Patents by Inventor Robert I. Gelb

Robert I. Gelb 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).

  • Drill depth measuring devices and methods
    Patent number: 10188406
    Abstract: Described herein include embodiments of devices, systems and methods for measuring drill depth, such as drill depths in bone material. For example, embodiments of drill depth measuring systems and associated methods are described. Some drill depth measuring systems can utilize at least resistance, capacitance, optical and/or acoustic sensing features for assisting the drill depth measuring system with determining drill depths and types of tissue being drilled into. Various other related features, devices and methods are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Inventors: David G. Matsuura, Robert I. Gelb, Philip J. Simpson
  • Drill Depth Measuring Devices and Methods
    Publication number: 20170296204
    Abstract: Described herein include embodiments of devices, systems and methods for measuring drill depth, such as drill depths in bone material. For example, embodiments of drill depth measuring systems and associated methods are described. Some drill depth measuring systems can utilize at least resistance, capacitance, optical and/or acoustic sensing features for assisting the drill depth measuring system with determining drill depths and types of tissue being drilled into. Various other related features, devices and methods are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: David G. Matsuura, Robert I. Gelb, Philip J. Simpson