Patents by Inventor L. Thomas Divilio

L. Thomas Divilio 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).

  • Laparoscopic Device and Method
    Publication number: 20160270694
    Abstract: A laparoscopic tool, the tool including an elongate shaft; a handle at one end of the shaft and an aperture at the opposed end, and; a tape selectively extendable from the aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Joseph Tang, L. Thomas Divilio, Yin Chiang Freddy Boey
  • Attachment for removal of smoke in laparoscopic surgery
    Patent number: 5417655
    Abstract: A twist-on attachment for laparoscopic port for withdrawal of smoke and other contaminants from a patient cavity during laparoscopic surgery to provide an atmosphere of enhanced air quality and improved visibility for the surgeon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1995
    Inventors: Robert J. Divilio, L. Thomas Divilio
  • Attachment for removal of smoke in laparoscopic surgery
    Patent number: 5336169
    Abstract: A device for removal of smoke from a patient cavity comprising (1) a hollow envelope having a plurality of rearward region-located apertures, a forward region-located first opening for accepting smoke and a substantially middle region-located second opening for dispensing smoke, (2) a first connector for attachment of the device to a laparoscopic assembly and (3) a second connector for attachment of the device to a vacuum pump suction line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1994
    Inventors: Robert J. Divilio, L. Thomas Divilio