Patents by Inventor Richard C. Weatherford

Richard C. Weatherford 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).

  • Surgical sponge
    Patent number: 3965907
    Abstract: A surgical sponge comprising, an absorbent fabric, and an X-ray detectable element integrally bonded to fibers in the fabric. The element has a distinctive configuration to provide a recognizable pattern on an X-ray photograph.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1975
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1976
    Assignee: The Kendall Company
    Inventors: David R. Hardy, Richard C. Weatherford