Patents by Inventor Raphael Still

Raphael Still 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).

  • Air/water channel pre-cleaning adapter
    Patent number: 11878330
    Abstract: A device and assembly for a cleaning adapter to be placed in an air/water port of an endoscopic device is described. The device can have a button to control a valve stem with openings to permit the control of air and water flow, depending on the position of the cleaning adapter, which a user controls. A method and system are also described. A tag is also described, instructing the users of the proper use of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: United States Endoscopy Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Raphael Still, Christopher J. Kaye, Gary Mann, Joseph Mrva, Matt Carroll
  • Endoscopic snare device
    Patent number: 10675053
    Abstract: A tissue removal tool for use with an endoscope. The tool includes a loop formed by a piece of wire. The loop is movable between an open position and a closed position. The shape of the loop is defined in the open position by a proximal portion and a distal portion. The piece of wire may have a cross-sectional height in the proximal portion unequal to a cross-sectional height in the distal portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: UNITED STATES ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Scott Haack, Cindy Ranallo, Craig Moore, Alexis Uspenski, Steven Torer, Raphael Still
  • AIR/WATER CHANNEL PRE-CLEANING ADAPTER
    Publication number: 20200016637
    Abstract: A device and assembly for a cleaning adapter to be placed in an air/water port of an endoscopic device is described. The device can have a button to control a valve stem with openings to permit the control of air and water flow, depending on the position of the cleaning adapter, which a user controls. A method and system are also described. A tag is also described, instructing the users of the proper use of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Raphael Still, Christopher J. Kaye, Gary Mann, Joseph Mrva, Matt Carroll