Patents Assigned to Canica Design, Inc.
  • Safety scalpel
    Patent number: 8819943
    Abstract: A scalpel enabling both safe blade engagement or disengagement and safe passing among personnel during surgical procedures. The blade arm assembly of the scalpel is positionable in three positions, including a retracted position, an operational extended position and a fully extended position for engagement and disengagement of the blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Canica Design Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy J. Maxwell
  • Clinical and surgical system and method for moving and stretching plastic tissue
    Patent number: 8663275
    Abstract: A system and method of moving and stretching plastic tissue using dynamic force. A preferably non-reactive force applying component is adjustably attachable to one or more tissue attachment structures for securing the force applying component to the plastic tissue, providing a self adjusting system that is capable of exerting relatively constant tension over a certain distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Canica Design Inc.
    Inventors: Michael T. O'Malley, Michael S. G. Bell, Timothy Maxwell, James Henderson
  • System and method for moving and stretching plastic tissue
    Patent number: 8518077
    Abstract: A system and method of moving and stretching plastic tissue using dynamic force. An elastomeric driver is adjustably attachable to one or more anchors for securing the elastomer to the plastic tissue, providing a self adjusting system that is capable of exerting relatively constant tension over a certain distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Canica Design Inc.
    Inventors: Michael T. O'Malley, Michael S. G. Bell, James Lee, Leonard G. Lee
  • Viscera protector
    Patent number: 8461409
    Abstract: A composite viscera protector consisting of a silicone layer, a polypropylene mesh layer and an additional silicon layer having a thickness between 0.5 and 2.53 mm, with a repeating series of holes in a pattern over its entire surface or a portion thereof with the holes being slits on one or two planes non-intersecting and being of a size between 1 and 10 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Canica Design Inc.
    Inventors: James Henderson, Michael T. O'Malley
  • Safety Scalpel
    Publication number: 20120271333
    Abstract: A scalpel enabling both safe blade engagement or disengagement and safe passing among personnel during surgical procedures. The blade arm assembly of the scalpel is positionable in three positions, including a retracted position, an operational extended position and a fully extended position for engagement and disengagement of the blade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: Canica Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy J. Maxwell
  • Dynamic Tensioning System and Method
    Publication number: 20120221044
    Abstract: Systems and methods of applying dynamic force to tissues to promote healing. Systems of this invention may be applied to tissue to bolster the tissues, move the tissues, or expand the tissue. Systems of this invention may also include a tension indication feature, allowing measured application of dynamic force to the tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: Canica Design, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew E. Archibald, Alden Rattew, Timothy J. Maxwell, Leonard G. Lee, James P. Henderson, Michael T. O'Malley, Julia Van Eyk Barry, David W. Armstrong
  • Scalpel assembly
    Patent number: 7748124
    Abstract: A scalpel assembly utilizing an ejectable blade allowing easy installation and removal of the blade. Use of an ejectable blade permits a used or contaminated blade to fall freely from the scalpel assembly without direct contact with the blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Canica Design, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. G. Bell, Leonard G. Lee, Michael T. O'Malley, Timothy J. Maxwell
  • System and Method for Moving and Stretching Plastic Tissue
    Publication number: 20080312685
    Abstract: A system and method of moving and stretching plastic tissue using dynamic force. An elastomeric driver is adjustably attachable to one or more anchors for securing the elastomer to the plastic tissue, providing a self adjusting system that is capable of exerting relatively constant tension over a certain distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: CANICA DESIGN INC.
    Inventors: Michael T. O'Malley, Michael S.G. Bell, James Lee, Leonard G. Lee
  • System and method for moving and stretching plastic tissue
    Patent number: 7429265
    Abstract: A system and method of moving and stretching plastic tissue using dynamic force. An elastomeric driver is adjustably attachable to one or more anchors for securing the elastomer to the plastic tissue, providing a self adjusting system that is capable of exerting relatively constant tension over a certain distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: Canica Design Inc.
    Inventors: Michael T. O'Malley, Michael S. G. Bell, James Lee, Leonard G. Lee
  • Clinical and Surgical System and Method for Moving and Stretching Plastic Tissue
    Publication number: 20080147115
    Abstract: A system and method of moving and stretching plastic tissue using dynamic force. A preferably non-reactive force applying component is adjustably attachable to one or more tissue attachment structures for securing the force applying component to the plastic tissue, providing a self adjusting system that is capable of exerting relatively constant tension over a certain distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: CANICA DESIGN, INC.
    Inventors: Michael T. O'Malley, Michael S.G. Bell, Timothy Maxwell, James Henderson
  • Clinical and surgical system and method for moving and stretching plastic tissue
    Patent number: 7361185
    Abstract: A system and method of moving and stretching plastic tissue using dynamic force. A preferably non-reactive force applying component is adjustably attachable to one or more tissue attachment structures for securing the force applying component to the plastic tissue, providing a self adjusting system that is capable of exerting relatively constant tension over a certain distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Canica Design, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael T. O'Malley, Michael S. G. Bell, Timothy Maxwell, James Henderson
  • Surgical fixation and retraction system
    Patent number: 6824511
    Abstract: A fixation and retraction system utilizing base components to which shielded magnet components attach in order to locate movable fixation and retraction components or other operating theater devices, such as surgical drapes. Use of rare earth magnets permits system components to be attached quickly, easily and securely in almost an infinite number of configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Canica Design Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. G. Bell, Leonard G. Lee, Michael T. O'Malley, Timothy J. Maxwell
  • Thread gauge
    Patent number: D625207
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Canica Design Inc.
    Inventors: Leonard G. Lee, James Henderson, Tim Maxwell
  • Wrench extender
    Patent number: D630481
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Canica Design Inc.
    Inventors: Brian D. Hutt, Leonard G. Lee
  • Saw vise
    Patent number: D694607
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Canica Design Inc.
    Inventors: Leonard G. Lee, Jeffery J. Henderson
  • Nasal elevator
    Patent number: D746983
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Canica Design Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Maxwell, Alden Rattew, Kristine Rungis, Mary Jo, Jeffery J. Henderson