Patents by Inventor Gary Monteiro

Gary Monteiro 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).

  • DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF INCISION OR HERNIA
    Publication number: 20120059411
    Abstract: Devices and methods for treating an abdominal incision or hernia are described. An implant for the restoration or prophylactic treatment of an abdominal wall comprises an elongate element and at least one sheet connected to the elongate element along a longitudinal axis of the elongate element. The elongate element is positioned along the line of incision, and the at least one sheet is secured to the abdominal muscles surrounding the incision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventors: Wenquan SUN, Gary MONTEIRO
  • METHOD FOR SHAPING TISSUE MATRICES
    Publication number: 20120010728
    Abstract: Methods for shaping tissue matrices are provided. The methods can be used to produce shaped tissue products that retain desired biologic properties without using chemical crosslinking agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventors: Wendell Sun, Gary Monteiro