Patents by Inventor William Travis Lau

William Travis Lau 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).

  • HANDHELD SAFETY SUTURING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20140107671
    Abstract: Needle-stick injuries are associated with considerable risk of morbidity for healthcare workers and patients. The present invention of a handheld surgical suturing device allows tor visualization of surgical field and better control of the suture needle with possible one-hand operation. The device also provides active safety features that protect the surgeon from needle-stick injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
    Inventor: William Travis LAU
  • Handheld safety suturing device
    Patent number: 8551122
    Abstract: Needle-stick injuries are associated with considerable risk of morbidity for healthcare workers and patients. The present invention of a handheld surgical suturing device allows for visualization of surgical field and better control of the suture needle with possible one-hand operation The device also provides active safety features that protect the surgeon from needle-stick injury.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Tufts Medical Center, Inc.
    Inventor: William Travis Lau
  • HANDHELD SAFETY SUTURING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20110295277
    Abstract: Needle-stick injuries are associated with considerable risk of morbidity for healthcare workers and patients. The present invention of a handheld surgical suturing device allows for visualization of surgical field and better control of the suture needle with possible one-hand operation The device also provides active safety features that protect the surgeon from needle-stick injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: Tufts Medical Center, Inc.
    Inventor: William Travis Lau