Patents by Inventor Scott B. Gustafson

Scott B. Gustafson 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).

  • Endoscopic anastomosis ring insertion device and method of use thereof
    Patent number: 5425738
    Abstract: An endoscopic insertion device for inserting an anastomosis ring having two unitary members in an anatomic tubular body member comprises an anastomosis ring adapter for mounting the unitary members in an engaging position, an inserter for inserting the ring adapter in the tubular body member, and an actuator for actuating the adapter to close the anastomosis ring. A method of using the endoscopic insertion device includes the steps of inserting the anastomosis ring in an engaged position into the tubular body member, securing opposite ends of the tubular body member to the engaged anastomosis ring, applying a biasing force to close the anastomosis ring, releasing the biasing force, and axially withdrawing the insertion device from the closed anastomosis ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1995
    Assignee: American Cyanamid Company
    Inventors: Scott B. Gustafson, Frederick Ahari, William J. Allen, George Jessup, John F. Howard, Harold S. Terk, Lester F. Miller