Patents by Inventor Joseph D'Innocencio

Joseph D'Innocencio 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).

  • Surgical hemostatic clips
    Patent number: 4979950
    Abstract: A hemostatic clip for surgical use is disclosed having grooves on the inner surfaces of the legs which form an asterisk type pattern upon closure, knee bends in each leg which are opposed by notches or grooves that enhance the ability of the legs to fully straighten upon closure, and distal flat surfaces on the ends of the clip legs to prevent scissoring and ensure hemostasis when the clip is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 25, 1990
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Transue, John N. Pynn, Joseph D'Innocencio, Michael S. Thomas, Arthur A. Gertzman
  • Surgical hemostatic clips
    Patent number: 4799481
    Abstract: A hemostatic clip for surgical use is disclosed having grooves on the inner surfaces of the legs which form an asterisk type pattern upon closure, knee bends in each leg which are opposed by notches or grooves that enhance the ability of the legs to fully straighten upon closure, and distal flat surfaces on the ends of the clip legs to prevent scissoring and ensure hemostasis when the clip is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1989
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Transue, John N. Pynn, Joseph D'Innocencio, Michael S. Thomas, Arthur A. Gertzman