Patents by Inventor William McJames

William McJames 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).

  • 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