Patents by Inventor Robert Miros

Robert Miros 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).

  • Patent number: 11805994
    Abstract: A colposcope includes an inserter including an elongated body defining an interior space and an image capture device configured to be selectively and slidably positioned within the interior space of the elongated body. The elongated body has a distal end portion and a proximal end portion. The distal end portion is substantially funnel shaped and has a distal end that includes first and second portions. The first portion includes a base at a first edge of the distal end, and the second portion includes a lip at a second edge of the distal end that is diametrically opposed from the first edge. The lip is positioned further from the proximal end portion than the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Nirmala Ramanujam, Mercy Asiedu, Christopher Lam, Jenna Mueller, Julia Agudogo, Robert Miros
  • Publication number: 20200315444
    Abstract: A colposcope includes an inserter including an elongated body defining an interior space and an image capture device configured to be selectively and slidably positioned within the interior space of the elongated body. The elongated body has a distal end portion and a proximal end portion. The distal end portion is substantially funnel shaped and has a distal end that includes first and second portions. The first portion includes a base at a first edge of the distal end, and the second portion includes a lip at a second edge of the distal end that is diametrically opposed from the first edge. The lip is positioned further from the proximal end portion than the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Nirmala Ramanujam, Mercy Asiedu, Christopher Lam, Jenna Mueller, Julia Agudogo, Robert Miros
  • Publication number: 20190150725
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are colposcopes, mammoscopes, and speculum-free imaging methods (inserters) having curved ends and flat ends and associated methods. According to an aspect, an inserter includes an elongate body defining an interior space and having a distal end, a proximate end, and an axis extending between the distal end and the proximate end. The distal end is substantially funnel shaped and defines a wide portion and a narrow portion. The narrow portion is closer to the proximate end than the wide portion. An edge of a first portion of the wide portion extends further from the proximate end than an edge of a second portion of the wide portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Nirmala Ramanujam, Mercy Asiedu, Christopher Lam, Jenna Mueller, Julia Agudogo, Robert Miros
  • Patent number: 7070075
    Abstract: Hydration systems with improved fluid reservoirs. An elongate drinking tube extends from the reservoir and includes a distal end upon which a mouthpiece may be mounted. In some embodiments, the mouthpiece is a self-sealing mouthpiece. The reservoir includes a fill port, through which drink fluid may be added to the reservoir, and a closure member in the form of a cap for selectively sealing the fill port. In some embodiments, the reservoir includes a support member that extends around the fill port, including a handle that projects generally away from the fill port, and is adapted to provide a counter lever to assist in opening and closing of the fill port and/or to position the reservoir for filling. In some embodiments, the hydration system includes a pack into which the reservoir is received.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: CamelBak Products, LLC
    Inventors: Barley A. Forsman, Robert Miros, Robert Choi
  • Patent number: 7063243
    Abstract: Hydration systems with improved fluid reservoirs. The reservoirs include a fill port with a neck having an opening. The hydration systems further include a closure member, such as a cap, that selectively seals the opening, and an elongate drink tube through which a user may draw drink fluid from the reservoir. The hydration systems further include a wrench assembly that extends around the neck and includes handle that projects generally away from the neck. In some embodiments, the wrench assembly provides a counter lever to assist in the removal or coupling of the cap onto the neck. In some embodiments, the wrench assembly is removably mounted on the fill port, and in some embodiments, the wrench assembly is fixed secured to the fill port. In some embodiments, the wrench assembly is rotatably coupled to the fill port and in other the wrench assembly is non-rotatably coupled to the fill port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: CamelBak Products, LLC
    Inventors: Barley A. Forsman, Robert Miros, Robert Choi
  • Publication number: 20050061840
    Abstract: Hydration systems with improved fluid reservoirs. The reservoirs include a fill port with a neck having an opening. The hydration systems further include a closure member, such as a cap, that selectively seals the opening, and an elongate drink tube through which a user may draw drink fluid from the reservoir. The hydration systems further include a wrench assembly that extends around the neck and includes handle that projects generally away from the neck. In some embodiments, the wrench assembly provides a counter lever to assist in the removal or coupling of the cap onto the neck. In some embodiments, the wrench assembly is removably mounted on the fill port, and in some embodiments, the wrench assembly is fixed secured to the fill port. In some embodiments, the wrench assembly is rotatably coupled to the fill port and in other the wrench assembly is non-rotatably coupled to the fill port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: Barley Forsman, Robert Miros, Robert Choi
  • Publication number: 20050035129
    Abstract: Hydration systems with improved fluid reservoirs. An elongate drinking tube extends from the reservoir and includes a distal end upon which a mouthpiece may be mounted. In some embodiments, the mouthpiece is a self-sealing mouthpiece. The reservoir includes a fill port, through which drink fluid may be added to the reservoir, and a closure member in the form of a cap for selectively sealing the fill port. In some embodiments, the reservoir includes a support member that extends around the fill port, including a handle that projects generally away from the fill port, and is adapted to provide a counter lever to assist in opening and closing of the fill port and/or to position the reservoir for filling. In some embodiments, the hydration system includes a pack into which the reservoir is received.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventors: Barley Forsman, Robert Miros, Robert Choi
  • Publication number: 20050035130
    Abstract: Hydration systems with improved fluid reservoirs. The reservoirs include a fill port with a neck having an opening through which drink fluid may be inserted into the reservoir's internal compartment. The hydration systems also include a drink tube through which a user may draw drink fluid from the reservoir. The hydration systems further include a cap that selectively seals the opening. In some embodiments, the opening has a diameter of at least 2.5 inches. In some embodiments, the opening has a diameter of at least 3 inches. In some embodiments, the cap is threaded onto the neck. In some embodiments, the hydration systems include wrench assemblies and/or support members that extend around the neck and which may be selectively used to assist in sealing or unsealing of the cap onto the opening and/or to position the reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventors: Barley Forsman, Robert Miros, Robert Choi
  • Patent number: 6820780
    Abstract: A hydration system with an improved fluid reservoir. A drinking tube extends from an outlet port of the reservoir and includes a distal end upon which a mouthpiece may be mounted. In some embodiments, the reservoir includes a relatively large-diameter fill port. In some embodiments, the reservoir includes a closure member with a handle for selectively sealing the input port. In some embodiments, the reservoir includes a wrench assembly that enables the user to more easily open and close the input port and/or to position the reservoir for filling. In some embodiments, the hydration system includes a pack into which the reservoir is received, and in some embodiments, the pack includes a hanger assembly adapted to support the reservoir within the pack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: CamelBak Products, LLC
    Inventors: Barley A. Forsman, Robert Miros, Robert Choi
  • Publication number: 20040178235
    Abstract: A hydration system with an improved fluid reservoir. A drinking tube extends from an outlet port of the reservoir and includes a distal end upon which a mouthpiece may be mounted. In some embodiments, the reservoir includes a relatively large-diameter fill port. In some embodiments, the reservoir includes a closure member with a handle for selectively sealing the input port. In some embodiments, the reservoir includes a wrench assembly that enables the user to more easily open and close the input port and/or to position the reservoir for filling. In some embodiments, the hydration system includes a pack into which the reservoir is received, and in some embodiments, the pack includes a hanger assembly adapted to support the reservoir within the pack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Inventors: Barley A. Forsman, Robert Miros, Robert Choi
  • Patent number: 6675998
    Abstract: A hydration system with an improved fluid reservoir. A drinking tube extends from an outlet port of the reservoir and includes a distal end upon which a mouthpiece may be mounted. In some embodiments, the reservoir includes a relatively large-diameter fill port. In some embodiments, the reservoir includes a closure member with a handle for selectively sealing the input port. In some embodiments, the reservoir includes a wrench assembly that enables the user to more easily open and close the input port and/or to position the reservoir for filling. In some embodiments, the hydration system includes a pack into which the reservoir is received, and in some embodiments, the pack includes a hanger assembly adapted to support the reservoir within the pack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: CamelBak Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Barley A. Forsman, Robert Miros, Robert Choi
  • Publication number: 20020014498
    Abstract: A hydration system with an improved fluid reservoir. A drinking tube extends from an outlet port of the reservoir and includes a distal end upon which a mouthpiece may be mounted. In some embodiments, the reservoir includes a relatively large-diameter fill port. In some embodiments, the reservoir includes a closure member with a handle for selectively sealing the input port. In some embodiments, the reservoir includes a wrench assembly that enables the user to more easily open and close the input port and/or to position the reservoir for filling. In some embodiments, the hydration system includes a pack into which the reservoir is received, and in some embodiments, the pack includes a hanger assembly adapted to support the reservoir within the pack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2001
    Publication date: February 7, 2002
    Inventors: Barley A. Forsman, Robert Miros, Robert Choi
  • Patent number: D572044
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: CoolSystems, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Miros