Patents by Inventor Bahaman Guyuron

Bahaman Guyuron 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).

  • Implantable subcutaneous access device and method of using same
    Patent number: 5728103
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to an implantable subcutaneous access device for performing an endoscopic operative procedure, and the method of using the subcutaneous access device. The subcutaneous access device is comprised of a portal sleeve, the portal sleeve preferably being angulated to provide an angulated port of entry for a surgical device through cutaneous layers of the body. A subcutaneous flange is connected to the portal sleeve in order to secure the subcutaneous access device under the cutaneous layer. An access flange which may function as a surgical mat is also connected to the portal sleeve. The method of using the subcutaneous access device consists of forming a transdermal incision, inserting the subcutaneous access device into and through the incision, and inserting and manipulating a surgical device through the port of entry to thereby perform a surgical procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Assignee: Applied Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: George J. Picha, Bahaman Guyuron