Patents by Inventor Frank Jankoski

Frank Jankoski 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).

  • T-type suture anchoring devices and methods of using same
    Patent number: 8388653
    Abstract: Suture anchoring devices are disclosed, including a T-tag anchoring device that is suitably small enough to fit into the hollow tip of a needle and, furthermore, provide protection to the suture against being cut or otherwise damaged by the sharp edge of the needle tip. One disclosed device includes a slot for providing a pivot point between the suture and the body when deployed, which can be employed to form a T-tag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
    Inventors: Rudolph H. Nobis, Frank Jankoski, Omar J. Vakharia, John A. Faux, Gregory J. Bakos, Duane A. Linenkugel, Christopher Paul Swain
  • Beach equipment carrying apparatus
    Patent number: 7988024
    Abstract: The present invention is a beach equipment carrying apparatus which is used to carry various items needed and used when visiting a beach or similar location. The apparatus includes a frame member, which can be adjustable in height, on which a plurality of components and compartments can be connected. The present invention further includes a hanger or hangers which are mounted to the frame member and on which beach going materials can be hung, including beach chairs. The present invention can also include a number of straps connected to the frame member to be used as shoulder straps, support straps or straps to hold down items secured to the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Beachpacker, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Jankoski, Anita Saynisch, Ronald F. Jones, Joyce J. Jones
  • T-type suture anchoring devices and methods of using same
    Publication number: 20060025819
    Abstract: Suture anchoring devices are disclosed, including a T-tag anchoring device that is suitably small enough to fit into the hollow tip of a needle and, furthermore, provide protection to the suture against being cut or otherwise damaged by the sharp edge of the needle tip. One disclosed device includes a slot for providing a pivot point between the suture and the body when deployed, which can be employed to form a T-tag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2005
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Inventors: Rudolph Nobis, Frank Jankoski, Omar Vakharia, John Faux, Gregory Bakos, Duane Linenkugel, Christopher Swain
  • Beach equipment carrying apparatus
    Publication number: 20030150895
    Abstract: The present invention is a beach equipment carrying apparatus which is used to carry various items needed and used when visiting a beach or similar location. The apparatus includes a frame member, which can be adjustable in height, on which a plurality of components and compartments can be connected. The present invention further includes a hanger or hangers which are mounted to the frame member and on which beach going materials can be hung, including beach chairs. The present invention can also include a number of straps connected to the frame member to be used as shoulder straps, support straps or straps to hold down items secured to the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Applicant: BEACHPACKER, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Jankoski, Anita Saynisch, Ronald F. Jones, Joyce J. Jones
  • Method for forming endoscopic instrument body
    Patent number: 6202465
    Abstract: A method for forming a metal tube includes providing a flat sheet of metal, forming features in the sheet, forming a strip within the sheet, the features being disposed within the strip, progressively forming the strip into a barrel, and trimming the barrel from the sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: Micro Stamping Corporation
    Inventors: Frank Jankoski, Harry Lehn