Patents by Inventor Raphael Spycher

Raphael Spycher 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).

  • Publication number: 20230138560
    Abstract: An electronic watchmaker magnifier, intended to observe a watchmaking product, in particular a watch mechanism, is provided with: a magnifying objective lens, to observe the watchmaking product, communication means, to receive data, a display screen, to display the data, a beam splitter, provided to simultaneously direct towards a user's eye at least one image of the watchmaking product coming from the magnifying objective lens and at least one image from the display screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: Antonio PALMISANO, Raphael SPYCHER, Angela COLUCCI
  • Patent number: 10709493
    Abstract: A dismantlable medical instrument including first, second and third components, a first bayonet connection for releasable mechanical connection of the third and second components, and a second bayonet connection for releasable mechanical connection of the third and first components. In a first predetermined position of the third component relative to the second component, the third component is not connected to the second component. In a second predetermined position of the third component relative to the second component, the third component is mechanically connected to the second component by the first bayonet connection, and the second and third components are not connected to the first component. In a third predetermined position of the third component relative to the second and first components, the third component is mechanically rigidly connected to the second component by the first bayonet connection and to the first component by the second bayonet connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Karl Storz SE & Co. KG
    Inventors: Raphael Spycher, Peter van Mil
  • Patent number: 9726291
    Abstract: A shaft seal includes a radially outward flange area and a radially inward sealing lip connected to the flange area. An annular spring with a U-shaped or V-shaped cross section is arranged on a radial outer face of the sealing lip, wherein an outer limb bears on the flange area and an inner limb bears on the sealing lip, and wherein a surface of the spring exposed to an exterior of the shaft seal is coated with an elastomer. The invention also relates to a method for producing a shaft seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Hubert Sonleiter, Raphael Spycher
  • Patent number: 9433424
    Abstract: A membrane switch assembly for a handpiece for carrying out medical interventions includes a ring-like support surrounding a support interior, and a keypad element arranged on the support and intended to be actuated in order to carry out switching procedures. The keypad element is secured on the support so as to close the support interior in a fluid-tight manner. On an outer circumferential side of the ring-like support, a sealing arrangement surrounds the ring-like support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Raphael Spycher, Markus Simmen
  • Publication number: 20160120586
    Abstract: A dismantlable medical instrument including first, second and third components, a first bayonet connection for releasable mechanical connection of the third and second components, and a second bayonet connection for releasable mechanical connection of the third and first components. In a first predetermined position of the third component relative to the second component, the third component is not connected to the second component. In a second predetermined position of the third component relative to the second component, the third component is mechanically connected to the second component by the first bayonet connection, and the second and third components are not connected to the first component. In a third predetermined position of the third component relative to the second and first components, the third component is mechanically rigidly connected to the second component by the first bayonet connection and to the first component by the second bayonet connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Raphael Spycher, Peter van Mil
  • Publication number: 20150150566
    Abstract: A membrane switch assembly for a handpiece for carrying out medical interventions includes a ring-like support surrounding a support interior, and a keypad element arranged on the support and intended to be actuated in order to carry out switching procedures. The keypad element is secured on the support so as to close the support interior in a fluid-tight manner. On an outer circumferential side of the ring-like support, a sealing arrangement surrounds the ring-like support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: Raphael Spycher, Markus Simmen
  • Patent number: 8998887
    Abstract: The invention relates to a medical instrument for removing tissue, in particular a shaver, drill, or morcellator, having a tool that can be set in rotation and a motorized drive for driving the tool, and having an elongate body and a handle that projects laterally from said elongate body. The handle is fastened in a detachable manner to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Markus Simmen, Raphael Spycher, Urs Vogel
  • Publication number: 20150054226
    Abstract: A shaft seal includes a radially outward flange area and a radially inward sealing lip connected to the flange area. An annular spring with a U-shaped or V-shaped cross section is arranged on a radial outer face of the sealing lip, wherein an outer limb bears on the flange area and an inner limb bears on the sealing lip, and wherein a surface of the spring exposed to an exterior of the shaft seal is coated with an elastomer. The invention also relates to a method for producing a shaft seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Hubert Sonleiter, Raphael Spycher
  • Publication number: 20110301577
    Abstract: The invention relates to a medical instrument for removing tissue, in particular a shaver, drill, or morcellator, having a tool that can be set in rotation and a motorized drive for driving the tool, and having an elongate body and a handle that projects laterally from said elongate body. The handle is fastened in a detachable manner to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventors: Markus Simmen, Raphael Spycher, Urs Vogel
  • Patent number: D615199
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Fabian Zimmerli, Raphael Spycher, Dieter Huels
  • Patent number: D740420
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Raphael Spycher, Hubert Sonleiter, Martina Rogg
  • Patent number: D771257
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: KARL STORZ GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Raphael Spycher, Fabian Zimmerli
  • Patent number: D860441
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG
    Inventors: Raphael Spycher, Peter van Mil, Fabian Zimmerli