Patents by Inventor John E. Kemnitzer II

John E. Kemnitzer II 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).

  • Pyrogen-Free Neurosurgical Sponges
    Publication number: 20080177240
    Abstract: An improved neurosurgical sponge contains less than 0.45 EU/cm3 of bacterial endotoxins. A neurosurgical kit includes a plurality of sponges in a container, wherein the plurality of sponges contains less than 2.15 EU. Methods of producing the surgical sponge and using the surgical sponge in a surgical method are described. Rayon containing less than 0.45 EU of bacterial endotoxins per cm3 of rayon is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2006
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION
    Inventors: John E. Kemnitzer II, Karen Tuley, Simon J. Archibald, Donna Wallace, Peter Silvis