Patents by Inventor Thomas Deppmeier

Thomas Deppmeier 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).

  • Endoscope and related system
    Publication number: 20050267330
    Abstract: An endoscope is described in which the diameter of the image relay assembly is less than that of the objective lens assembly. An endoscope sheath is also described for sheathing the endoscope and housing or directing optical fibers for use in illuminating the endoscope view of view. An endoscope-sheath system is further described comprising the combination of the endoscope and the endoscope sheath in eccentric alignment to reduce fluid flow impedance between the two.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Inventors: Thomas Deppmeier, Craig Speier, Josiah Verkaik, Robert Walls
  • Endoscope and related system
    Publication number: 20050256377
    Abstract: An endoscope is described in which the diameter of the image relay assembly is less than that of the objective lens assembly. An endoscope sheath is also described for sheathing the endoscope and housing or directing optical fibers for use in illuminating the endoscope view of view. An endoscope-sheath system is further described comprising the combination of the endoscope and the endoscope sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2004
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: Thomas Deppmeier, Craig Speier, Josiah Verkaik, Robert Walls