Patents Assigned to Keller Medical, Inc.
  • Apparatus for use in a surgical procedure
    Patent number: 11253351
    Abstract: A tapered sleeve is provided that includes a lubricating coating on an inner surface. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicon breast implant) is introduced into a large end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized end of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: KELLER MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Keller, Judy Jones Senn
  • Electrosurgical cutter lighting and suction systems
    Patent number: 10925661
    Abstract: Electrosurgical cutter or knife lighting and/or suction devices, systems and methods are described. The lighting features and suction features may be variously employed together or alone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: KELLER MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventor: Howard E. Preissman
  • Apparatus for use in a surgical procedure
    Patent number: 10463472
    Abstract: A tapered sleeve is provided that includes a lubricating coating on an inner surface. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicon breast implant) is introduced into a large end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized end of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: KELLER MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Keller, Judy Jones Senn
  • Apparatus for use in a surgical procedure
    Patent number: 10213294
    Abstract: A tapered sleeve is provided that includes a lubricating coating on an inner surface. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicon breast implant) is introduced into a large end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized end of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: KELLER MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Keller, Judy Jones Senn
  • Apparatus and process for delivering a silicone prosthesis into a surgical pocket
    Patent number: 10136988
    Abstract: A tapered sleeve is provided that includes a lubricating coating on an inner surface. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicon breast implant) is introduced into a large end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized end of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: KELLER MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Keller, Judy Jones Senn
  • Silicone breast implant delivery
    Patent number: 10058415
    Abstract: A tapered sleeve is provided that includes a hydrophilic coating on an inner surface. In use, the device is typically removed from sterile packaging and soaked to activate the lubricous properties of the coating. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicon breast implant) is introduced into a large end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized end of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: KELLER MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventor: Howard E. Preissman
  • Apparatus and process for delivering a silicone prosthesis into a surgical pocket
    Patent number: 9402713
    Abstract: A tapered sleeve is provided that includes a lubricating coating on an inner surface. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicon breast implant) is introduced into a large end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized end of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: KELLER MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Keller, Judy Jones Senn
  • Fail-safe silicone breast implant delivery device
    Patent number: 9168126
    Abstract: A tapered sleeve is provided for implant delivery. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicone breast implant) is introduced into a large proximal end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized distal end of the device. Sized appropriately to the implant, the sleeve remains intact during implant run-through of the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: KELLER MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventor: Howard E. Preissman
  • SILICONE BREAST IMPLANT DELIVERY
    Publication number: 20140303726
    Abstract: A tapered sleeve is provided that includes a hydrophilic coating on an inner surface. In use, the device is typically removed from sterile packaging and soaked to activate the lubricous properties of the coating. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicon breast implant) is introduced into a large end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized end of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: KELLER MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventor: Howard E. Preissman
  • Apparatus And Process For Delivering A Silicone Prosthesis Into A Surgical Pocket
    Publication number: 20140074235
    Abstract: A tapered sleeve is provided that includes a lubricating coating on an inner surface. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicon breast implant) is introduced into a large end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized end of the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: KELLER MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Keller, Judy Jones Senn
  • Apparatus And Process For Delivering A Silicone Prosthesis Into A Surgical Pocket
    Publication number: 20140074236
    Abstract: A tapered sleeve is provided that includes a lubricating coating on an inner surface. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicon breast implant) is introduced into a large end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized end of the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: KELLER MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Keller, Judy Jones Senn
  • Apparatus and process for delivering a silicone prosthesis into a surgical pocket
    Patent number: 8555893
    Abstract: A tapered sleeve is provided that includes a lubricating coating on an inner surface. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicon breast implant) is introduced into a large end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized end of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Keller Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Keller, Judy Jones Senn
  • Apparatus and process for delivering a silicone prosthesis into a surgical pocket
    Patent number: 8550090
    Abstract: A tapered sleeve is provided that includes a lubricating coating on an inner surface. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicon breast implant) is introduced into a large end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized end of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Keller Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Keller, Judy Jones Senn
  • Silicone Breast Implant Delivery
    Publication number: 20130073040
    Abstract: A tapered sleeve is provided that includes a hydrophilic coating on an inner surface. In use, the device is typically removed from sterile packaging and soaked to activate the lubricous properties of the coating. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicon breast implant) is introduced into a large end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized end of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: KELLER MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventor: Keller Medical, Inc.
  • Apparatus and process for delivering a silicone prosthesis into a surgical pocket
    Patent number: 8211173
    Abstract: A tapered sleeve is provided that includes a lubricating coating on an inner surface. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicon breast implant) is introduced into a large end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized end of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Keller Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Keller, Judy Jones Senn
  • Fail-safe silicone breast implant delivery device
    Patent number: 8206443
    Abstract: A tapered sleeve is provided for implant delivery. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicone breast implant) is introduced into a large proximal end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized distal end of the device. Sized appropriately to the implant, the sleeve remains intact during implant run-through of the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Keller Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Howard E. Preissman
  • Silicone breast implant delivery
    Publication number: 20100280610
    Abstract: A tapered sleeve is provided that includes a hydrophilic coating on an inner surface. In use, the device is typically removed from sterile packaging and soaked to activate the lubricous properties of the coating. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicon breast implant) is introduced into a large end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized end of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: Keller Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Howard E. Preissman