Patents by Inventor Peter J. Utrata

Peter J. Utrata 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).

  • Disposable combination scalpel blade and incision irrigator for ophthalmological use
    Patent number: 4642090
    Abstract: A disposable irrigating combination scalpel blade and incision irrigator provided with a hollow scalpel handle from which extends the scalpel blade and a cannula connected to the interior of the hollow blade handle and positioned within a critical angular range to the cutting edge of the scalpel so as to permit continuous washing away of blood during the surgical procedure. A flow of fluid to the cannula through the hollow scalpel handle is controlled by a foot pedal operated by the surgeon leaving one hand free for manipulation of the scalpel blade and the other hand free to hold other instruments such as forceps used in the surgical procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1987
    Inventor: Peter J. Utrata