Patents by Inventor Nicholas Lauder
Nicholas Lauder 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: 20230363751Abstract: A surgical retractor comprising a blade having first and second opposing surfaces, and a handle extending from a proximal end of the blade, wherein the first surface of the blade includes a non-slip texture having a preferential grip in a first direction corresponding to direction of extraction of the surgical retractor from an incision and having a minimal or no grip in a second direction opposite to the first direction and in a third direction transverse to the first and second directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Inventors: Jeffrey Ralph SWIFT, Jeffrey Ralph SWIFT, Matthew TRAUB, Nicholas LAUDER
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Patent number: 11744568Abstract: A surgical retractor comprising a handle and a blade extending at an angle from the handle, an illumination assembly having a plurality of direct light sources provided on the blade, and a cover configured to enclose the illumination assembly, wherein the cover comprises a plurality of openings, each opening corresponding in position to a respective light source of the illumination assembly when the cover is attached to the blade.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2020Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: OBP SURGICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Jeffrey Ralph Swift, Jason Swift, Matthew Traub, Nicholas Lauder
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Publication number: 20230218285Abstract: A portable dual-blade retractor comprising a handle having a first end and a second end, a first blade extending from the first end of the handle, a second blade extending from the second end of the handle, and an illumination assembly including (a) one or more first direct light sources provided on the first blade and (b) one or more second direct light sources provided on the second blade, wherein the first and second direct light sources are individually controlled.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2023Publication date: July 13, 2023Inventors: Jason Swift, Demetrio D. Anaya, Jeffrey Ralph Swift, Nicholas Lauder
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Patent number: 11622758Abstract: A dual-blade retractor comprising a handle having a first end and a second end, a first blade extending from the first end of the handle, a second blade extending from the second end of the handle, and an illumination assembly including (a) one or more first direct light sources provided on the first blade and (b) one or more second direct light sources provided on the second blade, wherein the dual-blade retractor is configured to house therein an internal power source for supplying energy to the one or more first and second direct light sources.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: OBP SURGICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Jason Swift, Demetrio D. Anaya, Jeffrey Ralph Swift, Nicholas Lauder
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Publication number: 20220381765Abstract: A coagulation test device for measuring clotting time and clot characteristics of a whole blood sample under different hemostatic conditions. Results of the test are used as an aid in management of patients with coagulopathy of unknown etiology in order to help the physician determine appropriate clinical action to arrest bleeding in a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2022Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventors: Sheldon Goldstein, Michael Kagan, Nicholas Lauder, Maury D. Cosman
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Patent number: 11360074Abstract: A coagulation test device for measuring clotting time and clot characteristics of a whole blood sample under different hemostatic conditions. Results of the test are used as an aid in management of patients with coagulopathy of unknown etiology in order to help the physician determine appropriate clinical action to arrest bleeding in a patient.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2020Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Coagulation Sciences LLCInventors: Sheldon Goldstein, Michael Kagan, Nicholas Lauder, Maury D. Cosman
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Publication number: 20210259674Abstract: A dual-blade retractor comprising a handle having a first end and a second end, a first blade extending from the first end of the handle, a second blade extending from the second end of the handle, and an illumination assembly including (a) one or more first direct light sources provided on the first blade and (b) one or more second direct light sources provided on the second blade, wherein the dual-blade retractor is configured to house therein an internal power source for supplying energy to the one or more first and second direct light sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Jason SWIFT, Demetrio D. ANAYA, Jeffrey Ralph SWIFT, Nicholas LAUDER
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Patent number: 10966702Abstract: A dual-blade retractor comprising: a handle having a first end and a second end, a first blade extending from the first end of the handle, a second blade extending from the second end of the handle, and an illumination assembly including one or more first light sources provided on the first blade and one or more second light sources provided on the second blade, wherein the dual-blade retractor is configured to house therein an internal power source for supplying energy to the one or more first and second light sources.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2020Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: OBP MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Jason Swift, Demetrio D. Anaya, Jeffrey Ralph Swift, Nicholas Lauder
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Publication number: 20200397425Abstract: A surgical retractor comprising a handle and a blade extending at an angle from the handle, an illumination assembly having a plurality of direct light sources provided on the blade, and a cover configured to enclose the illumination assembly, wherein the cover comprises a plurality of openings, each opening corresponding in position to a respective light source of the illumination assembly when the cover is attached to the blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Jeffrey Ralph SWIFT, Jason SWIFT, Matthew TRAUB, Nicholas LAUDER
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Patent number: 10799229Abstract: A surgical retractor comprising a handle and a blade extending at an angle from the handle, an illumination assembly having a plurality of direct light sources provided on the blade, and a cover configured to enclose the illumination assembly, wherein the cover comprises a plurality of openings, each opening corresponding in position to a respective light source of the illumination assembly when the cover is attached to the blade.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2019Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: OBP Medical CorporationInventors: Jeffrey Ralph Swift, Jason Swift, Matthew Traub, Nicholas Lauder
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Publication number: 20200292524Abstract: A coagulation test device for measuring clotting time and clot characteristics of a whole blood sample under different hemostatic conditions. Results of the test are used as an aid in management of patients with coagulopathy of unknown etiology in order to help the physician determine appropriate clinical action to arrest bleeding in a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventors: Sheldon Goldstein, Michael Kagan, Nicholas Lauder, Maury D. Cosman
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Patent number: 10705072Abstract: A coagulation test device for measuring clotting time and clot characteristics of a whole blood sample under different hemostatic conditions. Results of the test are used as an aid in management of patients with coagulopathy of unknown etiology in order to help the physician determine appropriate clinical action to arrest bleeding in a patient.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2019Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Coagulation Sciences LLCInventors: Sheldon Goldstein, Michael Kagan, Nicholas Lauder, Maury D. Cosman
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Publication number: 20200046336Abstract: A surgical retractor comprising a handle and a blade extending at an angle from the handle, an illumination assembly having a plurality of direct light sources provided on the blade, and a cover configured to enclose the illumination assembly, wherein the cover comprises a plurality of openings, each opening corresponding in position to a respective light source of the illumination assembly when the cover is attached to the blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Jeffrey Ralph SWIFT, Jason SWIFT, Matthew TRAUB, Nicholas LAUDER
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Patent number: 10520489Abstract: A coagulation test device for measuring clotting time and clot characteristics of a whole blood sample under different hemostatic conditions. Results of the test are used as an aid in management of patients with coagulopathy of unknown etiology in order to help the physician determine appropriate clinical action to arrest bleeding in a patient.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2019Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Coagulation Sciences LLCInventors: Sheldon Goldstein, Michael Kagan, Nicholas Lauder, Maury D. Cosman
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Patent number: 10512519Abstract: A surgical retractor comprising a handle and a blade extending at an angle from the handle; an illumination assembly having a plurality of direct light sources provided on the blade, at least one of the light sources being angled differently relative to the blade than another one of the light sources; and a cover configured to enclose the illumination assembly, wherein the cover comprises a plurality of openings, each opening corresponding in position to a respective light source of the illumination assembly when the cover is attached to the blade.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2019Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: OBP MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Jeffrey Ralph Swift, Jason Swift, Matthew Traub, Nicholas Lauder
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Patent number: 10429377Abstract: A coagulation test device for measuring clotting time and clot characteristics of a whole blood sample under different hemostatic conditions. Results of the test are used as an aid in management of patients with coagulopathy of unknown etiology in order to help the physician determine appropriate clinical action to arrest bleeding in a patient.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2019Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: COAGULATION SCIENCES LLCInventors: Sheldon Goldstein, Michael Kagan, Nicholas Lauder, Maury D. Cosman
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Publication number: 20190254771Abstract: A surgical retractor comprising a handle and a blade extending at an angle from the handle; an illumination assembly having a plurality of direct light sources provided on the blade, at least one of the light sources being angled differently relative to the blade than another one of the light sources; and a cover configured to enclose the illumination assembly, wherein the cover comprises a plurality of openings, each opening corresponding in position to a respective light source of the illumination assembly when the cover is attached to the blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: Jeffrey Ralph SWIFT, Jason SWIFT, Matthew TRAUB, Nicholas LAUDER
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Patent number: D911521Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2019Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: OBP MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Jeffrey Ralph Swift, Jason Swift, Matthew Traub, Nicholas Lauder, Gerd Schmieta
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Patent number: D989637Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: GelSight, Inc.Inventors: Janos Rohaly, Micah Kimo Johnson, Nicholas Lauder, Edward H. Adelson