Patents by Inventor Brian Rulifson

Brian Rulifson 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).

  • Publication number: 20220198958
    Abstract: A surgical training system may include a model base having at least one channel therein and opening outwardly to a top surface. A model insert may be removably coupled to the top surface of the model base. The model insert may include tissue for surgical training and a plurality of connectors coupled to the tissue and slidably received within the at least one channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Jay ROHDE, May Quo-Mei LIU, Daniel S. OH, Christopher GILLEN, Sascha RETAILLEAU, Brian RULIFSON
  • Publication number: 20060169621
    Abstract: A medication regimen communication device for holding example medications within the cavities (2) of modular frames (100). Each frame displays one type of medication, and frames may be attachable to or detached from one another as needed. When attached, each cavity would align with one another and with an indicated time. An example dosage (14) is contained in the cavity appropriate to the timing of that dosage. When fully employed, the connected frames and their contents would consist of a representation of all the medications taken over the period of indicated time—typically a single day's medications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventor: Brian Rulifson
  • Publication number: 20030187331
    Abstract: An otoscope with a body designed for improved ergonomics and control, by eliminating the handle and having a shape which accommodates many different-sized hands, as well as letting the practitioner rest most of their hand on the patient's head while using the device. The body shape and color are also less intimidating than existing otoscopes, for a more child-friendly device. The otoscope uses light-emitting diodes for its illumination source. The light from these LED's can be directed into the ear canal either by means of a beam splitter, a prism ring, or a reflective-walled channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventors: Jeremy Faludi, Brian Rulifson, Jody Cimbalo