Patents by Inventor Artin Ternamian

Artin Ternamian 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).

  • Laparoscopy cannula adapter and assembly
    Patent number: 6638265
    Abstract: An adapter for use on an external surface of a laparoscopy cannula and a laparoscopy cannula assembly are disclosed wherein the adapter body has an inner surface for grasping the external surface of the cannula and has an outer surface for aiding in radial spreading of a body entrance and snugly engaging body tissue. The outer surface of the adapter body may be threaded or grooved and the inner surface of the adapter body coapts with the external surface of the cannula. An adapter fabricated in whole or in part from an elastomeric material that assists in snugly engaging the external surface of a cannula is also disclosed. Further, a method for aiding in the radial spreading of a body entrance opening during laparoscopy, and a method of maintaining the position of a cannula during laparoscopy is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Inventor: Artin Ternamian