Patents by Inventor Jacques Descoueit

Jacques Descoueit 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 for fixing a suture thread to a surgical needle
    Patent number: 6322582
    Abstract: The device for fixing a thread (25) to a surgical needle (22) includes a bearing piece (2) and a punch (16). The bearing piece (2) has a housing (10) adapted to receive a needle (22) so as to immobilize it when the punch (16) comes into contact with the needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Francois Richard, Jacques Descoueit
  • Device for fixing a suture thread to a surgical needle
    Patent number: 6120527
    Abstract: The device for fixing a thread (25) to a surgical needle (22) includes a bearing piece (2) and a punch (16). The bearing piece (2) has a housing (10) adapted to receive a needle (22) so as to immobilize it when the punch (16) comes into contact with the needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Francois Richard, Jacques Descoueit