Patents by Inventor John A. McKeating

John A. McKeating 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).

  • Polypectomy instrument
    Patent number: 5746747
    Abstract: An instrument to perform endoscopic polypectomy having a first portion which grasps a polyp and a second portion which cuts away the polyps. The second portion is in contact with the first portion while the first portion grasps the polyp when the polyp is cut by the second portion. The first sheath member preferably contains a small grasping forcep mechanism. The second sheath member preferably contains a wire snare mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Inventor: John A. McKeating
  • Device for surgical ligation
    Patent number: 5078721
    Abstract: A ligature is described in which one end of the ligature is made firm and inserted into a sleeve to facilitate passage under a tubular vessel and retrieval of both ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1992
    Inventor: John A. McKeating