Patents by Inventor Rafael F. Capella

Rafael F. Capella 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).

  • Patent number: 5891083
    Abstract: A compound, solution of carrier and the compound and a medical procedure is provided for suction lipolysis. The compound is preferably either one or more enzymes and/or emulsifying agents and/or detergents which digest or dissolve fat in the subcutaneous tissues. Both enzymes which degrade fats and emulsifying agents can be used according to the invention. The carrier is preferably a saline solution. A suction lipolysis procedure is provided including the steps of providing a biological and/or chemical compound which digests or dissolves fat in the subcutaneous tissues. The compound is dissolved into a saline solution and/or is suspended in a saline solution. The combination compound and saline solution is then heated to the body temperature (temperature of the patient or subject). The compound and saline solution including the compound is then injected into the subcutaneous tissue. Liposuction is then performed (suction lipectomy).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Inventors: Rafael F. Capella, Joseph F. Capella