Patents Assigned to Ultracell Medical Technologies of Connecticut, Inc
  • Method for producing surgical sponge device and product thereof
    Patent number: 6711879
    Abstract: A surgical spear includes a cut sponge element that has been processed to render it at least substantially free from particulates and other debris; an eye spear comprised of an essentially particulate-free sponge element is uniquely suited for LASIK surgery. In most instances the surgical spear will be enclosed in a packaging component, which may or may not be fabricated from a water-permeable material and may or may not be left unsealed in the packaging step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Ultracell Medical Technologies of Connecticut, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne Korteweg, George P. Korteweg
  • Article for packing body cavities
    Patent number: 6183436
    Abstract: An article for packing body cavities comprises a protective sheath of supple, smooth, polymeric film, containing an absorbent sponge or like tampon component. The sheath facilitates insertion and removal of the article by minimizing tissue attachment, adherence, abrasion, and desiccation of the tampon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Assignee: Ultracell Medical Technologies of Connecticut, Inc
    Inventors: Wayne Korteweg, George P. Korteweg
  • Sponge spear for microsurgical procedures
    Patent number: D421302
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 29, 2000
    Assignee: Ultracell Medical Technologies of Connecticut, Inc.
    Inventor: George P. Korteweg