Patents by Inventor Carmen Gerrone

Carmen Gerrone 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).

  • Shaped staples and slotted receivers (case VII)
    Patent number: 4741336
    Abstract: A surgical instrument for joining tissue by means of a two piece fastener. The fastener is a shaped staple having a general shape of an M, and a receiver for engaging with the legs of the staple. The staple has an M-shape with the outer legs portions being non-parallel or parallel. The legs of the staple are connected by a compressibly resilient portion. The staple legs penetrate the tissue and engage and interlock with the openings in the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1988
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Failla, Carmen Gerrone