Patents by Inventor Peter H. McQuilkin

Peter H. McQuilkin 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).

  • Medical clip
    Patent number: 5575802
    Abstract: The clip which is suitable for sexual sterilization or other medical use is constructed from a single plastic moulding with a silicone rubber lining. The clip has a front latch which comprises a pivotable section of the lower jaw which ensures positive latching of the clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1996
    Assignee: Femcare (Cyprus) Limited
    Inventors: Peter H. McQuilkin, Marcus Filshie
  • Suture apparatus
    Patent number: 5219359
    Abstract: An elongate length of suture is passed through holes in a first small plate (pledget) and holes in a second small plate (pledget), the suture being then tied to retain the two small plates relative to each other and to retain in use tissue between the two small plates (pledgets).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1993
    Assignee: Femcare Limited
    Inventors: Peter H. McQuilkin, Marcus Filshie
  • Sterilization devices
    Patent number: 5193554
    Abstract: A sexual sterilization clip comprises an upper and lower jaw of plastics material with capture means for capturing the fallopian tube or vas deferens the capture means being provided with a soft lining.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1993
    Assignee: Femcare Limited
    Inventor: Peter H. McQuilkin
  • Apparatus for the insertion of catheters
    Patent number: 4888000
    Abstract: A supra pubic catheter is inserted via a cannula which is positioned using a trocar, the trocar being withdrawn to leave the cannula in position through the wall of the bladder allowing passage of the supra pubic catheter, the canula being provided with means for subsequent removal from the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1989
    Assignee: Femcare Limited
    Inventors: Peter H. McQuilkin, William T. Lawrence
  • Applicator
    Patent number: 4858608
    Abstract: The applicator is designed for easy assembly the joint being visible to the operator to ensure correct assembly and is provided with means for limiting movement of the operating head to prevent accidental over closure of a sterilization clip during entry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Assignee: Femcare Limited
    Inventor: Peter H. McQuilkin