Patents by Inventor Robert W. Hered

Robert W. Hered 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).

  • Preoperative surgery site stamp system
    Publication number: 20040236315
    Abstract: A method of stamping a patient's body to convey medical information and a kit for accomplishing the method is disclosed. The method provides for positioning medical information related to a medical procedure to be performed at a location on the patient's body related to the procedure to be performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventor: Robert W. Hered
  • Single-use disposable eyelid speculum, eye examination kit, and method for examining a patient's eye
    Patent number: 6440065
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a single-use disposable eyelid speculum and scleral depressor. The eyelid speculum comprises an elongated curved arm formed from an elastic single piece element. The elongated curved arm terminates in integrally formed spoons, each spoon being configured to engage an eyelid. The eyelid speculum and scleral depressor may be provided as a kit in either separate or combined packing in a sterilized condition. The kit is intended to be disposable after a single use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: The Nemours Foundation
    Inventor: Robert W. Hered