Patents by Inventor Maxwell V. Meng

Maxwell V. Meng 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).

  • Device for improved visualization of operative sites during surgery
    Patent number: 7776032
    Abstract: This invention provides a novel surgical device well suited to use in laparoscopic or other (e.g. open surgical) procedures. In certain embodiments, the device comprises a surgical probe, including a handle comprising at least one channel passing through the handle; and at least one conduit passing through the handle, where wherein at least one effector element is inserted into or through the channel, which effector element effects one or more surgical functions; and where the conduit comprises a distal conduit port that directs gas out of the conduit to substantially remove debris and/or fluid from a surface disposed proximal to the effector and/or from the effector element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Marshall L. Stoller, Maxwell V. Meng
  • Device for improved visualization of operative sites during surgery
    Publication number: 20040034339
    Abstract: This invention provides a novel surgical device well suited to use in laparoscopic or other (e.g. open surgical) procedures. In certain embodiments, the device comprises a surgical probe, including a handle comprising at least one channel passing through the handle; and at least one conduit passing through the handle, where wherein at least one effector element is inserted into or through the channel, which effector element effects one or more surgical functions; and where the conduit comprises a distal conduit port that directs gas out of the conduit to substantially remove debris and/or fluid from a surface disposed proximal to the effector and/or from the effector element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2002
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Marshall L. Stoller, Maxwell V. Meng