Patents by Inventor Mark G. Steckel

Mark G. Steckel 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 using an abdominal lift device
    Patent number: 5643177
    Abstract: An abdominal lift for use in endoscopic surgery is described. The lift defines a substantial portion of a circle. It has a spoke portion and an upstanding member. Its surface may be mechanically compliant and may be coated with an adhesion prevention agent or a lubricous coating. The described method of use includes use of a starter lift followed by insertion of the abdominal lift. The abdominal lift is elevated to establish a pneumoperitoneum at or near ambient air pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Ortiz, Mark G. Steckel
  • Umbrella-shaped suture anchor device with actuating ring member
    Patent number: 5545180
    Abstract: A suture anchor device having an anchor member with outwardly extending wing members and an actuating wedge member. The suture anchor device is inserted into a bore hole in a bone as part of an orthopedic surgical procedure wherein soft tissue such as a tendon or ligament is attached to the surface of the bone. The wing members are spread outwardly by the wedge member to lock the suture anchor device in the bone. The suture anchor has similar utility in soft tissue applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1996
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Thu A. Le, Sung S. Yi, William Zwaskis, Jack S. Pedlick, Brian H. Luscombe, Dennis D. Jamiolkowski, John Di Giovanni, Keith A. Seritella, Mark G. Steckel, Steven F. Harwin
  • Ligating clip
    Patent number: 5464416
    Abstract: A surgical fastener is provided which is adapted to be secured in a closed position about body tissue by a fastener-applying instrument. The surgical fastener comprises first and second leg members, each having distal and proximal ends. A resilient hinge connects the first and second leg members at their proximal ends. A latch mechanism is associated with the distal ends of the first and second leg members for locking the first and second leg members in a closed position about the body tissue. Lateral extensions are provided on the first and second leg members for engaging with the fastener-applying instrument to allow the instrument to move the first and second leg members toward one another until the latch mechanism locks the first and second leg members in a closed position about the body tissue. The first leg member and its associated lateral extensions and the second leg member and its associated lateral extensions may each define a substantially T-shaped, trapezoidal or bell-shaped cross section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1995
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark G. Steckel
  • Abdominal lift device
    Patent number: 5398671
    Abstract: An abdominal lift for use in endoscopic surgery is described. The lift defines a substantial portion of a circle. It has a spoke portion and an upstanding member. Its surface may be mechanically compliant and may be coated with an adhesion prevention agent or a lubricous coating. The described method of use includes use of a starter lift followed by insertion of the abdominal lift. The abdominal lift is elevated to establish a pneumoperitoneum at or near ambient air pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1995
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Ortiz, Mark G. Steckel
  • Flexible laminated fluoropolymer-containing composites
    Patent number: 4943473
    Abstract: Fire and chemical resistant, flexible composites are made from flexible woven, non-woven and knitted substrates and fluoropolymer containing films. Adhesives, such as melt adhesives, may be used in making the composites. The composites are suitable for use in protective garments, and in other articles where flexible chemically resistant materials are needed. A seaming technique for use in protective articles is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 24, 1990
    Assignee: Chemical Fabrics Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald A. Sahatjian, Robert C. Ribbins, III, Mark G. Steckel
  • Umbrella shaped suture anchor device with actuating ring member
    Patent number: RE36289
    Abstract: A suture anchor device having an anchor member with outwardly extending wing members and an actuating wedge member. The suture anchor device is inserted into a bore hole in a bone as part of an orthopedic surgical procedure wherein soft tissue such as a tendon or ligament is attached to the surface of the bone. The wing members are spread outwardly by the wedge member to lock the suture anchor device in the bone. The suture anchor has similar utility in soft tissue applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Thu Anh Le, Sung Sok Yi, William Zwaskis, Jack S. Pedlick, Brian H. Luscombe, Dennis D. Jamiolkowski, John Di Giovanni, Keith A. Seritella, Mark G. Steckel, Steven F. Harwin