Patents by Inventor Khalid M. AlGhamdi

Khalid M. AlGhamdi 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).

  • Gliding stitch for closing wounds under tension
    Patent number: 8506594
    Abstract: A gliding stitch technique provides efficient and effective means to close a wound under tension. The gliding stitch is especially useful in treating wounds found within thick skin such as a scalp or back wound. The disclosed suture method may be used upon humans and other mammals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: King Saud University
    Inventor: Khalid M AlGhamdi
  • Surgical skin punch apparatus
    Patent number: 8187292
    Abstract: A surgical skin punch apparatus to excise subcutaneous abnormalities and allow for efficient resealing of the skin surface. The surgical skin punch apparatus generally includes an elongated handle and a cutting member, wherein the cutting member extends from the elongated handle. The cutting member includes a C-shape to form a pivotal skin fragment to access subcutaneous material beneath. A method of using the apparatus is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Inventor: Khalid M. AlGhamdi
  • Surgical Skin Punch Apparatus
    Publication number: 20110022068
    Abstract: A surgical skin punch apparatus to excise subcutaneous abnormalities and allow for efficient resealing of the skin surface. The surgical skin punch apparatus generally includes an elongated handle and a cutting member including a plurality of cutting edges, wherein the cutting member extends from the elongated handle. The cutting member is comprised of a C-shape to form a pivotal skin fragment to access subcutaneous material beneath. A method of using the apparatus is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventor: Khalid M. AlGhamdi
  • Multi needle apparatus for treating total volume of skin lesions by intralesional injection method
    Publication number: 20110009808
    Abstract: Viral warts are penetrated with a multiple solid needle apparatus which applies a bleomycin medication to the total volume of the wart. The disclosed method and apparatus provides a one step or two step procedure to quickly and efficiently penetrate all parts of a wart and evenly apply the bleomycin into the wart. Multiple solid needles are uniformly and symmetrically spaced and secured within a base unit. A syringe is used to press the base unit into a wart as well to deliver the bleomycin solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: KING SAUD UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: Khalid M AlGhamdi
  • Gliding Stitch for Closing Wounds Under Tension
    Publication number: 20090281569
    Abstract: A gliding stitch technique provides efficient and effective means to close a wound under tension. The gliding stitch is especially useful in treating wounds found within thick skin such as a scalp or back wound. The disclosed suture method may be used upon humans and other mammals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: KING SAUD UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: Khalid M. AlGhamdi