Patents by Inventor Susan Trenka-Benthin

Susan Trenka-Benthin 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).

  • Meniscal repair device
    Patent number: 6156044
    Abstract: An H-type fastener for surgical tissue. The fastener has a central biasing member. The biasing member has a first end and a second end. Anchor members are mounted to each end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Gene W. Kammerer, Susan Trenka-Benthin, Keith Seritella, Rupam Naik
  • Meniscal repair device having integral spring member
    Patent number: 6152935
    Abstract: An H-type fastener for tissue. The fastener has a central spring member. The spring member has a first end and a second end. Tissue anchor members are mounted to each end. When placed in tissue, the spring member provides a compressive spring force upon tissue between the anchor members of the fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Gene W. Kammerer, Susan Trenka-Benthin, Keith Seritella, Rupam Naik