Patents by Inventor Carlos A. Rotman

Carlos A. Rotman 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).

  • Suture tying forceps with a plurality of suture holders and method of tying a suture
    Patent number: 5261917
    Abstract: An instrument for facilitating the tying of a suture during a surgical procedure. The instrument has a body with a first structure for releasably holding a first portion of a suture and a second structure, spaced from the first holding structure, for releasably holding a second portion of the suture. Actuating structure is provided to selectively cause the first holding structure to hold and release the first portion of the suture and causing the second holding structure to hold and release the second portion of the suture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1993
    Inventors: Harrith M. Hasson, Carlos A. Rotman