Patents by Inventor Tracy Konobeck

Tracy Konobeck 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).

  • Method and assembly for anastomosis
    Patent number: 8313013
    Abstract: The invention includes an assembly for anastomosis having a clamp being arranged to support a fastener. The clamp can be actuated to join a vessel with the fastener to establish a fluid communication. In some embodiments, the invention includes an assembly having a clamp and a fastener with first and second joinable parts, and the assembly can be adapted to facilitate the alignment of the first and second joinable parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Synovis Life Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: William F. Kuester, III, Tracy Konobeck
  • Method and assembly for anastomosis
    Publication number: 20070239180
    Abstract: The invention includes an assembly for anastomosis having a clamp being arranged to support a fastener. The clamp can be actuated to join a vessel with the fastener to establish a fluid communication. In some embodiments, the invention includes an assembly having a clamp and a fastener with first and second joinable parts, and the assembly can be adapted to facilitate the alignment of the first and second joinable parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2006
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventors: William Kuester, Tracy Konobeck