Methods, Systems, and Devices for Surgical Access and Insertion
Summary
The USPTO granted Patent US12599403B2 to the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska covering methods, systems, and devices for surgical access and insertion into insufflated patient cavities. The patent names Thomas Frederick, Shane Farritor, Jack Mondry, Eric Markvicka, Dmitry Oleynikov, and Jacob Greenburg as inventors and contains 20 claims.
What changed
The USPTO granted Patent US12599403B2 to the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, providing exclusive rights to methods, systems, and devices for surgical access and insertion into insufflated cavities. The patent contains 20 claims and names six inventors including Thomas Frederick, Shane Farritor, and Dmitry Oleynikov.
Companies developing surgical access devices or systems should review the patent claims to assess potential licensing needs or design-around considerations to avoid infringement. The patent's broad claim scope covering surgical access methods may affect manufacturers of laparoscopic or minimally invasive surgical equipment.
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Methods, systems, and devices for surgical access and insertion
Grant US12599403B2 Kind: B2 Apr 14, 2026
Assignee
Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
Inventors
Thomas Frederick, Shane Farritor, Jack Mondry, Eric Markvicka, Dmitry Oleynikov, Jacob Greenburg
Abstract
The various embodiments herein relate to systems, devices, and/or methods relating to surgical procedures, and more specifically for accessing an insufflated cavity of a patient and/or positioning surgical systems or devices into the cavity.
CPC Classifications
A61B 17/02-0293
Filing Date
2024-01-03
Application No.
18403328
Claims
20
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