Patents by Inventor William Porter McRoberts

William Porter McRoberts 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).

  • Surgical tool holder
    Patent number: 9289247
    Abstract: A surgical tool holder includes a flange comprising a body defining a first surface and a second surface, a first end and second end. The second surface defines a first opening configured for disposal of a cannula, wherein the first end of the flange is configured to engage at least a portion of skin of a patient to prevent the cannula from moving into the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: KYPHON SÀRL
    Inventors: Amy L. Arthur, Mojan Goshayeshgar, Michael A. Smith, William Porter McRoberts, Neil S. Sasaki
  • SURGICAL TOOL HOLDER
    Publication number: 20140277199
    Abstract: A surgical tool holder includes a flange comprising a body defining a first surface and a second surface, a first end and second end. The second surface defines a first opening configured for disposal of a cannula, wherein the first end of the flange is configured to engage at least a portion of skin of a patient to prevent the cannula from moving into the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: KYPHON SARL
    Inventors: Amy L. Arthur, Mojan Goshayeshgar, Michael A. Smith, William Porter McRoberts, Neil S. Sasaki