Patents Assigned to Northgate Technologies, Inc.
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Patent number: 10603449Abstract: A high-flow luer lock connector is disclosed. A high-flow luer lock connector comprises a connector body defining an interior region, a lumen, and an extended passageway. The interior region is bounded by a cylindrical side wall and a base wall. The lumen is defined at the base wall of the interior region and extends no more than 0.274 of an inch into the interior region. The extended passageway comprises a first and second end and passes through the connector body and the lumen. The extended passageway is in communication with the interior region to allow insufflation gas to flow through the interior region and extended passageway.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: NORTHGATE TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventor: Robert R. Mantell
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Publication number: 20200038044Abstract: An invasive electrohydraulic lithotripter probe may comprise a lithotripter tip that comprises a first electrode and a second electrode. The lithotripter tip has a length in excess of 250 cm and is dimensioned to be inserted into a long channel having a length in excess of 250 cm. The lithotripter probe may include a material that reinforces a linear strength of at least a portion of the lithotripter probe.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Applicant: Northgate Technologies Inc.Inventors: Stan J. Lipowski, Robert Mantell, Chuck Zander
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Patent number: 10493220Abstract: Gas recirculation systems for use in endoscopic surgical procedures including a gas recirculation pump are disclosed. The gas recirculation pump may work in conjunction with an insufflator used to inflate a patient's peritoneal cavity during surgery. The gas recirculation system may recirculate a high flow rate of gas from and to the patient while filtering particulate matter out of the gas and while maintaining an adequate moisture content in the gas. The gas recirculation pump may include a disposable pump cartridge releasably connected to a pump motor. A controller may detect a fault or safety condition in the gas recirculation system based on the load placed on the pump motor.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2016Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Northgate Technologies Inc.Inventors: Robert R. Mantell, Donald Millar, Patrick B. Millar, Eric P. Andersen
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Patent number: 10426500Abstract: An invasive electrohydraulic lithotripter probe may comprise a lithotripter tip that comprises a first electrode and a second electrode. The lithotripter tip has a length in excess of 250 cm and is dimensioned to be inserted into a long channel having a length in excess of 250 cm. The lithotripter probe may include a material that reinforces a linear strength of at least a portion of the lithotripter probe.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2015Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: NORTHGATE TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Stan J. Lipowski, Robert Mantell, Chuck Zander
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Patent number: 10105528Abstract: A medical device accessory comprising an interface configured to connect the medical device accessory with a medical device for administration of a medical treatment using the medical device and the medical device accessory, a plurality of electrical contacts proximate the interface, the electrical contacts comprising a lead electrical contact adapted to receive an voltage from a power source associated with the medical device and one or more identifying electrical contacts, and at least one conductor providing an electrical connection between the lead electrical contact and the one or more identifying electrical contacts. An arrangement of the one or more identifying electrical contacts connected to the lead electrical contact identifies a characteristic of the medical device accessory.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2017Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Northgate Technologies Inc.Inventors: Robert Mantell, Chip Curtis, Steven Weaver, Eric Andersen
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Publication number: 20180280635Abstract: Handheld carboxy therapy applicators are disclosed. In one implementation, a handheld carboxy therapy applicator includes a heater module, a humidification module, and a hypodermic needle. The heater module is configured to receive a flow of gas and to warm gas within the flow of gas. The humidification module is in fluid communication, such as in a serial connection, with the heater module. The humidification module is configured to receive the flow of gas from the heater module and to humidify the gas within the flow of gas. The hypodermic needle is in serial connection with the humidification module. The hypodermic needle is configured to receive the flow of gas from the humidification module and to inject the flow of gas into a tissue of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Applicant: Northgate Technologies Inc.Inventor: Robert R. Mantell
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Patent number: 10086154Abstract: A high-flow luer lock connector is disclosed. A high-flow luer lock connector comprises a connector body defining an interior region, a lumen, and an extended passageway. The interior region is bounded by a cylindrical side wall and a base wall. The lumen is defined at the base wall of the interior region and extends no more than 0.274 of an inch into the interior region. The extended passageway comprises a first and second end and passes through the connector body and the lumen. The extended passageway is in communication with the interior region to allow insufflation gas to flow through the interior region and extended passageway.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2013Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Northgate Technologies Inc.Inventor: Robert R. Mantell
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Patent number: 10052444Abstract: A gas apparatus for use in a medical procedure may include a housing, a heater, a port, and a dispensing device. The housing defines a chamber having a gas inlet and a gas outlet. The heater warms a gas flowing through the chamber. The port is positioned in fluid communication with the chamber. The dispensing device is inserted within the port for delivering water in aerosol form to warmed gas as it exits the gas outlet.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2015Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: NORTHGATE TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Robert R. Mantell, Peter A. Manzie
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Patent number: 9937304Abstract: Handheld carboxy therapy applicators are disclosed. In one implementation, a handheld carboxy therapy applicator includes a heater module, a humidification module, and a hypodermic needle. The heater module is configured to receive a flow of gas and to warm gas within the flow of gas. The humidification module is in fluid communication, such as in a serial connection, with the heater module. The humidification module is configured to receive the flow of gas from the heater module and to humidify the gas within the flow of gas. The hypodermic needle is in serial connection with the humidification module. The hypodermic needle is configured to receive the flow of gas from the humidification module and to inject the flow of gas into a tissue of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2015Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: NORTHGATE TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventor: Robert R. Mantell
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Patent number: 9861377Abstract: Electrohydraulic lithotripters comprising a plurality of electrohydraulic probes are disclosed. Each probe of the plurality of probes comprise a first electrode and a second electrode positioned at a distal end of the probe such that when the probe is discharged, an electric arc between the first electrode and the second electrode produces a shockwave that radiates from the distal end of the probe. A first probe and a second probe of the plurality of probes may be configured to discharge simultaneously or sequentially.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: NORTHGATE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Robert Mantell
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Patent number: 9849275Abstract: A medical device accessory comprising an interface configured to connect the medical device accessory with a medical device for administration of a medical treatment using the medical device and the medical device accessory, a plurality of electrical contacts proximate the interface, the electrical contacts comprising a lead electrical contact adapted to receive an voltage from a power source associated with the medical device and one or more identifying electrical contacts, and at least one conductor providing an electrical connection between the lead electrical contact and the one or more identifying electrical contacts. An arrangement of the one or more identifying electrical contacts connected to the lead electrical contact identifies a characteristic of the medical device accessory.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2016Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: NORTHGATE TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Robert Mantell, Chip Curtis, Steven Weaver, Eric Andersen
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Publication number: 20170173276Abstract: A system and method for creating a medicated atmosphere in an organ, or body cavity is disclosed. The system includes a flexible nebulization catheter that can be manipulated during use, a device for the introduction of the nebulization catheter, a medication delivery apparatus configured to control delivery of a medication to the catheter, a gas delivery apparatus in communication with the catheter, a gas pressure relief apparatus configured to relieve pressure in the organ or body cavity, and a central controller. The system may include a liquid source having a mixture of hyaluronic acid and heparin that, in conjunction with the nebulizing catheter, are designed to generate an aerosol with a particle size of 10-25 microns in a body cavity. The method includes providing an aerosol of anti-adhesive medication to an organ or body cavity while controlling overall pressure in the organ or cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2016Publication date: June 22, 2017Applicant: Northgate Technologies Inc.Inventors: Nawar Alkhamesi, Robert R. Mantell
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Patent number: 9636124Abstract: Electrohydraulic lithotripters comprising a plurality of electrohydraulic probes are disclosed. Each probe of the plurality of probes comprise a first electrode and a second electrode positioned at a distal end of the probe such that when the probe is discharged, an electric arc between the first electrode and the second electrode produces a shockwave that radiates from the distal end of the probe. A first probe and a second probe of the plurality of probes may be configured to discharge simultaneously or sequentially.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2014Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Northgate Technologies Inc.Inventor: Robert Mantell
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Patent number: 9579114Abstract: Invasive side-firing electrohydraulic lithotripsy probes that creates a substantially annular shockwave to break up concretions are disclosed. Generally, the side-firing electrohydraulic lithotripsy probe includes a lithotripter tip including a first electrode and a second electrode. The first electrode is positioned at a distal end of the lithotripter tip and the second electrode is positioned in the lithotripter tip such that an end of the second electrode is coaxially aligned with an end of the first electrode. An electric arc between the first and second electrodes causes a shockwave to radiate radially from the lithotripter tip.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2011Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Northgate Technologies Inc.Inventors: Robert R. Mantell, Stan J. Lipowski, Chuck Zander, Joanna L. Zander
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Patent number: 9572595Abstract: An in-dwelling port for providing repeated entry to a body during and/or after an operation is described. The port may include an external portion secured to a body outside an incision and a collapsible insertion portion that is inserted through the incision. The collapsible portion collapses when no instrument or lumen is present to permit the body to return to substantially a normal profile around the incision.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2015Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Northgate Technologies Inc.Inventor: Robert R. Mantell
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Patent number: 9345870Abstract: An in-dwelling port for providing repeated entry to a body during and/or after an operation is described. The port may include an external portion secured to a body outside an incision and a collapsible insertion portion that is inserted through the incision. The collapsible portion collapses when no instrument or lumen is present to permits the body to return to substantially a normal profile around the incision.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2014Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Northgate Technologies Inc.Inventor: Robert S. Mantell
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Patent number: 9283334Abstract: A medical device accessory comprising an interface configured to connect the medical device accessory with a medical device for administration of a medical treatment using the medical device and the medical device accessory, a plurality of electrical contacts proximate the interface, the electrical contacts comprising a lead electrical contact adapted to receive an voltage from a power source associated with the medical device and one or more identifying electrical contacts, and at least one conductor providing an electrical connection between the lead electrical contact and the one or more identifying electrical contacts. An arrangement of the one or more identifying electrical contacts connected to the lead electrical contact identifies a characteristic of the medical device accessory.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2012Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Northgate Technologies Inc.Inventors: Robert Mantell, Chip Curtis, Steven Weaver, Eric Andersen
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Publication number: 20160067428Abstract: Handheld carboxy therapy applicators are disclosed. In one implementation, a handheld carboxy therapy applicator includes a heater module, a humidification module, and a hypodermic needle. The heater module is configured to receive a flow of gas and to warm gas within the flow of gas. The humidification module is in fluid communication, such as in a serial connection, with the heater module. The humidification module is configured to receive the flow of gas from the heater module and to humidify the gas within the flow of gas. The hypodermic needle is in serial connection with the humidification module. The hypodermic needle is configured to receive the flow of gas from the humidification module and to inject the flow of gas into a tissue of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: Northgate Technologies Inc.Inventor: Robert R. Mantell
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Patent number: 9132245Abstract: Handheld carboxy therapy applicators are disclosed. In one implementation, a handheld carboxy therapy applicator includes a heater module, a humidification module, and a hypodermic needle. The heater module is configured to receive a flow of gas and to warm gas within the flow of gas. The humidification module is in fluid communication, such as in a serial connection, with the heater module. The humidification module is configured to receive the flow of gas from the heater module and to humidify the gas within the flow of gas. The hypodermic needle is in serial connection with the humidification module. The hypodermic needle is configured to receive the flow of gas from the humidification module and to inject the flow of gas into a tissue of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Northgate Technologies Inc.Inventor: Robert Mantell
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Publication number: 20150238711Abstract: A gas apparatus for use in a medical procedure may include a housing, a heater, a port, and a dispensing device. The housing defines a chamber having a gas inlet and a gas outlet. The heater warms a gas flowing through the chamber. The port is positioned in fluid communication with the chamber. The dispensing device is inserted within the port for delivering water in aerosol form to warmed gas as it exits the gas outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Applicant: NORTHGATE TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Robert R. Mantell, Peter A. Manzie