Patents by Inventor Robert B. Wagner

Robert B. Wagner 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).

  • Method and apparatus for pleural drainage
    Patent number: 6849061
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for evacuating material from a body cavity are disclosed. An elongated tubular member constructed and arranged to be inserted through an aperture in a patient's chest is provided. The tubular member is generally L-shaped and has a distal section and a proximal section. The distal section includes a plurality of openings for receiving air and liquids from within the patient's body. The proximal section receives and discharges air and liquids to a receiver. The proximal section includes an expandable cuff for positioning the tubular member in the patient's chest for preventing the plurality of openings from being obstructed in whole or in part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Inventor: Robert B. Wagner
  • Method and apparatus for pleural drainage
    Publication number: 20040078026
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for evacuating material from a body cavity are disclosed. An elongated tubular member constructed and arranged to be inserted through an aperture in a patient's chest is provided. The tubular member is generally L-shaped and has a distal section and a proximal section. The distal section includes a plurality of openings for receiving air and liquids from within the patient's body. The proximal section receives and discharges air and liquids to a receiver. The proximal section includes an expandable cuff for positioning the tubular member in the patient's chest for preventing the plurality of openings from being obstructed in whole or in part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2002
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventor: Robert B. Wagner
  • Golf ball capture disc
    Patent number: D444529
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Inventor: Robert B. Wagner