Patents by Inventor Steven T. Link

Steven T. Link 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).

  • Laser shield
    Patent number: 4901738
    Abstract: A laser shield is constructed from a non-linting fabric sheet and a metal layer. The shield can be used as a laser-resistant surgical drape during laser surgery to protect the patient from aberrant laser strikes. The laser shield resists penetration by commonly-used surgical lasers, is non-reflective and flame resistant, and provides ready detection of any laser beam which strikes it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1990
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Robert H. Brink, James H. C. Harper, Steven T. Link