Patents by Inventor William V. Tejeiro

William V. Tejeiro 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).

  • Right angle articulated intestinal stapler
    Patent number: 5172845
    Abstract: The intestinal stapler includes a L-shaped base and a detachable L-shaped staple actuator arm. An attachment mechanism, for pivotally, detachably mounting the staple actuator arm to the base is provided such that the staple actuator arm pivots with respect to the base from an open position for receiving a bowel section, and a closed position, for securing the bowel section. A staple firing mechanism is provided for stapling the secured bowel section, and a blade is provided for severing the bowel section after stapling. The L-shaped base and actuator arm are detachable thus providing for precise positioning of the stapler within the abdominal cavity of a patient for safe and efficient bowel resections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1992
    Inventor: William V. Tejeiro