Patents by Inventor Michael Altamura

Michael Altamura 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).

  • Publication number: 20230218367
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a vaginal speculum holder are disclosed. In some aspects, a system may include a retractor and a holder. The retractor may include a blade assembly, a base, and one or more supports attached to the base and the blade assembly. In some aspects, the holder may include a receptacle configured to receive the base, and a fastener configured to secure the holder to an object. In some aspects, the method may include using a fastener of a holder to secure the holder to an object and using a receptacle of the holder to receive a base of a retractor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventor: Michael Altamura
  • Patent number: 11659985
    Abstract: A vaginal speculum that includes a fixed blade and a movable blade. The movable blade designed to be extended or retracted as required in order to adjust to the length of the vaginal canal of the patient undergoing surgery. A vaginal speculum is further designed with a blade angle mechanism and a blade pivoting mechanism that allows and controls the angle and rotation of the blades in relation to its base. Vacuum connection and a light can also be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Inventor: Michael Altamura
  • Publication number: 20230012080
    Abstract: A vaginal speculum that includes a fixed blade and a movable blade. The movable blade designed to be extended or retracted as required in order to adjust to the length of the vaginal canal of the patient undergoing surgery. A vaginal speculum is further designed with a blade angle mechanism and a blade pivoting mechanism that allows and controls the angle and rotation of the blades in relation to its base. Vacuum connection and a light can also be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Inventor: Michael Altamura
  • Patent number: 11464404
    Abstract: A vaginal speculum which includes a fixed blade and a movable blade. The movable blade designed to be extended or retracted as required in order to adjust to the length of the vaginal canal of the patient undergoing surgery. A vaginal speculum is further designed with a blade angle mechanism and a blade pivoting mechanism which allows and controls the angle and rotation of the blades in relation to its base. Vacuum connection and a light can also be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Inventor: Michael Altamura
  • Patent number: 11147445
    Abstract: A vaginal speculum which includes a fixed blade and a movable blade. The movable blade designed to be extended or retracted as required in order to adjust to the length of the vaginal canal of the patient undergoing surgery. A vaginal speculum is further designed with a blade assembly which allows and controls the angle of the blades in relation to its base. Also provided is a mechanism to adjust the height of the blades above the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Inventor: Michael Altamura
  • Publication number: 20210282635
    Abstract: A vaginal speculum which includes a fixed blade and a movable blade. The movable blade designed to be extended or retracted as required in order to adjust to the length of the vaginal canal of the patient undergoing surgery. A vaginal speculum is further designed with a blade angle mechanism and a blade pivoting mechanism which allows and controls the angle and rotation of the blades in relation to its base. Vacuum connection and a light can also be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventor: Michael Altamura
  • Publication number: 20210145270
    Abstract: A vaginal speculum which includes a fixed blade and a movable blade. The movable blade designed to be extended or retracted as required in order to adjust to the length of the vaginal canal of the patient undergoing surgery. A vaginal speculum is further designed with a blade angle mechanism and a blade pivoting mechanism which allows and controls the angle and rotation of the blades in relation to its base. Vacuum connection and a light can also be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventor: Michael Altamura
  • Publication number: 20190343379
    Abstract: A vaginal speculum which includes a fixed blade and a movable blade. The movable blade designed to be extended or retracted as required in order to adjust to the length of the vaginal canal of the patient undergoing surgery. A vaginal speculum is further designed with a blade angle assembly which allows and controls the angle of the blades in relation to its base. Also provided is a mechanism to adjust the height of the blades above the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventor: Michael Altamura
  • Patent number: D962430
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Inventor: Michael Altamura