Patents by Inventor Herbert L. Kliger

Herbert L. Kliger 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).

  • Surgical sponge
    Patent number: 3935863
    Abstract: A pre-formed surgical sponge to be used with or without suction in surgical procedures. The sponge has generally a cup or pouch shape and is formed of porous or sponge-like material such as non-woven cloth, polyurethane foam or other plastic foams. In one embodiment of the invention the sponge is readily detachable from the tip, so that it can be rapidly replaced during a surgical operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1974
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1976
    Inventor: Herbert L. Kliger