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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7798998 | Elastically deformable surgical access device A surgical access device is provided having a surgical access port. The surgical access port has an elongated body with opposed proximal and distal end portions, and defines a longitudinal axis. The body has a central lumen extending therethrough and includes a resi... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7413559 | Gas flow trocar arrangement A trocar assembly for use in surgery in a patient, comprising an elongated outer tubular member having a first or proximal end and a second or distal end. The proximal end has a housing enclosing a fluid pressure chamber therein. The distal end of the outer tubular ... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7182752 | Continuous gas flow trocar assembly A trocar assembly for providing a pressurized insufflation fluid into a patient cavity and for providing sealable access to the patient cavity by a surgical instrument. The assembly comprises an inner tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end. An outer t... | 02/27/2007 |
| 6702733 | Expanded clitoral sensitizing compounds with methods and apparatus for the delivery of these compounds The present invention comprises a method and apparatus such as a hand-manipulable, clitoral stimulant-applying applicator for use to apply a clitoral stimulating compound to the clitoral area of the human female. A reservoir in the apparatus is arranged f... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6673008 | Fallopian tube and method of in vitro fertilization and embryo development A device for the in vitro development of an embryo in a fluid. A method for the in vitro development of an embryo in a fluid is also provided.... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6656058 | Torque minimization apparatus for a golf club A torque reduction and swing improvement arrangement for a golf club. The arrangement comprises a hallow elongated golf club shaft with a longitudinal axis therewithin, having a handle portion at an upper end thereof, and a golf club head at a lower end o... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6548545 | Treatment of interstitial cystitis using topical application of menthol and L-arginine A topical treatment for interstitial cystitis in the urinary tract of a mammal comprising an ointment including a component of L-Arginine in a carrier base compound. The ointment may also include a component of menthol. The concentration of menthol and of... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6451024 | Surgical method for treating urinary incontinence, and apparatus for use in same A surgical method for treating urinary incontinence by securing a suture within a patient's body, retrieving a portion of the suture into the patient's vagina, and supporting the patient's urethra using the suture. A surgical method for elevating a patien... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6322493 | Expanded clitoral sensitizing compounds with methods and apparatus for the delivery of these compounds The present invention comprises a method and apparatus such as a hand-manipulable, clitoral stimulant-applying applicator for use to apply a clitoral stimulating compound to the clitoral area of the human female. A reservoir in the apparatus is arranged f... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6179775 | Device to enchance clitoral stimulation during intravaginal intercourse The present invention includes an apparatus for the increased female clitoral stimulation. The apparatus comprises a foraminous, elongated, generally triangularly shaped pad having an anterior portion arranged to support and engage the ventral aspect of t... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6042583 | Bone anchor-insertion tool and surgical method employing same An anchor-insertion tool for securing an anchor having a suture extending therefrom to a structure within a patient's body is provided. The anchor-insertion tool comprises an elongate shaft having distal and proximal ends, an anchor-receiving tip at the d... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6021781 | Intraurethral pressure monitoring assembly and method of treating incontinence using same A method of treating urinary incontinence in a patient by: providing a pressure monitor probe comprising a catheter having a pressure responsive region and a distal portion, the pressure responsive region spaced a predetermined distance from the distal po... | 02/08/2000 |
| 6010448 | Embryo transfer arrangement The present invention comprises a method and apparatus for implantation of an embryo by a flexible delivery catheter onto a pre-selected optimum site on the endometrium of a female uterus. The method comprises the steps of securing the embryo onto the end... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5997554 | Surgical template and surgical method employing same A template for guiding the placement of a fixation device during a surgical procedure. The template comprises: (a) a body portion; and (b) at least one guide disposed in a predetermined spacial relationship to the body portion; wherein the template is configur... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5860993 | Suture cutter An apparatus for cutting a suture is provided. The apparatus comprises a housing having at least one groove therein; and a knife moveable between retracted and extended positions, and positioned within the housing such that the knife passes through the gr... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5697931 | Apparatus and method for laparoscopic urethopexy A surgical method for performing laparoscopic urethropexy on a patient is provided. This surgical method comprises the steps of dissecting at least a portion of the space of Retzius in the patient, laparoscopically creating a bore in the pubic bone adjace... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5662654 | Bone anchor, insertion tool and surgical kit employing same An anchor securable within a bore created in bone is provided. The anchor comprises: a body having a longitudinal axis, and proximal and distal ends; at least three wing members extending outwardly from, and secured to the body, each of the wing members c... | 09/02/1997 |
| 5643288 | Apparatus and method for laparoscopic urethropexy A suture retrieval tool for use in a laparoscopic urethropexy procedure is provided. The suture retrieval tool comprises a retrieving end and a handle. The retrieving end has a rigid, rod-like shaft and a sharp tip capable of penetrating periurethral tiss... | 07/01/1997 |
| 5591163 | Apparatus and method for laparoscopic urethropexy A template for guiding at least one suture through the periurethral fascia and vaginal mucosa adjacent a patient's urethra during a urethropexy procedure, wherein the at least one suture is attached to an anchor secured within the body of the patient abov... | 01/07/1997 |
