Patents by Inventor Michael Merves

Michael Merves 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).

  • Instrument handle for storing suture and needles
    Patent number: 8460317
    Abstract: An instrument handle for storing of suture which can be easily accessed by a surgeon. The handle is provided with a cavity for housing suture. The cavity is accessed by opening a cover. The suture is wrapped around a tie-down bar disposed within the cavity. If desired, a surgical needle may be attached to the suture and stored within the cavity with the suture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Merves
  • EXPANDABLE MEDICAL IMPLANT
    Publication number: 20120197403
    Abstract: An implant with an adjustable height for spacing apart skeletal structures. The implant includes a base with a hollow interior. Collars include threaded inner surfaces and are positioned within the hollow interior of the base and are rotatable relative to the base. Threaded posts extend outward from the base and are threaded into the collars. Rotation of the collars adjusts an amount that the threaded posts extend outward from the base. An overall height of the implant can be adjusted to accommodate the size of the space and for the posts to contact against and space apart the skeletal structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic. Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Merves
  • Surgical device
    Publication number: 20080306342
    Abstract: An in-line laparoscopic surgical instrument is provided, including a ratchet mechanism. The ratchet mechanism includes a single actuating means that may be used to engage, release, or defeat a ratchet engagement between portions of the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: Robert F. Leonard, Michael Merves
  • INSTRUMENT HANDLE FOR STORING SUTURE AND NEEDLES
    Publication number: 20080119874
    Abstract: An instrument handle for storing of suture which can be easily accessed by a surgeon. The handle is provided with a cavity for housing suture. The cavity is accessed by opening a cover. The suture is wrapped around a tie-down bar disposed within the cavity. If desired, a surgical needle may be attached to the suture and stored within the cavity with the suture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventor: Michael Merves
  • Instrument handle for storing suture and needles
    Patent number: 7329264
    Abstract: An instrument handle for storing of suture which can be easily accessed by a surgeon. The handle is provided with a cavity for housing sutures and needles. The cavity is accessed by opening a pivotable hatch. The suture is wrapped around a tie-down bar disposed on the inside of the pivotable hatch. If desired, a surgical needle may be attached to the suture and stored within a slot of the tie-down bar of the pivotable hatch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Merves
  • Instrument handle for storing suture and needles
    Publication number: 20040106935
    Abstract: An instrument handle for storing of suture which can be easily accessed by a surgeon. The handle is provided with a cavity for housing sutures and needles. The cavity is accessed by opening a pivotable hatch. The suture is wrapped around a tie-down bar disposed on the inside of the pivotable hatch. If desired, a surgical needle may be attached to the suture and stored within a slot of the tie-down bar of the pivotable hatch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Inventor: Michael Merves