Patents by Inventor Giorgio Mezzoli
Giorgio Mezzoli has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20230330366Abstract: A liquid dispenser (1) for medical uses wherein a first membrane body (10) is shaped symmetrically with respect to a first frontal median plane (M) and to a second sagittal median plane (N) intersected in a central axis (A) and is delimited at the top by a dome (12); a second body (20) being carried by the first body (10) inside the dome (12) in a position concentric to the axis (A); the second body (20) having a hollow lower portion (22) concentric with the axis (A) and an upper portion (28) provided with a central duct (280) and with at least one first lateral duct (282) (284) (282?) (284?) (282?) (284?) ending in the dome (12), respectively, with a central nozzle (2800) (2800?) (2800?) and at least one first lateral nozzle (2820) (2840) (2820) (2840?) (2820?) (2840?).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2020Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Giorgio MEZZOLI, Maria RANI
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Publication number: 20230293156Abstract: A collector (1) for liquids provided with a first funnel-shaped body (10) delimited at the top by an annular edge (12) and provided at the bottom with an outlet (11) for liquids and with coupling means (100) for removable collection members (102) of the liquids from the outlet (11); a first front wall (120) and a second rear wall (122) carried in a hydraulically sealed manner by the annular edge (12) between two sides (124) of the first body (10) and mutually facing one another; the second wall (122) being delimited at the top by a concave curved segment (1220) shaped for shape coupling, in use, with an anatomic facial portion arranged between a user’s top lip and nose.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2020Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: Giorgio MEZZOLI, Maria RANI
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Publication number: 20230293157Abstract: A collector (1) for collecting a liquid resulting from a nasal wash, the collector (1) comprising a funnel-shaped body (10) which terminates in a duct (12) that extends between an inlet (14) and an outlet portion (16) provided with coupling members (160) pre-arranged for coupling in a fluid-tight manner with a test tube (162) through a respective mouth (164); the duct (12) having filtering members (20) for the liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2021Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: Giorgio Mezzoli, Maria Rani
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Publication number: 20230041960Abstract: A liquid nebulizer (1) for medical uses wherein a dome-shaped body (10) is shaped symmetrically with respect to a first frontal median plane (M) and to a second sagittal median plane (N) intersected in a central axis (A); the dome-shaped body (10) being developed along the axis (A) between a base portion (100) and an upper truncated portion (102) provided with a cavity (1020); at least two channels (12)(12?) being provided, each of which shaped to access the cavity (1020) through a respective hole (120)(120?) arranged at a given distance from one of the first frontal median plane (M) and second sagittal median plane (N).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2020Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Giorgio MEZZOLI, Maria RANI
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Publication number: 20230029546Abstract: A dispenser (1) of liquids for medical uses wherein a first membrane body (10) is shaped symmetrically with respect to a first frontal median plane (M) and to a second sagittal median plane (N) intersected in a central axis (A) and is delimited at the top by a dome (12) which is axially delimited by a base portion (12?) and by a top (12?) of given shape; a second body (20) being carried by the first body (10) inside the dome (12) in a position concentric with the axis (A); the second body (20) having a hollow lower portion (22) concentric with the axis (A) and an upper portion (28) engaged by a first and a second duct (280) (280?) terminating in the dome (12), with a first nozzle (2800?) (2800) and a second nozzle (2800?) respectively; each first and second nozzle (2800) (2800?) being arranged between the first frontal median plane (M) and the second sagittal median plane (N).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2021Publication date: February 2, 2023Inventors: Giorgio MEZZOLI, Maria RANI
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Publication number: 20210283384Abstract: Dispenser (1) for liquids comprising an applying nozzle constituted by a bell-shaped body (2) extending along a central axis (A) and provided, at the bottom, with an annular collar (3) and, at the top, with a convex cap (4); the bell-shaped body (2) having a first axial hole (5) whose cross-section decreases from the collar (3) towards said cap (4); a valve (7) for nebulizing the solution being housed inside the first hole (5) in a matching manner; an expansion device (9) being provided at the exit of said first hole (5).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2017Publication date: September 16, 2021Inventors: Giorgio Mezzoli, Maria Rani
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Publication number: 20140128904Abstract: The device to narrow the nasal columella (1) and to dilate the nasal wings and the nasal valve, according to the invention, includes the first two horizontal branches (13a, 13b) joined, at the distal end (13) to form a U, from the internal wall of the proximal end (14a) and (15a), the first two—right (14) and left (15)—lamellae branch off, they join the internal wall of the distal ends (14b) and (15b) delimiting medially an elongated leaf-shaped space (14c, 15c). From the upper edge of the proximal portion of each horizontal branch (13a) and (13b), to the right (16b) and to the left (17b), a respective second branch gets off; the latter acute angled bends (16), after a short vertical portion, and (17) towards the outside and it continues with a respective second dragonfly-wing shaped lamella, to the right (18) and to the left (19), suitable for being inserted into the nasal vestibule and the nasal valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Inventors: Giorgio Mezzoli, Gaetano Libra
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Patent number: 7273467Abstract: A device is described for washing the external audtitory meatus comprising at least ne inlet channel (6) for the washing liquid and one discharge channel (8) which connects the end portion of the inlet channel with the outside environment, the discharge channel being designed to discharge the washing liquid outside if a further channel(9), designed to discharged the liquid and the products of washing (wax, epithelial scales, etc.) outside, is at least partially obstructed by the products of washing. The further channel may consist of the external auditory meatus, of an aural speculum in which the washing device (10) is inserted, or f an outlet channel made in the body of the washing device(10).Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2000Date of Patent: September 25, 2007Inventor: Giorgio Mezzoli
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Patent number: 7186243Abstract: A device is disclosed for washing or irrigating the vaginal cavity and the urethral ostium having a flexible container for the washing solution, an olive-shaped nozzle with apical, radial and basal ejection openings. The nozzle further comprises a stem to be inserted into the tube, to which a disc or cup is also fitted.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2000Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Inventor: Giorgio Mezzoli
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Patent number: 7063686Abstract: A nozzle having an ejection duct structured so as to allow a better distribution of the substances on the inner panes of nasal cavities and similar, such as auricular, vaginal and rectal cavities is described. A conical central portion is mounted in the nozzle outlet portion with its base in the outlet opening providing an annular fluid outlet, the conical central portion is rigidly secured to the inner wall of the outlet portion with baffles. In different embodiments of the invention the outlet portion, the central portion, the baffles and the annular outlet opening vary in shape.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2001Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Inventor: Giorgio Mezzoli
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Patent number: 6902557Abstract: Device for rectal lavages consisting of a flexible container (1) containing the washing liquid, a flexible tube (2) and a nozzle (3) equipped with an elongated egg-shaped body (6) from which an upper elongated portion (7) and a concave surface (8) depart, the upper portion (7) being equipped with at least one opening (9), and a concave surface (8) with two tongues (4) of slightly upwards curved shape.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2000Date of Patent: June 7, 2005Inventor: Giorgio Mezzoli
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Patent number: 6701916Abstract: A distribution valve for nasal spray allowing to distribute a drug inside the nasal cavities in a uniform and repeatable way is described. The distribution valve has a section of elliptical or oval shape, corresponding to the shape of the nostril and it has a distribution nozzle having elliptical or oval shape (or slot shape) in order to obtain a more uniform distribution of the medicament on the inner mucosa of the nasal cavity.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2002Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Inventor: Giorgio Mezzoli
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Publication number: 20030158527Abstract: A nozzle having an ejection duct structured so as to allow a better distribution of the substances on the inner paries of nasal cavities and similar, such as auricular, vaginal and rectal cavities is described. A conical central portion is mounted in the nozzle outlet portion with its base in the outlet opening providing an annular fluid outlet. The conical central portion is rigidly secured to the inner wall of the outlet portion with baffles. In different embodiments of the invention the outlet portion, the central portion, the baffles and the annular outlet opening vary in shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2003Publication date: August 21, 2003Inventor: Giorgio Mezzoli
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Publication number: 20030114834Abstract: Device for rectal lavages consisting of a flexible container (1) containing the washing liquid, a flexible tube (2) and a nozzle (3) equipped with an elongated egg-shaped body (6) from which an upper elongated portion (7) and a concave surface (8) depart, the upper portion (7) being equipped with at least one opening (9), and a concave surface (8) with two tongues (4) of slightly upwards curved shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2002Publication date: June 19, 2003Inventor: Giorgio Mezzoli
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Publication number: 20030101992Abstract: A distribution valve for nasal spray allowing to distribute a drug inside the nasal cavities in a uniform and repeatable way is described. The distribution valve has a section of elliptical or oval shape, corresponding to the shape of the nostril and it has a distribution nozzle having elliptical or oval shape (or slot shape) in order to obtain a more uniform distribution of the medicament on the inner mucosa of the nasal cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2002Publication date: June 5, 2003Inventor: Giorgio Mezzoli
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Patent number: 6569090Abstract: Ear observation apparatus for self-inspecting the external auditory meatus and/or the tympanic membrane, characterized in that it comprises inspection means (2) for the external auditory meatus associated to reflection means (3) able to reflect the image of said external auditory meatus and/or tympanic membrane, illumination means (6) being provided for illuminating said external auditory meatus and/or tympanic membrane, said reflection means (3) being angularly set with respect to said inspection (2) means such as to reflect the image of the external auditory meatus and/or tympanic membrane on an external mirror.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2001Date of Patent: May 27, 2003Inventors: Giorgio Mezzoli, Marco Vanzi
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Patent number: 6379335Abstract: A device for after-use protection of a hypodermic needle, particularly of the butterfly type, comprising an elongated flat laminar element having, at one end and on two sides, two laminas which are mutually spaced by a longitudinal central space and are folded toward the laminar element in order to form two blind lateral flat guides for the sliding of the butterfly wings of the needle. The blind lateral flat guides are slightly curved away from the surface of the element and are adapted, when the needle retracts, to press its point so that it slides against the surface of the central band of the element in order to wedge into spaces that lie between raised saw-toothed teeth on the band in order to prevent the escape of the needle.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 1999Date of Patent: April 30, 2002Assignee: D.R.M. S.r.l.Inventors: Francesco Rigon, Giorgio Mezzoli
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Patent number: 6228070Abstract: A device for irrigating or washing the nasal cavities and the rhinopharynx which comprises a bell-shapes nozzle, adapted to be sealingly pressed to a nostril of a user, and a connection tube which connects the nozzle to a bag adapted to contain a solution; the bell-shaped nozzle has elliptical shaped sections orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the nozzle, and has three holes radially arranged at the tip end of the nozzle for the outflow of a solution toward the three meatus of the nasal cavities, each hole communicating with a tubular joint positioned inside the nozzle and connected to the connection tube.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1999Date of Patent: May 8, 2001Assignee: Medical International Licensing, N.V.Inventor: Giorgio Mezzoli
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Patent number: 5391179Abstract: Nasal and/or rhinopharyngeal tampon including an elongated core, with aspiration holes, around which there is a shaped body made of elastic spongy material covered by a thin deformable membrane made of impermeable material; the core has a stem for connection to an aspiration unit suitable to make the body assume an insertion or extraction configuration having a limited volume in a vacuum state; the flow of air through the stem into the shaped body is suitable to make the body resume an active configuration having a large volume at atmospheric pressure.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 1993Date of Patent: February 21, 1995Inventor: Giorgio Mezzoli