Patents by Inventor Theodore A. Boutacoff

Theodore A. Boutacoff 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).

  • Mid-infrared laser endoscope
    Patent number: 5147354
    Abstract: A Ho:YAG laser is coupled to a needle tip through a flexible, fiber optical cable for performing endoscopic and arthroscopic surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1992
    Assignee: Coherent, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore A. Boutacoff, David M. Buzawa, Thomas S. Nelsen
  • Mid-infrared laser arthroscopic procedure
    Patent number: 5037421
    Abstract: A Ho:YAG laser is coupled to a needle tip through a flexible, fiber optic cable for performing endoscopic and arthroscopic surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1991
    Assignee: Coherent, Inc., Medical Group
    Inventors: Theodore A. Boutacoff, David M. Buzawa, Thomas S. Nelson