Patents Assigned to Ocean Trading Co., Ltd.
  • Patent number: 4306561
    Abstract: By circumferentially embracing both the proximal and distal portions of a severed nerve at positions removed from the severed ends and controllably moving the severed portions into abutting, juxtaposed contacting relationship, the reattachment and repair of severed nerves is achieved. Preferably, both portions of the severed nerve are embraced within a holding member which incorporates nerve securing means at the desired location. In addition, the preferred nerve holding member incorporates nerve cooling components, electrical pulse stimulation means for directing a pulse from the proximal portion towards the distal portion, and temperature sensing components for monitoring the temperature of the nerve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1981
    Assignee: Ocean Trading Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Luis de Medinaceli