Patents Assigned to Superior Biosystems Inc.
  • Gastroenteric feeding tube for endoscopic placement
    Patent number: 4769014
    Abstract: A gastroenteric feeding tube for endoscopic placement includes an elongated tubular main portion, a weighted bolus portion on the distal end of the main portion and a flexible cord element which extends from a substantially axial position at the terminal end of the bolus portion. The cord element can be effectively grasped with a forcep of an endoscopic device to enable the feeding tube to be endoscopically placed in a proper location in a patient for use in administering feeding formula to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1988
    Assignee: Superior Biosystems Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald D. Russo