Patents by Inventor Richard S. Wilkenfeld

Richard S. Wilkenfeld 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).

  • LAPAROSCOPIC METHOD FOR SUTURING IN A BODY CAVITY
    Publication number: 20100168770
    Abstract: The present embodiments relate to a laparoscopic method for suturing in a patient, namely by pushing at least one throw of a knot into a body cavity in a manner that is quick and easier on the patient, particularly lap band patients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventors: Richard S. Wilkenfeld, Rhoda Wilkenfeld
  • LAPAROSCOPIC KNOT PUSHING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20100168769
    Abstract: A laparoscopic knot pushing device having an elongated body with a first end adapted for gripping by a doctor, a planar face formed in the second end. The planar face is opposite the elongated body, and has a first side with a first rounded edge and a second rounded edge and the planar face is positioned 5 degrees to 20 degrees from the axis of the elongated body. The device further comprises a hole with a top and bottom rounded edges are disposed in the planar face aligned with the axis to the elongated body axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventors: Richard S. Wilkenfeld, Rhoda Wilkenfeld
  • Laparoscopic knot pushing device
    Patent number: D708329
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Inventor: Richard S. Wilkenfeld