Patents by Inventor Arnold Robert Leiboff

Arnold Robert Leiboff 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).

  • Device and method for tacking a prosthetic screen
    Patent number: 7021316
    Abstract: A prosthetic screen tacking device includes a barbed filament with a perpendicular foot at one end and a loop at the other. The barbs are situated near the foot and angulated in such a manner that they permit movement of the device through tissue in one direction (toward the loop), but prevent movement in the opposite direction (toward the foot). Different barbs and feet are shown. Methods of using the device with or without an associated button are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Tools For Surgery, LLC
    Inventor: Arnold Robert Leiboff
  • Loop ostomy device and methods for its use
    Patent number: 6716209
    Abstract: A loop ostomy device includes a flexible rod having coupling members at its ends. The rod is rigid enough to support a bowel loop but flexible enough to bend into a loop and couple its ends together. Methods for using the appliance are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Inventor: Arnold Robert Leiboff
  • Loop ostomy device and methods for its use
    Publication number: 20030163121
    Abstract: A loop ostomy device includes a flexible rod having coupling members at its ends. The rod is rigid enough to support a bowel loop but flexible enough to bend into a loop and couple its ends together. Methods for using the appliance are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventor: Arnold Robert Leiboff