Patents by Inventor Ryan C. Yang

Ryan C. Yang 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).

  • Needle Cartridge with Moveable Cover
    Publication number: 20150351749
    Abstract: A needle cartridge is adapted to be attached to a receiver on a surgical suturing device. The cartridge comprises an arced needle having a leading end, a trailing end, and a length of suture. A cartridge body has a track that receives the needle and defining a circular path. A needle driver is operable to rotate the needle along the circular path. A cover is on the body and positioned over the needle in the track. The cover is selectively moveable relative to the body to release the needle from the track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: David T. Martin, Andrew C. Deck, William J. White, Jerome R. Morgan, Ryan C. Yang, Michael D. Cronin, Mark J. Bookbinder, Daniel J. Mumaw