Patents Represented by Attorney Gipple & Hale

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  • Prosthesis using biocompatible composite material
    Patent number: 5578086
    Abstract: A non-percutaneous prosthesis, reconstructive sheeting and composite material which exhibit excellent tissue adhesion, outstanding biocompatibility, moldability, trimability and flexibility are disclosed. The non-percutaneous prosthesis, reconstructive sheeting and composite material can be easily molded into various shapes, trimmed with a scalpel and deformed during prosthetic positioning. The non-percutaneous prothesis comprises a biocompatible composite material which is made of an elastomeric material and bio-active ceramic or glass particles and has a predetermined shape. The bio-active ceramic or glass particles are dispersed throughout a matrix of the elastomeric material having a predetermined shape, or the elastomeric material is formed to the predetermined shape and the bio-active ceramic or glass particles are coated on a surface of the elastomeric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Assignee: Xomed, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony D. Prescott
  • Surgical sponge device
    Patent number: 5556391
    Abstract: A surgical device constructed of a polyvinyl acetal having a body constructed with an average pore diameter ranging from about 0.02 to about 1.2 mm and a fused surface layer of about 0.25 min. The fused surface layer is substantially closed and has a pore diameter ranging from about 0.01 to about 0.45 mm allowing absorption of fluid into the body of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1996
    Assignee: Merocel Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald J. Cercone, Dom L. Gatto, Arthur A. Gertzman, Douglas R. Valentine
  • Universal middle ear prosthesis
    Patent number: 5554188
    Abstract: A middle ear prosthesis 10 is provided having a first portion 12 including a head 16 for engaging the tympanic membrane and a cannulated shaft 20 extending from head 16. The first portion of 12 is operable alone as a partial ossicular prosthesis. A second portion 14 is provided including a shaft having a distal portion 26 insertable in the cannulated shaft 20 of first portion 12. Second portion 14 when in combination with first portion 12 provides a total ossicular prosthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1996
    Assignee: XOMED, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony Prescott
  • Interlocking modular bench system
    Patent number: 5553551
    Abstract: An interlocking modular bench system provides an inexpensive stable structure which can quickly be assembled to any desired size and a variety of configurations with minimal effort. Each basic bench unit requires only four fasteners for assembly and interlocks with adjacent bench units whose features can be varied as required. The system is particularly useful for commercial displays such as nursery stock and supplies. It is a further feature that two parallel rows of interlocking benches can form the side walls of an easily assembled covered structure with an interconnected frame supporting a light weight roofing material such as fabric or rigid, structural plastic sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1996
    Inventor: Terry Crombie
  • Vocal cord medialization tool
    Patent number: 5531752
    Abstract: A vocal cord medialization prosthesis includes a preformed and presized vocal cord engagement member. The engagement member has a base surface and an engagement surface that is inclined a predetermined amount with respect to the base surface. Measurement indicia is provided on the engagement member to indicate elevation of the engagement surface at predetermined points along the prosthesis. A vocal cord medialization tool is used to measure displacement of a vocal cord to an optimum phonation and breathing position before insertion of the prosthesis. The medialization tool provides measurements that correspond to sizing indicia on the prosthesis. The prosthesis can thus be trimmed to eliminate elevations that are unnecessary for obtaining optimum positioning of a vocal cord. One embodiment of the medialization tool also includes provision for measuring the thickness of a thyroid cartilage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1996
    Assignee: Xomed, Inc.
    Inventors: James L. Netterville, James B. Hissong
  • Biocompatible composite material
    Patent number: 5522896
    Abstract: A non-percutaneous prosthesis, reconstructive sheeting and composite material which exhibit excellent tissue adhesion, outstanding biocompatibility, moldability, trimability and flexibility are disclosed. The non-percutaneous prosthesis, reconstructive sheeting and composite material can be easily molded into various shapes, trimmed with a scalpel and deformed during prosthetic positioning. The non-percutaneous prothesis comprises a biocompatible composite material which is made of an elastomeric material and bio-active ceramic or glass particles and has a predetermined shape. The bio-active ceramic or glass particles are dispersed throughout a matrix of the elastomeric material having a predetermined shape, or the elastomeric material is formed to the predetermined shape and the bio-active ceramic or glass particles are coated on a surface of the elastomeric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1996
    Assignee: Xomed, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony D. Prescott
  • Ascites valve
    Patent number: 5520632
    Abstract: A device for the transfer of body fluids which accumulate in the peritoneum cavity into the vascular system comprising a peritoneal tube connected to the inlet chamber of a hollow plastic implanted valve assembly, causing a valve to open and passing the fluid under pressure into a second reservoir from where the fluid is conducted through a venous tubing which is connected to the jugular vein of the patient. The valve assembly comprises a plastic housing with an inlet and outlet, the peritoneal tube being secured to the inlet leading to an inlet reservoir located within the valve housing and the venous tube being secured to the outlet leading from the outlet reservoir located within the valve housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1996
    Assignee: Robert Leveen
    Inventors: Robert F. Leveen, Eric G. Leveen
  • Sun catcher
    Patent number: D369759
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1996
    Inventor: James H. Gehring, Jr.
  • Food server
    Patent number: D370390
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1996
    Inventor: Kiran J. Chudgar
  • Bread box
    Patent number: D371278
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1996
    Assignee: PI-Design AG
    Inventor: Carsten Jorgensen
  • Piano toilet seat and cover
    Patent number: D372305
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Inventor: Marvin D. Maxwell
  • Thermos pot
    Patent number: D372626
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1996
    Assignee: PI-Design AG
    Inventor: Carsten Joergensen
  • Combined carving and breadboard
    Patent number: D373054
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1996
    Assignee: PI-Design AG
    Inventor: Carsten Joergensen
  • Paper roll holder
    Patent number: D373918
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Assignee: Pi-Design AG
    Inventor: Carsten Joergensen
  • Spoon
    Patent number: D375234
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1996
    Assignee: PI-Design AG
    Inventor: Carsten J.o slashed.rgensen
  • Cooking pan
    Patent number: D375433
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Assignee: PI-Design AG
    Inventor: Carsten Jorgensen
  • Butter dish
    Patent number: D375437
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Assignee: PI-Design AG
    Inventor: Carsten Joergensen
  • Cup holder
    Patent number: D376072
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1996
    Assignee: PI-Design AG
    Inventor: Carsten Joergensen
  • Kitchen timer
    Patent number: D376108
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1996
    Assignee: Pi-Design AG
    Inventor: Carsten Joergensen
  • Coffeemaker
    Patent number: D377132
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1997
    Assignee: PI-Design AG
    Inventor: Carsten J.o slashed.rgensen