Patents by Inventor Derek C. Blakeney

Derek C. Blakeney 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).

  • Bi-directional system for dissecting and harvesting vessels
    Publication number: 20080255407
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for bi-directionally dissecting and harvesting a vessel includes a dissector device that is at least temporarily secured to a harvester device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventors: Derek C. Blakeney, Randal James Kadykowski, David B. Maurer
  • Multi-function clipping and harvesting device
    Publication number: 20080255589
    Abstract: A multi-function minimally invasive vessel clipping and harvesting device includes at least two clipping devices positioned to advance surgical clips onto a tissue, and a severing device positioned to sever the tissue between the clips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventors: Derek C. Blakeney, Randal James Kadykowski, David B. Maurer
  • Variable size trocar
    Publication number: 20080228213
    Abstract: A trocar includes a guide tube axially movable within a securing member. The securing member has an annular member having an inside circumference which is complementary with the outside circumference of the guide tube so that the guide tube is axially movable within the annular member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Derek C. Blakeney, Randal J. Kadykowski, Seiji Maeda, Ken Yamatani