Patents by Inventor Surjit S. Gill

Surjit S. Gill 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).

  • Taper point needle
    Patent number: 5913875
    Abstract: A taper point surgical suture needle. The suture needle is an elongated member having a proximal suture mounting end and a distal piercing point. The elongated member has a first tapered region adjacent to the piercing point having a taper ratio of about 12:1. The member also has a second tapered region adjacent to the first tapered region having a taper ration of from about 6:1 to about 11:1. And, the member additionally has a third region adjacent to the second tapered region having a taper ratio of at least about 12:1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Smith, Surjit S. Gill, Eric Hinrichs, Thomas Nering
  • Suture needle holder for endoscopic use
    Patent number: 5242458
    Abstract: A suture needle holder is described with a ratcheting mechanism and a optimized set of jaws. These jaws have nitinol inserts for deformability around a suture needle. The shaft of the endoscopic suture needle holder is rotatable to allow placement of the jaws. Also, operation may take place along only one axis, by making the handles parallel to the shaft axis and the jaws which grip the suture needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1993
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee P. Bendel, Surjit S. Gill, William McJames, Barry McKernan