Patents by Inventor Ivan George Kovacs

Ivan George Kovacs 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 support apparatus with adjustable rakes and rake plate and method of use
    Patent number: 5938592
    Abstract: A surgical retractor includes a rake plate, and plural rakes for applying retractor force to a body. The rakes are pivotably mounted to the rake plate, and the length of the rakes may be adjusted relative to the rake plate. Various connections are provided for connecting the rakes to the rake plate. Also, the rake plate is concave to facilitate placement relative to a surgery cavity of a patient. A method of holding open a surgery cavity includes the placing of the rakes relative to the cavity and adjusting the length of the respective rakes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: Rultract, Inc.
    Inventors: William John Koteles, Ivan George Kovacs, Janice Lee Rullo