Patents by Inventor Brett Guyer

Brett Guyer 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).

  • Surgical suturing instrument and method of use
    Publication number: 20030171761
    Abstract: A device is disclosed for introducing a flexible elongated element through at least two portions of a subject. In an embodiment, the device includes a proximal end and a distal end, as well as an advancement unit for longitudinally advancing the flexible elongated element toward the distal end such that a proximal end of the elongated element may pass from the distal end of said device with sufficient force to pass through the portions of the subject. The device also includes a securing unit for variably adjusting a securing force applied by the flexible elongated element to secure together the portions of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2003
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventors: Gregory E. Sancoff, Frederic P. Field, Douglas A. Fogg, Brett Guyer, John T. Rice
  • Surgical suturing instrument and method of use
    Patent number: 6527785
    Abstract: A device is disclosed for introducing a flexible elongated element through at least two portions of a subject. In an embodiment, the device includes a proximal end and a distal end, as well as an advancement unit for longitudinally advancing the flexible elongated element toward the distal end such that a proximal end of the elongated element may pass from the distal end of said device with sufficient force to pass through the portions of the subject. The device also includes a securing unit for variably adjusting a securing force applied by the flexible elongated element to secure together the portions of the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Onux Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory E. Sancoff, Frederic P. Field, Douglas A. Fogg, Brett Guyer, John T. Rice
  • Surgical suturing instrument and method of use
    Publication number: 20020010480
    Abstract: A device is disclosed for introducing a flexible elongated element through at least two portions of a subject. In an embodiment, the device includes a proximal end and a distal end, as well as an advancement unit for longitudinally advancing the flexible elongated element toward the distal end such that a proximal end of the elongated element may pass from the distal end of said device with sufficient force to pass through the portions of the subject. The device also includes a securing unit for variably adjusting a securing force applied by the flexible elongated element to secure together the portions of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2001
    Publication date: January 24, 2002
    Inventors: Gregory E. Sancoff, Frederic P. Field, Douglas A. Fogg, Brett Guyer, John T. Rice