Patents by Inventor Gregory L. Hess

Gregory L. Hess 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).

  • Method for fabricating surgical stapler anvils
    Patent number: 11957339
    Abstract: Methods for fabricating an anvil for a surgical stapling device. Various methods include forming an anvil body from a first material and a deformable anvil tip from a second material and attaching the deformable anvil tip to a distal end of the anvil body with a deformable second attachment member. Other methods include molding a deformable anvil tip to a distal end of an anvil body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Cilag GmbH International
    Inventors: Jason L. Harris, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Chester O. Baxter, III, Gregory J. Bakos, Taylor W. Aronhalt, Christopher J. Hess, Jerome R. Morgan
  • Thermally insulated lock box and lock therefor
    Patent number: 6658903
    Abstract: A pickup drop off lock box for medical samples is equipped with a failsafe lock which will not permit the key to be removed without the lid properly positioned to permit latching. Adequate thermal insulation is provided to allow samples to be stored at temperatures of 5° F. for 16 hours. In addition, an inner liner of styrene insulation is removable/replaceable in the event it becomes worn, soiled or damaged. The failsafe lock has potential applicability in other environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Inventors: James P. McShane, Gregory L. Hess, Marshall R. Mooney