Patents by Inventor William A. Futch, Sr.

William A. Futch, Sr. 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).

  • Elongated drive tool for prosthesis in body cavity
    Patent number: 5458603
    Abstract: A surgical instrument which allows the surgeon to insert the instrument in a remote location in a body cavity and from the proximal end rotate a control knob to rotate a tool bit mounted on the distal end for use in prostheses. The surgical instrument can be held in one hand and the control knob can be manipulated by the thumb or finger(s) of that hand. Several drive mechanisms including a spur gear train, bevel gear, spherical ball and link chain and belt are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1995
    Inventor: William A. Futch, Sr.