Patents by Inventor James E. Bates

James E. Bates 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).

  • Okra as a substitute for cervical mucus
    Patent number: 11986504
    Abstract: Artificial cervical fluid is disclosed that contains a mucilaginous extract from the okra plant. The mucilaginous extract can be produced using a hot aqueous extractant or cold extraction process followed by separation of larger particles from the extract. The extract finds many uses, for example as a sperm storage medium, a sperm freezing medium, a sexual lubricant, an artificial insemination medium, and an in vitro fertilization medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Meharry Medical College
    Inventors: Anthony E. Archibong, G. William Bates, Elochukwu J. Ezekakpu, Lorin W. Simon, James E. K. Hildreth
  • Needle holder and suture cutter surgical instrument
    Patent number: 8313495
    Abstract: A surgical instrument having the dual functions of gripping a suture needle and cutting a suture. The instrument performs one function when the handles are pivoted together and the other function when the handles are pivoted apart. The instrument also provides for a precise suture tail length when the suture is cut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Inventor: James E Bates
  • NEEDLE HOLDER AND SUTURE CUTTER SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
    Publication number: 20120016382
    Abstract: A surgical instrument having the dual functions of gripping a suture needle and cutting a suture. The instrument performs one function when the handles are pivoted together and the other function when the handles are pivoted apart. The instrument also provides for a precise suture tail length when the suture is cut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventor: James E. Bates
  • Grooved food bar
    Patent number: D647687
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Kellogg Company
    Inventors: Terence Andren, James E. Bates, Luz E. Palacios, Albert P. Karls, Jr., Hillis O. Kauffman