Patents by Inventor James R. Korndorffer, Jr.

James R. Korndorffer, Jr. 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).

  • Publication number: 20160082211
    Abstract: This disclosure provides a medical device adaptable to current endotracheal tubes having a first segment defining a first lumen with both a distal and proximal end, and a second segment defining a second lumen with both a distal and a proximal end. The first segment and the second segment may be attached to one another. The first segment's distal end extends farther than the second and is configured to receive a viewing device, such as a bronchoscope, whereas the second segment distal end is configured to receive a previously placed endotracheal tube. The device allows a single physician to perform tracheostomy procedures such as percutaneous procedures while reducing risks associated with such procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Nicholas CHEDID, Christopher COVER, Scott KLEINPETER, Gabriela NUNEZ, Seth VIGNES, Jaime PALOMINO, James R. KORNDORFFER, JR., Yashvir SANGWAN
  • Patent number: 7802990
    Abstract: A system for training users of laparoscopic cameras includes geometric targets disposed in spaced relation upon a base such that acquiring a laparoscopic view of each geometric target requires a change in the orientation of a laparoscopic camera. Each geometric target has disposed thereon an image of the same geometric shape, and each geometric target has an orientation line disposed thereon. The system accommodates both straight and angled laparoscopes. A method for training a person includes providing a system described above and allowing the person to use the laparoscopic camera to acquire images geometric targets. A preferred method includes the steps of having the user repeatedly acquire geometric targets with a 0 degree laparoscope until the measured time is less than a first time threshold and then having the user repeatedly acquire geometric targets with an angled laparoscope until the measured time is less than a second time threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Inventors: James R. Korndorffer, Jr., Daniel J. Scott