Patents by Inventor Sheila Salter

Sheila Salter 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).

  • Illuminated IVS tunneling device
    Patent number: 8029433
    Abstract: A tunneling device is provided to assist in passing a suture or tape into a body. The tunneling device includes an outer assembly and an inner member or stylet, having a light transmissive distal tip, positioned within the outer assembly. The outer assembly is provided with a light port or guide to transmit light towards the distal tip of the stylet. The disclosed illuminated tunneling device is particularly adapted for use in an Intravaginal Slingplasty procedure. The illuminated tunneling device can be provided with an external source of light or may include an integral self-contained source of light. Additionally, a light guide, or light tube, may be formed integral with the outer tubular member or may be provided as a separate element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Inventor: Sheila Salter
  • Illuminated IVS tunneling device
    Publication number: 20060293555
    Abstract: A tunneling device is provided to assist in passing a suture or tape into a body. The tunneling device includes an outer assembly and an inner member or stylet, having a light transmissive distal tip, positioned within the outer assembly. The outer assembly is provided with a light port or guide to transmit light towards the distal tip of the stylet. The disclosed illuminated tunneling device is particularly adapted for use in an Intravaginal Slingplasty procedure. The illuminated tunneling device can be provided with an external source of light or may include an integral self-contained source of light. Additionally, a light guide, or light tube, may be formed integral with the outer tubular member or may be provided as a separate element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventor: Sheila Salter