Patents by Inventor H. Thomas Aretz

H. Thomas Aretz 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).

  • Radioactive surgical fastening devices and methods of making same
    Patent number: 5906573
    Abstract: A surgical fastening device, such as a suture, staple, clip, pin or the like, is rendered therapeutically radioactive in order to inhibit cellular proliferation at a wound or surgical repair site, by implantation of a radioisotope into the material of the device. The device can be made of any material, including metals, nonmetals, plastics and ceramics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1999
    Assignee: RadioMed Corporation
    Inventor: H. Thomas Aretz