Patents by Inventor John Pascaloff
John Pascaloff 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: 20080078579Abstract: A double- (or dual-) ended cap is attached at one end of a cable that allows connectors at both ends of the cable to connect to respective ends of the cap during washing and/or sterilization. A flexible attachment means connects the cap to one end of said electrical cable. When the cable connectors are inserted into corresponding ones of the two holes, the cap provides a seal to protect electrical components of the cable connectors in a sterilizing and washing environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2007Publication date: April 3, 2008Inventor: John Pascaloff
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Patent number: 6638290Abstract: A connector assembly for connecting a surgical saw blade to a housing of a surgical instrument. The connector assembly allows a surgeon to align, insert and lock the surgical blade in the collect of the surgical instrument without any special tools, and further provides a stable and robust platform for mounting the surgical saw blade thereto. The connector assembly includes a gripper having a centrally located bore and a pair of opposing shelves. A shaft having shoulders is slidably fitted within the bore of the gripper. The shoulders communicate with ledges of the shelves to prohibit movement of the finger gripper. This same mechanism also prevents movement of a surgical saw blade, once inserted within the slot of the shaft, from becoming dislodged or ejected from the connector assembly. A biasing spring biases the gripper in a first position, but the gripper can move between the first position and a second position.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2000Date of Patent: October 28, 2003Assignee: Microaire Surgical Instruments, Inc.Inventors: John Pascaloff, Joseph Ventura
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Publication number: 20020068952Abstract: A connector assembly for connecting a surgical saw blade to a housing of a surgical instrument. The connector assembly allows a surgeon to align, insert and lock the surgical blade in the collet of the surgical instrument without any special tools, and further provides a stable and robust platform for mounting the surgical saw blade thereto. The connector assembly includes a gripper having a centrally located bore and a pair of opposing shelves. A shaft having shoulders is slidably fitted within the bore of the gripper. The shoulders communicate with ledges of the shelves to prohibit movement of the finger gripper. This same mechanism also prevents movement of a surgical saw blade, once inserted within the slot of the shaft, from becoming dislodged or ejected from the connector assembly. A biasing spring biases the gripper in a first position, but the gripper can move between the first position and a second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2000Publication date: June 6, 2002Inventors: John Pascaloff, Joseph Ventura
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Patent number: 6258054Abstract: A power assisted liposuction/lipoinjection handpiece includes a handle (12) which provides power to reciprocate a cannula (10) back and forth during surgery. The cannula (10) can be connected to the handle (12) by a connector (24) that is affixed to, integrally formed with, or selectively joinable to a reciprocating member (14). Benefits in sterilization, distribution and surgical use can be realized when the cannula (10) and connector (24) are joined together, such that the surgeon merely needs to remove the cannula (10) from the package and connect it to a reciprocating member of a powered handle (12). The handle (12) may be configured such that the reciprocating member (14) is selectively detachable; thereby, allowing the handle (12) to be used for additional surgical procedures such as sawing or drilling. A vacuum hose (26) is connected to the cannula (10) such that vacuum pressure can be exerted through the cannula (10) for aspirating severed fat tissue.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2000Date of Patent: July 10, 2001Assignee: MicroAire Surgical Instruments, Inc.Inventors: Peter G. Mozsary, Mike Fard, John Pascaloff
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Patent number: 6139518Abstract: A power assisted liposuction/lipoinjection handpiece includes a handle (12) which provides power to reciprocate a cannula (10) back and forth during surgery The cannula (10) can be connected to the handle (12) by a connector (24) that is affixed to, integrally formed with, or selectively joinable to a reciprocating member (14). Benefits in sterilization, distribution and surgical use can be realized when the cannula (10) and connector (24) are joined together, such that the surgeon merely needs to remove the cannula (10) from the package and connect it to a reciprocating member of a powered handle (12). The handle (12) may be configured such that the reciprocating member (14) is selectively detachable; thereby, allowing the handle (12) to be used for additional surgical procedures such as sawing or drilling. A vacuum hose (26) is connected to the cannula (10) such that vacuum pressure can be exerted through the cannula (10) for aspirating severed fat tissue.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 1999Date of Patent: October 31, 2000Assignee: MicroAire Surgical Instruments, Inc.Inventors: Peter G. Mozsary, Mike Fard, John Pascaloff
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Patent number: 5911700Abstract: A power assisted liposuction/lipoinjection handpiece includes a handle (12) which provides power to reciprocate a cannula (10) back and forth during surgery. The cannula (10) can be connected to the handle (12) by a connector (24) that is affixed to, integrally formed with, or selectively joinable to a reciprocating member (14). Benefits in sterilization, distribution and surgical use can be realized when the cannula (10) and connector (24) are joined together, such that the surgeon merely needs to remove the cannula (10) from the package and connect it to a reciprocating member of a powered handle (12). The handle (12) may be configured such that the reciprocating member (14) is selectively detachable; thereby, allowing the handle (12) to be used for additional surgical procedures such as sawing or drilling. A vacuum hose (26) is connected to the cannula (10) such that vacuum pressure can be exerted through the cannula (10) for aspirating severed fat tissue.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 1997Date of Patent: June 15, 1999Assignee: MicroAire Surgical InstrumentsInventors: Peter G. Mozsary, Mike Fard, John Pascaloff
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Patent number: 5112299Abstract: The arthroscopic surgery instrument includes an elongated outer sheath member having substantially fully open distal and proximal ends, and an inner hollow cylindrical cutting blade member rotatable within the sheath member. The cutting blade member has a distal end that is substantially fully open. The cutting blade member and the sheath member are each provided with a pair of spaced longitudinally extending, diametrically opposed tabs at their corresponding distal ends. The spaces between the tabs on the sheath member defines oppositely disposed cutting windows. Cutting edges are formed on each of the tabs on the cutting blade member and the sheath member and extend to the free ends of each member. The cutting edges on the cutting blade member are cooperable with the corresponding cutting edges on the sheath member. A rotary drive motor rotates the cutting blade member relative to the sheath member.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1991Date of Patent: May 12, 1992Assignee: Hall Surgical Division of Zimmer, Inc.Inventor: John Pascaloff
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Patent number: D455490Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 1998Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Assignee: Microaire Surgical Instruments, Inc.Inventor: John Pascaloff
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Patent number: D459805Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 1998Date of Patent: July 2, 2002Assignee: Microaire Surgical Instruments, Inc.Inventor: John Pascaloff