Patents by Inventor John Giungo

John Giungo 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 preparation and transplantation of planar implants and surgical instrument therefor
    Patent number: 6036678
    Abstract: A method for transplanting planar implants, devices, etc., is provided. Method is particularly adapted for transplanting planar sheets of retinal cells to the subretinal region of an eye. A method of preparing the retinal cell sheet and the associated surgical instrument is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignee: Photogenesis, Inc.
    Inventor: John Giungo
  • Medical linear actuator for surgical delivery, manipulation, and extraction
    Patent number: 5868728
    Abstract: A linear actuator assembly for operating a plurality of surgical tools. The actuator can provide motive power to a plurality of different surgical tools which are attachable to a handpiece associated with the actuator assembly and may be foot pedal operated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: Photogenesis, Inc.
    Inventors: John Giungo, Daniel B. Schein
  • Method for preparation and transplantation of planar implants and surgical instrument therefor
    Patent number: 5817075
    Abstract: A method for transplanting planar implants, devices, etc., is provided. Method is particularly adapted for transplanting planar sheets of retinal cells to the subretinal region of an eye. A method of preparing the retinal cell sheet and the associated surgical instrument is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Assignee: Photogenesis, Inc.
    Inventor: John Giungo