Patents by Inventor Robert S. Kramer

Robert S. Kramer 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).

  • Publication number: 20150088138
    Abstract: A drill bit for drilling through bone may include a fluted portion and a trocar tip disposed at an end of the fluted portion. The trocar tip may include an outer lateral surface that is tapered at an angle ranging from about 5 degrees to about 15 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the drill bit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: AETON MEDICAL LLC
    Inventors: Roger S. RANCK, Robert S. KRAMER, Anatoli KRIVORUK
  • Patent number: 8777949
    Abstract: A drill bit for drilling through bone is disclosed. The drill bit comprises an elongated fluted portion that terminates in an end face that is oriented substantially transverse to a longitudinal axis of the fluted portion. The drill bit further comprises a trocar tip protruding from the end face of the fluted portion. The trocar tip comprises a base and terminates in a pointed end. The end face of the fluted portion extends radially beyond and surrounds the base of the trocar tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Aeton Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Roger S. Ranck, Robert S. Kramer, Anatoli Krivoruk
  • Publication number: 20120330315
    Abstract: A drill bit comprising a trocar tip on an end of a fluted portion is disclosed. The trocar tip may configured to cut through relatively hard bone. The drill bit may also have a fluted portion for cutting through softer bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: AETON MEDICAL LLC
    Inventors: Roger S. RANCK, Robert S. Kramer, Anatoli Krivoruk
  • Patent number: 8226654
    Abstract: A drill bit comprising a trocar tip on an end of a fluted portion is disclosed. The trocar tip may configured to cut through relatively hard bone. The drill bit may also have a fluted portion for cutting through softer bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Aeton Medical LLC
    Inventors: Roger S. Ranck, Robert S. Kramer, Anatoli Krivoruk
  • Publication number: 20100145341
    Abstract: A drill bit comprising a trocar tip on an end of a fluted portion is disclosed. The trocar tip may configured to cut through relatively hard bone. The drill bit may also have a fluted portion for cutting through softer bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventors: Roger S. Ranck, Robert S. Kramer, Anatoli Krivoruk