Patents by Inventor Doye R. Bridges

Doye R. Bridges 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).

  • Apparatus for holding intestines out of an operative field
    Patent number: 6063025
    Abstract: A nonabsorbent monolithic holding member having a plurality of openings to define spring segments and columns adapted for use within an abdominal cavity of a patient to keep the patient's bowels out of the operative field during open pelvic surgery. The holding member has a peripheral edge formed of a resiliently deformable material sized to be received within the abdominal cavity. The resilient deformation of at least a portion of the peripheral edge of the holding member in combination with the spring segments and columns results in a predetermined residual reactive force against the abdominal cavity to assist in positioning the holding member in the abdominal cavity while resisting movement of the retracted intestines though the deformed openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: Bioenterics Corporation
    Inventors: Doye R. Bridges, Frederick L. Coe
  • Apparatus and method for holding intestines out of an operative field
    Patent number: 5976078
    Abstract: A nonabsorbent holding member adapted for use within an abdominal cavity of a patient defined by an anterior wall, a posterior wall and two lateral walls to keep the patient's bowels out of the operative field during open pelvic surgery. The holding member has a peripheral edge formed of a resiliently deformable material sized to be received within the abdominal cavity. The resilient deformation of at least a portion of the peripheral edge of the holding member results in a residual reactive force against the abdominal cavity to assist in positioning the holding member in the abdominal cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: BioEnterics Corporation
    Inventor: Doye R. Bridges
  • Apparatus for holding intestines out of an operative field
    Patent number: 5879290
    Abstract: A nonabsorbent holding member adapted for use within an abdominal cavity of a patient defined by an anterior wall, a posterior wall and two lateral walls to keep the patient's bowels out of the operative field during open pelvic surgery. The holding member is a substantially U-shaped planar member having a peripheral edge formed of a resiliently deformable material sized to be received within the abdominal cavity. The resilient deformation of at least a portion of the peripheral edge of the holding member results in a residual reactive force against the abdominal cavity to assist in positioning the holding member in the abdominal cavity. The peripheral edge includes a continuous groove lying in the plane of the holding member which circumscribes the elastically deformable peripheral edge to facilitate secure positioning of the holding member within the abdominal cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: BioPlexus Corporation
    Inventors: Doye R. Bridges, Jeff S. Schleuning
  • Apparatus for holding intestines out of an operative field
    Patent number: 5795290
    Abstract: A nonabsorbent holding member adapted for use within an abdominal cavity of a patient defined by an anterior wall, a posterior wall and two lateral walls to keep the patient's bowels out of the operative field during open pelvic surgery. The holding member has a peripheral edge formed of a resiliently deformable material sized to be received within the abdominal cavity. The resilient deformation of at least a portion of the peripheral edge of the holding member results in a residual reactive force against the abdominal cavity to assist in positioning the holding member in the abdominal cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1998
    Assignee: Bioplexus Corporation
    Inventor: Doye R. Bridges
  • Apparatus for holding intestines out of an operative field
    Patent number: 5651762
    Abstract: A nonabsorbent holding member adapted for use within an abdominal cavity of a patient defined by an anterior wall, a posterior wall and two lateral walls to keep the patient's bowels out of the operative field during open pelvic surgery. The holding member has a peripheral edge formed of a resiliently deformable material sized to be received within the abdominal cavity. The resilient deformation of at least a portion of the peripheral edge of the holding member results in a residual reactive force against the abdominal cavity to assist in positioning the holding member in the abdominal cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1997
    Inventor: Doye R. Bridges