Patents by Inventor Douglas Rimer
Douglas Rimer 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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Patent number: 11819368Abstract: A surgical illumination apparatus comprises a fiber optic input, and illuminated surgical instrument, and an optical coupling bracket for coupling the fiber optic input to the illuminated surgical instrument. The coupling bracket comprises an elongate frame having a proximal end, a distal end, and a central channel extending therebetween, wherein the central channel is sized to receive and support optical fibers of the fiber optic input. The proximal end of the bracket is coupled to the fiber optic input, and the distal end of the bracket is coupled to an illumination element of the illuminated surgical instrument. The apparatus may further comprise a shroud disposed around the illumination element that is coupled to the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2023Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Invuity, Inc.Inventors: David Wayne, Alex Vayser, Douglas Rimer, Fernando Erismann, Gaston Tudury, Michael Boutillette, Aaron Weiss, Vladimir Zagatsky
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Publication number: 20230255718Abstract: A surgical illumination apparatus comprises a fiber optic input, and illuminated surgical instrument, and an optical coupling bracket for coupling the fiber optic input to the illuminated surgical instrument. The coupling bracket comprises an elongate frame having a proximal end, a distal end, and a central channel extending therebetween, wherein the central channel is sized to receive and support optical fibers of the fiber optic input. The proximal end of the bracket is coupled to the fiber optic input, and the distal end of the bracket is coupled to an illumination element of the illuminated surgical instrument. The apparatus may further comprise a shroud disposed around the illumination element that is coupled to the bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: David Wayne, Alex Vayser, Douglas Rimer, Fernando Erismann, Gaston Tudury, Michael Boutillette, Aaron Weiss, Vladimir Zagatsky
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Publication number: 20230218158Abstract: A surgical retractor for illuminating a surgical field includes an ergonomic handle, a retractor blade coupled with the handle, a quick release mechanism, and an illuminator blade. The retractor blade is adapted to engage and retract tissue, and the quick release mechanism is adapted to couple the handle with the retractor blade. The illuminator blade acts as a waveguide to transmit light by total internal reflection. Light is extracted from the illuminator to illuminate the surgical field. The retractor blade is releasable from the handle without requiring uncoupling of the illuminator blade from the handle and also without requiring optical uncoupling of the illuminator blade from a light source. The retractor may also be adapted to evacuate smoke from the surgical field.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2023Publication date: July 13, 2023Inventors: Alex Vayser, Douglas Rimer, Stephen DeSantis
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Patent number: 11633094Abstract: A surgical retractor for illuminating a surgical field includes an ergonomic handle, a retractor blade coupled with the handle, a quick release mechanism, and an illuminator blade. The retractor blade is adapted to engage and retract tissue, and the quick release mechanism is adapted to couple the handle with the retractor blade. The illuminator blade acts as a waveguide to transmit light by total internal reflection. Light is extracted from the illuminator to illuminate the surgical field. The retractor blade is releasable from the handle without requiring uncoupling of the illuminator blade from the handle and also without requiring optical uncoupling of the illuminator blade from a light source. The retractor may also be adapted to evacuate smoke from the surgical field.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2020Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Invuity, Inc.Inventors: Alex Vayser, Douglas Rimer, Stephen DeSantis
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Patent number: 11589947Abstract: A surgical illumination apparatus comprises a fiber optic input, and illuminated surgical instrument, and an optical coupling bracket for coupling the fiber optic input to the illuminated surgical instrument. The coupling bracket comprises an elongate frame having a proximal end, a distal end, and a central channel extending therebetween, wherein the central channel is sized to receive and support optical fibers of the fiber optic input. The proximal end of the bracket is coupled to the fiber optic input, and the distal end of the bracket is coupled to an illumination element of the illuminated surgical instrument. The apparatus may further comprise a shroud disposed around the illumination element that is coupled to the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2022Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Invuity, Inc.Inventors: David Wayne, Alex Vayser, Douglas Rimer, Fernando Erismann, Gaston Tudury, Michael Boutillette, Aaron Weiss, Vladimir Zagatsky
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Publication number: 20220249192Abstract: A surgical illumination apparatus comprises a fiber optic input, and illuminated surgical instrument, and an optical coupling bracket for coupling the fiber optic input to the illuminated surgical instrument. The coupling bracket comprises an elongate frame having a proximal end, a distal end, and a central channel extending therebetween, wherein the central channel is sized to receive and support optical fibers of the fiber optic input. The proximal end of the bracket is coupled to the fiber optic input, and the distal end of the bracket is coupled to an illumination element of the illuminated surgical instrument. The apparatus may further comprise a shroud disposed around the illumination element that is coupled to the bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: David Wayne, Alex Vayser, Douglas Rimer, Fernando Erismann, Gaston Tudury, Michael Boutillette, Aaron Weiss, Vladimir Zagatsky
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Patent number: 11351004Abstract: A surgical illumination apparatus comprises a fiber optic input, and illuminated surgical instrument, and an optical coupling bracket for coupling the fiber optic input to the illuminated surgical instrument. The coupling bracket comprises an elongate frame having a proximal end, a distal end, and a central channel extending therebetween, wherein the central channel is sized to receive and support optical fibers of the fiber optic input. The proximal end of the bracket is coupled to the fiber optic input, and the distal end of the bracket is coupled to an illumination element of the illuminated surgical instrument. The apparatus may further comprise a shroud disposed around the illumination element that is coupled to the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Invuity, Inc.Inventors: David Wayne, Alex Vayser, Douglas Rimer, Fernando Erismann, Gaston Tudury, Michael Boutillette, Aaron Weiss, Vladimir Zagatsky
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Publication number: 20220087771Abstract: A surgical instrument for illuminating a surgical field has an optical waveguide for transmitting light by total internal reflection. One or more control elements are disposed on the optical waveguide. The control elements extract light from the optical waveguide and control first and second optical properties of the extracted light Another surgical instrument includes a first and second optical waveguide for transmitting light by total internal reflection. A coupling element is attached to both optical waveguides such that the optical waveguides are movable and pivotable relative to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Alex Vayser, Fernando Erismann, Douglas Rimer, Gaston Tudury
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Patent number: 11229499Abstract: A surgical instrument for illuminating a surgical field has an optical waveguide for transmitting light by total internal reflection. One or more control elements are disposed on the optical waveguide. The control elements extract light from the optical waveguide and control first and second optical properties of the extracted light Another surgical instrument includes a first and second optical waveguide for transmitting light by total internal reflection. A coupling element is attached to both optical waveguides such that the optical waveguides are movable and pivotable relative to one another.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2018Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: Invuity, Inc.Inventors: Alex Vayser, Fernando Erismann, Douglas Rimer, Gaston Tudury
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Publication number: 20210107059Abstract: A surgical retractor for illuminating a surgical field includes an ergonomic handle, a retractor blade coupled with the handle, a quick release mechanism, and an illuminator blade. The retractor blade is adapted to engage and retract tissue, and the quick release mechanism is adapted to couple the handle with the retractor blade. The illuminator blade acts as a waveguide to transmit light by total internal reflection. Light is extracted from the illuminator to illuminate the surgical field. The retractor blade is releasable from the handle without requiring uncoupling of the illuminator blade from the handle and also without requiring optical uncoupling of the illuminator blade from a light source. The retractor may also be adapted to evacuate smoke from the surgical field.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2020Publication date: April 15, 2021Inventors: Alex Vayser, Douglas Rimer, Stephen DeSantis
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Patent number: 10953466Abstract: A surgical retractor for illuminating a surgical field includes an ergonomic handle, a retractor blade coupled with the handle, a quick release mechanism, and an illuminator blade. The retractor blade is adapted to engage and retract tissue, and the quick release mechanism is adapted to couple the handle with the retractor blade. The illuminator blade acts as a waveguide to transmit light by total internal reflection. Light is extracted from the illuminator to illuminate the surgical field. The retractor blade is releasable from the handle without requiring uncoupling of the illuminator blade from the handle and also without requiring optical uncoupling of the illuminator blade from a light source. The retractor may also be adapted to evacuate smoke from the surgical field.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2019Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Invuity, Inc.Inventors: Alex Vayser, Douglas Rimer, Stephen DeSantis
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Publication number: 20200337795Abstract: A surgical illumination apparatus comprises a fiber optic input, and illuminated surgical instrument, and an optical coupling bracket for coupling the fiber optic input to the illuminated surgical instrument. The coupling bracket comprises an elongate frame having a proximal end, a distal end, and a central channel extending therebetween, wherein the central channel is sized to receive and support optical fibers of the fiber optic input. The proximal end of the bracket is coupled to the fiber optic input, and the distal end of the bracket is coupled to an illumination element of the illuminated surgical instrument. The apparatus may further comprise a shroud disposed around the illumination element that is coupled to the bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: David Wayne, Alex Vayser, Douglas Rimer, Fernando Erismann, Gaston Tudury, Michael Boutillette, Aaron Weiss, Vladimir Zagatsky
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Patent number: 10729512Abstract: A surgical illumination apparatus comprises a fiber optic input, and illuminated surgical instrument, and an optical coupling bracket for coupling the fiber optic input to the illuminated surgical instrument. The coupling bracket comprises an elongate frame having a proximal end, a distal end, and a central channel extending therebetween, wherein the central channel is sized to receive and support optical fibers of the fiber optic input. The proximal end of the bracket is coupled to the fiber optic input, and the distal end of the bracket is coupled to an illumination element of the illuminated surgical instrument. The apparatus may further comprise a shroud disposed around the illumination element that is coupled to the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2019Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Invuity, Inc.Inventors: David Wayne, Alex Vayser, Douglas Rimer, Fernando Erismann, Gaston Tudury, Michael Boutillette, Aaron Weiss, Vladimir Zagatsky
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Publication number: 20200038135Abstract: A surgical illumination apparatus comprises a fiber optic input, and illuminated surgical instrument, and an optical coupling bracket for coupling the fiber optic input to the illuminated surgical instrument. The coupling bracket comprises an elongate frame having a proximal end, a distal end, and a central channel extending therebetween, wherein the central channel is sized to receive and support optical fibers of the fiber optic input. The proximal end of the bracket is coupled to the fiber optic input, and the distal end of the bracket is coupled to an illumination element of the illuminated surgical instrument. The apparatus may further comprise a shroud disposed around the illumination element that is coupled to the bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: David Wayne, Alex Vayser, Douglas Rimer, Fernando Erismann, Gaston Tudury, Michael Boutillette, Aaron Weiss, Vladimir Zagatsky
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Patent number: 10512520Abstract: A surgical illumination apparatus comprises a fiber optic input, and illuminated surgical instrument, and an optical coupling bracket for coupling the fiber optic input to the illuminated surgical instrument. The coupling bracket comprises an elongate frame having a proximal end, a distal end, and a central channel extending therebetween, wherein the central channel is sized to receive and support optical fibers of the fiber optic input. The proximal end of the bracket is coupled to the fiber optic input, and the distal end of the bracket is coupled to an illumination element of the illuminated surgical instrument. The apparatus may further comprise a shroud disposed around the illumination element that is coupled to the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2019Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: Invuity, Inc.Inventors: David Wayne, Alex Vayser, Douglas Rimer, Fernando Erismann, Gaston Tudury, Michael Boutillette, Aaron Weiss, Vladimir Zagatsky
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Publication number: 20190231188Abstract: A surgical illumination apparatus comprises a fiber optic input, and illuminated surgical instrument, and an optical coupling bracket for coupling the fiber optic input to the illuminated surgical instrument. The coupling bracket comprises an elongate frame having a proximal end, a distal end, and a central channel extending therebetween, wherein the central channel is sized to receive and support optical fibers of the fiber optic input. The proximal end of the bracket is coupled to the fiber optic input, and the distal end of the bracket is coupled to an illumination element of the illuminated surgical instrument. The apparatus may further comprise a shroud disposed around the illumination element that is coupled to the bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: David Wayne, Alex Vayser, Douglas Rimer, Fernando Erismann, Gaston Tudury, Michael Boutillette, Aaron Weiss, Vladimir Zagatsky
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Patent number: 10321969Abstract: A surgical illumination apparatus comprises a fiber optic input, and illuminated surgical instrument, and an optical coupling bracket for coupling the fiber optic input to the illuminated surgical instrument. The coupling bracket comprises an elongate frame having a proximal end, a distal end, and a central channel extending therebetween, wherein the central channel is sized to receive and support optical fibers of the fiber optic input. The proximal end of the bracket is coupled to the fiber optic input, and the distal end of the bracket is coupled to an illumination element of the illuminated surgical instrument. The apparatus may further comprise a shroud disposed around the illumination element that is coupled to the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2015Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Invuity, Inc.Inventors: David Wayne, Alex Vayser, Douglas Rimer, Fernando Erismann, Gaston Tudury, Michael Boutillette, Aaron Weiss, Vladimir Zagatsky
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Publication number: 20190143414Abstract: A surgical retractor for illuminating a surgical field includes an ergonomic handle, a retractor blade coupled with the handle, a quick release mechanism, and an illuminator blade. The retractor blade is adapted to engage and retract tissue, and the quick release mechanism is adapted to couple the handle with the retractor blade. The illuminator blade acts as a waveguide to transmit light by total internal reflection. Light is extracted from the illuminator to illuminate the surgical field. The retractor blade is releasable from the handle without requiring uncoupling of the illuminator blade from the handle and also without requiring optical uncoupling of the illuminator blade from a light source. The retractor may also be adapted to evacuate smoke from the surgical field.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2019Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: Alex Vayser, Douglas Rimer, Stephen DeSantis
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Patent number: 10220445Abstract: A surgical retractor for illuminating a surgical field includes an ergonomic handle, a retractor blade coupled with the handle, a quick release mechanism, and an illuminator blade. The retractor blade is adapted to engage and retract tissue, and the quick release mechanism is adapted to couple the handle with the retractor blade. The illuminator blade acts as a waveguide to transmit light by total internal reflection. Light is extracted from the illuminator to illuminate the surgical field. The retractor blade is releasable from the handle without requiring uncoupling of the illuminator blade from the handle and also without requiring optical uncoupling of the illuminator blade from a light source. The retractor may also be adapted to evacuate smoke from the surgical field.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2017Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: Invuity, Inc.Inventors: Alex Vayser, Douglas Rimer, Stephen DeSantis
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Publication number: 20190000587Abstract: A surgical instrument for illuminating a surgical field has an optical waveguide for transmitting light by total internal reflection. One or more control elements are disposed on the optical waveguide. The control elements extract light from the optical waveguide and control first and second optical properties of the extracted light Another surgical instrument includes a first and second optical waveguide for transmitting light by total internal reflection. A coupling element is attached to both optical waveguides such that the optical waveguides are movable and pivotable relative to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: Alex VAYSER, Fernando ERISMANN, Douglas RIMER, Gaston TUDURY