Patents by Inventor Shlomo Lewkowicz

Shlomo Lewkowicz 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).

  • System and method for detecting content in-vivo
    Publication number: 20070076930
    Abstract: A system and method for detecting in-vivo content, may include an in-vivo imaging device for capturing a stream of image frames in a GI tract, a content detector for detecting and/or identifying one or more image frames from the stream of image streams that may show content, and a graphical user interface (GUI) to display image frames detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Inventors: Ofra Zinaty, Daniel Buzaglo, Shlomo Lewkowicz
  • Floatable in vivo sensing device and method for use
    Patent number: 7192397
    Abstract: The invention relates to an in vivo sensing device having a specific gravity of about 1 or a volume to weight ratio that enables it essentially to float. In one embodiment the in vivo sensing device consists of an image sensor system and a buoyant body. The buoyant body, which is attached to the sensor system or which can optionally house one or more elements of the sensor system, keeps the sensor system essentially floating in a body lumen liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Given Imaging Ltd.
    Inventors: Shlomo Lewkowicz, Daniel Gat, Arkady Glukhovsky, Semion Khait, Gavriel Joseph Iddan, Harold Jacob, Christopher Paul Swain
  • Device and method for examining a body lumen
    Patent number: 7083578
    Abstract: An in vivo examining device and method are described. The in vivo examining device has two operational phases; an initial phase in which the device is of initial dimensions and a final phase in which the device is of final dimensions. In the initial phase the device can pass freely through a normally configured body lumen whereas it may not be able to pass freely through an abnormally configured lumen. In the final phase the device can pass freely through a body lumen even if it is abnormally configured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Given Imaging Ltd.
    Inventors: Shlomo Lewkowicz, Daniel Gat, Yehudit Kraizer, Zvika Gilad, David Leuw, Gavriel Meron, Arkady Glukhovsky
  • System and method for in vivo detection of h. pylori
    Publication number: 20060052667
    Abstract: A method and system for in vivo detection of H. pylori. The method according to one embodiment includes sensing pH in at least one location proximate to a patient's stomach mucus and transmitting by radio frequency pH data to an external receiving unit. The pH data may be part of an in vivo image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2003
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventors: Yoram Palti, Shlomo Lewkowicz, Yoram Ashery
  • Methods, device and system for in vivo diagnosis
    Publication number: 20050288594
    Abstract: A system and method for in vivo diagnosis are provided. A composition consisting of at least a marking agent and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier is administered to a patient and an autonomous in vivo device, which includes an illumination source and an image sensor, is used to obtain endo luminal images of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2003
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventors: Shlomo Lewkowicz, Gavriel Meron
  • Device and method for examining a body lumen
    Publication number: 20050256430
    Abstract: An in vivo examining device and method are described. The in vivo examining device has two operational phases; an initial phase in which the device is of initial dimensions and a final phase in which the device is of final dimensions. In the initial phase the device can pass freely through a normally configured body lumen whereas it may not be able to pass freely through an abnormally configured lumen. In the final phase the device can pass freely through a body lumen even if it is abnormally configured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: Shlomo Lewkowicz, Daniel Gat, Yehudit Kraizer, Zvika Gilad, David Leuw, Gavriel Meron, Arkady Glukhovsky, Howard Manten
  • Device and method for orienting a device in vivo
    Publication number: 20030216622
    Abstract: An in vivo device, such as an in vivo imaging device or other sensing device, may include a device body and at least one appendage coupled to the device body. According to some embodiments the appendage(s) may be extended or expanded, or reduced or removed, in vivo, thereby altering the device geometry while in a body lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Gavriel Meron, Arkady Glukhovsky, Harold Jacob, Shlomo Lewkowicz
  • System and method for controlling a device in vivo
    Publication number: 20030114742
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling a device in vivo. The system and method may utilize a steerable receiver, typically an element that is maneuverable by a magnetic field, for controlling the movement of a device, including the direction, force and velocity of the device movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2002
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventors: Shlomo Lewkowicz, Arkady Glukhovsky
  • System and method for three dimensional display of body lumens
    Publication number: 20030045790
    Abstract: A method and system for positioning an in vivo device and for obtaining a three dimensional display of a body lumen include obtaining a plurality of in vivo images; generating position information corresponding to each in vivo image; and combining the plurality of in vivo images into a single image according to the position information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventors: Shlomo Lewkowicz, Arkady Glukhovsky, Daphna Levy, Gavriel Meron
  • Device and method for examining a body lumen
    Publication number: 20030040685
    Abstract: An in vivo examining device and method are described. The in vivo examining device has two operational phases; an initial phase in which the device is of initial dimensions and a final phase in which the device is of final dimensions. In the initial phase the device can pass freely through a normally configured body lumen whereas it may not be able to pass freely through an abnormally configured lumen. In the final phase the device can pass freely through a body lumen even if it is abnormally configured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2002
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Inventors: Shlomo Lewkowicz, Daniel Gat, Yehudit Kraizer, Zvika Gilad, David Leuw, Gavriel Meron, Arkady Glukhovsky
  • Floatable in vivo sensing device and method for use
    Publication number: 20030018280
    Abstract: The invention relates to an in vivo sensing device having a specific gravity of about 1 or a volume to weight ratio that enables it essentially to float. In one embodiment the in vivo sensing device consists of an image sensor system and a buoyant body. The buoyant body, which is attached to the sensor system or which can optionally house one or more elements of the sensor system, keeps the sensor system essentially floating in a body lumen liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2002
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Inventors: Shlomo Lewkowicz, Daniel Gat, Arkady Glukhovsky, Semion Khait, Gavriel Joseph Iddan, Harold Jacob, Christopher Paul Swain
  • Electronic stethoscope
    Patent number: 4594731
    Abstract: An electronic transducer in which the detected sounds are frequency multiplied to place them in a more favorable position for hearing within the auditory range, and in which lateral modulation by means of electrocardiogram signals is achieved to give a perception of physical space to the detected sounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1986
    Assignee: University of Utah
    Inventor: Shlomo Lewkowicz