Patents by Inventor George W. Guay

George W. Guay 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 retractor holder
    Patent number: 4467791
    Abstract: A quick-release ratcheting holder for a surgical retractor which includes a spring detent to keep the holder from coming off the ring member when the retractor is relaxed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1984
    Assignee: Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.
    Inventors: Rene J. Cabrera, George W. Guay, John R. Bookwalter
  • Surgical retractor holder
    Patent number: 4421108
    Abstract: A quick-release ratcheting holder for a surgical retractor which includes a spring detent to keep the holder from coming off the ring member when the retractor is relaxed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1983
    Assignee: Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.
    Inventors: Rene J. Cabrera, George W. Guay, John R. Bookwalter
  • Surgical retractor assembly
    Patent number: 4254763
    Abstract: A surgical retractor assembly includes a support post having a lower portion and an upper portion, with the lower portion having an adjustable clamp for attaching the post to a rail provided on a surgical operating table. This clamp is capable of attachment to the rail over a flexible surgical drape. A screw mechanism is associated with the clamp so that the clamp can be attached and adjusted by the operator in an area above the rail on the surgical table. An extension rod is adjustably connected to the post and is adapted to extend in a direction generally over a patient on the operating table. A rigid ring member is connected to the extension rod for positioning a plurality of retractor blades for use on a patient. At least one retractor blade is mounted on the ring member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1981
    Assignee: Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.
    Inventors: James F. McCready, John R. Bookwalter, Roy W. Downing, George W. Guay