Patents by Inventor Matt Merkel

Matt Merkel 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).

  • Emergency self-retaining sutures and packaging
    Patent number: 9675341
    Abstract: A removable self-retaining suture system and methods for use thereof in emergency situations. The system comprises one or more self-retaining suture segments and a grasp engagement element. The system may be used for temporary wound closure in a trauma victim, and may be easily removed upon the availability of proper medical care to the victim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Ethicon Inc.
    Inventors: William L. D'Agostino, Matt Merkel, Ron Bowser, Mark Hoyt
  • EMERGENCY SELF-RETAINING SUTURES AND PACKAGING
    Publication number: 20130226233
    Abstract: A removable self-retaining suture system and methods for use thereof in emergency situations. The system comprises one or more self-retaining suture segments and a grasp engagement element. The system may be used for temporary wound closure in a trauma victim, and may be easily removed upon the availability of proper medical care to the victim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventors: William L. D'Agostino, Matt Merkel, Ron Bowser, Mark Hoyt
  • Load center with integrated receptacles
    Patent number: D968336
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Core Scientific, Inc.
    Inventors: Matt Merkel, Garry Fife