Patents by Inventor Mitchell Visser
Mitchell Visser 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).
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Publication number: 20180132710Abstract: A retractor includes a handle portion, a blade portion coupled to the handle portion. The blade portion is configured for insertion into an internal region of a patient. The blade portion includes a first portion configured to manipulate tissue of the patient. In an embodiment, a locator element is configured to highlight an external region of the patient to indicate to a user the location of the first portion in the internal region. In an embodiment, a signal-transmission medium is coupled to the blade portion and has a port. An overmolded camera unit has a lens and is configured to couple with the port. When the camera unit is coupled with the port, the lens is oriented to capture images of the internal region.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2018Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: John Allen Pacey, Mitchell Visser, Reza Ahmadian Yazdi, Hugh Leung, Yongkook Kim, Rohan Sidhu
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Patent number: 9867531Abstract: A retractor includes a handle portion, a blade portion coupled to the handle portion. The blade portion is configured for insertion into an internal region of a patient. The blade portion includes a first portion configured to manipulate tissue of the patient. In an embodiment, a locator element is configured to highlight an external region of the patient to indicate to a user the location of the first portion in the internal region. In an embodiment, a signal-transmission medium is coupled to the blade portion and has a port. An overmolded camera unit has a lens and is configured to couple with the port. When the camera unit is coupled with the port, the lens is oriented to capture images of the internal region.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2014Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: Verathon Inc.Inventors: John Allen Pacey, Mitchell Visser, Reza Ahmadian Yazdi, Hugh Leung, Yongkook Kim, Rohan Sidhu
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Publication number: 20140179998Abstract: A retractor includes a handle portion, a blade portion coupled to the handle portion. The blade portion is configured for insertion into an internal region of a patient. The blade portion includes a first portion configured to manipulate tissue of the patient. In an embodiment, a locator element is configured to highlight an external region of the patient to indicate to a user the location of the first portion in the internal region. In an embodiment, a signal-transmission medium is coupled to the blade portion and has a port. An overmolded camera unit has a lens and is configured to couple with the port. When the camera unit is coupled with the port, the lens is oriented to capture images of the internal region.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventors: John Allen Pacey, Mitchell Visser, Reza Ahmadian Yazdi, Hugh Leung, Yongkook Kim, Rohan Sidhu
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Patent number: 8529442Abstract: Video-based laryngoscopes having an external centrally located channel coursing from the handle to a curved blade configured to deliver an ETT to a trachea as visualized by a non-removable, or alternatively, a removable video camera and lighting unit located beneath the external channel. The channel laryngoscope may be made for single use in a patient and discarded, or be processed for re-use. Alternatively, the channel laryngoscope may have a removable video camera and lighting member located within an internal chamber that runs parallel with the external channel. In another embodiment a laryngoscope adapter may be detachably affixable to the channel laryngoscope equipped with the non-removable camera to provide a decontaminated or sterile surface to permit re-use of the channel laryngoscope without having to undergo washing or decontamination procedures.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2010Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Verathon Medical (Canada) ULCInventors: John Allen Pacey, Mitchell Visser, Reza Ahmadian Yazdi, Yongkook Kim
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Publication number: 20110178372Abstract: Video-based laryngoscopes having an external centrally located channel coursing from the handle to a curved blade configured to deliver an ETT to a trachea as visualized by a non-removable, or alternatively, a removable video camera and lighting unit located beneath the external channel. The channel laryngoscope may be made for single use in a patient and discarded, or be processed for re-use. Alternatively, the channel laryngoscope may have a removable video camera and lighting member located within an internal chamber that runs parallel with the external channel. In another embodiment a laryngoscope adapter may be detachably affixable to the channel laryngoscope equipped with the non-removable camera to provide a decontaminated or sterile surface to permit re-use of the channel laryngoscope without having to undergo washing or decontamination procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: VERATHON INC.Inventors: John Allen Pacey, Mitchell Visser, Reza Ahmadian Yazdi, Yongkook Kim
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Publication number: 20100261967Abstract: An embodiment encompassing reusable video laryngoscopes that are insertable into transparent or non-transparent disposable sheaths having clear optically clear viewing windows that receive contact with camera lens. The reusable video laryngoscopes are configured to be detachably secured by locking tabs located in the transparent or non-transparent disposable sheaths with complementary shaped posts and ledges of the video laryngoscopes. The video laryngoscopes that are secured into the transparent or non-transparent disposable sheaths may be inserted into the patient's mouth to provide clear camera viewing through the optically clear window ports of the transparent or non-transparent disposable sheaths to allow endotracheal procedures to be undertaken. The transparent or non-transparent disposable sheaths are sterilizable and may be used just once for a given patient. The video laryngoscopes in the form of a baton are detachably removeable from the disposable sheath exposed to a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2010Publication date: October 14, 2010Applicant: Verathon Inc.Inventors: John Allen Pacey, Mitchell Visser, Reza Ahmadian Yazdi, Yongkook Kim
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Publication number: 20090294313Abstract: A single-use medical equipment package cover comprising a solid preformed shell to cover the functional part of a medical instrument or surgical device and a trailing soft plastic cover or plastic sheath for the rest of the surface of the medical instrument or surgical device. The medical equipment package cover is applied in a folded or stowed configuration and is then unfolded to a deployed configuration. The trailing plastic cover may be transparent and removably affixable to a lens surface or a monitor surface. Unfolding of the removably affixed sheath imparts an interpersonal barrier to block aerial or sputum transfer between patient and medical personnel operating medical equipment being deployed on and within the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2009Publication date: December 3, 2009Inventors: Jack Pacey, Mitchell Visser, Reza Ahmadian Yazdi
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Publication number: 20090264708Abstract: A multipurpose surgical platform and intubation apparatus for ENT or Surgery with a lifting bar handle, video scope passage and multiple operating channels is described. The surgical platform may have a number of configurations and methods of assembly having an operating stage to allow delivery of the relevant scopes and tools reliably and with an angulation that reduces the mechanical force required to obtain the access needed for diagnosis and therapy. Laser surgery, smoke evacuation and jet ventilation are design features provided by the single-use surgical platform and intubation apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2009Publication date: October 22, 2009Inventors: Jack PACEY, Mitchell Visser
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Publication number: 20070099887Abstract: The present invention relates to a photodynamic method of treating prostatic disorders such as BPH. The method comprises: (i) delivering photosensitizer directly into prostatic tissue of a patient suffering from or suspected of suffering from a prostatic disorder; and (ii) irradiating the prostatic tissue with a light at a wavelength appropriate to activate the photosensitizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2004Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventors: Ronald Boch, John North, Valery Rubinchik, Mitchell Visser