Patents by Inventor Paul D. Indman

Paul D. Indman 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: 10441134
    Abstract: Methods and devices are described for performing a combined hysteroscopy and endometrial sampling. Techniques for improving visual images include forward facing fluid ports for clearing tissue debris and LED positioning and design. Manufacturability is improved through separately formed tip and shaft pieces. User interface features are described including user-friendly handle-mounted buttons as well the use of an interactive integrated touch screen display. The handle and display can be mated to a docking station for storage and recharging batteries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: CooperSurgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaolong Ouyang, Paul D. Indman, Robert K. Deckman, Shih-Ping Wang
  • Patent number: 10362926
    Abstract: Installments and methods are described for performing endoscopically guided operative procedures. According to some embodiments, a re-usable portion of the instrument includes a handle, electronics and an integrated display screen while a fluid hub and a cannula which includes a CMOS imaging module and LED lighting, form a single use portion of the instrument. The cannula includes a working channel configured to accept an operative device for performing the operative procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: CooperSurgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaolong Ouyang, Paul D. Indman, Robert K. Deckman, Shih-Ping Wang
  • Publication number: 20180132701
    Abstract: Methods and devices are described for performing a combined hysteroscopy and endometrial sampling. Techniques for improving visual images include forward facing fluid ports for clearing tissue debris and LED positioning and design. Manufacturability is improved through separately formed tip and shaft pieces. User interface features are described including user-friendly handle-mounted buttons as well the use of an interactive integrated touch screen display. The handle and display can be mated to a docking station for storage and recharging batteries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Xiaolong Ouyang, Paul D. Indman, Robert K. Deckman, Shih-Ping Wang
  • Publication number: 20170188794
    Abstract: Instalments and methods are described for performing endoscopically guided operative procedures. According to some embodiments, a re-usable portion of the instrument includes a handle, electronics and an integrated display screen while a fluid hub and a cannula which includes a CMOS imaging module and LED lighting, form a single use portion of the instrument. The cannula includes a working channel configured to accept an operative device for performing the operative procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Xiaolong Ouyang, Paul D. Indman, Robert K. Deckman, Shih-Ping Wang
  • Patent number: 9622646
    Abstract: Installments and methods are described for performing endoscopically guided operative procedures. According to some embodiments, a re-usable portion of the instrument includes a handle, electronics and an integrated display screen while a fluid hub and a cannula which includes a CMOS imaging module and LED lighting, form a single use portion of the instrument. The cannula includes a working channel configured to accept an operative device for performing the operative procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: CooperSurgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaolong Ouyang, Paul D. Indman, Robert K. Deckman, Shih-Ping Wang
  • Patent number: 9468367
    Abstract: Instruments and methods are described for performing hysteroscopy and/or combined hysteroscopy and endometrial biopsy. According to some embodiments, the handle, electronics and integrated display screen form a re-usable portion of the instrument while the fluid hub and cannula which includes a CMOS imaging module and LED lighting, form a single use portion of the instrument. The cannula is semi-flexible such that the operator can easily grasp the cannula at some intermediate point along the shaft (e.g. 5 inches from the distal tip) to bend and/or steer the cannula during use. According to some embodiments, the distal tip has a larger diameter than the shaft which has been found to improve fluid management during use in some applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Endosee Corporation
    Inventors: Xiaolong Ouyang, Paul D. Indman, Robert K. Deckman, Shih-Ping Wang
  • Publication number: 20160174819
    Abstract: Installments and methods are described for performing endoscopically guided operative procedures. According to some embodiments, a re-usable portion of the instrument includes a handle, electronics and an integrated display screen while a fluid hub and a cannula which includes a CMOS imaging module and LED lighting, form a single use portion of the instrument. The cannula includes a working channel configured to accept an operative device for performing the operative procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Xiaolong Ouyang, Paul D. Indman, Robert K. Deckman, Shih-Ping Wang
  • Publication number: 20150164313
    Abstract: Instruments and methods are described for performing hysteroscopy and/or combined hysteroscopy and endometrial biopsy. According to some embodiments, the handle, electronics and integrated display screen form a re-usable portion of the instrument while the fluid hub and cannula which includes a CMOS imaging module and LED lighting, form a single use portion of the instrument. The cannula is semi-flexible such that the operator can easily grasp the cannula at some intermediate point along the shaft (e.g. 5 inches from the distal tip) to bend and/or steer the cannula during use. According to some embodiments, the distal tip has a larger diameter than the shaft which has been found to improve fluid management during use in some applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Xiaolong Ouyang, Paul D. Indman, Robert K. Deckman, Shih-Ping Wang
  • Publication number: 20150150441
    Abstract: Instruments and methods are described for performing hysteroscopy and/or combined hysteroscopy and endometrial biopsy. According to some embodiments, the handle, electronics and integrated display screen form a re-usable portion of the instrument while the fluid hub and cannula which includes a CMOS imaging module and LED lighting, form a single use portion of the instrument. The cannula is semi-flexible such that the operator can easily grasp the cannula at some intermediate point along the shaft (e.g. 5 inches from the distal tip) to bend and/or steer the cannula during use. According to some embodiments, the distal tip has a larger diameter than the shaft which has been found to improve fluid management during use in some applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2015
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: Xiaolong Ouyang, Paul D. Indman, Robert K. Deckman, Shih-Ping Wang
  • Publication number: 20140288460
    Abstract: Methods and devices are described for performing a combined hysteroscopy and endometrial sampling. Techniques for improving visual images include forward facing fluid ports for clearing tissue debris and LED positioning and design. Manufacturability is improved through separately formed tip and shaft pieces. User interface features are described including user-friendly handle-mounted buttons as well the use of an interactive integrated touch screen display. The handle and display can be mated to a docking station for storage and recharging batteries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: EndoSee Corporation
    Inventors: Xiaolong OUYANG, Paul D. Indman, Robert K. Deckman, Shih-Ping Wang
  • Publication number: 20140276207
    Abstract: Methods and devices are described for performing a combined hysteroscopy and endometrial sampling. Techniques for improving visual images include forward facing fluid ports for clearing tissue debris and LED positioning and design. Manufacturability is improved through separately formed tip and shaft pieces. User interface features are described including user-friendly handle-mounted buttons as well the use of an interactive integrated touch screen display. The handle and display can be mated to a docking station for storage and recharging batteries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: ENDOSEE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Xiaolong Ouyang, Paul D. Indman, Robert K. Deckman, Shih-Ping Wang
  • Patent number: 8460182
    Abstract: Methods and devices are described for performing a combined hysteroscopy and endometrial sampling. Techniques for improving visual images include forward facing fluid ports for clearing tissue debris and LED positioning and design. Manufacturability is improved through separately formed tip and shaft pieces. User interface features are described including user-friendly handle-mounted buttons as well the use of an interactive integrated touch screen display. The handle and display can be mated to a docking station for storage and recharging batteries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: EndoSee Corporaton
    Inventors: Xiaolong Ouyang, Paul D. Indman, Robert K. Deckman, Shih-Ping Wang
  • Publication number: 20120289858
    Abstract: Methods and devices are described for performing a combined hysteroscopy and endometrial sampling. Techniques for improving visual images include forward facing fluid ports for clearing tissue debris and LED positioning and design. Manufacturability is improved through separately formed tip and shaft pieces. User interface features are described including user-friendly handle-mounted buttons as well the use of an interactive integrated touch screen display. The handle and display can be mated to a docking station for storage and recharging batteries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventors: Xiaolong OUYANG, Paul D. Indman, Robert K. Deckman, Shih-Ping Wang