Patents by Inventor Ralph Kerns
Ralph Kerns 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: 20230310507Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and/or exosomes derived therefrom, mesenchymal stem cells secreting neurotrophic factors (MSC-NTFs) and/or exosomes derived therefrom, and methods for their use in treating adverse lung conditions, such as Coronavirus-related acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2021Publication date: October 5, 2023Applicant: BRAINSTORM CELL THERAPEUTICS LTD.Inventors: Chaim LEBOVITS, Revital ARICHA, Yossef LEVY, Ralph KERN, Haggai KASPI, Jonathan SEMO
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Publication number: 20230277267Abstract: The disclosure herein provides methods, systems, and devices for a sterile ophthalmic surgical drape system that can provide a sterile operating field for use by a doctor, surgeon, nurse, and the like during ophthalmic medical procedures. The sterile field created by the drape system can allow a doctor, surgeon, nurse and the like to perform a medical procedure, such as ophthalmic surgery, outside of an operating room and in locations such as a doctor's office or a military operating room war setting. The sterile ophthalmic surgical drape system can comprise a drape, a frame apparatus, a hole of sufficient size for a microscope, a fan, a filter, air directors, and slits. The drape system can comprise a collapsible frame apparatus. The drape system may be configured to be used in conjunction with a surgical tray that houses pre-sterilized tools for use in a medical procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: Ralph Kerns, Mark Humayun, Matthew T. McCormick
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Patent number: 11684441Abstract: The disclosure herein provides methods, systems, and devices for a sterile ophthalmic surgical drape system that can provide a sterile operating field for use by a doctor, surgeon, nurse, and the like during ophthalmic medical procedures. The sterile field created by the drape system can allow a doctor, surgeon, nurse and the like to perform a medical procedure, such as ophthalmic surgery, outside of an operating room and in locations such as a doctor's office or a military operating room war setting. The sterile ophthalmic surgical drape system can comprise a drape, a frame apparatus, a hole of sufficient size for a microscope, a fan, a filter, air directors, and slits. The drape system can comprise a collapsible frame apparatus. The drape system may be configured to be used in conjunction with a surgical tray that houses pre-sterilized tools for use in a medical procedure.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2021Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Alcon Pharmaceuticals LtdInventors: Ralph Kerns, Mark Humayun, Matthew T. McCormick
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Publication number: 20230057532Abstract: A busbar connector includes an insulative housing which is configured to accept a busbar assembly therein. The busbar connector is connected to an electrical device, such as a server. The busbar connector includes contact terminals which engage with busbars for distributing power. The busbar connector can include a signal housing having signal contact terminals for connection to a signal component of the busbar assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2021Publication date: February 23, 2023Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: Chiuming Lu, Robert Piszczor, Mark Cole, Trent C Perkins, Ralph Kern
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Patent number: 11234785Abstract: The disclosure herein provides methods, systems, and devices for a sterile ophthalmic surgical drape system that can provide a sterile operating field for use by a doctor, surgeon, nurse, and the like during ophthalmic medical procedures. The sterile field created by the drape system can allow a doctor, surgeon, nurse and the like to perform a medical procedure, such as ophthalmic surgery, outside of an operating room and in locations such as a doctor's office or a military operating room war setting. The sterile ophthalmic surgical drape system can comprise a drape, a frame apparatus, a hole of sufficient size for a microscope, a fan, a filter, air directors, and slits. The drape system can comprise a collapsible frame apparatus. The drape system may be configured to be used in conjunction with a surgical tray that houses pre-sterilized tools for use in a medical procedure.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Alcon Inc.Inventors: Ralph Kerns, Mark Humayun, Matthew T. McCormick
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Publication number: 20210393359Abstract: The disclosure herein provides methods, systems, and devices for a sterile ophthalmic surgical drape system that can provide a sterile operating field for use by a doctor, surgeon, nurse, and the like during ophthalmic medical procedures. The sterile field created by the drape system can allow a doctor, surgeon, nurse and the like to perform a medical procedure, such as ophthalmic surgery, outside of an operating room and in locations such as a doctor's office or a military operating room war setting. The sterile ophthalmic surgical drape system can comprise a drape, a frame apparatus, a hole of sufficient size for a microscope, a fan, a filter, air directors, and slits. The drape system can comprise a collapsible frame apparatus. The drape system may be configured to be used in conjunction with a surgical tray that houses pre-sterilized tools for use in a medical procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: Ralph Kerns, Mark Humayun, Matthew T. McCormick
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Patent number: 10874552Abstract: Ocular lens cutting devices and methods for cutting and removing tissue such as lens fragments from an eye of a patient are disclosed. In one embodiment, an ocular lens cutting device includes an outer member and an inner member positioned within the outer member. The outer member and the inner member can each include at least one cutting edge. The at least one cutting edge of the outer member and the at least one cutting edge of the inner member can cooperate to form a cutting structure as the inner member moves with respect to the outer member. The ocular lens cutting device can also be connected to a vacuum source which can allow the ocular lens cutting device to grasp the tissue to be cut and remove the cut fragments from the surgical area.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2012Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: DOHENY EYE INSTITUTEInventors: Trent Spencer Wells, Matthew T. McCormick, Ralph Kerns, Mark S. Humayun
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Publication number: 20200046444Abstract: The disclosure herein provides methods, systems, and devices for a sterile ophthalmic surgical drape system that can provide a sterile operating field for use by a doctor, surgeon, nurse, and the like during ophthalmic medical procedures. The sterile field created by the drape system can allow a doctor, surgeon, nurse and the like to perform a medical procedure, such as ophthalmic surgery, outside of an operating room and in locations such as a doctor's office or a military operating room war setting. The sterile ophthalmic surgical drape system can comprise a drape, a frame apparatus, a hole of sufficient size for a microscope, a fan, a filter, air directors, and slits. The drape system can comprise a collapsible frame apparatus. The drape system may be configured to be used in conjunction with a surgical tray that houses pre-sterilized tools for use in a medical procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Ralph Kerns, Mark Humayun, Matthew T. McCormick
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Patent number: 10485620Abstract: The disclosure herein provides methods, systems, and devices for a sterile ophthalmic surgical drape system that can provide a sterile operating field for use by a doctor, surgeon, nurse, and the like during ophthalmic medical procedures. The sterile field created by the drape system can allow a doctor, surgeon, nurse and the like to perform a medical procedure, such as ophthalmic surgery, outside of an operating room and in locations such as a doctor's office or a military operating room war setting. The sterile ophthalmic surgical drape system can comprise a drape, a frame apparatus, a hole of sufficient size for a microscope, a fan, a filter, air directors, and slits. The drape system can comprise a collapsible frame apparatus. The drape system may be configured to be used in conjunction with a surgical tray that houses pre-sterilized tools for use in a medical procedure.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2013Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Alcon Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.Inventors: Ralph Kerns, Mark Humayun, Matthew T. McCormick
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Patent number: 10363165Abstract: A biological tissue cutting and fluid aspiration system provides a plurality of surgical instruments operable independent of an external control console. In some embodiments, each surgical instrument may include all sensors and controls directly applicable to the surgical instrument, and may be used independently. In some embodiments, instruments communicate status information to each other, and adjust operating parameters based on the communications.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2017Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: DOHENY EYE INSTITUTEInventors: Mark Humayun, Charles DeBoer, Ralph Kerns, Matthew McCormick, Prashant Bhadri, Lawrence Chong
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Patent number: 10219695Abstract: A first light source producing a first light beam with a first intensity and a second light source producing a second light beam with a second intensity. A light filter device receives the first light beam and transmits a filtered portion of the first light beam. A first angling device reflects the filtered portion of the first light beam in a first angled direction and a second angling device reflects the second light beam in a second angled direction. A mirror receives and in turn reflects the filtered portion of the first light beam reflected by the first angling device and the second light beam reflected by the second angling device to form a converged light beam with a third intensity.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2017Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: DOHENY EYE INSTITUTEInventors: Prashant Bhadri, James Lescoulie, Sophia Fang, Matthew McCormick, Ralph Kerns, Mark Humayun, Aaron Barnes
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Publication number: 20190000507Abstract: Various adjustable cannula systems are provided. The systems can include an adjustable cannula capable of expansion and/or contraction having an elongate body with a distal end and a proximal end. The adjustable cannula can be coupled to an upper housing and a lower housing such that rotation of the upper housing results in expansion or contraction of the adjustable cannula. The adjustable cannula can also have a proximal end having a lumen larger than a distal end lumen. A plurality of flanges can be formed in the elongate body by a plurality of slits that span a majority of a length of the cannula, including along or proximate to its proximal end and distal end.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: Ralph Kerns, Prashant Bhadri, Matthew McCormick, Anderson Gustavo Teixeira Pinto, Mark Humayun, Luis Arana
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Publication number: 20190000581Abstract: A surgical apparatus for use by a surgeon can include a tray and a plurality of surgical instruments. The tray can have a plurality of structures located on an upper side of the tray for receiving the plurality of surgical instruments. The tray can receive a separate control unit. The tray can also have a fluid reservoir receiver for receiving a bottle or container of fluid, such as balanced salt solution. The fluid reservoir receiver can include one or more features, including, a spike, an air vent, and a light. A separate container can be used to place the bottle or container of fluid into the fluid reservoir receiver on the tray. This separate container can include a collapsible section.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: Ralph Kerns, Mark Humayun, Matthew T. McCormick, Trent Spencer Wells, Lawrence Chong, Jaw Chyng Lue
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Patent number: 10076359Abstract: Various adjustable cannula systems are provided. The systems can include an adjustable cannula capable of expansion and/or contraction having an elongate body with a distal end and a proximal end. The adjustable cannula can be coupled to an upper housing and a lower housing such that rotation of the upper housing results in expansion or contraction of the adjustable cannula. The adjustable cannula can also have a proximal end having a lumen larger than a distal end lumen. A plurality of flanges can be formed in the elongate body by a plurality of slits that span a majority of a length of the cannula, including along or proximate to its proximal end and distal end.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2015Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: DOHENY EYE INSTITUTEInventors: Ralph Kerns, Prashant Bhadri, Matthew McCormick, Anderson Gustavo Teixeira Pinto, Mark Humayun, Luis Arana
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Patent number: 10070934Abstract: A surgical apparatus for use by a surgeon can include a tray and a plurality of surgical instruments. The tray can have a plurality of structures located on an upper side of the tray for receiving the plurality of surgical instruments. The tray can receive a separate control unit. The tray can also have a fluid reservoir receiver for receiving a bottle or container of fluid, such as balanced salt solution. The fluid reservoir receiver can include one or more features, including, a spike, an air vent, and a light. A separate container can be used to place the bottle or container of fluid into the fluid reservoir receiver on the tray. This separate container can include a collapsible section.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2016Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Doheny Eye InstituteInventors: Ralph Kerns, Mark Humayun, Matthew T. McCormick, Trent Spencer Wells, Lawrence Chong, Jaw Chyng Lue
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Publication number: 20170347883Abstract: A first light source producing a first light beam with a first intensity and a second light source producing a second light beam with a second intensity. A light filter device receives the first light beam and transmits a filtered portion of the first light beam. A first angling device reflects the filtered portion of the first light beam in a first angled direction and a second angling device reflects the second light beam in a second angled direction. A mirror receives and in turn reflects the filtered portion of the first light beam reflected by the first angling device and the second light beam reflected by the second angling device to form a converged light beam with a third intensity.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Prashant Bhadri, James Lescoulie, Sophia Fang, Matthew McCormick, Ralph Kerns, Mark Humayun, Aaron Barnes
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Publication number: 20170319386Abstract: A biological tissue cutting and fluid aspiration system provides a plurality of surgical instruments operable independent of an external control console. In some embodiments, each surgical instrument may include all sensors and controls directly applicable to the surgical instrument, and may be used independently. In some embodiments, instruments communicate status information to each other, and adjust operating parameters based on the communications.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Mark Humayun, Charles DeBoer, Ralph Kerns, Matthew McCormick, Prashant Bhadri, Lawrence Chong
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Patent number: 9730833Abstract: A biological tissue cutting and fluid aspiration system provides a plurality of surgical instruments operable independent of an external control console. In some embodiments, each surgical instrument may include all sensors and controls directly applicable to the surgical instrument, and may be used independently. In some embodiments, instruments communicate status information to each other, and adjust operating parameters based on the communications.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2013Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: Doheny Eye InstituteInventors: Mark Humayun, Charles DeBoer, Ralph Kerns, Matthew McCormick, Prashant Bhadri, Lawrence Chong
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Publication number: 20170095309Abstract: A sterile surgical tray includes structure for receiving a plurality of surgical instruments. The sterile surgical tray also may include electrical input and output connectors attached to tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Mark Humayun, Charles DeBoer, Matthew McCormick, Prashant Bhadri, Joel Cicchella, Ralph Kerns
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Publication number: 20170035523Abstract: A surgical apparatus for use by a surgeon can include a tray and a plurality of surgical instruments. The tray can have a plurality of structures located on an upper side of the tray for receiving the plurality of surgical instruments. The tray can receive a separate control unit. The tray can also have a fluid reservoir receiver for receiving a bottle or container of fluid, such as balanced salt solution. The fluid reservoir receiver can include one or more features, including, a spike, an air vent, and a light. A separate container can be used to place the bottle or container of fluid into the fluid reservoir receiver on the tray. This separate container can include a collapsible section.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventors: Ralph Kerns, Mark Humayun, Matthew T. McCormick, Trent Spencer Wells, Lawrence Chong, Jaw Chyng Lue