Patents by Inventor B. Alex Barlev

B. Alex Barlev 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).

  • Sterile transfer battery container
    Patent number: 7501198
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for enabling the use of a non-sterile battery with a sterile surgical instrument. The sterile transfer container has a tubular body with a closed distal end and an open proximal end. The container is provided with a cover and a locking mechanism for locking the cover to the body. The container is adapted to be attached to a surgical instrument in such a way that the latch assembly is prevented from opening until the container is removed from the instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Linvatec Corporation
    Inventors: B. Alex Barlev, Walton Lane Ector, Jr., Joepert R. Lim
  • Battery pack for sterile transfer battery container
    Patent number: 6917183
    Abstract: A rechargeable battery pack for a surgical powered instrument. The battery pack is an assembly of individual cylindrical battery cells and has its electrical terminals in the form of sockets recessed within the body of the pack in the interstices between the cells. The terminal sockets are adapted to receive elongated plugs and enable the pack to be handled while minimizing the risk of shorting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Assignee: Linvatec Corporation
    Inventors: B. Alex Barlev, Eric N. Stubkjaer
  • Battery pack for sterile transfer battery container
    Publication number: 20030205987
    Abstract: A rechargeable battery pack for a surgical powered instrument. The battery pack is an assembly of individual cylindrical battery cells and has its electrical terminals in the form of sockets recessed within the body of the pack in the interstices between the cells. The terminal sockets are adapted to receive elongated plugs and enable the pack to be handled while minimizing the risk of shorting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2002
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Inventors: B. Alex Barlev, Eric N. Stubkjaer
  • Shaver blade
    Publication number: 20030176881
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a shaver blade has a clog resistant configuration and in another embodiment it is capable of being bent into a small radius of curvature while still enabling the flexible inner member to be removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Inventor: B. Alex Barlev
  • Sterile transfer battery container
    Publication number: 20030149424
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for enabling the use of a non-sterile battery with a sterile surgical instrument. The sterile transfer container has a tubular body with a closed distal end and an open proximal end. The container is provided with a cover and a locking mechanism for locking the cover to the body. The container is adapted to be attached to a surgical instrument in such a way that the latch assembly is prevented from opening until the container is removed from the instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventors: B. Alex Barlev, Walton Lane Ector, Joepert R. Lim