Patents by Inventor Richard Lobdill

Richard Lobdill 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).

  • Stereotactic probe holder and method of use
    Patent number: 6413263
    Abstract: A device and a method are provided for holding a stereotactic probe in position after the probe has been precisely positioned by stereotactic procedures, such as brain surgery. The device, a stereotactic probe holder, is adjustable, as it is capable of being positioned to contact and grip a probe at a position between a stereotactic frame and a patient's head, and is suitable for holding the probe in a desired location. Methods of using the stereotactic probe holder are also provided. The invention is useful in maintaining the proper positioning of probes, such as deep brain stimulators, electrodes, cryoprobes, cannulae, and the like, after the initial placement of the probes during stereotactic surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: Axon Instruments, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Lobdill, Andrew Blatz