Patents by Inventor Minelu Sonnenschein
Minelu Sonnenschein 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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Patent number: 10887992Abstract: A video camera head is comprised of at least two rigid printed circuit boards (PCBS) arranged in parallel planes. The at least two PCBs are mechanically supported one above the other by pins made of an electricity conducting material that conduct electrical power from the bottom PCB to electronic components or illumination means mounted on the other PCBs and signals from a solid state sensor chip mounted on one of the other PCBs of the at least two PCBs to the bottom PCB. Several embodiments of the video camera head are described.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2019Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: MEDIGUS LTD.Inventors: Amir Govrin, Minelu Sonnenschein
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Publication number: 20190364661Abstract: A video camera head is comprised of at least two rigid printed circuit boards (PCBS) arranged in parallel planes. The at least two PCBs are mechanically supported one above the other by pins made of an electricity conducting material that conduct electrical power from the bottom PCB to electronic components or illumination means mounted on the other PCBs and signals from a solid state sensor chip mounted on one of the other PCBs of the at least two PCBs to the bottom PCB. Several embodiments of the video camera head are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventors: Amir GOVRIN, Minelu SONNENSCHEIN
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Patent number: 10420216Abstract: A video camera head is comprised of at least two rigid printed circuit boards (PCBS) arranged in parallel planes. The at least two PCBs are mechanically supported one above the other by pins made of an electricity conducting material that conduct electrical power from the bottom PCB to electronic components or illumination means mounted on the other PCBs and signals from a solid state sensor chip mounted on one of the other PCBs of the at least two PCBs to the bottom PCB. Several embodiments of the video camera head are described.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2016Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Medigus Ltd.Inventors: Amir Govrin, Minelu Sonnenschein
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Publication number: 20180168041Abstract: A video camera head is comprised of at least two rigid printed circuit boards (PCBS) arranged in parallel planes. The at least two PCBs are mechanically supported one above the other by pins made of an electricity conducting material that conduct electrical power from the bottom PCB to electronic components or illumination means mounted on the other PCBs and signals from a solid state sensor chip mounted on one of the other PCBs of the at least two PCBs to the bottom PCB. Several embodiments of the video camera head are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2016Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventors: Amir GOVRIN, Minelu SONNENSCHEIN
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Publication number: 20140319198Abstract: A stapling device for a surgical endoscopic device provided with at least one flexible portion, comprising a staple-firing portion and an anvil portion, wherein one of the staple firing portions and one of the anvil portions are located longitudinally displaced from one another along the longitudinal axis of the endoscopic device, with at least a part of said flexible portion between them. The parts of the stapling device are in correct working relationship when one or more alignment and/or locking pins or screws that are stored in one of the staple firing portions or one of the anvil portions are extended and engage and lock or screw into receptacles that have been provided on the other of the staple firing portion or of the anvil portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: ELAZAR SONNENSCHEIN, MINELU SONNENSCHEIN, LAWRENCE CRAINICH
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Patent number: 8807415Abstract: A stapling device for a surgical endoscopic device provided with at least one flexible portion, comprising a staple-firing portion and an anvil portion, wherein one of the staple firing portions and one of the anvil portions are located longitudinally displaced from one another along the longitudinal axis of the endoscopic device, with at least a part of said flexible portion between them. The parts of the stapling device are in correct working relationship when one or more alignment and/or locking pins or screws that are stored in one of the staple firing portions or one of the anvil portions are extended and engage and lock or screw into receptacles that have been provided on the other of the staple firing portion or of the anvil portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2007Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Medigus Ltd.Inventors: Elazar Sonnenschein, Minelu Sonnenschein, Lawrence Crainich
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Patent number: 8678994Abstract: A surgical method of treating morbid obesity via bariatric procedures, carried out endoluminally and transluminally using endoscopic devices that are introduced through natural body openings without the necessity of creating any incisions in the abdominal wall.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2010Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Medigus Ltd.Inventors: Elazar Sonnenschein, Amir Govrin, Yoav Avidor, Yuval Elovici, Minelu Sonnenschein
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Patent number: 8657175Abstract: The invention is a medical device comprising an insertion shaft having an articulation section located near its distal end. The medical device comprises one or more alignment systems to assist in bringing two portions of the insertion shaft that are located on opposite sides of the articulation section into alignment.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2010Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Medigus Ltd.Inventors: Minelu Sonnenschein, Yuval Malka
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Patent number: 8463404Abstract: Apparatus (450) is provided including an electrode (460) and an implantation tool (458) configured to be passed into an abdominal cavity of a patient, and to insert the electrode into a gastric wall of the patient, generally in parallel to the gastric wall. Other embodiments are also described.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2007Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Metacure LimitedInventors: Tamir Levi, Paul Spehr, Offer Glasberg, Tami Harel, Lena Milman, Benny Rousso, Elazar Sonnenschein, Yuval Elovici, Minelu Sonnenschein, Amir Govrin
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Patent number: 8328827Abstract: A stapling device for a surgical endoscopic device provided with at least one flexible portion. The stapling device has a staple-firing portion and an anvil portion. The staple firing portion and the anvil portion are located longitudinally displaced from one another along the longitudinal axis of the endoscopic device, with at least a part of the flexible portion between them. The parts of the stapling device are in correct working relationship when one or more alignment and/or locking pins or screws that are stored in either of the staple firing portion or the anvil portion are extended and engage and lock or screw into receptacles that have been provided on the other of the staple firing portion or of the anvil portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2007Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Medigus Ltd.Inventors: Elazar Sonnenschein, Minelu Sonnenschein, Lawrence Crainich
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Patent number: 8257373Abstract: A stapling device for a surgical endoscopic device provided with at least one flexible portion, comprising a staple-firing portion and an anvil portion, wherein one of the staple firing portions and one of the anvil portions are located longitudinally displaced from one another along the longitudinal axis of the endoscopic device, with at least a part of said flexible portion between them. The parts of the stapling device are in correct working relationship when one or more alignment and/or locking pins or screws that are stored in one of the staple firing portions or one of the anvil portions are extended and engage and lock or screw into receptacles that have been provided on the other of the staple firing portion or of the anvil portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2007Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Medigus Ltd.Inventors: Elazar Sonnenschein, Minelu Sonnenschein, Lawrence Crainich
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Patent number: 8128645Abstract: A stapling device for a surgical endoscopic device provided with at least one flexible portion, comprising a staple-firing portion and an anvil portion, wherein one of the staple firing portions and one of the anvil portions are located longitudinally displaced from one another along the longitudinal axis of the endoscopic device, with at least a part of said flexible portion between them. The parts of the stapling device are in correct working relationship when one or more alignment and/or locking pins or screws that are stored in one of the staple firing portions or one of the anvil portions are extended and engage and lock or screw into receptacles that have been provided on the other of the staple firing portion or of the anvil portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2005Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Medigus Ltd.Inventors: Elazar Sonnenschein, Minelu Sonnenschein, Lawrence Crainich
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Patent number: 8006886Abstract: A stapling device for a surgical endoscopic device provided with at least one flexible portion, comprising a staple-firing portion and an anvil portion, wherein one of the staple firing portions and one of the anvil portions are located longitudinally displaced from one another along the longitudinal axis of the endoscopic device, with at least a part of said flexible portion between them. The parts of the stapling device are in correct working relationship when one or more alignment and/or locking pins or screws that are stored in one of the staple firing portions or one of the anvil portions are extended and engage and lock or screw into receptacles that have been provided on the other of the staple firing portion or of the anvil portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2009Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Medigus Ltd.Inventors: Elazar Sonnenschein, Minelu Sonnenschein, Lawrence Crainich
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Publication number: 20110101068Abstract: The invention is a medical device comprising an insertion shaft having an articulation section located near its distal end. The medical device comprises one or more alignment systems to assist in bringing two portions of the insertion shaft that are located on opposite sides of the articulation section into alignment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: Medigus Ltd.Inventors: Minelu Sonnenschein, Yuval Malka
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Patent number: 7874980Abstract: The invention is an articulation section for an endoscope (10). The articulation section (50) is characterized in that each one of its vertebrae (52) is comprised of several pieces that can be easily assembled or disassembled. This arrangement allows the replacement of individual ones of the vertebrae and/or the replacement of individual ones of the wires, cables, fibers, and tubes that pass through the vertebrae section without having to disassemble and reassemble the entire articulation section.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2005Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Medigus Ltd.Inventors: Minelu Sonnenschein, Amir Govrin, Elazar Sonnenschein
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Publication number: 20100324644Abstract: Apparatus (450) is provided including an electrode (460) and an implantation tool (458) configured to be passed into an abdominal cavity of a patient, and to insert the electrode into a gastric wall of the patient, generally in parallel to the gastric wall. Other embodiments are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2007Publication date: December 23, 2010Inventors: Tamir Levi, Paul Spehr, Offer Glasberg, Tami Harel, Lena Milman, Benny Rousso, Elazar Sonnenschein, Yuval Elovici, Minelu Sonnenschein, Amir Govrin
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Patent number: 7841503Abstract: The invention is an endoscopic device comprising an elongated flexible insertion tube, either one or two linear staplers permanently fixed to the distal tip of the flexible insertion tube, and a video camera on the distal tip to provide real time viewing of the stapling site. Each of the linear staplers is adapted to insert one or more rows of staples into tissue held between the stapler jaws. At least one of said staplers comprises a knife blade that is movable parallel to the rows of staples to cut the tissue after staples have been fired. The endoscopic device of the invention can be used in a variety of surgical procedures.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2007Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Medigus Ltd.Inventors: Elazar Sonnenschein, Amir Govrin, Yoav Avidor, Yuval Elovici, Minelu Sonnenschein
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Patent number: 7841347Abstract: The invention is a method of lowering the gastroesophageal junction below the diaphragm of a patient with a hiatal hernia during the performance of surgical procedures performed via natural orifices. The method comprises applying positive pressure ventilation with positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) to the patient.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2007Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Medigus Ltd.Inventors: Elazar Sonnenschein, Minelu Sonnenschein, Avi Roy Shapira
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Patent number: 7753249Abstract: The invention is a stapling device comprised of an articulation section having a staple cartridge containing staples and parts of a staple-firing mechanism located at one end and an anvil portion located at the other end. The front surfaces of the anvil and the cartridge are curved. When the articulation section is bent the curved front surfaces of the anvil and the cartridge are brought opposite each other. As the distance between said curved surfaces is reduced, their curvature helps to correct transverse misalignment and to bring the anvil and the cartridge into the correct working relationship.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2005Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Medigus Ltd.Inventors: Minelu Sonnenschein, Elazar Sonnenschein, Amir Govrin
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Publication number: 20100168768Abstract: A surgical method of treating morbid obesity via bariatric procedures, carried out endoluminally and transluminally using endoscopic devices that are introduced through natural body openings without the necessity of creating any incisions in the abdominal wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2010Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: MEDIGUS LTD.Inventors: Elazar Sonnenschein, Amir Govrin, Yoav Avidor, Yuval Elovici, Minelu Sonnenschein