Patents by Inventor Mark Gelnett

Mark Gelnett 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 retractor system and method
    Publication number: 20080269564
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method of retracting tissue during medical procedures. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a blade portion for retracting tissue and a shaft portion coupled thereto. In one embodiment, the shaft portion of the surgical retractor is adapted to engage at least one retaining member. The retaining member may have one or more channels through which the shaft portion may be slidably inserted. In one embodiment, the retaining member provides one or more securing members for receiving at least one elastic member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: CooperSurgical, Incorporated
    Inventor: Mark Gelnett