Patents by Inventor Scott G. Spanfelner

Scott G. Spanfelner 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).

  • VAGINAL SPECULUM APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20220211262
    Abstract: A vaginal speculum apparatus includes a portable illumination assembly that is releasably attached to one of the upper blade and lower blade of a disposable vaginal speculum. The portable illumination assembly is defined by a housing that retains at least one LED and a portable power supply. The portable illumination assembly can be energized by an externally accessible member after the illuminator has been attached to the speculum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Michael T. McMahon, Allan I. Krauter, Robert L. Vivenzio, Dale C. Saddlemire, Dominick Danna, Stephen W. Burnett, Daniel C. Briggs, Scott G. Spanfelner, Jon R. Salvati
  • Vaginal speculum apparatus
    Patent number: 11291359
    Abstract: A vaginal speculum apparatus includes a portable illumination assembly that is releasably attached to one of the upper blade and lower blade of a disposable vaginal speculum. The portable illumination assembly is defined by a housing that retains at least one LED and a portable power supply. The portable illumination assembly can be energized by an externally accessible member after the illuminator has been attached to the speculum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael T. McMahon, Allan I. Krauter, Robert L. Vivenzio, Dale C. Saddlemire, Dominick Danna, Stephen W. Burnett, Daniel C. Briggs, Scott G. Spanfelner, Jon R. Salvati
  • VAGINAL SPECULUM APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20190357764
    Abstract: A vaginal speculum apparatus includes a portable illumination assembly that is releasably attached to one of the upper blade and lower blade of a disposable vaginal speculum. The portable illumination assembly is defined by a housing that retains at least one LED and a portable power supply. The portable illumination assembly can be energized by an externally accessible member after the illuminator has been attached to the speculum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Michael T. McMahon, Allan I. Krauter, Robert L. Vivenzio, Dale C. Saddlemire, Dominick Danna, Stephen W. Burnett, Daniel C. Briggs, Scott G. Spanfelner, Jon R. Salvati
  • Vaginal speculum apparatus
    Patent number: 10376138
    Abstract: A vaginal speculum apparatus includes a portable illumination assembly that is releasably attached to one of the upper blade and lower blade of a disposable vaginal speculum. The portable illumination assembly is defined by a housing that retains at least one LED and a portable power supply. The portable illumination assembly can be energized by an externally accessible member after the illuminator has been attached to the speculum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael T. McMahon, Allan I. Krauter, Robert L. Vivenzio, Dale C. Saddlemire, Dominick Danna, Stephen W. Burnett, Daniel C. Briggs, Scott G. Spanfelner, Jon R. Salvati
  • VAGINAL SPECULUM APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20180153391
    Abstract: A vaginal speculum apparatus includes a portable illumination assembly that is releasably attached to one of the upper blade and lower blade of a disposable vaginal speculum. The portable illumination assembly is defined by a housing that retains at least one LED and a portable power supply. The portable illumination assembly can be energized by an externally accessible member after the illuminator has been attached to the speculum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Michael T. McMahon, Allan I. Krauter, Robert L. Vivenzio, Dale C. Saddlemire, Dominick Danna, Stephen W. Burnett, Daniel C. Briggs, Scott G. Spanfelner, Jon R. Salvati
  • Vaginal speculum apparatus
    Patent number: 9949633
    Abstract: A vaginal speculum apparatus includes a portable illumination assembly that is releasably attached to one of the upper blade and lower blade of a disposable vaginal speculum. The portable illumination assembly is defined by a housing that retains at least one LED and a portable power supply. The portable illumination assembly can be energized by an externally accessible member after the illuminator has been attached to the speculum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: WELCH ALLYN, INC.
    Inventors: Michael T. McMahon, Allan I. Krauter, Robert L. Vivenzio, Dale C. Saddlemire, Dominick Danna, Stephen W. Burnett, Daniel C. Briggs, Scott G. Spanfelner, Jon R. Salvati
  • Vaginal speculum apparatus
    Patent number: 9883792
    Abstract: A vaginal speculum apparatus includes a portable illumination assembly that is releasably attached to one of the upper blade and lower blade of a disposable vaginal speculum. The portable illumination assembly is defined by a housing that retains at least one LED and a portable power supply. The portable illumination assembly can be energized by an externally accessible member after the illuminator has been attached to the speculum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: WELCH ALLYN, INC.
    Inventors: Michael T. McMahon, Allan I. Krauter, Robert L. Vivenzio, Dale C. Saddlemire, Dominick Danna, Stephen W. Burnett, Daniel C. Briggs, Scott G. Spanfelner, Jon R. Salvati
  • VAGINAL SPECULUM APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20170172404
    Abstract: A vaginal speculum apparatus includes a portable illumination assembly that is releasably attached to one of the upper blade and lower blade of a disposable vaginal speculum. The portable illumination assembly is defined by a housing that retains at least one LED and a portable power supply. The portable illumination assembly can be energized by an externally accessible member after the illuminator has been attached to the speculum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Michael T. McMahon, Allan I. Krauter, Robert L. Vivenzio, Dale C. Saddlemire, Dominick Danna, Stephen W. Burnett, Daniel C. Briggs, Scott G. Spanfelner, Jon R. Salvati
  • VAGINAL SPECULUM APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20160249797
    Abstract: A vaginal speculum apparatus includes a portable illumination assembly that is releasably attached to one of the upper blade and lower blade of a disposable vaginal speculum. The portable illumination assembly is defined by a housing that retains at least one LED and a portable power supply. The portable illumination assembly can be energized by an externally accessible member after the illuminator has been attached to the speculum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Michael T. McMahon, Allan I. Krauter, Robert L. Vivenzio, Dale C. Saddlemire, Dominick Danna, Stephen W. Burnett, Daniel C. Briggs, Scott G. Spanfelner, Jon R. Salvati
  • Vaginal speculum apparatus
    Patent number: 9332898
    Abstract: A vaginal speculum apparatus includes a portable illumination assembly that is releasably attached to one of the upper blade and lower blade of a disposable vaginal speculum. The portable illumination assembly is defined by a housing that retains at least one LED and a portable power supply. The portable illumination assembly can be energized by an externally accessible member after the illuminator has been attached to the speculum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael T. McMahon, Allan I. Krauter, Robert L. Vivenzio, Dale C. Saddlemire, Dominick Danna, Stephen W. Burnett, Daniel C. Briggs, Scott G. Spanfelner, Jon E. Salvati
  • Vaginal speculum apparatus
    Patent number: 8821395
    Abstract: A vaginal speculum apparatus includes a disposable speculum and a releasably attachable illumination assembly. A handle portion of the disposable speculum includes a receiving cavity that is adapted to interchangeably receive either a first or a second illumination assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael T. McMahon, Allan I. Krauter, Robert L. Vivenzio, Dale C. Saddlemire, Dominick Danna, Stephen W. Burnett, Daniel C. Briggs, Scott G. Spanfelner, Jon R. Salvati
  • VAGINAL SPECULUM APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20140148653
    Abstract: A vaginal speculum apparatus includes a portable illumination assembly that is releasably attached to one of the upper blade and lower blade of a disposable vaginal speculum. The portable illumination assembly is defined by a housing that retains at least one LED and a portable power supply. The portable illumination assembly can be energized by an externally accessible member after the illuminator has been attached to the speculum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael T. McMahon, Allan I. Krauter, Robert L. Vivenzio, Dale C. Saddlemire, Dominick Danna, Stephen W. Burnett, Daniel C. Briggs, Scott G. Spanfelner, Jon E. Salvati
  • Vaginal speculum apparatus
    Patent number: 8435175
    Abstract: A vaginal speculum apparatus includes a portable illumination assembly that is releasably attached to one of the upper blade and lower blade of a disposable vaginal speculum. The portable illumination assembly is defined by a housing that retains at least one LED and a portable power supply. The portable illumination assembly can be energized by an externally accessible member after the illuminator has been attached to the speculum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael T. McMahon, Allan I. Krauter, Robert L. Vivenzio, Dale C. Saddlemire, Dominick Danna, Stephen W. Burnett, Daniel C. Briggs, Scott G. Spanfelner, Jon R. Salvati
  • VAGINAL SPECULUM APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20120209079
    Abstract: A vaginal speculum apparatus includes a portable illumination assembly that is releasably attached to one of the upper blade and lower blade of a disposable vaginal speculum. The portable illumination assembly is defined by a housing that retains at least one LED and a portable power supply. The portable illumination assembly can be energized by an externally accessible member after the illuminator has been attached to the speculum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael T. McMahon, Allan I. Krauter, Robert L. Vivenzio, Dale C. Saddlemire, Dominick Danna, Stephen W. Burnett, Daniel C. Briggs, Scott G. Spanfelner, Jon R. Salvati
  • Vaginal Speculum Apparatus
    Publication number: 20080269565
    Abstract: A vaginal speculum apparatus includes a disposable speculum and a releasably attachable illumination assembly. A handle portion of the disposable speculum includes a receiving cavity that is adapted to interchangeably receive either a first or a second illumination assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2006
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael T. McMahon, Allan I. Krauter, Robert L. Vivenzio, Dale C. Saddlemire, Dominick Danna, Stephen W. Burnett, Daniel C. Briggs, Scott G. Spanfelner, Jon R. Salvati
  • Illumination Assembly For Use With Vaginal Speculum Apparatus
    Publication number: 20080228038
    Abstract: An illumination assembly for use with a vaginal speculum includes an assembly housing containing a light source, such as at least one LED or incandescent lamp. The illumination assembly, which can be battery powered or powered by means of a dedicated power supply, such as an AC power supply, is configured to be fitted within a receiving cavity of a handle portion of a vaginal speculum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2006
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael T. McMahon, Allan I. Krauter, Robert L. Vivenzio, Dale C. Saddlemire, Dominick Danna, Steven R. Slawson, Ervin R. Goldfain, Daniel C. Briggs, Scott G. Spanfelner, Jon R. Salvati
  • Protective sheath for illumination assembly of a disposable vaginal speculum
    Patent number: 7081090
    Abstract: A protective sheath assembly for a vaginal speculum assembly includes a disposable vaginal speculum and a reusable illumination assembly that is releasably attached to the speculum. The sheath assembly is attachable to the handle of said speculum to cover the illumination assembly while the speculum is in use and permits the illumination assembly to be easily released from the assembly following use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Strong, Dale C. Saddlemire, Scott G. Spanfelner, Allan I. Krauter
  • Protective sheath for illumination assembly of a disposable vaginal speculum
    Publication number: 20040186355
    Abstract: A protective sheath assembly for a vaginal speculum assembly includes a disposable vaginal speculum and a reusable illumination assembly that is releasably attached to the speculum. The sheath assembly is attachable to the handle of said speculum to cover the illumination assembly while the speculum is in use and permits the illumination assembly to be easily released from the assembly following use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2003
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Applicant: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Strong, Dale C. Saddlemire, Scott G. Spanfelner, Allan I. Krauter
  • Illuminator storage system
    Patent number: D535435
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Bettis, Susan E. Dubay, Scott G. Spanfelner