Patents by Inventor Joseph B. Massey

Joseph B. Massey 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).

  • Steerable dilatation system, dilator, and related methods for stepped dilatation
    Publication number: 20030135230
    Abstract: A dilatation system preferably including a dilator and a detachable handle for achieving step dilatation of a bodily opening is provided. The dilator preferably is steerable and can be visually guided using a fiber optic scope positioned in a lumen formed in a shaft of the dilator. Fluid can be delivered through the lumen with the scope positioned therein so as to distend, irrigate, or insufflate a space within the body. A kit and related methods also are provided that can include elements desired to facilitate step dilatation of a body opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventors: Joseph B. Massey, Phillip Jack Snoke