Patents by Inventor Michael M. Murr

Michael M. Murr 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).

  • MULTICHANNEL TROCAR
    Publication number: 20140039381
    Abstract: A multi-channel trocar developed for use in minimal-access surgery/single incision laparoscopic surgery. The trocar permits surgical access of two or more articulating laparoscopic instruments or scopes through one skin incision using a dividing membrane to separate the working channels. This allows maximal use of robotic technology and permits more degrees of freedom at the operative site. The trocar is inserted through one single skin incision, in the usual manner. The trocar relocates the fulcrum and focal point of motion to the abdominal wall when using a set of interacting and interlocking diaphragms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
    Inventor: Michael M. Murr
  • MULTICHANNEL TROCAR
    Publication number: 20100280437
    Abstract: A multi-channel trocar developed for use in ‘minimal-access surgery/single incision laparoscopic surgery. The trocar permits surgical access of two or more articulating laparoscopic instruments or scopes through one skin incision using a dividing membrane to separate the working channels. This allows maximal use of robotic technology and permits more degrees of freedom at the operative site. The trocar is inserted through one single skin incision, in the usual manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
    Inventor: Michael M. Murr