John F Collier

US Patent:

6652562, Nov 25, 2003

Filed:

Dec 28, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/034636

Inventors:

John Collier - Franklin Lakes NJ
Etan S. Chatlynne - Brooklyn NY
Robert Maurer - Belle Meade NJ
Robert Nering - Sergeantsville NJ

Assignee:

Ethicon, Inc. - Somerville NJ

International Classification:

A61B 1704

US Classification:

606232

Abstract:

A suture anchoring and tensioning device is made from a resilient strip of polymeric or superelastic material adapted to be coiled into a tight spiral configuration that restricts movement of a suture entwined therein as the device coils about itself.

US Patent:

6986780, Jan 17, 2006

Filed:

Mar 26, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/400108

Inventors:

James J. Rudnick - Mahwah NJ, US
Scott Ciarrocca - Stockton NJ, US
Robert J. Tannhauser - Bridgewater NJ, US
John P. Collier - Franklin Lakes NJ, US

Assignee:

Ethicon, Inc. - Somerville NJ

International Classification:

A61B 17/06

US Classification:

606222, 606 1, 206380

Abstract:

A surgical element carrier and method for use is provided, wherein the surgical element carrier includes a housing dimensioned to contain therein a plurality of surgical elements, and dimensioned for insertion through a surgical port used in minimally invasive surgeries. The housing further includes a first housing portion and a second housing portion movable relative to the first housing portion between a closed position wherein the surgical elements are substantially surrounded by the housing, and an open position wherein the surgical elements are at least partially exposed and removable from the housing.

US Patent:

D513659, Jan 24, 2006

Filed:

Jun 29, 2004

Appl. No.:

29/208372

Inventors:

John Joseph Collier - New York NY, US

Assignee:

Salomon S.A. - Metz-Tessy

International Classification:

0202

US Classification:

D 2742

US Patent:

7001472, Feb 21, 2006

Filed:

Oct 15, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/978218

Inventors:

John Collier - Franklin Lakes NJ, US
Leon K. Stungurys - Roanoke VA, US

Assignee:

Ethicon, Inc. - Somerville NJ

International Classification:

C21D 1/04

US Classification:

148559, 148DIG 3, 606224

Abstract:

An improved method of selectively annealing a needle and the needle prepared by the improved method is disclosed. A curved needle is positioned adjacent a flat electromagnetic induction coil. The curved body of the needle is positioned in a plane parallel with the coil plane of the flat induction coil. A current is delivered through the coil to selectively heat and consequently selectively anneal a portion of the needle. The improved method enables the selective annealing of curved needles, and is especially useful for the manufacture of surgical needles.

US Patent:

D531783, Nov 14, 2006

Filed:

Jun 29, 2004

Appl. No.:

29/208373

Inventors:

John Joseph Collier - New York NY, US

Assignee:

Salomon S.A. - Metz-Tessy

International Classification:

0202

US Classification:

D 2828

US Patent:

7300451, Nov 27, 2007

Filed:

Dec 22, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/743668

Inventors:

John Crombie - East Hanover NJ, US
Etan Chatlynne - Brooklyn NY, US
John Collier - Franklin Lakes NJ, US

Assignee:

Ethicon, Inc. - Somerville NJ

International Classification:

A61B 17/04

US Classification:

606232, 606148, 128898

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a suture locking device including a longitudinal retaining member having first and second ends; a support member having first and second recesses that are diametrically opposite to each other and have center points that are coaxial, where the first and second ends of the retaining member are releasably positioned within the first and second recesses of the support member. Alternatively, the suture locking device comprises a longitudinal retaining member having first and second ends; a support member having first and second recesses are diametrically opposite to each other and have center points that are coaxial, where the support member is releasably secured to hold the first and second ends of the retaining member within its first and second recesses.

US Patent:

7335221, Feb 26, 2008

Filed:

Apr 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/122970

Inventors:

John Collier - Franklin Lakes NJ, US
Etan S. Chatlynne - Brooklyn NY, US
Robert Nering - Stockton NJ, US
Irene Nozad - Branchburg NJ, US

Assignee:

Ethicon, Inc. - Somerville NJ

International Classification:

A61B 17/04

US Classification:

606232, 606148

Abstract:

A suture anchoring device is made from a coiled member having a helical configuration with a multiplicity of turns. When used in connection with a surgical procedure, the device is positioned adjacent to a wound site and a suture is attached to at least two of the turns so as to anchor the suture to the coiled member.

US Patent:

7371244, May 13, 2008

Filed:

Aug 25, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/648494

Inventors:

Etan S. Chatlynne - Brooklyn NY, US
John Collier - Franklin Lakes NJ, US
Robert Nering - Sergeantsville NJ, US
John Crombie - East Hanover NJ, US
Larry Crainich - Charlestown NH, US

Assignee:

Ethicon, Inc. - Somerville NJ

International Classification:

A61B 17/04

US Classification:

606148, 606139, 606232

Abstract:

A deployment device for anchoring a suture to a suture anchoring device, which is made from a helically coiled member, includes a winding tube for winding a suture around the coiled member in a helical path such that the suture is attached to at least one turn of the coiled member. A support mechanism is also provided for supporting the suture anchoring device during the winding of the suture around the coiled member. The deployment device can be used for anchoring a string and the like to any helically coiled member.