Patents by Inventor Robert A. Till

Robert A. Till 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: 7766289
    Abstract: A patient line management device to manage one or more patient care lines. The line management device includes a line manager coupled to a support. The support is adapted to be coupled to a patient support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Newkirk, Richard H. Heimbrock, James L. Walke, Robert A. Till, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20070282372
    Abstract: A forceps is provided, which is adapted for treating a vertebral body. The forceps has a handle including an actuator pivotably connected therewith. A shaft extends from the handle with the proximal end being operatively engageable with the actuator. An elongated member extends through the shaft and has a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end being fixed to the handle and the distal end includes opposing arms configured to grasp. The forceps may be configured for use with a bone drill. Portions of the forceps may be radiolucent. A vertebral treatment system and methods of use are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventors: Joseph W. Yedlicka, Robert A. Till, Nancy S. Yedlicka, Patricia M. Till
  • Publication number: 20070282344
    Abstract: A radiolucent bone drill and/or impact drill is provided, which includes a first portion connected to a second portion. The first portion defines a first axis and the second portion defines a second axis. The second axis is disposed at an angle relative to the first axis. A third portion is connected to the second portion. The third portion has a shaft extending therefrom. The shaft includes a distal end configured to engage bone. The bone drill may include a radiation protection guard mounted to the first portion. Specific drill bits, access sheaths/conduits/tube, curettes, and screwdriver bits designed to be used with the devices are provided. The bone drill may be used to place an access sheath/conduit/tube/needle into a bone in a single step. Methods of use are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventors: Joseph W. Yedlicka, Robert A. Till, Nancy S. Yedlicka, Patricia M. Till
  • Publication number: 20070282345
    Abstract: A cavity drill is provided, which is configured for use with a bone drill. The cavity drill includes a body. The bone drill has a first portion movably connected to a second portion. A third portion is movably connected to the second portion. The body is mounted with the third portion of the bone drill. A sheath extends from the third portion to a distal end. A curette is connected with the distal end of the bone drill. The curette is composed of retractable cutting tines/blades which are turned/powered by the bone drill motor. The curette tines can be used in a partially or fully deployed state and at low or high speed. The curette is designed to create cavities of varying size in a bone. The cavity drill and the bone drill may include a radiation protection guard and radiolucent portions. Methods of use are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventors: Joseph W. Yedlicka, Robert A. Till, Nancy S. Yedlicka, Patricia M. Till
  • Publication number: 20070282447
    Abstract: A fluid transfer device is provided, which is adapted to treat a vertebral body. The fluid transfer device includes a first cavity having a first plunger disposed therewith. The first plunger is configured to draw a first fluid into the first cavity. A second cavity has a second plunger disposed therewith. The second plunger is configured to expel a second fluid from the second cavity. An actuator is connected to the first plunger and the second plunger. A bone drill and forceps are provided, which are adapted for treating a vertebral body. A vertebral treatment system and methods of use are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventors: Joseph W. Yedlicka, Robert A. Till, Nancy S. Yedlicka, Patricia M. Till
  • Publication number: 20070181751
    Abstract: A patient line management device to manage one or more patient care lines. The line management device includes a line manager coupled to a support. The support is adapted to be coupled to a patient support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Inventors: David C. Newkirk, Richard H. Heimbrock, James L. Walke, Robert A. Till
  • Patent number: 4587517
    Abstract: An apparatus for detecting the forced opening of a door. The apparatus comprises a paper sheet with a frangible conductive path thereon. The sheet has holes therein for the passage of a retractable bolt and fasteners, which are used to secure a strike plate to a frame. The sheet is then concealed behind the strike plate and the conductive loop surrounds the fastener holes. When the door is forced open without retraction of the bolt, a crack appears on the surface of the frame surrounding the fasteners. This crack causes a break in the conductive loop. This break is then detected by a detecting device electrically connected to a part of the loop, thereby triggering an alarm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1986
    Assignee: AT&T Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John G. Engstrom, Robert A. Till, Jr.
  • Patent number: D297325
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1988
    Assignee: American Telephone & Telegraph Company, AT&T Information Systems
    Inventors: John G. Engstrom, Henry J. Mack, Jr., John N. McGarvey, Robert A. Till, Jr., Michael P. Zambelli