Patents by Inventor Richard J. Prati

Richard J. Prati 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).

  • Device for lifting abdominal wall during medical procedure
    Patent number: 10172640
    Abstract: A device for producing a pneumoperitoneum in a medical procedure includes a main body having a ring portion defining a main opening, and a domed portion extending from the ring portion to an apex. The ring portion is adapted to form a positive seal with the skin of the patient upon application of a suction force within the main body abutting the patient. The device includes a suction port extending from the domed portion of the main body and is configured to facilitate application of the suction within the main body. The access port is operably engaged with the domed portion of the main body proximate to the apex and is adapted to receive a surgical instrument therethrough. A pair of opposed grips operably engaged with the domed portion of the main body is adapted to facilitate one-handed application and removal of the main body with respect to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Life Care Medical Devices, Ltd.
    Inventors: Robin Stephens, Richard J. Prati
  • DEVICE FOR LIFTING ABDOMINAL WALL DURING MEDICAL PROCEDURE
    Publication number: 20160302826
    Abstract: A device for producing a pneumoperitoneum in a medical procedure includes a main body having a ring portion defining a main opening, and a domed portion extending from the ring portion to an apex. The ring portion is adapted to form a positive seal with the skin of the patient upon application of a suction force within the main body abutting the patient. The device includes a suction port extending from the domed portion of the main body and is configured to facilitate application of the suction within the main body. The access port is operably engaged with the domed portion of the main body proximate to the apex and is adapted to receive a surgical instrument therethrough. A pair of opposed grips operably engaged with the domed portion of the main body is adapted to facilitate one-handed application and removal of the main body with respect to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventor: Richard J. Prati