Patents by Inventor Eric Windeler

Eric Windeler 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 instrument and method
    Patent number: 8257388
    Abstract: A surgical instrument, e.g. forceps, and method to be used for suturing tissue are provided, the surgical instrument comprising a first arm and a second arm that are spring-connected at a proximal end, while at a distal end the first arm and the second arm can be moved towards each other, and wherein at least the first arm and/or the second arm can be provided with a bullet that is suitable for receiving and affixing a surgical needle, wherein the bullet is designed for being positioned at the distal end, at an inside and/or lower side of the end of an arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Sutureaid Holdings B.V.
    Inventors: Luc de Vries, Wouter van Furth, Eric Windeler
  • SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20120041457
    Abstract: The invention relates to a surgical instrument, e.g. forceps, and method to be used for suturing tissue, the surgical instrument comprising a first arm and a second arm that are spring-connected at a proximal end, while at a distal end the first arm and the second arm can be moved towards each other, and wherein at least the first arm and/or the second arm can be provided with a bullet that is suitable for receiving and affixing a surgical needle, wherein the bullet is designed for being positioned at the distal end, at an inside and/or lower side of the end of an arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: Sutureaid Holdings B.V.
    Inventors: LUC DE VRIES, Wouter van Furth, Eric Windeler
  • SUTURING INSTRUMENTS AND SUTURING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20110106142
    Abstract: A needle storage and disposal cartridge is loaded with a needle receptor, and or suture and needle. By insertion of a forceps arm into the cartridge the needle receptor can be affixed to an arm of the forceps, and similarly removed after use. The forceps may conveniently be used for gripping and retaining a needle during suturing. A number of alternative suturing forceps and needle receptors are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: SUTUREAID HOLDINGS B.V.
    Inventors: Wouter Van Furth, Marc Padberg, Luc De Vries, Mars Holwerda, Eric Windeler, Libbe Jonkman, Ingeborg Griffioen, Berry Meems, Iris Hobo
  • Surgical Instrument and Method
    Publication number: 20090005805
    Abstract: The invention relates to a surgical instrument, e.g. forceps, and method to be used for suturing tissue, the surgical instrument comprising a first arm and a second arm that are spring-connected at a proximal end, while at a distal end the first arm and the second arm can be moved towards each other, and wherein at least the first arm and/or the second arm can be provided with a bullet that is suitable for receiving and affixing a surgical needle, wherein the bullet is designed for being positioned at the distal end, at an inside and/or lower side of the end of an arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventors: Luc de Vries, Wouter van Furth, Eric Windeler
  • SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20080312669
    Abstract: The invention relates to a surgical instrument, e.g. forceps, and method to be used for suturing tissue, the surgical instrument comprising a first arm and a second arm that are spring-connected at a proximal end, while at a distal end the first arm and the second arm can be moved towards each other, and wherein at least the first arm and/or the second arm can be provided with a bullet that is suitable for receiving and affixing a surgical needle, wherein the bullet is designed for being positioned at the distal end, at an inside and/or lower side of the end of an arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: Luc de Vries, Wouter van Furth, Eric Windeler
  • Surgical instrument and method
    Publication number: 20050222612
    Abstract: The invention relates to a surgical instrument, e.g. forceps, and method to be used for suturing tissue, the surgical instrument comprising a first arm and a second arm that are spring-connected at a proximal end, while at a distal end the first arm and the second arm can be moved towards each other, and wherein at least the first arm and/or the second arm can be provided with a bullet that is suitable for receiving and affixing a surgical needle, wherein the bullet is designed for being positioned at the distal end, at an inside and/or lower side of the end of an arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2004
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Inventors: Luc Vries, Wouter Furth, Eric Windeler