Patents by Inventor Robert Fishburn

Robert Fishburn 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).

  • Surgical clamp with improved traction
    Patent number: 8092473
    Abstract: A surgical clamp includes opposing jaws and a covering enhancing traction between the jaws and a body conduit. A multiplicity of fibers oriented to extend longitudinally between the clamp and conduit may be composed of filaments and either woven or non-woven to form a fabric. A variety of weaves are contemplated to provide different textures, each having its own traction characteristics. The nature of the weave can control characteristics such as smoothness, absorption, and texture. The fibers or filaments may be formed from any solid or semi-solid material, adding its own characteristics to the resulting fabric insert or clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Applied Medical Resources Corporation
    Inventors: Charles C. Hart, Haruyasu Yawata, Robert Fishburn, Donald L. Gadberry, Eduardo Chi-Sing
  • Surgical clamp with improved traction
    Publication number: 20070179526
    Abstract: A surgical clamp includes opposing jaws and a covering enhancing traction between the jaws and a body conduit. A multiplicity of fibers oriented to extend longitudinally between the clamp and conduit may be composed of filaments and either woven or non-woven to form a fabric. A variety of weaves are contemplated to provide different textures, each having its own traction characteristics. The nature of the weave can control characteristics such as smoothness, absorption, and texture. The fibers or filaments may be formed from any solid or semi-solid material, adding its own characteristics to the resulting fabric insert or clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventors: Charles Hart, Haruyasu Yawata, Robert Fishburn, Donald Gadberry, Eduardo Chi-Sing
  • Surgical clamp with improved traction
    Patent number: 6579304
    Abstract: A surgical clamp includes opposing jaws and a covering enhancing traction between the jaws and a body conduit. A multiplicity of fibers oriented to extend longitudinally between the clamp and conduit may be composed of filaments and either woven or non-woven to form a fabric. A variety of weaves are contemplated to provide different textures, each having its own traction characteristics. The nature of the weave can control characteristics such as smoothness, absorption, and texture. The fibers or filaments may be formed from any solid or semi-solid material, adding its own characteristics to the resulting fabric insert or clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: Applied Medical Resources Corporation
    Inventors: Charles C. Hart, Haruyasu Yawata, Robert Fishburn, Donald L. Gadberry, Eduardo Chi-Sing