Patents by Inventor Marshal B. Kaplan

Marshal B. Kaplan 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).

  • Video laryngoscope with detachable light and image guides
    Patent number: 7044909
    Abstract: A combination laryngoscope and video display for providing images of the area ahead of the laryngoscope to facilitate insertion without damaging the surrounding tissue; the laryngoscope having a detachable blade and a rigid, detachable light and image guide attachment device for providing illuminating light ahead of the blade and for detecting the reflected light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: George Berci, Marshal B. Kaplan, James P. Barry, David Chatenever, Klaus M. Irion, Andre Ehrhardt, Jurgen Rudischhauser, Daniel Mattsson-Boze
  • Video laryngoscope with detachable light and image guides
    Patent number: 6890298
    Abstract: A combination laryngoscope and video display for providing images of the area ahead of the laryngoscope to facilitate insertion without damaging the surrounding tissue; the laryngoscope having a detachable blade and a rigid, detachable light and image guide attachment device for providing illuminating light ahead of the blade and for detecting the reflected light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignee: Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: George Berci, Marshal B. Kaplan, James P. Barry, David Chatenever, Klaus M. Irion, Andre Erhardt, Jurgen Rudischhauser, Daniel Mattsson-Boze
  • Camera unit with a coupling for a detachable light and image guide
    Patent number: 6875169
    Abstract: A coupling device for a light and image guiding system that is keyed to prevent incorrect attachment of light and image guides and an interlock that lockingly engages the light and image guides together in an engaged position, the coupling device attached to a portable camera unit that translates optical signals into an electronic format for display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: George Berci, Marshal B. Kaplan, James P. Barry, David Chatenever, Klaus M. Irion, Andre Erhardt, Jurgen Rudischhauser, Daniel Mattsson-Boze
  • Camera unit with a coupling for a detachable light and image guide
    Publication number: 20040133073
    Abstract: A coupling device for a light and image guiding system that is keyed to prevent incorrect attachment of light and image guides and an interlock that lockingly engages the light and image guides together in an engaged position, the coupling device attached to a portable camera unit that translates optical signals into an electronic format for display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: George Berci, Marshal B. Kaplan, James P. Barry, David Chatenever, Klaus M. Irion, Andre Ehrhardt, Jurgen Rudischhauser, Daniel Mattsson-Boze
  • Video laryngoscope with detachable light and image guides
    Publication number: 20030088156
    Abstract: A combination laryngoscope and video display for providing images of the area ahead of the laryngoscope to facilitate insertion without damaging the surrounding tissue; the laryngoscope having a detachable blade and a rigid, detachable light and image guide attachment device for providing illuminating light ahead of the blade and for detecting the reflected light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Inventors: George Berci, Marshal B. Kaplan, James P. Barry, David Chatenever, Klaus M. Irion, Andre Ehrhardt, Jurgen Rudischhauser, Daniel Mattsson-Boze
  • Rigid intubating laryngoscope with interchangeable blade and video display
    Publication number: 20010014768
    Abstract: An intubating laryngoscope providing a standard handle, ready interchangeability of standard blades, a camera, and a magnifiable video display for easier and safer use in efficiently positioning an endotracheal tube through the vocal cords of a patient into the trachea, and for recordation in order to teach the procedure and for legal purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Publication date: August 16, 2001
    Inventors: Marshal B. Kaplan, George Berci, James P. Barry
  • Laryngoscopic handle
    Patent number: D550841
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: George Berci, Marshal B. Kaplan