Patents by Inventor Thane Blinman

Thane Blinman 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).

  • Patent number: 10117674
    Abstract: Cannula anchor assemblies are disclosed which consist of a threaded cannula and a cannula anchor. The cannula anchor system allows for secure anchoring into the body wall, and proper cannula height adjustment prior to and during surgery. Sutures through the body wall may be secured to the cannula anchor either directly through the cannula anchor, or around suture posts attached therein. The cannula anchor also prevents excessive plunge of a trocar into the patient. The cannula anchor is generally configured with internal threads that mate with a threaded cannula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Thane Blinman, Michael Patton, Harrith Hasson
  • Patent number: 8771223
    Abstract: Cannula anchor assemblies are disclosed which consist of a threaded cannula and a cannula anchor. The cannula anchor system allows for secure anchoring into the body wall, and proper cannula height adjustment prior to and during surgery. Sutures through the body wall may be secured to the cannula anchor either directly through the cannula anchor, or around suture posts attached therein. The cannula anchor also prevents excessive plunge of a trocar into the patient. The cannula anchor is generally configured with internal threads that mate with a threaded cannula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Patton, Harrith Hasson, Thane Blinman
  • Publication number: 20140005686
    Abstract: Cannula anchor assemblies are disclosed which consist of a threaded cannula and a cannula anchor. The cannula anchor system allows for secure anchoring into the body wall, and proper cannula height adjustment prior to and during surgery. Sutures through the body wall may be secured to the cannula anchor either directly through the cannula anchor, or around suture posts attached therein. The cannula anchor also prevents excessive plunge of a trocar into the patient. The cannula anchor is generally configured with internal threads that mate with a threaded cannula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: STRYKER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael PATTON, Harrith HASSON, Thane BLINMAN
  • Publication number: 20110028796
    Abstract: Cannula anchor assemblies are disclosed which consist of a threaded cannula and a cannula anchor. The cannula anchor system allows for secure anchoring into the body wall, and proper cannula height adjustment prior to and during surgery. Sutures through the body wall may be secured to the cannula anchor either directly through the cannula anchor, or around suture posts attached therein. The cannula anchor also prevents excessive plunge of a trocar into the patient. The cannula anchor is generally configured with internal threads that mate with a threaded cannula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: PATTON SURGICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thane Blinman, Michael Patton, Harrith Hasson