Patents by Inventor Benny Greenburg

Benny Greenburg 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).

  • Locatable catheter
    Patent number: 8611984
    Abstract: A catheter having a sensor at a distal end thereof, useable to detect and create signals from an electromagnetic field. The sensor is constructed and arranged to leave a lumen of the catheter open such that it may be used to pass instruments therethrough once a target location has been reached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Benny Greenburg, Dorian Averbuch, Oded Zur
  • System of accessories for use with bronchoscopes
    Patent number: 8317149
    Abstract: A clip or flexible handles extension facilitate simultaneous retention and operation of a bronchoscope and associated bronchoscopic tools held in one hand to allow operation by a single practitioner. Also provided is an adapter for the connection port of the working channel of a bronchoscope which performs both sealing and tool-locking functions. Also disclosed is a guide sheath arrangement with a reduced flexibility proximal portion to facilitate insertion of tools into the guide sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Superdimension Ltd
    Inventors: Benny Greenburg, Danny Belcher, Gil Griefner, Heinrich Becker
  • Integrated Multi-Functional Endoscopic Tool
    Publication number: 20120226149
    Abstract: A system for extending the visual capabilities and working channel of a bronchoscope including a probe having optic and/or tracking capabilities at a distal tip thereof and capable of being advanced through the working channel of a standard bronchoscope. The probe also includes a working channel through which various diagnostic and treatment tools may be advanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventors: Benny Greenburg, Ode Zur, Raphael Meloul
  • Integrated Multi-Functional Endoscopic Tool
    Publication number: 20120226100
    Abstract: A system for extending the visual capabilities and working channel of a bronchoscope including a probe having optic and/or tracking capabilities at a distal tip thereof and capable of being advanced through the working channel of a standard bronchoscope. The probe also includes a working channel through which various diagnostic and treatment tools may be advanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventors: Benny Greenburg, Oded Zur, Raphael Meloul
  • Locatable Catheter
    Publication number: 20110207997
    Abstract: A catheter having a sensor at a distal end thereof, useable to detect and create signals from an electromagnetic field. The sensor is constructed and arranged to leave a lumen of the catheter open such that it may be used to pass instruments therethrough once a target location has been reached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: Benny Greenburg, Dorian Averbuch, Oded Zur
  • System Of Accessories For Use With Bronchoscopes
    Publication number: 20100198007
    Abstract: A clip or flexible handles extension facilitate simultaneous retention and operation of a bronchoscope and associated bronchoscopic tools held in one hand to allow operation by a single practitioner. Also provided is an adapter for the connection port of the working channel of a bronchoscope which performs both sealing and tool-locking functions. Also disclosed is a guide sheath arrangement with a reduced flexibility proximal portion to facilitate insertion of tools into the guide sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventors: Benny Greenburg, Danny Belcher, Gil Griefner, Heinrich Becker
  • System Of Accessories For Use With Bronchoscopes
    Publication number: 20100198015
    Abstract: A clip or flexible handles extension facilitate simultaneous retention and operation of a bronchoscope and associated bronchoscopic tools held in one hand to allow operation by a single practitioner. Also provided is an adapter for the connection port of the working channel of a bronchoscope which performs both sealing and tool-locking functions. Also disclosed is a guide sheath arrangement with a reduced flexibility proximal portion to facilitate insertion of tools into the guide sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventors: Benny Greenburg, Danny Belcher, Gil Griefner, Heinrich Becker
  • System Of Accessories For Use With Bronchoscopes
    Publication number: 20100198006
    Abstract: A clip or flexible handles extension facilitate simultaneous retention and operation of a bronchoscope and associated bronchoscopic tools held in one hand to allow operation by a single practitioner. Also provided is an adapter for the connection port of the working channel of a bronchoscope which performs both sealing and tool-locking functions. Also disclosed is a guide sheath arrangement with a reduced flexibility proximal portion to facilitate insertion of tools into the guide sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventors: Benny Greenburg, Danny Belcher, Gil Griefner, Heinrich Becker
  • Integrated Multi-Functional Endoscopic Tool
    Publication number: 20100016757
    Abstract: A system for extending the visual capabilities and working channel of a bronchoscope including a probe having optic and/or tracking capabilities at a distal tip thereof and capable of being advanced through the working channel of a standard bronchoscope. The probe also includes a working channel through which various diagnostic and treatment tools may be advanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Benny Greenburg, Oded Zur, Raphael Meloul
  • System of Accessories for Use With Bronchoscopes
    Publication number: 20070276180
    Abstract: A clip or flexible handles extension facilitate simultaneous retention and operation of a bronchoscope and associated bronchoscopic tools held in one hand to allow operation by a single practitioner. Also provided is an adapter for the connection port of the working channel of a bronchoscope which performs both sealing and tool-locking functions. Also disclosed is a guide sheath arrangement with a reduced flexibility proximal portion to facilitate insertion of tools into the guide sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2004
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Inventors: Benny Greenburg, Danny Belcher, Gil Griefner, Heinrich Becker