Patents by Inventor Ray O'Sullivan

Ray O'Sullivan 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).

  • Laparoscopic apparatus
    Patent number: 8328560
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a laparoscopic apparatus. In particular, it relates to an apparatus for the training of medical professionals, particularly those engaged in the field of laparoscopic surgery. The apparatus comprises a housing; an opening in the housing through which a laparoscopic tool can pass; retaining means in operative association with the opening and adapted to guide the laparoscopic tool through the opening, the retaining means providing resistance to movement of the laparoscopic tool. Accordingly, the present invention provides a realistic surgical experience by mimicking the sensation of carrying out surgical techniques on a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Endosim Limited
    Inventors: Ian Niblock, Robert Bailie, Walter Prendiville, Ray O'Sullivan
  • LAPAROSCOPIC APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20090176196
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a laparoscopic apparatus. In particular, it relates to an apparatus for the training of medical professionals, particularly those engaged in the field of laparoscopic surgery. The apparatus comprises a housing; an opening in the housing through which a laparoscopic tool can pass; retaining means in operative association with the opening and adapted to guide the laparoscopic tool through the opening, the retaining means providing resistance to movement of the laparoscopic tool. Accordingly, the present invention provides a realistic surgical experience by mimicking the sensation of carrying out surgical techniques on a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: ENDOSIM LIMITED
    Inventors: Ian NIBLOCK, Robert BAILIE, Walter PRENDIVILLE, Ray O'SULLIVAN
  • Laparoscopic apparatus
    Patent number: D624593
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Endosim Limited
    Inventors: Walter Prendiville, Ray O'Sullivan, Ian Niblock, Robert Bailie, Kevin Maguire