Patents by Inventor Stuart J. Gourlay

Stuart J. Gourlay 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).

  • Tethered clamp retractor
    Patent number: 5415666
    Abstract: The invention provides a tissue manipulation system including a tethered clamp, a clamp applicator for positioning the clamp through a trocar sleeve and applying the clamp to a tissue location in the abdominal cavity, and a rigid positioning shaft for engaging the clamp and/or tether to manipulate the clamp. In a further embodiment, the tissue manipulation system includes an introducer through which the tether can be withdrawn from the abdominal cavity and a retainer attached to the proximal end of the introducer for clamping the tether in position. The tissue manipulation system further includes an obturator for inserting the introducer into the abdomen, and a tether snare for retrieving the tether and withdrawing it through the introducer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1995
    Assignee: Advanced Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart J. Gourlay, Terry Buelna, Wayne A. Noda, Paul Lubock
  • Tethered clamp retractor
    Patent number: 5304183
    Abstract: The invention provides a tissue manipulation system including a tethered clamp and a clamp applicator for positioning the clamp through a trocar sleeve and applying the clamp to a tissue location in the abdominal cavity. In a further embodiment, the tissue manipulation system includes a introducer through which the tether can be withdrawn from the abdominal cavity and a clamp attached to the proximal end of the introducer for clamping the tether in position. The tissue manipulation system further includes an obturator for inserting the introducer into the abdomen, and a tether snare for retrieving the tether and withdrawing it through the introducer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1994
    Assignee: Laparomed Corporation
    Inventors: Stuart J. Gourlay, Terry Buelna, Wayne A. Noda, Paul Lubock