Patents by Inventor Dan Oz
Dan Oz 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: 20190200858Abstract: A system for improving a patient's vision, comprising means for diagnosing and monitoring a deterioration in macular vision or macular vision loss in the patient's eye, and means for augmenting the use of a preferred retinal location (PRL) and eccentric fixation in case the deterioration in macular vision or macular vision loss was detected. A method for improving a patient's vision, comprising: diagnosing and monitoring a deterioration in macular vision or macular vision loss in the patient's eye; and augmenting the use of a preferred retinal location (PRL) and eccentric fixation in case the deterioration in macular vision or macular vision loss was detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2017Publication date: July 4, 2019Inventors: Ran YAM, Michael BELKIN, Dan OZ, Oren YEHEZKEL
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Publication number: 20180028057Abstract: The present invention provides a system and a method for measuring ocular motility of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2016Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Dan OZ, Michael BELKIN, Oren YEHEZKEL
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Publication number: 20170360295Abstract: A system and a method are presented, configured for use in data display. The method comprising: providing data about vision requirement of a user, providing data about content to be displayed to the user and generating and displaying initial display data on a display device, and identifying a region of interest of the user within the display data. The method further comprising processing the display data in accordance with the data about vision requirements of the user for generating refreshed and modified display data comprising suitable image processing for at least a portion of the display data within the region of interest and transmitting the refreshed display data to be displayed on the display device. The refreshed and corrected display data thus provides improved image display to the user within the region of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2015Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: Dan OZ, Michael BELKIN, Ran YAM, Oren YEHEZKEL
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Patent number: 9254080Abstract: Method and system for treating of visual impairment associated with misalignment between eyes of a patient is described. The invention allows to obtain electronically of an image of an object at which one eye of the patient is staring, calculating angular deviation between staring direction of this eye and the second eye and displaying before the second eye the image after it has been electronically processed so as to correct the angular deviation and to obtain the image, which would be perceptible by the brain as a single three dimensional stereoscopic image.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2012Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Improved Vision Systems (I.V.S.) Ltd.Inventor: Dan Oz
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Publication number: 20140300859Abstract: Method and system for treating of visual impairment associated with misalignment between eyes of a patient is described. The invention allows to obtain electronically of an image of an object at which one eye of the patient is staring, calculating angular deviation between staring direction of this eye and the second eye and displaying before the second eye the image after it has been electronically processed so as to correct the angular deviation and to obtain the image, which would be perceptible by the brain as a single three dimensional stereoscopic image.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2012Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: Improved Vision Systems (I.V.S.) Ltd.Inventor: Dan Oz
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Patent number: 8449457Abstract: An optical head for an endoscope is fitted with an imaging system comprising a solid state imaging sensor and with an illuminating system comprising illuminating means, e.g. LED's. At least one illuminating means is defined by a parameter, which value is different from the value of the same parameter of the remaining illuminating means. Among the parameters are luminous intensity, luminous intensity distribution angle, and direction of the longitudinal axis of the illuminating means.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2005Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Stryker GI Services C.V.Inventors: Amram Aizenfeld, Victor Levin, Omer Shezifi, Dan Oz, Yuri Gershov, Leonid Krivopisk, Yakov Bar-Or
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Patent number: 8152716Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of endoscopy and specifically to endoscopic apparatus used for endoscopic procedures during which a flexible tube is inserted into the rectum and colon for examination of the colon interior for abnormalities. More particularly, the present invention refers to a control system for supplying a fluid medium, e.g. air, carbon dioxide, water, to the endoscope.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2007Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Stryker GI Ltd.Inventors: Amram Aizenfeld, Victor Levin, Golan Salman, Omer Shezifi, Dan Oz, Avi Levy
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Patent number: 7824329Abstract: A control system for supplying fluid medium to an endoscopic apparatus which comprises an operation handle and an insertion tube provided with an insufflation channel, an irrigation channel and a suction channel extending therealong. The control system is provided with a system control unit with at least one source of a first fluid medium, with a source of a second fluid medium, with a source of vacuum and with a multifunctional connector for bringing the operation handle in fluid and electrical communication with the system control unit. The source of the first fluid medium and the source of the second fluid medium are simultaneously connectable to and disconnectable from the insufflation channel and the irrigation channel.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2005Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Stryker GI Ltd.Inventors: Amram Aizenfeld, Victor Levin, Golan Salman, Omer Shezifi, Dan Oz, Avi Levy
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Publication number: 20070238929Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of endoscopy and specifically to endoscopic apparatus used for endoscopic procedures during which a flexible tube is inserted into the rectum and colon for examination of the colon interior for abnormalities. More particularly, the present invention refers to a control system for supplying a fluid medium, e.g. air, carbon dioxide, water, to the endoscope.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2007Publication date: October 11, 2007Applicant: STRYKER GIInventors: Amram Aizenfeld, Victor Levin, Golan Salman, Omer Shezifi, Dan Oz, Avi Levy
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Patent number: 7264588Abstract: An endoscopic apparatus including an internal unit, adapted to be advanced into a gastrointestinal tract of a patient so as to enable inspection of the tract, an anchor unit, adapted to be held in a position outside the gastrointestinal tract and a flexible sleeve, having a proximal end fixed to the anchor and a distal end fixed to the internal unit, wherein at least a portion of the sleeve between the proximal end distal ends is held initially in a compact state at the internal unit and is arranged to feed out from the internal unit as the internal unit is advanced into the gastrointestinal tract. A method for endoscopic examination is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2005Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignee: Stryker GI Ltd.Inventors: Michael Voloshin, Yackov Bar-Or, Victor Levin, Giora Bernat, Dan Oz
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Publication number: 20070179432Abstract: An endoscopic apparatus for endoscopic examination of a body channel or cavity is described. The endoscopic apparatus comprises an insertion tube with at least one channel, which is in flow communication with the body channel or cavity. The endoscopic apparatus comprises also a pressure relief arrangement fitted with a valve, which is in flow communication with the body channel or cavity. The valve is suitable for preventing an inner pressure within the body channel or cavity to exceed a threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Applicant: STRYKER GI LTD.Inventors: Yakov BAR OR, Dan OZ, Victor Levin, Menachem SHAVIT
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Publication number: 20070085686Abstract: The present invention concerns monitoring and tracking of disposable components employed in endoscopes. In particular the invention is described in connection with tracking of a disposable component of a gastrointestinal endoscope. The disposable component is provided with a passive RFID tag programmed with identification information. The RFID tag is capable upon energizing by a transceiver of transmitting the identification information to the transceiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Applicant: STRYKER GI, LTDInventor: Dan OZ
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Publication number: 20070043262Abstract: An endoscopic apparatus and fluid supply unit is described. The endoscopic apparatus comprises an insertion member for insertion into said body lumen and having at least one channel through which a fluid medium is supplied to the body lumen. The endoscopic apparatus further comprises an operation handle, a control unit for controlling supply of the fluid medium, a fluid supply unit and a means for delivering said fluid medium from said fluid supply unit to said channel. The fluid supply unit is provided with at least one refillable or replaceable container for storing the fluid medium therein and for supplying the fluid medium to the channel upon receiving a signal from the control unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2005Publication date: February 22, 2007Applicant: Sightline Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Avi Levy, Dan Oz
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Publication number: 20060235368Abstract: Endoscopic apparatus is provided, having a distal end (102) for insertion into a body of a patient and a proximal end that is held outside the body of the patient. The apparatus includes a proximal cylinder (404), disposed in a vicinity of the proximal end of the endoscopic apparatus. A proximal piston (406) is slidably contained within the proximal cylinder. A distal cylinder (328) is disposed in a vicinity of the distal end of the endoscopic apparatus, and a distal piston (310) is slidably contained within the distal cylinder. A tube (402) for containing a liquid is coupled between the proximal and distal cylinders. A tool (e.g., biopsy tool 115) is coupled to be actuated by displacement of the distal piston, so as to perform a mechanical action on tissue of the body or contents of the body, responsive to displacement of the distal piston.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2003Publication date: October 19, 2006Applicant: Sightline Technologies Ltd.Inventor: Dan Oz
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Publication number: 20060183974Abstract: Apparatus and method for endoscopic examination of a tubular conduit are described. The apparatus is provided with an insertion tube fitted at a distal end thereof with an optical head for visualization of the conduit's interior. The insertion tube is coupled with a major inflatable sleeve, which upon inflation is capable of propelling the endoscope within the conduit. The insertion tube is also coupled with the at least one auxiliary inflatable sleeve, which upon inflation thereof provides additional propelling force for advancement of the insertion tube within the conduit. By inflating the major sleeve and the at least one auxiliary sleeve, it is possible to distribute the propulsion force along the insertion tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2006Publication date: August 17, 2006Applicant: SIGHTLINE TECHNOLOGIES LTD.Inventors: Avi LEVY, Shai BRENNER, Dan OZ
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Patent number: 7056283Abstract: Endoscopic apparatus, including a probe (9) having an anterior component (12) and a posterior component (14), and a flexible dual-sleeved tube (31). The flexible dual-sleeved tube consists of a flexible external sleeve (26) and a flexible internal sleeve (36) within the external sleeve. The sleeves are coupled between the anterior component and the posterior component so as to define an enclosure (37) between the sleeves, which enclosure is inflated in order to propel the anterior component within a lumen (49).Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2001Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: Sightline Technoligies Ltd.Inventors: Yaakov Baror, Michael Voloshin, Dan Oz
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Publication number: 20060063976Abstract: An optical head for an endoscope is fitted with an imaging system comprising a solid state imaging sensor and with an illuminating system comprising illuminating means, e.g. LED's. At least one illuminating means is defined by a parameter, which value is different from the value of the same parameter of the remaining illuminating means. Among the parameters are luminous intensity, luminous intensity distribution angle, and direction of the longitudinal axis of the illuminating means.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2005Publication date: March 23, 2006Applicant: Sightline Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Amram Aizenfeld, Victor Levin, Omer Shezifi, Dan Oz, Yuri Gershov, Leonid Krivopisk, Yakov Bar-Or
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Publication number: 20060052665Abstract: A control system for supplying fluid medium to an endoscopic apparatus which comprises an operation handle and an insertion tube provided with an insufflation channel, an irrigation channel and a suction channel extending therealong. The control system is provided with a system control unit with at least one source of a first fluid medium, with a source of a second fluid medium, with a source of vacuum and with a multifunctional connector for bringing the operation handle in fluid and electrical communication with the system control unit. The source of the first fluid medium and the source of the second fluid medium are simultaneously connectable to and disconnectable from the insufflation channel and the irrigation channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2005Publication date: March 9, 2006Applicant: Sightline Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Amram Aizenfeld, Victor Levin, Golan Salman, Omer Shezifi, Dan Oz, Avi Levy
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Patent number: 6988988Abstract: An endoscopic apparatus including an internal unit, adapted to be advanced into a gastrointestinal tract of a patient so as to enable inspection of the tract, an anchor unit, adapted to be held in a position outside the gastrointestinal tract and a flexible sleeve, having a proximal end fixed to the anchor and a distal end fixed to the internal unit, wherein at least a portion of the sleeve between the proximal end distal ends is held initially in a compact state at the internal unit and is arranged to feed out from the internal unit as the internal unit is advanced into the gastrointestinal tract. A method for endoscopic examination is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2002Date of Patent: January 24, 2006Assignee: Sightline Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Michael Voloshin, Yackov Bar-Or, Victor Levin, Giora Bernat, Dan Oz
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Publication number: 20060004254Abstract: An endoscopic apparatus including an internal unit, adapted to be advanced into a gastrointestinal tract of a patient so as to enable inspection of the tract, an anchor unit, adapted to be held in a position outside the gastrointestinal tract and a flexible sleeve, having a proximal end fixed to the anchor and a distal end fixed to the internal unit, wherein at least a portion of the sleeve between the proximal end distal ends is held initially in a compact state at the internal unit and is arranged to feed out from the internal unit as the internal unit is advanced into the gastrointestinal tract.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2005Publication date: January 5, 2006Applicant: Sightline Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Michael Voloshin, Yackov Bar-Or, Victor Levin, Giora Bernat, Dan Oz