Patents by Inventor Gil Cohen
Gil Cohen 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: 9066670Abstract: A sensor unit for use in measurements on a subject is presented. The sensor unit includes a near field electromagnetic sensor and a flexible signal transmission structure, which are integral with one another by means of at least one common continuous surface. The flexible signal transmission structure is constructed from a first layer including signal connection lines associated with sensor cells near field electromagnetic sensor and a second electrically conductive layer electrically coupled to the electrically conductive material of the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2010Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: DUNE MEDICAL DEVICES LTD.Inventors: Gil Cohen, Dan Hashimshony, Iddo Geltner, Harel Golombek
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Patent number: 9008756Abstract: A mapping system (200) including: (a) at least one external marker (210,212,214,216) adapted for positioning outside a target (520) to define a target context; (b) at least one target marker (230) adapted for positioning with the target; (c) a data acquisition tool (221) configured to provide position coordinates for at least one data point (220) at the target (520); and (d) a registration module (300) adapted to output position coordinates of said at least one data point relative to at least a portion of the target context.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2010Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Dune Medical Devices Ltd.Inventors: Gil Cohen, Dan Hashimshony
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Patent number: 8923667Abstract: A multi-port wavelength selective switch includes a one dimensional array of input and output ports. The multi-port wavelength selective switch further includes a wavelength dispersive element configured to receive input optical signals from the input ports, and to disperse wavelength components thereof. Additionally, the multi-port wavelength selective switch includes an array of beam steering devices. Each beam steering device is controllable to a position at which the beam steering device directs a wavelength component of an input optical signal received through a first input port to an output port and directs the same wavelength component of an input optical signal received through a second input port away from all of the output ports.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2011Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Finisar CorporationInventors: Gil Cohen, Yossi Corem, Roey Harel, Johnny Leung
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Patent number: 8854597Abstract: An optical switching device has multiple input ports and multiple output ports and is capable of switching a wavelength component from any of the input ports to any of the output ports. The optical switching device is configured with beam steering arrays that are controlled to provide the switching from any of the input ports to any of the output ports. The beam steering arrays may be microelectromechanical (MEMS) mirror arrays or liquid-crystal on silicon (LCOS) panels. In addition, an array of beam-polarizing liquid-crystal elements provides wavelength-independent attenuation.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2012Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Finisar CorporationInventors: Manish Sharma, Gil Cohen
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Patent number: 8721565Abstract: A device for tissue characterization, comprises a structure; a first mechanism, associated with the structure, configured for exerting a first force on a tissue, for fixing the tissue to the structure, so as to substantially immobilize the tissue; and a second mechanism, associated with the structure, configured for pressing a sensor against an external surface of the immobilized tissue, thereby exerting a second force on the immobilized tissue, wherein at least a component of the first force is in opposition to at least a component of the second force, forcing the immobilized tissue against the sensor, and forcing the sensor against the immobilized tissue, bringing about an effective contact between the sensor and the immobilized tissue.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2005Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Dune Medical Devices Ltd.Inventors: Dan Hashimshony, Gil Cohen, Iddo Geltner
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Publication number: 20140098376Abstract: A probe device for use in a tissue inspection system is presented. The probe device comprises a probe body and a control unit at least partially incorporated in the probe body. The probe body carries at least a tissue characterization unit operable for providing sensing data indicative of at least one tissue property at measurement locations in the tissue portion being held by the probe.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2012Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: DUNE MEDICAL DEVICES LTD.Inventors: Dan Hashimshony, Gil Cohen
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Patent number: 8654434Abstract: An optical device compensates for decreased transmission of light caused by gaps between mirrors of a MEMS array. The optical device employs MEMS mirrors having non-reflecting regions on them disposed such that reflecting regions of the MEMS mirrors have substantially the same optical throughput, or an additional optical element having increased transmission at those spatial positions where light impinging on the gaps passes through. Alternatively, the optical device may employ a filter having spectral transmission characteristic with increased transmission at those wavelengths of dispersed light that impinge on the gaps.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2011Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Oclaro (New Jersey), Inc.Inventors: Gil Cohen, Yossi Corem, Roey Harel
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Publication number: 20130267821Abstract: A medical device is presented for use in tissue characterization and treatment. The device comprises a tissue characterization probe comprising an elongated carrier carrying an array of tissue characterization sensors which are arranged in a spaced-apart relationship on at least a part of the carrier with known distances between them along a longitudinal axis of the carrier and along at least part of a circumference of the carrier, such that during progression of the probe through a tissue mass each of the sensors generates tissue characterization signals from successive locations thereof within the tissue mass enabling to locate an abnormal tissue inside said tissue mass, thereby enabling consequent treatment of the abnormal tissue. Several movement mechanisms are described for enabling relative movement between the carrier and a treatment tool passing therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2013Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: DUNE MEDICAL DEVICES LTD.Inventors: Dan HASHIMSHONY, Gil COHEN, Gal AHARONOWITZ
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Patent number: 8449477Abstract: A device and method are provided for tissue handling, while maintaining the in-vivo tissue orientation. The device includes a structure, configured for receiving and holding a tissue specimen, wherein the tissue specimen includes tissue positional references; and device positional references, associated with the structure, for fixing the orientation of the tissue specimen, when held by the device, so as to reflect the tissue specimen positional references.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2006Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Dune Medical Devices Ltd.Inventors: Dan Hashimshony, Orit Yarden, Gal Aharonowitz, Gil Cohen, Iddo Geltner
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Publication number: 20130028556Abstract: A multi-port wavelength selective switch includes a one dimensional array of input and output ports. The multi-port wavelength selective switch further includes a wavelength dispersive element configured to receive input optical signals from the input ports, and to disperse wavelength components thereof. Additionally, the multi-port wavelength selective switch includes an array of beam steering devices. Each beam steering device is controllable to a position at which the beam steering device directs a wavelength component of an input optical signal received through a first input port to an output port and directs the same wavelength component of an input optical signal received through a second input port away from all of the output ports.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: OCLARO TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDInventors: Gil Cohen, Yossi Corem, Roey Harel, Johnny Leung
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Publication number: 20120316463Abstract: A medical device including a tissue characterization probe having an elongated carrier for carrying an array of tissue characterization sensors arranged in a spaced-apart relationship at least along an axis of said carrier within at least a distal portion thereof, such that progression of the probe through a tissue mass provides for locating and determining a dimension of an abnormal tissue specimen inside said tissue mass based on characterization signals from the sensors in the array. The elongated carrier has two integral portions including said distal portion and a hollow portion extending between a proximal end of the carrier and said distal portion. The carrier is configured for passing a predetermined treatment tool through the hollow portion thereof and enabling at least a part of the treatment tool to project from the hollow portion and extend along the distal portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: DUNE MEDICAL DEVICES LTD.Inventors: Dan HASHIMSHONY, Gil COHEN, Iddo GELTNER
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Patent number: 8319502Abstract: A measurement device is presented being configured to be connectable to an analyzer unit (including a network analyzer). The measurement device includes a measuring unit and a calibration and control unit connected to and integral with the measuring unit. The calibration and control unit is configured to enable connection of the measuring unit to the analyzer unit. The calibration and control unit includes a number of terminals of known RF reflection coefficients respectively and includes a memory utility carrying recorded data indicative of said RF reflection coefficients and recorded data indicative of RF transfer coefficients of the calibration and control unit. This configuration enables calculation of the RF response of the measuring unit while remaining integral with the calibration and control unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2008Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Dune Medical Devices Ltd.Inventors: Dan Hashimshony, Gil Cohen, Iddo Geltner
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Publication number: 20120236216Abstract: An optical switching device has multiple input ports and multiple output ports and is capable of switching a wavelength component from any of the input ports to any of the output ports. The optical switching device is configured with beam steering arrays that are controlled to provide the switching from any of the input ports to any of the output ports. The beam steering arrays may be microelectromechanical (MEMS) mirror arrays or liquid-crystal on silicon (LCOS) panels. In addition, an array of beam-polarizing liquid-crystal elements provides wavelength-independent attenuation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Inventors: Manish Sharma, Gil Cohen
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Publication number: 20120126828Abstract: A sensor unit for use in measurements on a subject is presented. The sensor unit includes a near field electromagnetic sensor and a flexible signal transmission structure, which are integral with one another by means of at least one common continuous surface. The flexible signal transmission structure is constructed from a first layer including signal connection lines associated with sensor cells near field electromagnetic sensor and a second electrically conductive layer electrically coupled to the electrically conductive material of the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: DUNE MEDICAL DEVICES LTD.Inventors: Gil Cohen, Dan Hashimshony, Iddo Geltner, Harel Golombek
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Publication number: 20120123244Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for tissue-characterization, designed for effective sensor-to-tissue contact. The device includes an element, having a rigid surface of a linear cross-section, on which at least one sensor is arranged, and a mechanism for applying a force to a soft tissue, the line of force being at an acute angle with the rigid surface, for stretching or stretching and pushing the soft tissue against the rigid surface, thus achieving effective contact between the tissue and the at least one sensor. In consequence, the accuracy of the sensing is improved. In accordance with another embodiment, a plurality of sensors is employed, arranged along a curved element, for providing three-dimensional information regarding the tissue, for example, by small-scale computerized tomography.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: Dune Medical Devices Ltd.Inventors: Dan Hashimshony, Gil Cohen, Iddo Geltner
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Publication number: 20120123296Abstract: A surgical tool for use in a tissue removal procedure from a subject is described. The surgical tool has proximal and distal regions and at least one sensor for sensing one or more predetermined conditions located at a distal region of the surgical tool. And a substantially flat signal transmission structure electrically connected with the at least one sensor and extending between the location at the distal region and the proximal region. The signal transmission structure is configured for providing impedance controlled signal transmission between the at least one sensor and the proximal region.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2010Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: DUNE MEDICAL DEVICES LTD.Inventors: Dan Hashimshony, Gil Cohen
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Patent number: 8147423Abstract: A measurement system and method are provided for use in characterizing a tissue. The system comprises a probe adapted for operating in either a scan mode or a measure mode, and a control unit for operating the probe. The probe comprises a sensing module for measuring one or more parameters indicative of one or more states of the tissue; and an attachment module configured and operable to enable selective operation of the probe in either one of the scan mode and the measure modes. The control unit is configured and operative to selectively operate the probe in either one of the scan and measure modes.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2007Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Dune Medical Devices, Ltd.Inventors: Dan Hashimshony, Gal Aharonowitz, Gil Cohen, Iddo Geltner
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Patent number: 8116845Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for tissue-characterization, designed for effective sensor-to-tissue contact. The device includes an element, having a rigid surface of a linear cross-section, on which at least one sensor is arranged, and a mechanism for applying a force to a soft tissue, the line of force being at an acute angle with the rigid surface, for stretching or stretching and pushing the soft tissue against the rigid surface, thus achieving effective contact between the tissue and the at least one sensor. In consequence, the accuracy of the sensing is improved. In accordance with another embodiment, a plurality of sensors is employed, arranged along a curved element, for providing three-dimensional information regarding the tissue, for example, by small-scale computerized tomography.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2006Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Dune Medical Devices Ltd.Inventors: Dan Hashimshony, Gil Cohen, Iddo Geltner
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Publication number: 20120019893Abstract: An optical device compensates for decreased transmission of light caused by gaps between mirrors of a MEMS array. The optical device employs MEMS mirrors having non-reflecting regions on them disposed such that reflecting regions of the MEMS mirrors have substantially the same optical throughput, or an additional optical element having increased transmission at those spatial positions where light impinging on the gaps passes through. Alternatively, the optical device may employ a filter having spectral transmission characteristic with increased transmission at those wavelengths of dispersed light that impinge on the gaps.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Inventors: Gil Cohen, Yossi Corem, Roey Harel
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Publication number: 20110313284Abstract: A mapping system (200) including: (a) at least one external marker (210,212,214,216) adapted for positioning outside a target (520) to define a target context; (b) at least one target marker (230) adapted for positioning with the target; (c) a data acquisition tool (221) configured to provide position coordinates for at least one data point (220) at the target (520); and (d) a registration module (300) adapted to output position coordinates of said at least one data point relative to at least a portion of the target context.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2010Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: DUNE MEDICAL DEVICES LTD.Inventors: Gil COHEN, Dan HASHIMSHONY