JOHN DELMER COOK
Pilots at Manitou Rd, Prior Lake, MN

5364341, Nov 15, 1994

May 19, 1993

8/064827

John D. Cook - Prior Lake MN

Inlet Medical - Eden Prairie MN

A61M 100

604 30

The invention is a valving device for use in laparoscopic surgery. The device generally has a valve housing having a wall defining a common channel. The channel includes at least first and second apertures extending through the channel wall to allow fluid communication to and from the channel. The invention also includes a laparoscopic probe having a channel created by a wall defining a first open end and a second open end, as well as a valve for trapping debris positioned within the channel first open end.

5241990, Sep 7, 1993

Jul 10, 1992

7/911764

John D. Cook - Prior Lake MN

Inlet Medical, Inc. - Eden Prairie MN

A61M 500

13762546

The invention is a valving device for use in laparoscopic surgery. The device generally has a valve housing having a wall defining a common channel. The channel includes at least first and second apertures extending through the channel wall to allow fluid communication to and from the channel. The invention also includes a laparoscopic probe having a channel created by a wall defining a first open end and a second open end, as well as a valve for trapping debris positioned within the channel first open end.

6383199, May 7, 2002

Oct 6, 1998

09/167310

James E. Carter - Dana Point CA
John D. Cook - Prior Lake MN
Robert A. Gabler - New Brighton MN
Lee Jones - Fridley MN

Inlet Medical, Inc. - Eden Prairie MN

A61B 1704

606148, 606232

The suture is released by opening and withdrawing the tip from the guide. The suture is recovered by using the guide to redirect the tip and puncturing the tissue opposite the first point of insertion. The tip grasps the suture and pulls the suture through the guide. The suture is pulled outside the wound, providing for rapid closure of the surgical incision. The guide is insertable within the wound to be closed and guides the surgical instrument at a predetermined angle from the longitudinal axis of the guide for optimum wound closure. The surgical instrument and method may be used to advantageously shorten and strengthen ligaments. For example, by gathering and reinforcing the round ligament that supports a womans uterus with suture materials, surgeons can reposition and stabilize a retroverted uterus. Other devices may be also used in connection with retracting and reinforcing connective tissue. For example, rather than relying entirely on suture material to hold connective tissue in a retracted state, a device having one or more anchors may be inserted into connective tissue.

2009007, Mar 19, 2009

Sep 12, 2008

12/283484

John Cook - Prior Lake MN, US
Silas P. Cook - Cambridge MA, US

C10L 10/06

44640

A composition and method for creosote control in firebox flues burning solid fuels combines hydrophobic metal additives with a fire accelerant. According to certain embodiments, the compositions may inhibit corrosion of metal flues in addition to creosote deposits. When the metal salts are added to an accelerant at effective concentrations, the combination delivers the metal catalyst to the lining of the exhaust system upon combustion. As such, the metals are conveniently and efficiently transported up the flue.

D385627, Oct 28, 1997

Jan 16, 1996

D/048891

John D. Cook - Prior Lake MN
Jose M. Velez - Mission Viejo CA
James E. Carter - Dana Point CA

Inlet Medical, Inc. - Eden Prairie MN

1202

D24133