Patents by Inventor M. Ather Mirza

M. Ather Mirza 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).

  • Patent number: 7041115
    Abstract: An endoscopic surgical procedure on a patient, and more particularly, a novel and unique endoscopic surgical procedure known as an endoscopic gastrocnemius tenotomy to relieve posterior heel cord contracture tending to cause foot and ankle deformities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: A.M. Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: M. Ather Mirza, Amol Saxena, Romi Mirza
  • Publication number: 20040098005
    Abstract: An endoscopic surgical procedure on a patient, and more particularly, a novel and unique endoscopic surgical procedure known as an endoscopic gastrocnemius tenotomy to relieve posterior heel cord contracture tending to cause foot and ankle deformities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2002
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Applicant: A.M. Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: M. Ather Mirza, Amol Saxena, Romi Mirza
  • Patent number: 6485758
    Abstract: A cure for a hangover containing the active ingredient ephedrine in powdered form enclosed in a capsule. In a second embodiment this cure contains ephedrine and charcoal, while in a third embodiment, this cure contains Ephedra, charcoal and Vitamin B6. The use of any one of the three embodiments reduces the symptoms associated with alcohol intoxication and hangovers thereby speeding up recovery. The Ephedra, Vitamin B-6 and charcoal may be combined on a wt % ratio of 1:2.5:10. The Ephedra may come in the form of Ma Huang having 6% wt % Ephedra. One type of dosage is in the form of individual capsules having 10 Mg of Ephedra, 25 Mg of Vitamin B-6 and 100 Mg of activated charcoal. The recommended dosage would be two capsules so that users who are experiencing a hangover or alcohol related side effects may take up to 20 Mg of Ephedra, 50 Mg of Vitamin B-6 and 200 Mg of activated charcoal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: Vasolabs, Inc.
    Inventors: M. Ather Mirza, Romi Mirza, James R. Brennan
  • Publication number: 20010043956
    Abstract: A cure for a hangover containing the active ingredient ephedrine in powdered form enclosed in a capsule. In a second embodiment this cure contains ephedrine and charcoal, while in a third embodiment, this cure contains Ephedra, charcoal and Vitamin B6. The use of any one of the three embodiments reduces the symptoms associated with alcohol intoxication and hangovers thereby speeding up recovery. The Ephedra, Vitamin B-6 and charcoal may be combined on a wt. % ratio of 1:2.5:10. The Ephedra may come in the form of Ma Huang having 6% wt. % Ephedra. One type of dosage is in the form of individual capsules having 10 Mg of Ephedra, 25 Mg of Vitamin B-6 and 100 Mg of activated charcoal. The recommended dosage would be two capsules so that users who are experiencing a hangover or alcohol related side effects may take up to 20 Mg of Ephedra, 50 Mg of Vitamin B-6 and 200 Mg of activated charcoal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Publication date: November 22, 2001
    Inventors: M. Ather Mirza, Romi Mirza
  • Patent number: 5968061
    Abstract: Endoscopic surgical instruments in which provision is made for a locking device for a depth gauge or knife and sleeve arrangement which is adapted to be positioned on an endoscope, which provides for latching attachment thereto, and includes stop structure so as to enable the insertion thereof into a slotted cannula to a predetermined depth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Assignees: Theodor Esser, Eugene T. King
    Inventor: M. Ather Mirza
  • Patent number: 5578051
    Abstract: Method of implementing endoscopic surgical procedures on a patient, and more particularly, a novel and unique technique of performing uniportal surgical entries. Moreover, also disclosed is a unique endoscopic surgical instrument including a unique cutting device adapted to be employed in the implementation of the foregoing methods of endoscopically effecting the uniportal carpal tunnel release. This surgical procedure only requires the formation of a single and relatively small entry portal or incision in the patient, resulting in minimum discomfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Assignee: Theodor Esser and Eugene T. King
    Inventor: M. Ather Mirza
  • Patent number: 5366465
    Abstract: A method of implementing an endoscopic surgical procedure on a patient, and more particularly, a novel and unique technique of performing a uniportal palmar subligmentous endoscopic carpal tunnel release. Moreover, also disclosed is a unique endoscopic surgical instrument adapted to be employed in the implementation of the foregoing method of endoscopically effecting the carpal tunnel release. This surgical procedure only requires the formation of a single and relatively small entry portal or incision in the palm proximate the distal side of the flexor retinaculum, thereby reducing any postoperative symptoms of the patient with only a cosmetically appealing scar formed on the palm, while eliminating the need for a second portal or incision proximate the wrist of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1994
    Assignees: M. Ather Mirza, Theodor Esser, Eugene T. King
    Inventor: M. Ather Mirza