Patents by Inventor Sara McKenzie

Sara McKenzie 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 delivery of surgical materials
    Patent number: 6478803
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel apparatus for delivering a surgical material to a target site within a body cavity. The apparatus is characterized in part by a rod-like member to which a support carrier and a separator layer are attached at a distal end thereof for securing the surgical material therebetween, and an introducer tube for insertion into the body cavity. In certain preferred embodiments of the present invention, the rod-like member is configured for axial flexibility at a distal end thereof. Methods also are disclosed for applying the surgical material to the target site using the apparatus of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Genzyme Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey Kapec, Yukiko Naoi, Allan Chochinov, Kazuna Tanaka, Sara McKenzie