Patents by Inventor Robert Gangnath

Robert Gangnath 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).

  • Orthopedic fastener
    Patent number: 5713903
    Abstract: Soft tissue is secured to bone with a surgical fastener having expandable legs. The surgical fastener is implanted into a predrilled hole in the bone and the legs are expanded by pulling a slidable pin with a flared distal end. The pin includes a breakaway notch. The fastener may be fabricated from resorbable material and may be implanted arthroscopically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1998
    Assignee: United States Surgical Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas W. Sander, Daniel R. Lee, Robert Gangnath
  • Orthopedic fastener applicator kit
    Patent number: 5643274
    Abstract: An instrument for applying an orthopedic fastener activated by a setting pin includes a member for abutting the fastener, a member for grasping the setting pin, and means for moving said members relative to each other. The instrument may be used endoscopically in conjunction with a cannula. An endoscopic drilling member is provided for deployment through the cannula to create a hole for emplacement of the fastener into bone or hard tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Assignee: United States Surgical Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas W. Sander, Robert Gangnath, Daniel R. Lee
  • Orthopedic fastener applicator with rotational or longitudinal driver
    Patent number: 5628751
    Abstract: An instrument for applying an orthopedic fastener activated by a setting pin includes a member for abutting the fastener, a member for grasping the setting pin, and means for moving said members relative to each other. The instrument may be used endoscopically in conjunction with a cannula. An endoscopic drilling member is provided for deployment through the cannula to create a hole for emplacement of the fastener into bone or hard tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1997
    Assignee: United States Surgical Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas W. Sander, Robert Gangnath, Daniel R. Lee