Patents by Inventor Alexander I. Kobilansky
Alexander I. Kobilansky 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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Publication number: 20110040253Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical obturator which includes a sleeve having a longitudinal bore between a proximal end and a distal end. The longitudinal bore of the sleeve is configured to receive at least a portion of an endoscope or like image transferring system. An image passing member, such as an optical window is positioned at the distal end of the sleeve and is provided to permit optical images to pass into the longitudinal bore of the sleeve and to permit illumination light to pass to the surgical site. An automatically retracting blade is positioned distal to the image passing member to facilitate penetration of body tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2010Publication date: February 17, 2011Inventors: Jude S. Sauer, Michael G. Oravecz, Roger J. Greenwald, Alexander I. Kobilansky
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Patent number: 7811225Abstract: An optical obturator which includes a sleeve having a longitudinal bore between a proximal end and a distal end is disclosed. The longitudinal bore of the sleeve is configured to receive at least a portion of an endoscope or like image transferring system. An image passing member, such as an optical window is positioned at the distal end of the sleeve and is provided to permit optical images to pass into the longitudinal bore of the sleeve and to permit illumination light to pass to the surgical site. An automatically retracting blade is positioned distal to the image passing member to facilitate penetration of body tissue.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2008Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Jude S. Sauer, Michael G. Oravecz, Roger J. Greenwald, Alexander I. Kobilansky
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Publication number: 20080154295Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical obturator which includes a sleeve having a longitudinal bore between a proximal end and a distal end. The longitudinal bore of the sleeve is configured to receive at least a portion of an endoscope or like image transferring system. An image passing member, such as an optical window is positioned at the distal end of the sleeve and is provided to permit optical images to pass into the longitudinal bore of the sleeve and to permit illumination light to pass to the surgical site. An automatically retracting blade is positioned distal to the image passing member to facilitate penetration of body tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2008Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventors: Jude S. Sauer, Michael G. Oravecz, Roger J. Greenwald, Alexander I. Kobilansky
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Patent number: 7322933Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical obturator which includes a sleeve having a longitudinal bore between a proximal end and a distal end. The longitudinal bore of the sleeve is configured to receive at least a portion of an endoscope or like image transferring system. An image passing member, such as an optical window is positioned at the distal end of the sleeve and is provided to permit optical images to pass into the longitudinal bore of the sleeve and to permit illumination light to pass to the surgical site. An automatically retracting blade is positioned distal to the image passing member to facilitate penetration of body tissue.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2005Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: United States Surgical CorporationInventors: Jude S. Sauer, Michael G. Oravecz, Roger J. Greenwald, Alexander I. Kobilansky
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Publication number: 20040158126Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical obturator which includes a sleeve having a longitudinal bore between a proximal end and a distal end. The longitudinal bore of the sleeve is configured to receive at least a portion of an endoscope or like image transferring system. An image passing member, such as an optical window is positioned at the distal end of the sleeve and is provided to permit optical images to pass into the longitudinal bore of the sleeve and to permit illumination light to pass to the surgical site. An automatically retracting blade is positioned distal to the image passing member to facilitate penetration of body tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2003Publication date: August 12, 2004Inventors: Jude S. Sauer, Michael G. Oravecz, Roger J. Greenwald, Alexander I. Kobilansky
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Patent number: 6685630Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical obturator which includes a sleeve having a longitudinal bore between a proximal end and a distal end. The longitudinal bore of the sleeve is configured to receive at least a portion of an endoscope or like image transferring system. An image passing member, such as an optical window is positioned at the distal end of the sleeve and is provided to permit optical images to pass into the longitudinal bore of the sleeve and to permit illumination light to pass to the surgical site. An automatically retracting blade is positioned distal to the image passing member to facilitate penetration of body tissue.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2002Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Assignee: United States Surgical CorporationInventors: Jude S. Sauer, Michael G. Oravecz, Roger J. Greenwald, Alexander I. Kobilansky
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Publication number: 20020143236Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical obturator which includes a sleeve having a longitudinal bore between a proximal end and a distal end. The longitudinal bore of the sleeve is configured to receive at least a portion of an endoscope or like image transferring system. An image passing member, such as an optical window is positioned at the distal end of the sleeve and is provided to permit optical images to pass into the longitudinal bore of the sleeve and to permit illumination light to pass to the surgical site. An automatically retracting blade is positioned distal to the image passing member to facilitate penetration of body tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2002Publication date: October 3, 2002Inventors: Jude S. Sauer, Michael G. Oravacz, Roger J. Greenwald, Alexander I. Kobilansky
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Patent number: 5690664Abstract: A surgical apparatus is provided for penetrating body tissue. The apparatus includes a cannula and an obturator configured for insertion into the cannula. The obturator has a body tissue cutting member mounted to a distal portion which is movable between deployed and non-deployed positions. An actuating mechanism is operatively associated with the tissue cutting member and is selectively controllable by a user so as to move the tissue cutting member between the deployed and non-deployed positions independent of the position of the obturator.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 1996Date of Patent: November 25, 1997Assignee: United States Surgical CorporationInventors: Jude S. Sauer, Alexander I. Kobilansky, Marc J. Theroux, Carl T. Urban
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Patent number: 5658236Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical obturator which includes a sleeve having a longitudinal bore between a proximal end and a distal end. The longitudinal bore of the sleeve is configured to receive at least a portion of an endoscope or like image transferring system. An image directing member is positioned at the distal end of the sleeve and is provided to direct optical images into the longitudinal bore of the sleeve. A movable blade is positioned distal to the image directing member to facilitate penetration of body tissue.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 1995Date of Patent: August 19, 1997Assignee: United States Surgical CorporationInventors: Jude S. Sauer, Michael G. Oravecz, Roger J. Greenwald, Alexander I. Kobilansky
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Patent number: 5569160Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical obturator which includes a sleeve having a longitudinal bore between a proximal end and a distal end. The longitudinal bore of the sleeve is configured to receive at least a portion of an endoscope or like image transferring system. An image passing member, such as an optical window is positioned at the distal end of the sleeve and is provided to permit optical images to pass into the longitudinal bore of the sleeve and to permit illumination light to pass to the surgical site. An automatically retracting blade is positioned distal to the image passing member to facilitate penetration of body tissue.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 1995Date of Patent: October 29, 1996Assignee: United States Surgical CorporationInventors: Jude S. Sauer, Michael G. Oravecz, Roger J. Greenwald, Alexander I. Kobilansky
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Patent number: 5467762Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical obturator which includes a sleeve having a longitudinal bore between a proximal and a distal end. The longitudinal bore of the sleeve is configured to receive at least a portion of an endoscope or like image transferring system. An image passing member, such as an optical window is positioned at the distal end of the sleeve and is provided to permit optical images to pass into the longitudinal bore of the sleeve and to permit illumination light to pass to the surgical site. An automatically retracting blade is positioned distal to the image passing member to facilitate penetration of body tissue.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1993Date of Patent: November 21, 1995Assignee: United States Surgical CorporationInventors: Jude S. Sauer, Michael G. Oravecz, Roger J. Greenwald, Alexander I. Kobilansky
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Patent number: 5441041Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical obturator which includes a sleeve having a longitudinal bore between a proximal end and a distal end. The longitudinal bore of the sleeve is configured to receive at least a portion of an endoscope or like image transferring system. An image directing member is positioned at the distal end of the sleeve and is provided to direct optical images into the longitudinal bore of the sleeve. A movable blade is positioned distal to the image directing member to facilitate penetration of body tissue.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 1993Date of Patent: August 15, 1995Assignee: United States Surgical CorporationInventors: Jude S. Sauer, Michael G. Oravecz, Roger J. Greenwald, Alexander I. Kobilansky