Patents by Inventor Franklin T. Paudler

Franklin T. Paudler 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).

  • Patent number: 4441497
    Abstract: A surgical tool for passing sutures during surgery comprises a plurality of elongated flexible members which are aligned longitudinally and joined at their corresponding ends. The members may be flexed outwardly to allow easy insertion of a suture therebetween. Sutures are pulled toward a joined end to secure them within the suture passer. The flexible members allow the tool to be used within confined areas and to pass suture along curved pathways. Multiple sutures may be inserted between the members at one time and pulled through the patient where necessary for sewing parts of the body together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 10, 1984
    Inventor: Franklin T. Paudler