Patents by Inventor James J. Steigerwald

James J. Steigerwald 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).

  • Vaginal cuff closure systems, and related method for knot-free laparoscopic hysterectomy
    Patent number: 8652035
    Abstract: A vaginal cuff closure system includes a speculum having a closed rear aspect, a secure suture ring and a fastener for removably attaching the secure suture ring with a blade of the speculum. A related method of using the closure system in knot-free laparoscopic hysterectomy is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Inventor: James J. Steigerwald
  • Vaginal Cuff Closure Systems, And Related Method For Knot-Free Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    Publication number: 20110301424
    Abstract: A vaginal cuff closure system includes a speculum having a closed rear aspect, a secure suture ring and a fastener for removably attaching the secure suture ring with a blade of the speculum. A related method of using the closure system in knot-free laparoscopic hysterectomy is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventor: James J. Steigerwald