Patents by Inventor Steven T. MOSCUFO

Steven T. MOSCUFO 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).

  • Surgical lighting system that reduces risk of excessive radiant energy
    Patent number: 11582852
    Abstract: A light system monitors an area of interest for exposure to radiant energy provided by an operating room light head. At least one operating parameter of the light head is obtained, and based on the at least one operating parameter it is determined if the area of interest has been or will be exposed to radiant energy exceeding a prescribed threshold over a prescribed time period. Based on the determination, the system at least one of automatically adjusts an operating setting of the at least one light head or generates a warning of possible overexposure to radiant energy in the area of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: American Sterilizer Company
    Inventors: Michael K. Matz, Steven T. Moscufo
  • SURGICAL LIGHTING SYSTEM THAT REDUCES RISK OF EXCESSIVE RADIANT ENERGY
    Publication number: 20220256671
    Abstract: A light system monitors an area of interest for exposure to radiant energy provided by an operating room light head. At least one operating parameter of the light head is obtained, and based on the at least one operating parameter it is determined if the area of interest has been or will be exposed to radiant energy exceeding a prescribed threshold over a prescribed time period. Based on the determination, the system at least one of automatically adjusts an operating setting of the at least one light head or generates a warning of possible overexposure to radiant energy in the area of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Applicant: American Sterilizer Company
    Inventors: Michael K. MATZ, Steven T. MOSCUFO