Patents by Inventor Jurg Attinger

Jurg Attinger 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).

  • Patent number: 11678792
    Abstract: The present application is directed to an endoscopic device, including at least one flexible endo scope shaft and at least one kink protector, which is associated with the endoscope shaft and includes at least one base body that has a conical and/or cylindrical design, at least in sections, and that has a main extension direction and a main extension along the main extension direction, and the kink protector includes at least one quick-release coupling, which is configured for a selective connection to a tube and includes at least one fin situated at least substantially perpendicularly on the base body. It is provided that the fin has an extension extending along the main extension direction of the base body at least across 50% of the main extension of the base body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG
    Inventor: Jürg Attinger
  • Patent number: 11471036
    Abstract: A laryngoscope blade (30) includes a blade proximal end (32), to be articulated to a handle (20), a blade distal end (38), a patient tongue side (34), a patient palate side (36), a plurality of adjacent rigid elements (40, 50, 60, 70) extending from the tongue side to the palate side, a plurality of joints (46, 56, 66) articulately connecting two of the adjacent rigid elements, and a force-transmitting mechanism (80), with a proximal end (82) and a distal end (87). The force-transmitting mechanism distal end is mechanically connected to the blade distal end. The force-transmitting mechanism is movable relative to the rigid elements in a longitudinal direction. The force-transmitting mechanism proximal end is mechanically couplable to the handle such that, by pivoting of the handle relative to the blade proximal end, the force-transmitting mechanism is moved relative to the blade proximal end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG
    Inventor: Jürg Attinger
  • Patent number: 11173241
    Abstract: A medical instrument including a first fluid line having an end with an edge, a second fluid line, and a cavity in which the end of the first fluid line is arranged, and which is connected to the second fluid line. A wall region of the cavity is designed to be flexibly movable. In a first configuration, the flexibly movable wall region bears on the edge of the end of the first fluid line and thus closes the end of the first fluid line. In a second configuration, the flexibly movable wall region does not bear, or bears only partially, on the edge of the end of the first fluid line, such that the first fluid line and the second fluid line are fluidically connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Karl Storz SE & Co. KG
    Inventor: Jürg Attinger
  • Patent number: 11019990
    Abstract: A blade (20) for a laryngoscope (10) includes a proximal end (24), which is mechanically connected or connectable to a handle (16), a distal end (22), and an opening (52) near the distal end (22) of the blade (20). The opening (52) is arranged and configured in such a way that a view can be obtained, through the opening (52), from the side (28) to be directed toward a patient's palate during the intended use of the blade (20) to the side (26) to be directed toward the base of the patient's tongue during the intended use of the blade (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG
    Inventor: Jürg Attinger
  • Publication number: 20200345208
    Abstract: The present application is directed to an endoscopic device, including at least one flexible endo scope shaft and at least one kink protector, which is associated with the endoscope shaft and includes at least one base body that has a conical and/or cylindrical design, at least in sections, and that has a main extension direction and a main extension along the main extension direction, and the kink protector includes at least one quick-release coupling, which is configured for a selective connection to a tube and includes at least one fin situated at least substantially perpendicularly on the base body. It is provided that the fin has an extension extending along the main extension direction of the base body at least across 50% of the main extension of the base body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventor: Jürg ATTINGER
  • Publication number: 20200054204
    Abstract: A laryngoscope blade (30) includes a blade proximal end (32), to be articulated to a handle (20), a blade distal end (38), a patient tongue side (34), a patient palate side (36), a plurality of adjacent rigid elements (40, 50, 60, 70) extending from the tongue side to the palate side, a plurality of joints (46, 56, 66) articulatedly connecting two of the adjacent rigid elements, and a force-transmitting mechanism (80), with a proximal end (82) and a distal end (87). The force-transmitting mechanism distal end is mechanically connected to the blade distal end. The force-transmitting mechanism is movable relative to the rigid elements in a longitudinal direction. The force-transmitting mechanism proximal end is mechanically couplable to the handle such that, by pivoting of the handle relative to the blade proximal end, the force-transmitting mechanism is moved relative to the blade proximal end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventor: Jürg ATTINGER
  • Publication number: 20190298897
    Abstract: A medical instrument including a first fluid line having an end with an edge, a second fluid line, and a cavity in which the end of the first fluid line is arranged, and which is connected to the second fluid line. A wall region of the cavity is designed to be flexibly movable. In a first configuration, the flexibly movable wall region bears on the edge of the end of the first fluid line and thus closes the end of the first fluid line. In a second configuration, the flexibly movable wall region does not bear, or bears only partially, on the edge of the end of the first fluid line, such that the first fluid line and the second fluid line are fluidically connected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventor: Jürg Attinger
  • Publication number: 20190274533
    Abstract: A blade (20) for a laryngoscope (10) includes a proximal end (24), which is mechanically connected or connectable to a handle (16), a distal end (22), and an opening (52) near the distal end (22) of the blade (20). The opening (52) is arranged and configured in such a way that a view can be obtained, through the opening (52), from the side (28) to be directed toward a patient's palate during the intended use of the blade (20) to the side (26) to be directed toward the base of the patient's tongue during the intended use of the blade (20).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventor: Jürg ATTINGER
  • Patent number: 10010409
    Abstract: IOL (intraocular lens) injector (1) for introducing an IOL (100) into the eye, comprising: an injector body (2); a cavity (4) for holding the IOL (100) comprising a leading haptic (100b) and a trailing haptic (100c); a cartridge (5) ending at a distal end (5c) in an injection nozzle (5a); the injector body (2), the cavity (4) and the cartridge (5) having a channel (6) extending in axial direction (P); and an axially movable pushing plunger (7) being placed in the channel (6) of the injector body (2) for pushing the IOL (100) in axial direction (P) out of the cavity (4) and into the cartridge (5) and the injection nozzle (5a), wherein a folding plunger (8) is arranged in the channel (6) and is extending in axial direction (P), parallel to the pushing plunger (7); and wherein the cavity (4) comprises a trailing haptic rest (4c) for defining the direction of the trailing haptic (100c) of an IOL (100) arrange in the cavity (4), such that the folding plunger (8) when moved in axial direction (P) hits the trailing
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: ATTINGER TECHNIK AG
    Inventor: Jürg Attinger
  • Publication number: 20160270907
    Abstract: IOL (intraocular lens) injector (1) for introducing an IOL (100) into the eye, comprising: an injector body (2); a cavity (4) for holding the IOL (100) comprising a leading haptic (100b) and a trailing haptic (100c); a cartridge (5) ending at a distal end (5c) in an injection nozzle (5a); the injector body (2), the cavity (4) and the cartridge (5) having a channel (6) extending in axial direction (P); and an axially movable pushing plunger (7) being placed in the channel (6) of the injector body (2) for pushing the IOL (100) in axial direction (P) out of the cavity (4) and into the cartridge (5) and the injection nozzle (5a), wherein a folding plunger (8) is arranged in the channel (6) and is extending in axial direction (P), parallel to the pushing plunger (7); and wherein the cavity (4) comprises a trailing haptic rest (4c) for defining the direction of the trailing haptic (100c) of an IOL (100) arrange in the cavity (4), such that the folding plunger (8) when moved in axial direction (P) hits the trailing
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventor: Jürg ATTINGER
  • Publication number: 20090076463
    Abstract: A cannula having a tube that is longitudinally split and open along the entire, or along substantially the entire, length of the tubing. Attached to the proximal end of the tubing is a hub that is also longitudinally split and open. The hub acts as a stop to prevent the entire cannula from entering the incision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: Jurg Attinger
  • Publication number: 20080195135
    Abstract: A thin gauge surgical probe having a retractable reinforcing sleeve. When the probe is inserted into the eye, through the trocar cannula, the trocar cannula becomes removably attached to the distal end of the sleeve is a trocar cannula, and acts as a stiffening device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventor: Jurg Attinger
  • Publication number: 20080183199
    Abstract: A probe having a handle and attached cannula. The cannula contains a snare or loop of metal or polymer wire that can be either of fixed length or adjustable/retractable. At least a portion of the loop is roughened, either by roughening the loop material itself, or by coating the loop with an abrasive material, such as diamond dust or similar abrasive material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventor: Jurg Attinger
  • Publication number: 20080172009
    Abstract: A cannula having a tube and an enlarged rib or hub. The hub is attached to the proximal end of the tube so that the distal end of the tube may be inserted into an incision up to the hub. The hub acts as a stop to prevent the entire cannula from entering the incision. The distal end of the tube contains a biased flap that seals the distal end of the tube while still allowing surgical instruments to be inserted into the eye through the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventor: Jurg Attinger
  • Publication number: 20050251204
    Abstract: A wound clamp having two substantially identical halves. The clamp halves are hinged and biased together using a spring. Prongs or needles integrally formed with the halves cause the clamp to be engaged firmly on the conjunctival and scleral tissue about the wound. The biasing of the clamp halves toward each other provide for a tight sealing of the wound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Jurg Attinger, Lorenz Egli
  • Patent number: 6855156
    Abstract: A surgical instrument, includes an elongate housing having two housing parts. Disposed between the housing parts is a support arm having one axial end connected to the housing parts. A functional unit is secured to the other axial end of the support arm and includes a rod and an operating member acted upon by the rod, when the housing parts are squeezed together. A force-transmitting unit having an adjusting member is operatively connected to the rod, for translating a movement of the housing parts in a direction substantially transverse to the support arm, as the housing parts are squeezed together, into a linear axial movement of the adjusting member, to thereby actuate the operating member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: Grieshaber & Co. AG Schaffhausen
    Inventors: Heinz Etter, Jürg Attinger, Werner Maag
  • Patent number: 6685725
    Abstract: A surgical instrument, in particular ophthalmologic clamp, includes two substantially parallel spring arms interconnected at their rear end and having a forward end terminating in clamping elements. An actuating mechanism is provided for moving the spring arms relative to one another in opposition to a spring elastic restoring force of the spring arms to thereby implement an inverse movement of the clamping elements. The actuating mechanism includes two plate-shaped operating members and four pins, whereby the pins are so disposed that two pins are connected to one operating member and the distal one of the spring arms, and two pins are connected to the other operating member and the other of the spring arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Alcon Grieshaber AG
    Inventors: Jürg Attinger, Heinrich Hedinger
  • Publication number: 20030195539
    Abstract: A device for removably connecting an ophthalmologic functional unit to a housing is configured as a hand piece and includes a connecting member disposed at the housing with a cylindrical part integrally formed thereon for receiving the functional unit with a surgical tool attached for the ophthalmologic procedures, wherein the housing including certain elements is configured as a first subassembly and the functional unit with the surgical tool attached is configured as a second subassembly and the two units are form-fittingly connected to each other and wherein an axially movable first rod supported in the first unit is operatively engaged with a sliding pin in the second unit to thereby actuate the surgical tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventors: Jurg Attinger, Werner Maag, Lorenz Egli
  • Patent number: 6527736
    Abstract: A cutting device for ophthalmologic surgery in the eye of a living being specifically for suctioning, cutting and removing portions of the vitreous humor of the eye and/or tissue particles, includes a housing and a probe disposed thereon for insertion into the vitreous humor with the probe including a guide tube with a suction opening at its distal end and an inner tube co-axially inserted therein which is slideably movable in axial direction relative to the suction opening, and a control member configured to translate a rotational movement of the drive into a linear movement of the inner tube to thereby move the inner tube in the guide tube in the direction of the longitudinal axis from the resting position to the closing position and back to the resting position while preventing a linear movement of the inner tube at rotating drive when the inner tube is in the resting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Grieshaber & Co. AG Schaffhausen
    Inventors: Jürg Attinger, Werner Maag, Lorenz Egli
  • Publication number: 20020143363
    Abstract: A surgical instrument, in particular ophthalmologic clamp, includes two substantially parallel spring arms interconnected at their rear end and having a forward end terminating in clamping elements. An actuating mechanism is provided for moving the spring arms relative to one another in opposition to a spring elastic restoring force of the spring arms to thereby implement an inverse movement of the clamping elements. The actuating mechanism includes two plate-shaped operating members and four pins, whereby the pins are so disposed that two pins are connected to one operating member and the distal one of the spring arms, and two pins are connected to the other operating member and the other of the spring arms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Applicant: ALCON GRIESHABER AG
    Inventors: Jurg Attinger, Heinrich Hedinger