Patents by Inventor Robert S. Runman

Robert S. Runman 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 suture passers and methods
    Patent number: 8088131
    Abstract: A surgical instrument for suturing soft tissue is disclosed. The surgical instrument is capable of probing tissue, and preferably provides tactile feedback concerning the condition of the tissue. The instrument can then be used to pass and retrieve a suture without the need for an additional suture retrieval tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: Brian P. Watschke, Robert E. Lund, S. Robert Kovac, John W. Westrum, Jr., Johann J. Neisz, Timothy A. Bachman, Gary A. Rocheleau, Robert S. Runman
  • Surgical suture passers and methods
    Publication number: 20100023027
    Abstract: A surgical instrument for suturing soft tissue is disclosed. The surgical instrument is capable of probing tissue, and preferably provides tactile feedback concerning the condition of the tissue. The instrument can then be used to pass and retrieve a suture without the need for an additional suture retrieval tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: Brian P. Watschke, Robert E. Lund, S. Robert Kovac, John W. Westrum, JR., Johann J. Neisz, Timothy A. Bachman, Gary A. Rocheleau, Robert S. Runman
  • Surgical suture passers and methods
    Patent number: 7615059
    Abstract: A surgical instrument for suturing soft tissue is disclosed. The surgical instrument is capable of probing tissue, and preferably provides tactile feedback concerning the condition of the tissue. The instrument can then be used to pass and retrieve a suture without the need for an additional suture retrieval tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: Brian P. Watschke, Robert E. Lund, S. Robert Kovac, John W. Westrum, Jr., Johann J. Neisz, Timothy A. Bachman, Gary A. Rocheleau, Robert S. Runman
  • Surgical suture passers and methods
    Publication number: 20030023250
    Abstract: A surgical instrument for suturing soft tissue is disclosed. The surgical instrument is capable of probing tissue, and preferably provides tactile feedback concerning the condition of the tissue. The instrument can then be used to pass and retrieve a suture without the need for an additional suture retrieval tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2002
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventors: Brian P. Watschke, Robert E. Lund, S. Robert Kovac, John W. Westrum, Johann J. Neisz, Timothy A. Bachman, Gary A. Rocheleau, Robert S. Runman