Patents by Inventor Robert W. Lingua

Robert W. Lingua 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).

  • Hemostasing muscle clips for needleless surgery
    Patent number: 4519392
    Abstract: A muscle clip comprising two opposing toothed jaws, a hinge connecting said jaws and an open end with a locking means is described. A combination of two hemostasing muscle clips connected by suture material is described for use in strabismus surgery eliminating the need for suture and needle. The muscle clip system can be used to either weaken or strengthen an extra ocular muscle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1985
    Inventor: Robert W. Lingua