Patents by Inventor Joesph W. Zubik

Joesph W. Zubik 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).

  • Apparatus and method for producing a reinforced surgical staple line
    Patent number: 7789889
    Abstract: An apparatus for use with a surgical stapler to provide a reinforced surgical staple line. The apparatus includes an applicator that carries a first and second bioimplantable material connected by a hinge. An applicator clip may be provided to releasably secure the first and second bioimplantable material onto the applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Cook Biotech Incorporated
    Inventors: Joesph W. Zubik, Chad S. McAlexander, Umesh H. Patel
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A REINFORCED SURGICAL STAPLE LINE
    Publication number: 20080125812
    Abstract: An apparatus for use with a surgical stapler to provide a reinforced surgical staple line. The apparatus includes an applicator that carries a first and second bioimplantable material connected by a hinge. An applicator clip may be provided to releasably secure the first and second bioimplantable material onto the applicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2008
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: Joesph W. Zubik, Chad S. McAlexander, Umesh H. Patel
  • Apparatus and method for producing a reinforced surgical staple line
    Patent number: 7377928
    Abstract: An apparatus for use with a surgical stapler to provide a reinforced surgical staple line. The apparatus includes an applicator that carries a first and second bioimplantable material connected by a hinge. An applicator clip may be provided to releasably secure the first and second bioimplantable material onto the applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Cook Biotech Incorporated
    Inventors: Joesph W. Zubik, Chad S. McAlexander, Umesh H. Patel
  • Apparatus and method for producing a reinforced surgical staple line
    Publication number: 20040093029
    Abstract: An apparatus for use with a surgical stapler to provide a reinforced surgical staple line. The apparatus includes an applicator that carries a first and second bioimplantable material connected by a hinge. An applicator clip may be provided to releasably secure the first and second bioimplantable material onto the applicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Applicant: Cook Biotech, Incorporated
    Inventors: Joesph W. Zubik, Chad S. McAlexander, Umesh H. Patel