Patents by Inventor Thomas R. Deppmeier

Thomas R. 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: 20100217081
    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: March 18, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: Linvatec Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas R. Deppmeier, Craig J. Speier, Josiah E. Verkaik, Robert R. Walls
  • Endoscope and related system
    Patent number: 7708689
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Linvatec Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas R. Deppmeier, Craig J. Speier, Josiah E. Verkaik, Robert R. Walls
  • Endoscope with large diameter distal end
    Patent number: 7160247
    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: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Linvatec Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas R. Deppmeier, Craig J. Speier, Josiah E. Verkaik, Robert R. Walls