Patents by Inventor Robert Obermeyer

Robert Obermeyer 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 tool for pectus bar extraction
    Patent number: 8632549
    Abstract: A pectus bar extraction tool for removing a pectus bar having posterior and anterior sides includes a handle, an engagement member fixed to and extending from the handle for extending from the anterior to the posterior sides of the pectus bar to engage the posterior side of the pectus bar, and a lever arm fixed to and extending from the handle opposite to the engagement member for engaging the pectus bar on the anterior side of the pectus bar. A system and method for removing a pectus bar are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignees: Old Dominion Resarch Roundation, Children's Surgical Specialty Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederic McKenzie, Sebastian Bawab, Krzysztof Rechowicz, Robert Obermeyer
  • SURGICAL TOOL FOR PECTUS BAR EXTRACTION
    Publication number: 20130211404
    Abstract: A system for correcting pectus excavatum includes a pectus bar having an elongated main body portion with posterior and anterior sides and opposing ends, and a lateral cross section. A pectus bar extraction tool has a handle, the handle having a head at an end of the handle. The head has an elongated slot for receiving the pectus bar. The slot is dimensioned to receive the lateral cross section of pectus bar such that the pectus bar can be positioned in the slot and the handle manipulated to impart a force on the pectus bar. A pectus bar extraction tool and a method for removing a pectus bar are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventors: Frederic D. McKenzie, Sebastian Bawab, Krzysztof Rechowicz, Robert Obermeyer
  • SURGICAL TOOL FOR PECTUS BAR EXTRACTION
    Publication number: 20110184411
    Abstract: A pectus bar extraction tool for removing a pectus bar having posterior and anterior sides includes a handle, an engagement member fixed to and extending from the handle for extending from the anterior to the posterior sides of the pectus bar to engage the posterior side of the pectus bar, and a lever arm fixed to and extending from the handle opposite to the engagement member for engaging the pectus bar on the anterior side of the pectus bar. A system and method for removing a pectus bar are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicants: Old Dominion University Research Foundation, Children's Surgical Specialty Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederic McKenzie, Sebastian Bawab, Krzysztof Rechowicz, Robert Obermeyer