosed. The method includes inserting a clip through tissue with the clip being biased in an open position by a restraining device secured to the clip, and removing the restraining device from the clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Laurent Schaller, Charles T. Maroney, Phillip Drews, Isidro Matias Gandionco, John Nguyen
  • Tissue connector apparatus and methods
    Patent number: 6641593
    Abstract: A tissue connector assembly comprising a clip movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration and a mechanical restraining device attached to the clip for restraining the clip in its open configuration. A needle may be releasably attached to the clip. A method for connecting tissues is also disclosed. The method includes inserting a clip through tissue with the clip being biased in an open position by a restraining device secured to the clip, and removing the restraining device from the clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Coalescent Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Laurent Schaller, Charles T. Maroney, Phillip Drews, Isidro Matias Gandionco, John Nguyen
  • Tissue connector apparatus and methods
    Publication number: 20030125755
    Abstract: A tissue connector assembly comprising a clip movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration and a mechanical restraining device attached to the clip for restraining the clip in its open configuration. A needle may be releasably attached to the clip. A method for connecting tissues is also disclosed. The method includes inserting a clip through tissue with the clip being biased in an open position by a restraining device secured to the clip, and removing the restraining device from the clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2003
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventors: Laurent Schaller, Charles T. Maroney, Phillip Drews, Isidro Matias Gandionco, John Nguyen
  • Hand-held electronic controller
    Patent number: D661663
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Inventors: Chad Arthur Evans, Warren Phillip Drew