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Examiner: Milano, Michael J.


Primary examiner statistics: 1160 patents; average approval time: 1160 days
Assistant examiner statistics: 298 patents; average approval time: 526 days

Patents as Primary Examiner (view all)

Patent No. Patent Title:
7947058 Bladeless optical obturator
7666190 Holder of contact lens for vitreous body operation, and holding p...
7641670 Cannula for receiving surgical instruments
7115141 Device for supporting a surgical step in a vessel, particularly f...
6997939 Methods, systems, and devices for deploying an embolic protection...
6962594 Reinforcement implants for tissue sutures
6962593 Two-piece cut block for minimally invasive surgical procedure
6953464 Anastomosis occlusion device
6869439 Ultrasonic dissector
6863681 Infant teething gel applicator
6855150 Patellar trial and drill guide for use in knee replacement surger...
6843799 Suture anchor system and associated method
6835198 Apparatus and method for tissue removal
6833002 Stent delivery catheter assembly and method of use
6827725 Surgical instrument
6814738 Medical impacting device and system
6811566 Bifurcated stent and method for the manufacture of same
6800084 Method for performing a surgical procedure and a cannula for use ...
6790218 Occlusive coil manufacture and delivery
6790220 Method and apparatus for sealing access
6783538 Removable vein filter
6780185 Osteosynthetic anchoring member
6776784 Clip apparatus for closing septal defects and methods of use
6773440 Method and device for use in tissue approximation and fixation
6770076 Method and apparatus for attaching connective tissues to bone usi...
6767357 Teething ring and bearing plate
6764500 Sealing device
6764496 Single use lancet assembly
6764494 Device for removal of an aorta valve at a human heart in course o...
6758842 Medical instrument for removing tissue, bone cement or the like i...
6758854 Splittable occlusion balloon sheath and process of use
6755338 Medical instrument
6752810 Instrument and method for pulling and twisting a tie onto two sep...
6749622 Vascular closure
6746461 Low-profile, shape-memory surgical occluder
6746454 Implant insertion tool
6746459 End-to-side blood vessel anastomosis method and instruments there...
6746467 Access platform for internal mammary dissection
6746460 Intra-gastric fastening devices
6746458 Mesh material to repair hernias

Patents as Assistant Examiner (view all)

Patent No. Patent Title:
5412956 Variable sized hinged ring
5351348 Rest pad for an infant
5341659 Multi-strand jewelry clasp
5339655 Gem setting and method for assembling the same
5337953 Plastic mailbox
5335848 Newspaper delivery box signalling apparatus
5311827 Load compensator for spring counter-weighting mechanism
5301468 Sliding door
5299434 Safe-sex brooch with prophylactic holder
5297360 Refrigerator cabinet with combination sealing arrangement
5295276 Patient positioning and alignment system
5291755 Simulated bible charm
5291623 Inflatable crib
5289659 Window and door assemblies
5289781 Corrugated pallet leg and method
5289656 Geared casement window hinges
5288133 Automotive seat with seat cushion tilt device
5285658 Embroidered lace bracelets
5283978 Glass door and hinging mechanism with method of installation
5284100 Folding table system and apparatus
5282669 Ganging mechanism and stacking bar assembly for stacking chairs
5279233 Folding table mechanism
5279132 Holding device
5272989 Fiberboard pallet
5272776 Bed system for CT scanner
5272777 Bed transformable into armchair
5271555 Movable mailbox tray
5271338 Tabletop apparatus and method of construction
5269099 Refrigerator cabinet with combination sealing arrangement includi...
5267416 Window sash counterbalance with varying lift
5267415 Waist belt with semi-flush belt weatherstrip
5265937 Seat back inertia lock
5265295 Cushion construction and method
5265377 Glass run and method of manufacturing the same
5263214 Restraint kit apparatus
5261186 Fire door closure reset system
5261712 Latch mechanism for an access door
5261188 Belt weatherstrip with bulb
5259664 Extendable/retractable foot/leg rest for a wheelchair
5255472 Trim lip for a weather seal
 
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