Patents by Inventor Tia Ferrarotti

Tia Ferrarotti 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).

  • Insertion device and method of use
    Patent number: 8771306
    Abstract: An insertion device for safely creating an incision through tissue is provided. The device includes a tubular member and a cutting assembly. The tubular member includes proximal and distal ends and defines a passageway therethrough. The tubular member includes at least one longitudinal slot extending proximally from a distal end thereof. The cutting assembly includes a blade assembly mounted on a distal end thereof. The distal end of the cutting assembly is configured for sliding reception within the passageway of the tubular member. The blade assembly includes at least one blade movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The blade assembly is configured such that the at least one blade is received through the at least one longitudinal slot of the tubular member when the at least one blade is in an extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Gregory Fischvogt, Tia Ferrarotti
  • INSERTION DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20110224679
    Abstract: An insertion device for safely creating an incision through tissue is provided. The device includes a tubular member and a cutting assembly. The tubular member includes proximal and distal ends and defines a passageway therethrough. The tubular member includes at least one longitudinal slot extending proximally from a distal end thereof. The cutting assembly includes a blade assembly mounted on a distal end thereof. The distal end of the cutting assembly is configured for sliding reception within the passageway of the tubular member. The blade assembly includes at least one blade movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The blade assembly is configured such that the at least one blade is received through the at least one longitudinal slot of the tubular member when the at least one blade is in an extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventors: Gregory Fischvogt, Tia Ferrarotti