Patents by Inventor Arnold L. Dellon

Arnold L. Dellon 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).

  • Method of treating nerve defects through use of a bioabsorbable surgical device
    Patent number: 5147399
    Abstract: A method of using a bioabsorbable tube device for the repair of nerve defects or gaps comprising the steps of selecting a flexible, porous, bioabsorbable tube device and, then, suturing the nerve ends within the tube device such that a predetermined gap is left between the proximal and distal nerve ends to allow for nerve axon growth across the nerve gap from the proximal nerve end to the distal nerve end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1992
    Inventors: Arnold L. Dellon, Susan E. Mackinnon
  • Bioabsorbable surgical device for treating nerve defects
    Patent number: 4870966
    Abstract: A bioabsorbable tube device for the repair of nerve defects or gaps comprising a flexible, porous, knitted or woven mesh tube. The tube device is crimped along its exterior to provide a tube which can be bent without pinching or crimping the internal circumference of the tube. The internal tube surface is relatively smooth to provide an optimum environment for longitudinal nerve axon growth within the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1989
    Assignee: American Cyanamid Company
    Inventors: Arnold L. Dellon, Susan E. Mackinnon