| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 7417729 |
Fluid verification system and method for infusions |
August 26, 2008 |
| An apparatus and method are provided to verify the composition of a medical fluid in a fluid container. The verification is performed at a centralized location, where light is transmitted through the fluid and detected by a sensor that generates signals representative of the spectral |
| 7322933 |
Optical trocar |
January 29, 2008 |
| The present invention relates to an optical obturator which includes a sleeve having a longitudinal bore between a proximal end and a distal end. The longitudinal bore of the sleeve is configured to receive at least a portion of an endoscope or like image transferring system. An imag |
| 7256888 |
Fluid verification system and method for infusions |
August 14, 2007 |
| An apparatus and method are provided to verify the composition of a medical fluid in a fluid infusion channel by comparison with clinician-entered input. Light is transmitted through the channel and detected by a sensor that generates signals representative of the spectral data of th |
| 7227630 |
Imaging of surgical biopsies |
June 5, 2007 |
| In order to determine, rapidly and without the delay required by conventional tissue preparation techniques for pathological examination (freezing, sectioning, staining, etc.), whether, an excision, which may be a biopsy sample, is representative of the morphology of interest of whet |
| 7190990 |
Cellular surgery utilizing confocal microscopy |
March 13, 2007 |
| An improved system for cellular surgery which includes a laser for producing a laser beam, and confocal optics for scanning and focusing the laser beam in tissue and generating confocal images of the tissue in accordance with returned light from the tissue. The confocal images are vi |
| 6856458 |
Tissue specimen holder |
February 15, 2005 |
| A tray or holder for tissue specimens, especially of excised tissue, such as biopsied specimens, is used with a confocal imaging system. The tray may be disposable after imaging of the specimen carried therein or may archive the specimen. A window supports the specimen. Clamps mounted |
| 6816262 |
Colorimeter having field programmable gate array |
November 9, 2004 |
| A colorimeter capable of calibrating color monitors, whether having cathode ray tube or liquid crystal (LCD) displays, is provided by a photometric array of photodetector and optical filter pairs. The filters include long-pass, edge filters which cover overlapping regions at the upper en |
| 6745067 |
System for marking the locations of imaged tissue with respect to the surface of the tissue |
June 1, 2004 |
| A system is provided for marking on a recording medium (36), such as a label, the location of imaged tissue with respect to an exposed surface of the tissue (34). Tissue is imaged by a microscope (11) capable of imaging sections of the tissue below the exposed tissue surface through opti |
| 6685630 |
Optical trocar |
February 3, 2004 |
| The present invention relates to an optical obturator which includes a sleeve having a longitudinal bore between a proximal end and a distal end. The longitudinal bore of the sleeve is configured to receive at least a portion of an endoscope or like image transferring system. An image |
| 6668186 |
Cellular surgery utilizing confocal microscopy |
December 23, 2003 |
| An improved system for cellular surgery which includes a laser for producing a laser beam, and confocal optics for scanning and focusing the laser beam in tissue and generating confocal images of the tissue in accordance with returned light from the tissue. The confocal images are vi |
| 6411434 |
Cassette for facilitating optical sectioning of a retained tissue specimen |
June 25, 2002 |
| A cassette for retaining a specimen of surgically exposed tissue from a patient in an orientation that facilitates optical sectioning of the tissue by a confocal microscopic or other optical imaging microscope. The cassette includes a base member having a rigid optically transparent |
| 6360115 |
System for imaging mechanically stabilized tissue |
March 19, 2002 |
| A system is provided having a clamping apparatus with first and second members, which are spaced apart from each other. An attachment mechanism is connected to the first member for attaching the apparatus to a confocal imaging system. This attachment mechanism has a surface with a window |
| 6330106 |
Tissue specimen holder |
December 11, 2001 |
| A tray or holder for tissue specimens, especially of excised tissue, such as biopsied specimens, is used with a confocal imaging system, especially a laser scanning confocal microscope system. The tray may be disposable after imaging of the specimen carried therein or may archive the spe |
| 6163377 |
Colorimeter |
December 19, 2000 |
| A colorimeter capable of calibrating color monitors, whether having cathode ray tube or liquid crystal (LCD) displays, is provided by a photometric array of photodetector and optical filter pairs. The filters include long-pass, edge filters which cover overlapping regions at the upper en |
| 6023289 |
Video display system for locating a projected image adjacent a surgical field |
February 8, 2000 |
| A method and apparatus for projecting an image of a surgical field along an optical path to intersect a display screen which is nonperpendicular to the optical path and adjacent the surgical field. A video projector system and accompanying optics impart at least one of a tilted focal pla |
| 5995867 |
Cellular surgery utilizing confocal microscopy |
November 30, 1999 |
| An improved system for cellular surgery which includes a laser for producing a laser beam, and confocal optics for scanning and focusing the laser beam in tissue and generating confocal images of the tissue in accordance with returned light from the tissue. The confocal images are vi |
| 5978695 |
System for imaging mechanically stabilized tissue |
November 2, 1999 |
| A system is provided having a clamping apparatus with first and second members, which are spaced apart from each other. An attachment mechanism is connected to the first member for attaching the apparatus to a confocal imaging system. This attachment mechanism has a surface with a window |
| 5800445 |
Tissue tagging device |
September 1, 1998 |
| A tagging device for marking the location of lesions within the body prior to a surgical procedure such as excision or biopsy. The device includes an elongated tube having one end supported on a housing and a second end extending distally therefrom. An anchor is positioned within the dis |
| 5700236 |
Endoscope attachment for changing angle of view |
December 23, 1997 |
| The present invention provides an endoscopic sheath for protecting and/or changing an angle of view of an endoscope. The sheath has a distal portion configured to engage a distalmost portion of an endoscope imaging optics. The distal portion houses structure for changing the angle of vie |
| 5697943 |
Apparatus and method for performing compressional anastomoses |
December 16, 1997 |
| A surgical instrument for carrying and attaching separate components of a compression anastomosis device to the end of tissue of a tubular hollow organ, which includes an elongated housing having a proximal end and a distal end; first and second compression anastomosis device components; |
| 5658236 |
Optical trocar |
August 19, 1997 |
| The present invention relates to an optical obturator which includes a sleeve having a longitudinal bore between a proximal end and a distal end. The longitudinal bore of the sleeve is configured to receive at least a portion of an endoscope or like image transferring system. An image |
| 5626588 |
Trocar wound closure device |
May 6, 1997 |
| A trocar wound closure device includes an elongated body having a distal end for insertion through a trocar puncture wound, a proximal end, and a first and second retractable needle holders disposed at the distal end of the body. The needle holders are movable between a retracted positio |
| 5620456 |
Trocar assembly |
April 15, 1997 |
| An obturator assembly for penetrating body tissue, includes a handle assembly having a finger-actuated trigger member, a sleeve member connected to and extending from the handle assembly, an obturator shaft at least partially positioned within the sleeve member and engageable with th |
| 5616131 |
Apparatus and method for anchoring surgical instrumentation |
April 1, 1997 |
| An apparatus for anchoring surgical instrumentation to tissue having a collar with structure thereon for attaching the collar to a surgical instrument and suture receiving structure disposed peripherally on the collar, the suture receiving being configured and dimensioned to receive |
| 5584793 |
Endoscope attachment for changing angle of view |
December 17, 1996 |
| The present invention provides an endoscopic sheath for protecting and/or changing an angle of view of an endoscope. The sheath has a distal portion configured to engage a distalmost portion of an endoscope imaging optics. The distal portion houses structure for changing the angle of vie |
| 5573493 |
Endoscope attachment for changing angle of view |
November 12, 1996 |
| The present invention provides an endoscopic sheath for protecting and/or changing an angle of view of an endoscope. The sheath has a distal portion configured to engage a distalmost portion of an endoscope imaging optics. The distal portion houses structure for changing the angle of vie |
| 5569160 |
Optical trocar |
October 29, 1996 |
| The present invention relates to an optical obturator which includes a sleeve having a longitudinal bore between a proximal end and a distal end. The longitudinal bore of the sleeve is configured to receive at least a portion of an endoscope or like image transferring system. An image |
| 5562694 |
Morcellator |
October 8, 1996 |
| A surgical instrument is provided for the morcellation of bodily tissue or bodily organ parts during an endoscopic surgical procedure. The instrument includes a handle assembly and a tubular body portion extending from the handle assembly and defining a longitudinal axis. A tool assembly |
| 5562686 |
Apparaus and method for suturing body tissue |
October 8, 1996 |
| An apparatus for suturing body tissue is provided having an elongated housing, first and second jaws pivotably mounted to the distal portion of elongated housing, and first and second needles movable with respect to the first and second jaws. A first actuating mechanism is operatively |
| 5543832 |
Video display system for projecting an image on to a tilted screen adjacent a surgical field |
August 6, 1996 |
| A method and apparatus for projecting an image of a surgical field along an optical path to intersect a display screen which is nonperpendicular to the optical path and adjacent the surgical field. A video projector projects the image along the optical path through a tilted projection |
| 5507757 |
Method of closing puncture wounds |
April 16, 1996 |
| A trocar wound closure device includes an elongated body having a distal end for insertion through a trocar puncture wound, a proximal end, and a first and second retractable needle holders disposed at the distal end of the body. The needle holders are movable between a retracted positio |
| 5503635 |
Apparatus and method for performing compressional anastomoses |
April 2, 1996 |
| Apparatus and method for forming a compression anastomosis of a hollow organ. The apparatus comprising a first collapsible member movable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration, the first collapsible member having a longitudinal bore defined by an inner surface, |
| 5496341 |
Surgical device to prepare body tissue for anastomosis |
March 5, 1996 |
| The present invention provides a surgical device which atraumatically compresses body tissue and guides a cutting blade to transect the body tissue. Included in the surgical device is a base member equipped to hold body tissue and accurately guide a cutting blade to sever tissue at a |
| 5467762 |
Optical trocar |
November 21, 1995 |
| The present invention relates to an optical obturator which includes a sleeve having a longitudinal bore between a proximal and a distal end. The longitudinal bore of the sleeve is configured to receive at least a portion of an endoscope or like image transferring system. An image pa |
| 5441041 |
Optical trocar |
August 15, 1995 |
| The present invention relates to an optical obturator which includes a sleeve having a longitudinal bore between a proximal end and a distal end. The longitudinal bore of the sleeve is configured to receive at least a portion of an endoscope or like image transferring system. An image |
| 5431666 |
Surgical suture instrument |
July 11, 1995 |
| A surgical apparatus, method of use and instrumentation kit are provided for suturing body tissue. The apparatus includes a handle assembly and an elongated body assembly detachably engaged to the handle assembly. The elongated body assembly includes an actuating mechanism for sequential |
| 5368601 |
Trocar wound closure device |
November 29, 1994 |
| A trocar wound closure device includes an elongated body having a distal end for insertion through a trocar puncture wound, a proximal end, and a first and second retractable needle holders disposed at the distal end of the body. The needle holders are movable between a retracted positio |
| 4675755 |
Video disk apparatus providing organized picture playback |
June 23, 1987 |
| A video disk player is provided for playing back a series of still pictures prerecorded on a plurality of video disks. The disks are contained in a magazine that is inserted into the player. The magazine includes an erasable, non-volatile memory for containing data related to the picture |
| 4384238 |
Electronic strobe flash apparatus for indirect and direct flash |
May 17, 1983 |
| Electronic strobe flash apparatus includes a first energizable flashtube arranged to project light for reflection from a surface to illuminate a scene indirectly, and a second energizable flashtube arranged to illuminate the scene directly. A sequencing circuit controls the energizat |
| 4345825 |
Apparatus for automatic control of a photographic camera |
August 24, 1982 |
| Automatic control apparatus for a photographic camera is responsive to a set of measured scene parameter inputs, representing at least subject distance and subject brightness, to produce signals representing the desired setting of one or more of the following camera control functions: |
