Patents by Inventor Scott Prior

Scott Prior 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).

  • WOUND RETRACTOR SPECIMEN BAG
    Publication number: 20170325798
    Abstract: A surgical apparatus for positioning within a tissue incision to access an underlying body cavity and remove a tissue specimen therefrom includes a wound retractor having a specimen bag attached thereto. The wound retractor includes a proximal ring, a distal ring, and a film extending therebetween defining a longitudinal passage therethrough. The specimen bag is attached to the distal ring of the wound retractor and permits placement of a tissue specimen to be removed from the body therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventor: Scott Prior
  • EEA ABDOMINAL ACCESS DEVICE
    Publication number: 20170245749
    Abstract: A surgical system is disclosed, and includes a surgical fastening apparatus and an access device. The access device defines an internal lumen configured to receive the surgical fastening apparatus. The access device also includes a proximal portion and a distal portion being more flexible than the proximal portion. The access device is reconfigurable between a first condition and a different, second condition in which the distal portion of the access device is configured to fold radially inwardly and proximally upon movement of the surgical fastening apparatus therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventor: Scott Prior
  • EEA abdominal access device
    Patent number: 9662115
    Abstract: A surgical system is disclosed, and includes a surgical fastening apparatus and an access device. The access device defines an internal lumen configured to receive the surgical fastening apparatus. The access device also includes a proximal portion and a distal portion being more flexible than the proximal portion. The access device is reconfigurable between a first condition and a different, second condition in which the distal portion of the access device is configured to fold radially inwardly and proximally upon movement of the surgical fastening apparatus therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventor: Scott Prior
  • EEA ABDOMINAL ACCESS DEVICE
    Publication number: 20150053747
    Abstract: A surgical system is disclosed, and includes a surgical fastening apparatus and an access device. The access device defines an internal lumen configured to receive the surgical fastening apparatus. The access device also includes a proximal portion and a distal portion being more flexible than the proximal portion. The access device is reconfigurable between a first condition and a different, second condition in which the distal portion of the access device is configured to fold radially inwardly and proximally upon movement of the surgical fastening apparatus therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventor: Scott Prior