BRIAN J CAVANAUGH
Architects in Hingham, MA
License number
Massachusetts 7737
Issued Date
Sep 28, 1989
Expiration Date
Aug 31, 2017
Type
Architect
Address
Address
Hingham, MA 02043
Professional information
Multi-Purpose Tool For Minor Surgery
US Patent:
2009016, Jun 25, 2009
Filed:
Dec 19, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/339843
Inventors:
Brian J. Cavanaugh - Hingham MA, US
James J. A. Cavanaugh - Osterville MA, US
James J. A. Cavanaugh - Osterville MA, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/22
US Classification:
606180
Abstract:
In one embodiment, there is multi-purpose tool comprising: a supporting body adapted to receive and support a bit; a handle attached to the supporting body; a view controlling means coupled to, or adapted to couple to, the supporting body for controlling the view of a viewing device; and one or more of the following control means: (i) a rotatory controlling means coupled to the supporting body for controlling the rotational movement of a bit; and (ii) a pincer controlling means coupled to the supporting body for controlling pincing movement of the bit. In one embodiment, (i) pertains. In another embodiment, (ii) pertains. In another embodiment, (i) and (ii) pertains. In one embodiment, the means of (i) and (ii) share a common actuator and, in some embodiments, additional shared mechanical parts.
Method And Apparatus For Delivery Of A Ligating Suture
US Patent:
2009004, Feb 12, 2009
Filed:
Aug 7, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/187486
Inventors:
Brian J. Cavanaugh - Hingham MA, US
James J.A. Cavanaugh - Osterville MA, US
James J.A. Cavanaugh - Osterville MA, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/138
US Classification:
606144, 600104
Abstract:
An apparatus for ligating a medical protrusion comprises a ligating suture having a proximal end and a distal end configured to circumscribe the medical protrusion, and a one-way lock positioned there between. The apparatus further comprises an endoscope, a cutter blade configured to cut the suture, and a device for ligating a medical protrusion. The device comprises a tubular body having a proximal end and a distal end, a handle positioned at the proximal end, an endoscope controller operably connectable to the endoscope, a cutting controller operably connectable to the cutter blade, a suture controller configured to be operatively coupled with the suture, a curved bridge positioned at the distal end, the bridge having a proximal end and a distal end, and an armature, having a proximal end and a distal end, configured to releaseably retain at least a portion of the suture.
Method And Apparatus For Delivery Of A Ligating Suture
US Patent:
8540738, Sep 24, 2013
Filed:
May 14, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/471141
Inventors:
Brian J. Cavanaugh - Hingham MA, US
James J. A. Cavanaugh - Osterville MA, US
James J. A. Cavanaugh - Osterville MA, US
Assignee:
Cavanaugh Medical Devices, LLC - Hyannis MA
International Classification:
A61B 17/04
US Classification:
606148, 606139, 606144
Abstract:
An apparatus for ligating a medical protrusion comprises a ligating suture having a proximal end and a distal end configured to circumscribe the medical protrusion, and a one-way lock positioned there between. The apparatus further comprises an endoscope, a cutter blade configured to cut the suture, and a device for ligating a medical protrusion. The device comprises a tubular body having a proximal end and a distal end, a handle positioned at the proximal end, an endoscope controller operably connectable to the endoscope, a cutting controller operably connectable to the cutter blade, a suture controller configured to be operatively coupled with the suture, a curved bridge positioned at the distal end, the bridge having a proximal end and a distal end, and an armature, having a proximal end and a distal end, configured to releaseably retain at least a portion of the suture.