Patents by Inventor William A. Meador

William A. Meador 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).

  • Systems and methods to decrease intrauterine device expulsion and perforation
    Patent number: 11484437
    Abstract: System and methods for inserting and securing an intrauterine device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Christopher Rylander, Christopher Idelson, Marian Yvette Williams-Brown, William Meador
  • DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IN VIVO CLEANING OF MEDICAL INSTRUMENT SURFACE
    Publication number: 20200060536
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for cleaning a surface of a medical instrument in vivo. In particular embodiments of the device, a longitudinal member extends along a shaft of a laparoscope and a transverse member removes matter from a lens of the laparoscope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher RYLANDER, Christopher IDELSON, William MEADOR, John UECKER, Jawad ALI
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO DECREASE INTRAUTERINE DEVICE EXPULSION AND PERFORATION
    Publication number: 20200054481
    Abstract: System and methods for inserting and securing an intrauterine device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher RYLANDER, Christopher IDELSON, Marian Yvette WILLIAMS-BROWN, William MEADOR
  • Elbow Stabilizer for Hunting
    Publication number: 20120181837
    Abstract: A device for stabilizing the elbow of a person while participating in certain activities for example hunting or photography includes a first member for attaching the device to an arm rest of a conventional chair. A second member is adjustably supported above the first member for supporting the elbow of the user to assist in stabilizing the aim of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventor: William A. Meador