Patents by Inventor Mervyn John Murdoch

Mervyn John Murdoch 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).

  • Apparatus and method for gripping and manipulating a surgical needle
    Patent number: 7208004
    Abstract: The invention consists of a hand gripping portion 11, a tissue manipulating portion 13 and a needle retaining means 16. The needle retaining means is placed proximal or adjacent to the tissue manipulating portion. It comprises a needle impervious sleeve 15, which contains a needle pervious material 18.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Inventor: Mervyn John Murdoch
  • Apparatus and method for gripping and manipulating a surgical needle
    Publication number: 20030045833
    Abstract: Apparatus and Method for Gripping and Retaining a Surgical Needle to assist in the Process of Suturing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2002
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventor: Mervyn John Murdoch