Patents Assigned to Patent Research & Development Corp.
  • Low trauma suturing
    Patent number: 4732151
    Abstract: For use in suturing: (a) Thin steel needle put into flesh (using a tool) on one side of the wound until anchor fixed to a needle engages flesh. At that time point of needle will protrude. Anchor crimped on the protruding side; (b) Anchors are in ball form with square cavities to accept projections on hand tool; (c) Plier-like tool used to grab anchors has projection which fits into anchor cavities; (d) dispenser for needle/anchor assembly and dispenser for crimp-on anchor provide for quick removal in sterilized condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1988
    Assignee: Patent Research & Development Corp.
    Inventor: J. Paul Jones