Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Gianopoulos

Thomas J. Gianopoulos 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).

  • Hemorrhoid retainers
    Patent number: 4702237
    Abstract: A flexible yet strong member having an adhesive on one side which can be secured to the anal area to physically hold the hemorrhoids within the anal orifice with the member including means such as orifices to permit bowel gas or flatulence to rapidly escape therethrough without dislodging the hemorrhoid retainer from the anal area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1987
    Inventors: Thomas J. Gianopoulos, Wallace W. Becklin