Patents by Inventor Richard M. Lim

Richard M. Lim 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 FRAME INCLUDING MAIN BEAM FOR FACILITATING PATIENT ACCESS
    Publication number: 20240082092
    Abstract: A surgical positioning frame for supporting a patient includes a main beam having an axis of rotation relative to support structures. The main beam rotates the patient between a prone position and a lateral position. The main beam including a conforming main beam portion extending between the first and second support arms. The conforming main beam is preferably configured to allow a surgeon access to one lateral side of the patient and a surgical assistant access to the other lateral side of the patient with limited interference thereby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Roy K. Lim, Matthew M. Morrison, Thomas V. McGahan, Richard A. Hynes
  • Dentinal desensitizing compositions
    Patent number: 5270031
    Abstract: A composition containing a water soluble or water swellable polyelectrolyte or salts thereof in a dentifrice base or other oral compositions which can be used for relieving pain and discomfort caused by hypersensitive teeth. The salts can be single or mixed partial salts of the polyelectrolyte.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1993
    Assignee: Block Drug Company Inc.
    Inventors: Richard M. Lim, James K. Herms, Joseph Synodis