Patents Assigned to R. J. Surgical Instruments, Inc.
  • Surgical cutting instrument
    Patent number: 5582618
    Abstract: A surgical cutting instrument having jaws formed on the distal ends of an outer and an inner cutting member. A recess in the inner cutting member is provided for collecting chips of material. A removable sheath over the outer cutting member permits removal of chips. The sheath also functions to prevent tissue damage. In an alternate embodiment, a collection chamber is provided for storing collected chips of material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Assignee: R.J. Surgical Instruments, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert K. Chin, Charles Gresl
  • Surgical cutting instrument
    Patent number: 5385570
    Abstract: A surgical cutting instrument having jaws formed on the distal ends of an outer and an inner cutting member.A recess in the inner cutting member is provided for collecting chips of material. A removable sheath over the outer cutting member permits removal of chips. The sheath also functions to prevent tissue damage. In an alternate embodiment, a collection chamber is provided for storing collected chips of material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1995
    Assignee: R. J. Surgical Instruments, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert K. Chin, Charles Gresl