Patents by Inventor Eric L. Sejourne

Eric L. Sejourne 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).

  • Electrosurgical instrument with interchangeable surgical tools
    Patent number: 5792139
    Abstract: A multi-functional surgical instrument having an interchangeable surgical tool removeably, rotatably attached to a handle. An axially moveable sheath on the surgical tool is moveable from a retracted first position wherein an electrosurgical electrode is exposed to an extended second position wherein the sheath covers the electrosurgical electrode. Both the interchangeable surgical tools and the handle are sterilizable and disposable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan L. Chambers, Ward R. Cusati, Tom H. Merrifield, Brian McMorrow, Eric L. Sejourne, Arnold M. Terrill