Patents by Inventor Matthew FRANKS

Matthew FRANKS 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).

  • Publication number: 20230218382
    Abstract: A device that facilitates preparation of corneal grafts, including an illuminated base; and a corneal graft holder that can be selectively coupled to the illuminated base to illuminate a portion of donor cornea to facilitate preparation of the corneal graft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2022
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: Summit Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Rajesh FOGLA, Kevin D. MCINTOSH, Matthew FRANKS
  • Publication number: 20200360037
    Abstract: The present invention provides forceps (1, 101) for use in ear, nose and throat procedures. The forceps comprise: a forward handle (2, 102) and a rear handle (3); at least one movable jaw (5) proximate to, or at, a front of the forceps, said jaw being coupled to the rear handle such that movement of the rear handle causes movement of the at least one jaw between a first operating position and a second operating position; the forward handle comprising a forward-facing digit contact surface (11) and a rearward-facing digit contact surface (12). A kit for forming forceps is also provided, as is a method of making forceps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Richard HALL, Tim FLOOD, Matthew FRANKS