Patents by Inventor John S. Duran

John S. Duran 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).

  • Ear pressure equalizing tube and insertion device
    Patent number: 9532802
    Abstract: Improved ear ventilation tubes and spring loaded insertion devices for use with the ventilation tubes whereby perforation and insertion steps take place substantially simultaneously with an aspiration step following.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: GYRUS ACMI, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory S. Konstorum, John S. Duran, Antonio E. Prats, Lawrence J. St. George
  • Ear pressure equalizing tube and insertion device
    Patent number: 9504490
    Abstract: Improved ear ventilation tubes and spring loaded insertion devices for use with the of tubes whereby perforation and insertion steps take place substantially simultaneously with an aspiration step following.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: GYRUS ACMI, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory S. Konstorum, John S. Duran, Antonio E. Prats, Lawrence J. St. George
  • EAR PRESSURE EQUALIZING TUBE AND INSERTION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20140303639
    Abstract: Improved ear ventilation tubes and spring loaded insertion devices for use with the of tubes whereby perforation and insertion steps take place substantially simultaneously with an aspiration step following.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventors: Gregory S. Konstorum, John S. Duran, Antonio E. Prats, Lawrence J. St. George
  • EAR PRESSURE EQUALIZING TUBE AND INSERTION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20140303638
    Abstract: Improved ear ventilation tubes and spring loaded insertion devices for use with the ventilation tubes whereby perforation and insertion steps take place substantially simultaneously with an aspiration step following.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventors: Gregory S. Konstorum, John S. Duran, Antonio E. Prats, Lawrence J. St. George
  • Ear pressure equalizing tube and insertion device
    Patent number: 8795290
    Abstract: Improved ear ventilation tubes and spring loaded insertion devices for use with the ventilation tubes whereby perforation and insertion steps take place substantially simultaneously with an aspiration step following.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory S. Konstorum, John S. Duran, Antonio E. Prats, Lawrence J. St. George
  • EAR PRESSURE EQUALIZING TUBE AND INSERTION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20140100584
    Abstract: Improved ear ventilation tubes and spring loaded insertion devices for use with the ventilation tubes whereby perforation and insertion steps take place substantially simultaneously with an aspiration step following.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: GYRUS ACMI, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory S. Konstorum, John S. Duran, Antonio E. Prats, Lawrence J. St. George
  • BIPOLAR RESECTION DEVICE HAVING SIMPLIFIED ROTATIONAL CONTROL AND BETTER VISUALIZATION
    Publication number: 20120059219
    Abstract: An oval or ovoid electrode is used in a resectoscope. A longer dimension of the electrode preferably extends in a direction that is perpendicular to the direction in which the electrode is moved during tissue resection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: GYRUS ACMI, INC.
    Inventors: Lawrence J. St. George, John S. Duran, Richard P. Mansfield
  • Bipolar resection device having simplified rotational control and better visualization
    Publication number: 20100331621
    Abstract: An improved bipolar resection device provides an intuitive finger grip control in a smaller sheath package. Bipolar electrode wires occupy less space by extending in a closely abutting relationship along the sheath and exiting in a one above the other orientation that provides a reduced profile, allowing for better visualization during resection. In various embodiments, resection motion is provided through a rotational sweep transverse to the longitudinal axis of the resection device and may include push/pull motion. The sheath may be oval in shape and the bipolar electrode connected to the bipolar electrode wires having a narrow cross-section to improve resection site visualization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: GYRUS ACMI, INC.
    Inventors: Lawrence J. St. George, John S. Duran, Richard P. Mansfield
  • Suture-passing forceps
    Patent number: 5947982
    Abstract: A suture-passing forceps includes a suturing assembly having a member supported at a distal end of a support shaft, the member having a passage transverse to its length for supporting a suture needle in a suturing position at a selected angular orientation relative to the length of the member and configured to support the suture needle in a stowed position at an angle less than the selected angle of the suture needle in the suturing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventor: John S. Duran