Patents by Inventor Rudolf Heimberger

Rudolf Heimberger 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).

  • Medical forceps
    Patent number: 4643190
    Abstract: Medical forceps for example for excision of tissue in arthroscopic applications, comprises a jaw element rigidly connected to a shaft and a movable jaw element which is operated via a rotary rod extending through the shaft and a first bevel gear secured to the rod within a proximal housing. The first gear meshes with a second bevel gear which is rotated by an operating lever, via a push rod and a radial lever arm connected to the second bevel gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1987
    Assignee: Richard Wolf GmbH
    Inventor: Rudolf Heimberger