Patents by Inventor Andre C. Lapeyre

Andre C. Lapeyre has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Introducer apparatus with cutting edges
    Patent number: 8167842
    Abstract: An introducer apparatus with a plurality of cutting edges along the outer surface of the distal end of an introducer with a blunt distal end is disclosed. The introducer may be adapted to extend from and be withdrawn into the sheath. The cutting edges may resect tissue located around the insertion site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventor: Andre C. Lapeyre
  • INTRODUCER APPARATUS WITH CUTTING EDGES
    Publication number: 20090254038
    Abstract: An introducer apparatus with a plurality of cutting edges along the outer surface of the distal end of an introducer with a blunt distal end is disclosed. The introducer may be adapted to extend from and be withdrawn into the sheath. The cutting edges may resect tissue located around the insertion site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2006
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventor: Andre C. Lapeyre