Patents by Inventor Gilbert J. Neagle

Gilbert J. Neagle 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: 5443197
    Abstract: A locking mechanism for a surgical stapler includes a movable projection and a notch for receiving the movable projection. The notch is at least partially defined by an abutment surface for contacting the projection to inhibit movement relative movement between the projection and reception means in a direction orthogonal to the direction of movement of the projection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1995
    Assignee: United States Surgical Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Malis, Gilbert J. Neagle
  • Patent number: 4934371
    Abstract: A fetal electrode product comprises a guide tube, an electrode assembly having a spiral electrode extending from its forward end and a flexible drive tube extending through said guide tube adapted to engage said electrode assembly for axially moving and rotating said spiral electrode. A safety sleeve is retained on the forward portion of the electrode assembly to protect the doctor and mother from the pointed end of the spiral electrode before, during and after the electrode is removed from the fetus during birth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1990
    Assignee: American Home Products Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Malis, Gilbert J. Neagle