Patents by Inventor John Michael O'Brien, Jr.

John Michael O'Brien, Jr. 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).

  • Graft for hysterotomy closure
    Patent number: 8790414
    Abstract: A graft and method of using a graft are described that should decrease the incidence of abnormal placentation and uterine rupture that result from cesarean section and restore the anatomic integrity of the uterus at a hysterotomy surgical site, while not disturbing the involution of the postpartum uterus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignees: Cook Biotech Incorporated, Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: John Michael O'Brien, Jr., Daniel K. Whetham, Michael Hiles