Patents by Inventor Olivier Courage

Olivier Courage 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).

  • Cannulated instrument with curved shaft for passing suture through tissue
    Patent number: 9364214
    Abstract: A surgical instrument for manipulating suture within a patient. The surgical instrument includes a short cannulated handle and a cannulated shaft having a curved configuration. A Nitinol loop is inserted through the cannulation of the instrument for passing and shuttling suture through tissue. The curved shaped of the instrument allows it to be introduced into the shoulder for rotator cuff repair, for example, using the Neviaser Portal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventor: Olivier Courage
  • Cannulated instrument with curved shaft for passing suture through tissue
    Publication number: 20050033365
    Abstract: A surgical instrument for manipulating suture within a patient. The surgical instrument includes a short cannulated handle and a cannulated shaft having a curved configuration. A Nitinol loop is inserted through the cannulation of the instrument for passing and shuttling suture through tissue. The curved shaped of the instrument allows it to be introduced into the shoulder for rotator cuff repair, for example, using the Neviaser Portal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2004
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventor: Olivier Courage