Patents by Inventor Kenneth Trauner
Kenneth Trauner 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: 20220202702Abstract: A method may include providing a syringe device having (a) a single needle, (b) a first syringe comprising saline with microbubbles, (c) a second syringe comprising a therapeutic compound, and (d) a connector coupling the single needle to the first syringe and to the second syringe. The method may further include guiding the single needle to an injection site of a patient; injecting, with the first syringe, a quantity of saline with microbubbles; confirming a desired position of the single needle, with ultrasound imaging, by identifying the microbubbles in the quantity of saline relative to a tip of the single needle and further relative to one or more anatomical landmarks visible with the ultrasound imaging; and injecting, with the second syringe, the therapeutic compound at the injection site.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2022Publication date: June 30, 2022Applicant: Agitated Solutions Inc.Inventors: Morgan Evans, Kenneth Trauner
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Publication number: 20210361868Abstract: A method may include providing a syringe device having (a) a single needle, (b) a first syringe comprising saline with microbubbles, (c) a second syringe comprising a therapeutic compound, and (d) a connector coupling the single needle to the first syringe and to the second syringe. The method may further include guiding the single needle to an injection site of a patient; injecting, with the first syringe, a quantity of saline with microbubbles; confirming a desired position of the single needle, with ultrasound imaging, by identifying the microbubbles in the quantity of saline relative to a tip of the single needle and further relative to one or more anatomical landmarks visible with the ultrasound imaging; and injecting, with the second syringe, the therapeutic compound at the injection site.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: Agitated Solutions Inc.Inventors: Morgan Evans, Kenneth Trauner
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Patent number: 9504373Abstract: The illumination system comprises an arthroscope, endoscope or other suitable surgical tool and an attachable cannula comprising a transparent or semi-transparent material capable of carrying light from the proximal end of the cannula to the distal end of the cannula, thereby illuminating the surgical field. The surgical field is thus illuminated through components that do not occupy space that may otherwise be used for the optics of the arthroscope. The arthroscopic illumination system further comprises one or more illumination sources disposed at the proximal end of the cannula. The illumination source may be optically coupled with the cannula at the hub or other appropriate location. The cannula comprises a sterilizable polymer which functions as a waveguide. A waveguide is a material medium that confines and guides light. When in use, the light source connected to the hub provides light which may be guided to the distal end of the cannula or any other suitable location.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Invuity, Inc.Inventors: Alex Vayser, Kenneth Trauner, Jon Gasson, Tom Grey
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Patent number: 9072455Abstract: The illumination system is a cannula comprising a transparent or semi-transparent material capable of carrying light from the proximal end of the cannula to the distal end of the cannula, thereby illuminating a surgical field. The surgical field is thus illuminated through components that do not occupy space that may otherwise be used for optics and or surgical tools. The illumination source may be optically coupled with the cannula at any appropriate location. The cannula comprises a sterilizable polymer which functions as a waveguide. A waveguide is a material medium that confines and guides light. When in use, the light source connected to the hub provides light which may be guided to the distal end of the cannula or any other suitable location. Thus, the sheath provides structure-guided illumination resulting in the illumination of the surgical site.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2012Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Invuity, Inc.Inventors: Alex Vayser, Kenneth Trauner, Jon Gasson, Tom Grey
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Publication number: 20140213851Abstract: The illumination system comprises an arthroscope, endoscope or other suitable surgical tool and an attachable cannula comprising a transparent or semi-transparent material capable of carrying light from the proximal end of the cannula to the distal end of the cannula, thereby illuminating the surgical field. The surgical field is thus illuminated through components that do not occupy space that may otherwise be used for the optics of the arthroscope. The arthroscopic illumination system further comprises one or more illumination sources disposed at the proximal end of the cannula. The illumination source may be optically coupled with the cannula at the hub or other appropriate location. The cannula comprises a sterilizable polymer which functions as a waveguide. A waveguide is a material medium that confines and guides light. When in use, the light source connected to the hub provides light which may be guided to the distal end of the cannula or any other suitable location.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: Invuity, Inc.Inventors: Alex Vayser, Kenneth Trauner, Jon Gasson, Tom Grey
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Publication number: 20120253137Abstract: A surgical illumination system, according to the present disclosure may include one or more illumination elements mounted on or in a collar body or surgical retractor pin that may also include control electronics. The surgical illumination system affords controllable direct illumination of a deep cavity surgical site and may be moved independent of any surgeon or surgical instrument. The collar body or pin provides heat conductivity to remove heat generated by the illumination elements. The collar body is adapted for engagement of Steinman style surgical retractor pins and to afford optimal heat transfer to the retractor pin. Energy for the illumination elements may be provided by batteries or other suitable source through a cable or wireless link.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: Invuity, Inc.Inventors: Alex Vayser, Kenneth Trauner
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Publication number: 20120245413Abstract: The illumination system is a cannula comprising a transparent or semi-transparent material capable of carrying light from the proximal end of the cannula to the distal end of the cannula, thereby illuminating a surgical field. The surgical field is thus illuminated through components that do not occupy space that may otherwise be used for optics and or surgical tools. The illumination source may be optically coupled with the cannula at any appropriate location. The cannula comprises a sterilizable polymer which functions as a waveguide. A waveguide is a material medium that confines and guides light. When in use, the light source connected to the hub provides light which may be guided to the distal end of the cannula or any other suitable location. Thus, the sheath provides structure-guided illumination resulting in the illumination of the surgical site.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: Invuity, Inc.Inventors: Alex Vayser, Kenneth Trauner, Jon Gasson, Tom Grey
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Patent number: 8162824Abstract: The illumination system is a cannula comprising a transparent or semi-transparent material capable of carrying light from the proximal end of the cannula to the distal end of the cannula, thereby illuminating a surgical field. The surgical field is thus illuminated through components that do not occupy space that may otherwise by used for optics and or surgical tools. The illumination source may be optically coupled with the cannula at any appropriate location. The cannula comprises a sterilizable polymer which functions as a waveguide. A waveguide is a material medium that confines and guides light. When in use, the light source connected to the hub provides light which may be guided to the distal end of the cannula or any other suitable location. Thus, the sheath provides structure-guided illumination resulting in the illumination of the surgical site.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2009Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Invuity, Inc.Inventors: Alex Vayser, Kenneth Trauner, Jon Gasson, Tom Grey
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Publication number: 20110004335Abstract: A fairing can be attached to a prosthetic limb or over a brace to alter the appearance of the prosthetic limb or brace. The outer surface of the prosthetic limb can be a mirror image of an intact limb and the outer surface of the brace can have an outer surface that corresponds to an injured limb. Because the fairing fits closely around the prosthetic limb or brace, the interior surface of the fairing has a surface that corresponds to a mirror image of an intact limb or an outer surface of an injured limb.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: Bespoke Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Scott Summit, Kenneth Trauner
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Publication number: 20090182202Abstract: The illumination system is a cannula comprising a transparent or semi-transparent material capable of carrying light from the proximal end of the cannula to the distal end of the cannula, thereby illuminating a surgical field. The surgical field is thus illuminated through components that do not occupy space that may otherwise by used for optics and or surgical tools. The illumination source may be optically coupled with the cannula at any appropriate location. The cannula comprises a sterilizable polymer which functions as a waveguide. A waveguide is a material medium that confines and guides light. When in use, the light source connected to the hub provides light which may be guided to the distal end of the cannula or any other suitable location. Thus, the sheath provides structure-guided illumination resulting in the illumination of the surgical site.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2009Publication date: July 16, 2009Inventors: Alex Vayser, Kenneth Trauner, Jon Gasson, Tom Grey
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Patent number: 7510524Abstract: The illumination system is a cannula comprising a transparent or semitransparent material capable of carrying light from the proximal end of the cannula to the distal end of the cannula, thereby illuminating a surgical field. The surgical field is thus illuminated through components that do not occupy space that may otherwise by used for optics and or surgical tools. The illumination source may be optically coupled with the cannula at any appropriate location. The cannula comprises a sterilizable polymer which functions as a waveguide. A waveguide is a material medium that confines and guides light. When in use, the light source connected to the hub provides light which may be guided to the distal end of the cannula or any other suitable location. Thus, the sheath provides structure-guided illumination resulting in the illumination of the surgical site.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2006Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: Invuity, Inc.Inventors: Alex Vayser, Kenneth Trauner, Jon Gasson, Tom Grey
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Publication number: 20080002426Abstract: An illuminator film system may include one or more pre-cut sections of optical film applied to a waveguide to allow light to exit the waveguide through the film in a predetermined manner. The one or more pre-cut sections may be removed and reapplied during a procedure to redirect the light. A laminated illuminator film may be provided that uses a laminated optical film structure to direct light from a fiber optic input. Such a laminated illuminator film may be very low profile, low cost and easy to apply to a retractor for providing illumination during a surgical procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2007Publication date: January 3, 2008Inventors: Alex Vayser, Kenneth Trauner, Thomas Grey
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Publication number: 20070286548Abstract: A microstructure optical adapter or tip according to the present disclosure may incorporate precision micro structure optical components engaging the input or output end of light energy delivery devices for customized light delivery of the light energy. The incorporation of precision micro structure optical components in injection molded plastic or glass parts will allow for inexpensive modification of the output light while also serving to protect the end of the illumination device. The micro structure optical components may also be incorporated in an adapter to tailor the light energy to the subsequent device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2007Publication date: December 13, 2007Inventors: Alex Vayser, Kenneth Trauner
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Publication number: 20070270653Abstract: The illumination system described below comprises an arthroscope, endoscope or other suitable surgical tool and an attachable cannula comprising a transparent or semi-transparent material capable of carrying light from the proximal end of the cannula to the distal end of the cannula, thereby illuminating the surgical field. The surgical field is thus illuminated through components that do not occupy space that may otherwise by used for the optics of the arthroscope. The arthroscopic illumination system further comprises one or more illumination sources disposed at the proximal end of the cannula. The illumination source may be optically coupled with the cannula at the hub or other appropriate location. The cannula comprises a sterilizable polymer which functions as a waveguide. A waveguide is a material medium that confines and guides light. When in use, the light source connected to the hub provides light which may be guided to the distal end of the cannula or any other suitable location.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2007Publication date: November 22, 2007Inventors: Alex Vayser, Kenneth Trauner, Jonathan Gasson, Thomas Grey
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Publication number: 20070060795Abstract: Lighting systems for surgical retractors.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2005Publication date: March 15, 2007Inventors: Alex Vayser, Kenneth Trauner
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Publication number: 20060268570Abstract: The illumination system described below comprises an arthroscope, endoscope or other suitable surgical tool and an attachable cannula comprising a transparent or semi-transparent material capable of carrying light from the proximal end of the cannula to the distal end of the cannula, thereby illuminating the surgical field. The surgical field is thus illuminated through components that do not occupy space that may otherwise by used for the optics of the arthroscope. The arthroscopic illumination system further comprises one or more illumination sources disposed at the proximal end of the cannula. The illumination source may be optically coupled with the cannula at the hub or other appropriate location. The cannula comprises a sterilizable polymer which functions as a waveguide. A waveguide is a material medium that confines and guides light. When in use, the light source connected to the hub provides light which may be guided to the distal end of the cannula or any other suitable location.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2006Publication date: November 30, 2006Inventors: Alex Vayser, Kenneth Trauner, Jon Gasson, Tom Grey
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Publication number: 20060229593Abstract: A surgical illumination insert according to the present disclosure may include one or more illumination elements mounted on an insert body that may also include control electronics. The surgical illumination insert affords controllable direct illumination of a deep cavity surgical site and may be moved independent of any surgeon or surgical instrument. The insert body provides heat conductivity to remove heat generated by the illumination elements. The insert body is curved for insertion through surgical retractors and to afford optimal heat transfer to the retractor. Energy for the illumination elements may be provided by batteries through a cable or wireless link.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2006Publication date: October 12, 2006Inventors: Alex Vayser, Kenneth Trauner
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Publication number: 20060217597Abstract: A surgical illumination system, according to the present disclosure may include one or more illumination elements mounted on or in a collar body or surgical retractor pin that may also include control electronics. The surgical illumination system affords controllable direct illumination of a deep cavity surgical site and may be moved independent of any surgeon or surgical instrument. The collar body or pin provides heat conductivity to remove heat generated by the illumination elements. The collar body is adapted for engagement of Steinman style surgical retractor pins and to afford optimal heat transfer to the retractor pin. Energy for the illumination elements may be provided by batteries or other suitable source through a cable or wireless link.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2006Publication date: September 28, 2006Inventors: Alex Vayser, Kenneth Trauner
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Patent number: 6607487Abstract: A system for assisting in precise location of the acetabular implant during total hip replacement. The system uses ultrasound imaging for guiding the placement and orientation of the implant.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2001Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: John Chang, Waleed Haddad, Jan-Ulco Kluiwstra, Dennis Matthews, Kenneth Trauner
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Publication number: 20020099288Abstract: A system for assisting in precise location of the acetabular implant during total hip replacement. The system uses ultrasound imaging for guiding the placement and orientation of the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Applicant: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: John Chang, Waleed Haddad, Jan-Ulco Kluiwstra, Dennis Matthews, Kenneth Trauner