Patents by Inventor Anthony R. Megaro

Anthony R. Megaro 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).

  • LENGTH OF SELF-RETAINING SUTURE AND METHOD AND DEVICE FOR USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20220142640
    Abstract: A method and device for anchoring a length of self-retaining suture. The method of anchoring includes providing for an assembly having a length of self-retaining suture and a suture insertion device. The length of suture includes at least a portion of the length having a plurality of retainers thereon extending in a first direction. The insertion device has a length and a recess to receive a portion of the suture length. The method further includes placing a portion of the suture length in the recess and inserting the device into the body of a mammal until the recess reaches a predetermined location thereby forming an insertion pathway. The method further includes retrieving the insertion device from the body by moving the insertion device in a direction substantially opposed to the insertion pathway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Anthony R. Megaro, Matthew A. Megaro
  • Length of self-retaining suture and method and device for using the same
    Patent number: 11234689
    Abstract: A method and device for anchoring a length of self-retaining suture. The method of anchoring includes providing for an assembly having a length of self-retaining suture and a suture insertion device. The length of suture includes at least a portion of the length having a plurality of retainers thereon extending in a first direction. The insertion device has a length and a recess to receive a portion of the suture length. The method further includes placing a portion of the suture length in the recess and inserting the device into the body of a mammal until the recess reaches a predetermined location thereby forming an insertion pathway. The method further includes retrieving the insertion device from the body by moving the insertion device in a direction substantially opposed to the insertion pathway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony R. Megaro, Matthew A. Megaro
  • LENGTH OF SELF-RETAINING SUTURE AND METHOD AND DEVICE FOR USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20200060675
    Abstract: A method and device for anchoring a length of self-retaining suture. The method of anchoring includes providing for an assembly having a length of self-retaining suture and a suture insertion device. The length of suture includes at least a portion of the length having a plurality of retainers thereon extending in a first direction. The insertion device has a length and a recess to receive a portion of the suture length. The method further includes placing a portion of the suture length in the recess and inserting the device into the body of a mammal until the recess reaches a predetermined location thereby forming an insertion pathway. The method further includes retrieving the insertion device from the body by moving the insertion device in a direction substantially opposed to the insertion pathway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Anthony R. Megaro, Matthew A. Megaro
  • Length of self-retaining suture and method and device for using the same
    Patent number: 10441270
    Abstract: A method and device for anchoring a length of self-retaining suture. The method of anchoring includes providing for an assembly having a length of self-retaining suture and a suture insertion device. The length of suture includes at least a portion of the length having a plurality of retainers thereon extending in a first direction. The insertion device has a length and a recess to receive a portion of the suture length. The method further includes placing a portion of the suture length in the recess and inserting the device into the body of a mammal until the recess reaches a predetermined location thereby forming an insertion pathway. The method further includes retrieving the insertion device from the body by moving the insertion device in a direction substantially opposed to the insertion pathway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony R. Megaro, Matthew A. Megaro
  • LENGTH OF SELF-RETAINING SUTURE AND METHOD AND DEVICE FOR USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20150100072
    Abstract: A method and device for anchoring a length of self-retaining suture. The method of anchoring includes providing for an assembly having a length of self-retaining suture and a suture insertion device. The length of suture includes at least a portion of the length having a plurality of retainers thereon extending in a first direction. The insertion device has a length and a recess to receive a portion of the suture length. The method further includes placing a portion of the suture length in the recess and inserting the device into the body of a mammal until the recess reaches a predetermined location thereby forming an insertion pathway. The method further includes retrieving the insertion device from the body by moving the insertion device in a direction substantially opposed to the insertion pathway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Anthony R. Megaro, Matthew A. Megaro
  • Length of self-retaining suture and method and device for using the same
    Patent number: 8932328
    Abstract: A method and device for anchoring a length of self-retaining suture. The method of anchoring includes providing for an assembly having a length of self-retaining suture and a suture insertion device. The length of suture includes at least a portion of the length having a plurality of retainers thereon extending in a first direction. The insertion device has a length and a recess to receive a portion of the suture length. The method further includes placing a portion of the suture length in the recess and inserting the device into the body of a mammal until the recess reaches a predetermined location thereby forming an insertion pathway. The method further includes retrieving the insertion device from the body by moving the insertion device in a direction substantially opposed to the insertion pathway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony R. Megaro, Matthew A. Megaro
  • LENGTH OF SELF-RETAINING SUTURE AND METHOD AND DEVICE FOR USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20120101522
    Abstract: A method and device for anchoring a length of self-retaining suture. The method of anchoring includes providing for an assembly having a length of self-retaining suture and a suture insertion device. The length of suture includes at least a portion of the length having a plurality of retainers thereon extending in a first direction. The insertion device has a length and a recess to receive a portion of the suture length. The method further includes placing a portion of the suture length in the recess and inserting the device into the body of a mammal until the recess reaches a predetermined location thereby forming an insertion pathway. The method further includes retrieving the insertion device from the body by moving the insertion device in a direction substantially opposed to the insertion pathway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: ANGIOTECH PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Anthony R. Megaro, Matthew A. Megaro