Patents by Inventor Steven Culver

Steven Culver 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: 12042125
    Abstract: An endoscopic sheath holding tip and stabilization system is configured to be connected to a table mounted flexible or rigid arm or other surgical support device used over the patient during a surgical procedure. The sheath holder includes a hook structure configured to engage the underside of the scope sheath (e.g., inflow and outflow ports), while a plunger mechanism engages the top surface of the sheath. The downward pressure of the plunger mechanism working against the upward forces of the hook structure operate to stabilize the scope sheath without requiring user intervention. In this manner, the scope and other instruments can be introduced into the stabilized scope sheath without requiring user assistance to hold the scope once positioned in the stabilized sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: MEDIFLEX SURGICAL PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: William K. Johnston, III, Daniel Adler, Steven Culver, Joan L. Carter, John M. Sfakis
  • Publication number: 20240074744
    Abstract: A retraction device that can be used inside a patient during a surgical procedure is provided. The retraction device includes pivotally connected links and connection ends such that the ring can be flattened and introduced into a patient laparoscopically. Once introduced to a laparoscopic surgery site, the retraction device can be formed and used while within the patient. Once use is complete, the device that can be in the form of a ring can be substantially flattened and removed from the patient using the laparoscopic tool it was introduced with.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Danny Sherwinter, Benjamin M. Nawrath, Steven Culver
  • Publication number: 20220225863
    Abstract: An endoscopic sheath holding tip and stabilization system is configured to be connected to a table mounted flexible or rigid arm or other surgical support device used over the patient during a surgical procedure. The sheath holder includes a hook structure configured to engage the underside of the scope sheath (e.g., inflow and outflow ports), while a plunger mechanism engages the top surface of the sheath. The downward pressure of the plunger mechanism working against the upward forces of the hook structure operate to stabilize the scope sheath without requiring user intervention. In this manner, the scope and other instruments can be introduced into the stabilized scope sheath without requiring user assistance to hold the scope once positioned in the stabilized sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel Adler, Steven Culver, Joan L. Carter, John M. Sfakis, William K. Johnston, III
  • Publication number: 20140091185
    Abstract: An adjustable height field post includes an inner shaft and an outer tube configured to receive and slidably engage the inner shaft. A clamp body is provided at one end of the inner shaft such that the field post can be securely attached to an operating table. An adjustment mechanism is incorporated into the inner shaft and the outer tube such that the height of the field post can be adjusted to accommodate various working conditions and also prevent any portion of the same from extending beyond an upper most attached post coupling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Flexbar Machine Corp.
    Inventors: Steven Culver, Donohue Michael