Patents by Inventor Frank B. Scott, Jr.

Frank B. Scott, Jr. 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 retractor utilizing elastic tubes frictionally held in spaced notches
    Patent number: 4274398
    Abstract: A surgical retractor, which includes a frame conformed to fit the surface contour of the portion of the body to be operated on and at least one stay which includes an elastic member and tissue holding means. The frame has a plurality of notches spaced about its periphery and the elastic member of the stay is adapted to be inserted into one of the notches and held in place by friction to retract the tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1981
    Inventor: Frank B. Scott, Jr.
  • Surgical retractor utilizing elastic tubes frictionally held in spaced notches
    Patent number: RE32021
    Abstract: A surgical retractor, which includes a frame conformed to fit the surface contour of the portion of the body to be operated on and at least one stay which includes an elastic member and tissue holding means. The frame has a plurality of notches spaced about its periphery and the elastic member of the stay is adapted to be inserted into one of the notches and held in place by friction to retract the tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1985
    Assignee: Lone Star Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank B. Scott, Jr.