Patents by Inventor Robert Siegler

Robert Siegler 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).

  • Disposable neucleotomy shaver
    Patent number: 8465490
    Abstract: A spine shaver designed with increased tissue removing efficiency is described. The shaver comprises a cylindrical shaver blade, an elongated body, and a pulley and belt drive mechanism. The shaver blade further comprises a tissue cutting surface that extends along the longitudinal axis of the shaver. The shaver is further designed with the shaver blade positioned perpendicularly to the elongated body. The increased surface area of the shaver blade and perpendicular blade orientation provide an efficient means of removing spinal tissue and debulking the area between two vertebrae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Greatbatch Ltd.
    Inventors: Patrick M. White, Robert Siegler, James Hetherwick