Patents by Inventor Francoise Firmin

Francoise Firmin 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).

  • To subcutaneous prostheses for mammaplasty
    Patent number: 6210439
    Abstract: A subcutaneous prosthesis for mammaplasty repair comprising a netting having a generally circular shape with a V shaped opening extending from its center. The prosthesis having a metallic reinforcing wire that extends around the periphery of the circular netting. The ends of the reinforcing wire being maintained in position by a blocking piece. When the prosthesis is deployed, by tightening the reinforcing wire the prosthesis can be formed into a conical shape suitable for mammary repair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: Ethicon S.A.S
    Inventors: Francoise Firmin, Axel Arnaud
  • Medical device
    Patent number: D629516
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: KARL STORZ GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Francoise Firmin