Robert J Bedard

Title: Innovations by Robert J. Bedard

Introduction

Robert J. Bedard is a notable inventor based in Southbury, Connecticut. He has made significant contributions to the field of medical devices, particularly in minimally invasive surgical techniques. With a total of two patents to his name, Bedard's work focuses on enhancing surgical procedures and improving patient outcomes.

Latest Patents

One of Bedard's latest inventions is a laparoscopic suturing device. This device includes a suturing needle and a driver for manipulating the needle. The suturing needle features a helically-wound front-end portion with a needle point at its proximal end for penetrating tissue, while the rear-end portion is connected to the driver. The slender design of this suturing device is ideally suited for minimally-invasive surgery, making it a valuable tool for surgeons.

Another significant patent is the fibrin clot delivery device and method. This delivery device is designed for depositing an exogenous fibrin clot into a wound site during an arthroscopic surgical operation. The device consists of a tubular body and a plunger, with the body featuring a large internal diameter collection chamber and a small internal diameter ejection chamber. The plunger has a rear tamping knob and an ejection tip, facilitating the effective delivery of fibrin clot material into the wound site.

Career Highlights

Robert J. Bedard has worked with the American Cyanamid Company, where he has been able to