Patents by Inventor James R. Christy

James R. Christy 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 loop delivery device
    Patent number: 6610072
    Abstract: A surgical loop delivery device is disclosed in parent disclosures Ser. No. 09/071,811 and U.S. Pat. No. 5,766,217. This device is improved to permit tissue targets larger than the device to be ligated while also maintaining a clear sight path between the surgeon and the target. The surgical loop is also stable during the procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: ESD Medical, L.L.C.
    Inventors: William J. Christy, James R. Christy, Warren P. Williamson, IV, Craig Berky
  • Surgical loop delivery device
    Patent number: 6152936
    Abstract: A surgical loop delivery device is disclosed in parent disclosures Ser. No. 09/071,811 and U.S. Pat. No. 5,766,217. This device is improved to permit tissue targets larger than the device to be ligated while also maintaining a clear sight path between the surgeon and the target. The surgical loop is also stable during the procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: ESD Medical, LLC
    Inventors: William J. Christy, James R. Christy, Warren P. Williamson IV, Craig Berky