Patents by Inventor Kanuza Tanaka

Kanuza Tanaka 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).

  • Collapsible purse string aid for use with intraluminal stapling device
    Patent number: 4703887
    Abstract: The improvement in an intraluminal stapling instrument comprising a collapsible means disposed on the central member of said instrument. The collapsible means holds the tissue to be joined in the proper position with respect the fasteners being used to accomplish the fastening and also acts as a guide in transecting the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1987
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Marlene K. Clanton, Jeffrey Kapec, Kanuza Tanaka
  • Tissue gripper for use with intraluminal stapling device
    Patent number: 4665917
    Abstract: The improvement in an intraluminal stapling instrument comprising a clamping means disposed on the central member of said instrument. The clamping means holds the tissue to be joined in the proper position with respect the fasteners being used to accomplish the fastening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1987
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Marlene K. Clanton, Jeffrey Kapec, Kanuza Tanaka