Patents by Inventor Robert F. Novell

Robert F. Novell 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 flexible suction device and associated methodology
    Patent number: 11938292
    Abstract: A laparoscopic suction/irrigation device of the disclosed invention encases a rigid inner cannula with a flexible outer cannula, the outer cannula functioning to insulate the inner cannula from unwanted electrical discharges. Upon translating the distal end of the outer cannula beyond the distal end of the inner cannula, the outer cannula returns to a preexisting curvilinear shape. This curved extension can thereafter be positioned via a proximal handle to concavities within the surgical site for precise and effective fluid retraction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: PLATFORM INNOVATIONS INC.
    Inventor: Robert F. Novell
  • LAPAROSCOPIC FLEXIBLE SUCTION DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED METHODOLOGY
    Publication number: 20220031296
    Abstract: A laparoscopic flexible suction/irrigation device of the present invention encases a inner rigid cannula with an outer flexible cannula. Upon translating the distal end of outer flexible cannula beyond the distal end of the inner rigid cannula, the outer flexible cannula returns to a preexisting curvilinear shape. This curved extension can thereafter be positioned via a proximal handle to concavities within the surgical site for precise and effective fluid retraction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: FIFTH ARM SURGICAL, LLC
    Inventor: Robert F. Novell
  • Laparoscopic flexible suction device and associated methodology
    Patent number: 11172914
    Abstract: A laparoscopic flexible suction/irrigation device of the present invention encases a inner rigid cannula with an outer flexible cannula. Upon translating the distal end of outer flexible cannula beyond the distal end of the inner rigid cannula, the outer flexible cannula returns to a preexisting curvilinear shape. This curved extension can thereafter be positioned via a proximal handle to concavities within the surgical site for precise and effective fluid retraction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: FIFTH ARM SURGICAL, LLC
    Inventor: Robert F. Novell
  • LAPAROSCOPIC FLEXIBLE SUCTION DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED METHODOLOGY
    Publication number: 20190321019
    Abstract: A laparoscopic flexible suction/irrigation device of the present invention encases a inner rigid cannula with an outer flexible cannula. Upon translating the distal end of outer flexible cannula beyond the distal end of the inner rigid cannula, the outer flexible cannula returns to a preexisting curvilinear shape. This curved extension can thereafter be positioned via a proximal handle to concavities within the surgical site for precise and effective fluid retraction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventor: Robert F. Novell