Patents by Inventor William M. Mereness

William M. Mereness 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).

  • Disposable stapler
    Patent number: 4648542
    Abstract: A stapler having a pistol grip which can be entirely formed as a one-piece molding, without need for separate springs, connectors or other parts. The main springs are not stressed until the trigger is pulled for the first time. Staples of a special configuration are closed by a driver having a specially shaped forming end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1987
    Assignee: Senmed, Inc.
    Inventors: William D. Fox, William M. Mereness