Location History:
- Scotch Plains, NJ (US) (1994)
- Fanwood, NJ (US) (2001 - 2005)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1994-2005
Title: The Innovative Contributions of David A. Dalessandro
Introduction
David A. Dalessandro is a notable inventor based in Fanwood, NJ (US), recognized for his significant contributions to the field of medical devices. With a total of five patents to his name, Dalessandro has developed innovative solutions that enhance surgical procedures and improve patient outcomes.
Latest Patents
One of his latest inventions is the Expandable Cable Anchor, which is a bone anchoring device designed to secure suture or cable within a bone hole opening. This device features a radially expandable sheath and an expander member that allows for the secure placement of the cable or suture. The design ensures that the bearing load during anchor deployment does not affect the cable member, as the load is transferred through a washer to the sheath.
Another significant patent is the Adhesive for Attaching Buttress Material to a Surgical Fastening Device. This invention involves a surgical stapling instrument that clamps and staples tissue effectively. The instrument includes a handle and two opposed tissue clamping members that can move between open and closed positions. One of the clamping members houses a plurality of staples, and a strip of buttress material is attached using a hot melt adhesive, allowing for efficient tissue attachment during surgical procedures.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Dalessandro has worked with prominent companies in the medical field, including Ethicon and Ethicon Endo-Surgery