Patents by Inventor Michael Michaeli

Michael Michaeli 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: 8974380
    Abstract: A surgical retractor and a method of minimally invasive surgery, wherein the surgical retractor includes ribs and a mechanism for microns-resolution transferring of linear and rotational movements of the ribs and wherein each rib can be easily replaced without use of any additional tools. According to an embodiment of the present invention the transmission is simpler. Likewise, an auxiliary handle is added to facilitate the insertion of the ribs into the body of the operated patient, and the vast majority of components of the surgical retractor are made with biocompatible, and FDA approved material ULTEM HU 1000 RESIN transparent (radiolucent) to X-ray radiation and are designated for single use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Meni-Med Ltd
    Inventors: David Michaeli, Michael Michaeli
  • Patent number: 8663102
    Abstract: A surgical retractor and a method of minimally invasive surgery, wherein the surgical retractor includes ribs and a mechanism for transferring of linear and rotational movements of the ribs and wherein each rib can be easily replaced without use of any additional tools. According to embodiments of the present invention, specific parts composing the surgical retractor are made of materials transparent to Röntgen rays (x-rays).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Meni-Med Ltd.
    Inventors: David Michaeli, Michael Michaeli
  • Patent number: 8454504
    Abstract: A surgical retractor and a method of minimally invasive surgery, wherein the surgical retractor includes ribs and a mechanism for transferring of linear and rotational movements of the ribs and wherein each rib can be easily replaced without use of any additional tools. According to embodiments of the present invention, specific parts composing the surgical retractor are made of materials transparent to Röntgen rays (x-rays).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Meni-Med Ltd
    Inventors: David Michaeli, Michael Michaeli
  • Patent number: 8409089
    Abstract: A surgical retractor and a method of minimally invasive surgery, wherein the surgical retractor includes ribs and a mechanism for transferring of linear and rotational movements of the ribs and wherein each rib can be easily replaced without use of any additional tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Meni-Med Ltd.
    Inventors: David Michaeli, Michael Michaeli
  • Patent number: 8152721
    Abstract: An improved radial expansible retractor and a method of minimally invasive surgery, by opening a channel in the brain or other soft tissue of a patient, by inserting the radial expansible retractor into the body of the patient, and by widening the channel at a continuous and gentle rate. The use of the improved radial expansible retractor renders surgical procedures, including neurosurgical procedures, shorter, less traumatic, and more reliable, reducing risk and the need for subsequent surgery and reducing recovery time. Procedures are carried out with real time monitoring of the retracted brain perfusion pressure. A plurality of improved radial expansible retractors may be used in a single operation. The improved radial expansible retractor allows access to areas of the brain previously almost impossible to access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Microdel Idea Center Ltd.
    Inventors: David Michaeli, Michael Michaeli
  • Publication number: 20110301421
    Abstract: A surgical retractor and a method of minimally invasive surgery, wherein the surgical retractor includes ribs and a mechanism for microns-resolution transferring of linear and rotational movements of the ribs and wherein each rib can be easily replaced without use of any additional tools. According to an embodiment of the present invention the transmission is simpler. Likewise, an auxiliary handle is added to facilitate the insertion of the ribs into the body of the operated patient, and the vast majority of components of the surgical retractor are made with biocompatible, and FDA approved material ULTEM HU 1000 RESIN transparent (radiolucent) to X-ray radiation and are designated for single use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: MENI-MED LTD
    Inventors: David Michaeli, Michael Michaeli
  • Publication number: 20110208006
    Abstract: A surgical retractor and a method of minimally invasive surgery, wherein the surgical retractor includes ribs and a mechanism for transferring of linear and rotational movements of the ribs and wherein each rib can be easily replaced without use of any additional tools. According to embodiments of the present invention, specific parts composing the surgical retractor are made of materials transparent to Röntgen rays (x-rays).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: MICRODEL IDEA CENTER LTD
    Inventors: David Michaeli, Michael Michaeli
  • Publication number: 20110208005
    Abstract: A surgical retractor and a method of minimally invasive surgery, wherein the surgical retractor includes ribs and a mechanism for transferring of linear and rotational movements of the ribs and wherein each rib can be easily replaced without use of any additional tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: David Michaeli, Michael Michaeli
  • Publication number: 20110208008
    Abstract: A surgical retractor and a method of minimally invasive surgery, wherein the surgical retractor includes ribs and a mechanism for transferring of linear and rotational movements of the ribs and wherein each rib can be easily replaced without use of any additional tools. According to embodiments of the present invention, specific parts composing the surgical retractor are made of materials transparent to Röntgen rays (x-rays).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: MENI-MED LTD
    Inventors: David Michaeli, Michael Michaeli
  • Publication number: 20080319268
    Abstract: An improved radial expansible retractor and a method of minimally invasive surgery, by opening a channel in the brain or other soft tissue of a patient, by inserting the radial expansible retractor into the body of the patient, and by widening the channel at a continuous and gentle rate. The use of the improved radial expansible retractor renders surgical procedures, including neurosurgical procedures, shorter, less traumatic, and more reliable, reducing risk and the need for subsequent surgery and reducing recovery time. Procedures are carried out with real time monitoring of the retracted brain perfusion pressure. A plurality of improved radial expansible retractors may be used in a single operation. The improved radial expansible retractor allows access to areas of the brain previously almost impossible to access.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventors: David Michaeli, Michael Michaeli