Patents by Inventor Michael Yargosz

Michael Yargosz 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).

  • Patent number: 6017306
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an orthopaedic retractor frame assembly (10) for use during orthopaedic surgery at an incision site associated with a limb of a patient. The retractor frame assembly (10) includes a retractor frame (16) for placement adjacent the incision site. A limb attachment device (22) is connected to the retractor frame (16) and is configured for connection with a limb of the patient, whereby the retractor frame (16) is held at a desired orientation relative to the incision site. In addition, the retractor frame assembly (10) provides for retractor instruments (18) to be adjustably positioned relative to the retractor frame (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Louis U. Bigliani, Evan L. Flatow, Delfreda L. Norman, Jeffery A. VanDiepenbos, Michael Yargosz
  • Patent number: 5876333
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an orthopaedic retractor frame assembly 10 for use during orthopaedic surgery at an incision site associated with a limb of a patient. The retractor frame assembly 10 includes a retractor frame 16 for placement adjacent the incision site. A limb attachment device 22 is connected to the retractor frame 16 and is configured for connection with a limb of the patient, whereby the retractor frame 16 is held at a desired orientation relative to the incision site. In addition, the retractor frame assembly 10 provides for retractor instruments 18 to be adjustably positioned relative to the retractor frame 16.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Louis U. Bigliani, Evan L. Flatow, Delfreda L. Norman, Jeffery A. VanDiepenbos, Michael Yargosz