Patents Examined by Thomas McEoy
  • Expandable mesh with locking feature
    Patent number: 11771541
    Abstract: The present embodiments provide an expandable mesh comprising a first coupling element, a second coupling element, and an intermediate portion disposed between the first coupling element and the second coupling element. Proximal retraction of the first coupling element relative to the second coupling element causes the intermediate portion to flare out to an enlarged width. In one embodiment, the first coupling element comprises a first tube and the second coupling element comprises a second tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Tyler E. McLawhorn, John C. Sigmon, Jr.