Patents by Inventor Steven G. Kaali

Steven G. Kaali 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).

  • Visually directed trocar and method
    Patent number: 5720761
    Abstract: A new and improved laparoscopic trocar and sleeve assembly in which the trocar is provided with a transparent tip and accommodates a light telescope for supplying a video console, so that while the trocar is being surgically inserted through the abdominal wall and into the abdominal cavity, visualization on the video console will be possible to avoid injury to blood vessels in the abdominal cavity wall or injury to any of the internal organs located in the abdominal cavity. Once clear visualization is established, conventional laparoscopic procedures can be carried out safely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1998
    Assignee: Worldwide Optical Trocar Licensing Corp.
    Inventor: Steven G. Kaali
  • Visually directed trocar and method
    Patent number: 5609562
    Abstract: A new and improved laparosopic trocar and sleeve assembly in which the trocar is provided with a transparent tip and accommodates a light telescope for supplying a video console so that while the trocar is being surgically inserted through the abdominal wall and into the abdominal cavity, visualization on the video console will be possible to avoid injury to blood vessels in the abdominal cavity wall or injury to any of the internal organs located in the abdominal cavity. Once clear visualization is established, conventional laparoscopic provedures can be carried out safely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Assignee: Worldwide Optical Trocar Licensing Corporation
    Inventor: Steven G. Kaali
  • Visually directed trocar for laparoscopic surgical procedures and method of using same
    Patent number: 5551947
    Abstract: A new and improved laparoscopic trocar and sleeve assembly in which the trocar is provided with a transparent tip that can include a blade edge and accommodates a light telescope for supplying a video console so that while the trocar is being surgically inserted through the abdominal wall and into the abdominal cavity, visualization on the video console will be possible to avoid injury to blood vessels in the abdominal cavity wall or injury to any of the internal organs located in the abdominal cavity. A handle provided on the trocar facilitates manipulation and control of the trocar tip penetration. Once clear visualization is established, conventional laparoscopic procedures can be carried out safely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Worldwide Optical Trocar Licensing Corporation
    Inventor: Steven G. Kaali
  • Visually directed trocar for laparoscopic surgical procedures and method of using same
    Patent number: 5380291
    Abstract: A new and improved laparoscopic trocar and sleeve assembly in which the trocar is provided with a transparent tip and accommodates a light telescope for supplying a video console so that while the trocar is being surgically inserted through the abdominal wall and into the abdominal cavity, visualization on the video console will be possible to avoid injury to blood vessels in the abdominal cavity wall or injury to any of the internal organs located in the abdominal cavity. A handle provided on the trocar facilitates manipulation and control of the trocar tip penetration. Once clear visualization is established, conventional laparoscopic procedures can be carried out safely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1995
    Inventor: Steven G. Kaali
  • Visually directed trocar for laparoscopic surgical procedures and method of using same
    Patent number: 5376076
    Abstract: A new and improved laparoscopic trocar and sleeve assembly in which the trocar is provided with a transparent tip and accommodates a light telescope for supplying a video console so that while the trocar is being surgically inserted through the abdominal wall and into the abdominal cavity, visualization on the video console will be possible to avoid injury to blood vessels in the abdominal cavity wall or injury to any of the internal organs located in the abdominal cavity. Once clear visualization is established, conventional laparoscopic procedures can be carried out safely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1994
    Inventor: Steven G. Kaali
  • Visually directed trocar for laparoscopic surgical procedures and method of using same
    Patent number: 5334150
    Abstract: A new and improved laparoscopic trocar and sleeve assembly in which the trocar is provided with a transparent tip and accommodates a light telescope for supplying a video console so that while the trocar is being surgically inserted through the abdominal wall and into the abdominal cavity, visualization on the video console will be possible to avoid injury to blood vessels in the abdominal cavity wall or injury to any of the internal organs located in the abdominal cavity. Once clear visualization is established, conventional laparoscopic procedures can be carried out safely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1994
    Inventor: Steven G. Kaali