Roland P Deangelis

US Patent:

63225638, Nov 27, 2001

Filed:

Sep 17, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/397832

Inventors:

Joel W. Cummings - Tyngsboro MA
Roland Deangelis - Milton MA
Brian Clark - Somerville MA
David Schiff - Highland Park NJ
Paul Mulhauser - New York NY
Jesse Gala - Summit NJ

Assignee:

Genzyme Corporation - Cambridge MA

International Classification:

A61B 1784

US Classification:

606 72

Abstract:

The present invention relates to new surgical fasteners and methods of using the surgical fasteners. The surgical fasteners of the invention are in the form of tacks and comprise generally an elongate rod, a sharp conical head, a tail, and a transverse locking member extending from the tail above the plane of the rod. The fasteners are inserted into a bodily cavity for tissue and membrane fixation and approximation by the use of tack applicators. The tack applicators of the invention generally comprise an elongate handle, a loading tip and a carrier assembly that is removably inserted into the loading tip. The tacks are inserted and locked into the carrier assembly from which they may be disengaged.

US Patent:

D4475658, Sep 4, 2001

Filed:

Mar 20, 2000

Appl. No.:

D/120482

Inventors:

Paul J. Mulhauser - New York NY
Bill Cowles - New York NY
David R. Schiff - Highland Park NJ
Jesse Gala - Summit NJ
Joel Cummings - Tyngsboro MA
Roland Deangelis - Milton MA
Brian Clark - Somerville MA

Assignee:

Genzyme Corporation - Cambridge MA

International Classification:

2402

US Classification:

D24145

US Patent:

D4430581, May 29, 2001

Filed:

Mar 20, 2000

Appl. No.:

D/120481

Inventors:

Paul J. Mulhauser - New York NY
Bill Cowles - New York NY
David R. Schiff - Highland Park NJ
Jesse Gala - Summit NJ
Joel Cummings - Tyngsboro MA
Roland Deangelis - Milton MA
Brian Clark - Somerville MA

Assignee:

Genzyme Corporation - Cambridge MA

International Classification:

2402

US Classification:

D24145