Patents by Inventor Victor Levin
Victor Levin 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).
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Publication number: 20210085162Abstract: There is provided herein, an electronic circuit board assembly for a tip section of a multiple viewing elements endoscope, the assembly including a base board configured to carry a first metal frame to support a front looking viewing element and a second metal frame to support a side looking viewing element; and a flexible illumination circuit board comprising a front foldable panel configured to carry three sets of front illuminators for essentially illuminating the field of view (FOV) of the front looking viewing element, and a side foldable panel configured to carry a set of side illuminators for essentially illuminating the field of view (FOV) of the side looking viewing element.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.Inventors: Leonid Krivopisk, Golan Salman, Amram Aizenfeld, Yaniv Kirma, Moshiko Levi, Stephan Wieth, Jeruham Avron, Robby Dascalo, Avi Levy, Mark Gilreath, Victor LEVIN
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Publication number: 20210038549Abstract: Eflornithine is an agent that can be used to treat glioma, especially glioma of WHO Grade II or Grade III such as anaplastic glioma. Eflornithine can suppress or prevent mutations in glioma which can cause the glioma to progress to a higher grade. The present invention describes pharmaceutical compositions that contain eflornithine or a derivative, analog, or prodrug thereof. The pharmaceutical compositions can be prepared in a number of dosage forms and may contain another therapeutically active agent or an agent that enhances the therapeutic activity of the elformithine or the derivative, analog, or prodrug thereof. The present invention also describes a kit that includes dosage forms of pharmaceutical compositions according to the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Inventors: Victor A. LEVIN, Noymi YAM, Alexander VAKOULA
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Patent number: 10912445Abstract: The present specification is directed towards endoscopes, such as colonoscopes, that provide a broader field of view and allow extended access of surgical tools and also enable efficient packing of all necessary elements in the tip section, while maintaining their functionality. Also described are methods and systems for capturing and displaying still and video images using an endoscope corresponding to a left-side looking, a front-looking and a right-side looking viewing element of an endoscopic tip generated in a native aspect ratio.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2018Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: EndoChoice, Inc.Inventors: Avi Levy, Moshiko Levi, Golan Salman, Yaniv Kirma, Leonid Krivopisk, Amram Aizenfeld, Stephan Wieth, Jeruham Avron, Robby Dascalo, Mark Gilreath, Victor Levin
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Patent number: 10856798Abstract: A monitoring system comprising: a uterine insert comprising an insert extension, wherein the insert extension comprises at least one sensor; a deployment module engageable with the insert, and configured to allow the insert extension to bend when the module is engaged with the insert; a system control device operationally coupled to continuously receive signals from the at least one sensor and to convert the signals into data representing the signals, and a display operationally coupled to display the data from the system control device.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2015Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: FERTIGO MEDICAL LTDInventors: Victor Levin, Tsafrir Kolatt, Adi Strauss
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Patent number: 10791909Abstract: An image capturing assembly for use in an endoscope includes a manifold with a base and a casing extending outward from the base, a partially enclosed housing adapted to physically attach to the manifold, a foldable LED carrier substrate capable of carrying a plurality of LEDs, a flexible optical carrier substrate capable of carrying a plurality of camera sensors, and a tip cover adapted to cover the manifold, housing, LED carrier substrate, and optical carrier substrate. The manifold includes at least one continuous channel extending throughout its length. The foldable LED carrier substrate includes a central, forward facing portion, adapted to carry at least one illuminator for a front viewing element, and a pair of arms extending proximally from the central portion. Each arm includes at least one foldable protrusion adapted to carry an illuminator for a side viewing element.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2017Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Endochoice, Inc.Inventors: Avi Levy, Moshiko Levi, Golan Salman, Amram Aizenfeld, Stephan Wieth, Jeruham Avron, Robby Dascalo, Mark Gilreath, Leonid Krivopisk, Yaniv Kirma, Victor Levin
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Patent number: 10791910Abstract: An optical assembly adapted to be positioned within an endoscope tip and having three modular camera units, comprising: a front modular camera unit defined by a front central axis and a first and second side modular camera units defined by first and second side central axes that are substantially parallel to one another and substantially perpendicular to the front central axis. Each modular camera unit further comprises a holder for housing an associated optical element and an image sensor in data communication with a corresponding printed circuit board. The front, first side and second side modular camera units are respectively positioned in first, second and third compartments of an assembly holder.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2018Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: EndoChoice, Inc.Inventors: Yaniv Kirma, Golan Salman, Amram Aizenfeld, Leonid Krivopisk, Moshiko Levi, Stephan Wieth, Jeruham Avron, Robby Dascalo, Avi Levy, Mark Gilreath, Victor Levin
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Patent number: 10786470Abstract: Eflornithine is an agent that can be used to treat glioma, especially glioma of WHO Grade II or Grade III such as anaplastic glioma. Eflornithine can suppress or prevent mutations in glioma which can cause the glioma to progress to a higher grade. The present invention describes pharmaceutical compositions that contain eflornithine or a derivative, analog, or prodrug thereof. The pharmaceutical compositions can be prepared in a number of dosage forms and may contain another therapeutically active agent or an agent that enhances the therapeutic activity of the eflornithine or the derivative, analog, or prodrug thereof. The present invention also describes a kit that includes dosage forms of pharmaceutical compositions according to the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: ORBUS THERAPEUTICS, INC.Inventors: Victor A. Levin, Noymi Yam, Alexander Vakoula
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Patent number: 10765305Abstract: There is provided herein, an electronic circuit board assembly for a tip section of a multiple viewing elements endoscope, the assembly including a base board configured to carry a first metal frame to support a front looking viewing element and a second metal frame to support a side looking viewing element; and a flexible illumination circuit board comprising a front foldable panel configured to carry three sets of front illuminators for essentially illuminating the field of view (FOV) of the front looking viewing element, and a side foldable panel configured to carry a set of side illuminators for essentially illuminating the field of view (FOV) of the side looking viewing element.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2018Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: EndoChoice, Inc.Inventors: Leonid Krivopisk, Golan Salman, Amram Aizenfeld, Yaniv Kirma, Moshiko Levi, Stephan Wieth, Jeruham Avron, Robby Dascalo, Avi Levy, Mark Gilreath, Victor Levin
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Publication number: 20200173930Abstract: An exemplary apparatus for generating an image(s) or a video(s) of a jewelry or a gemstone(s), can be provided, which can include, for example, an enclosure having an opening(s) therein, where a portion(s) of the enclosure can be composed of a light-colored material, a holder coupled to the enclosure for maintaining an imaging arrangement, and a jewelry holding configuration located within the enclosure and configured to maintain the jewelry or gemstone(s) thereon, where the holder can be positioned with respect to the enclosure to provide a field of view of the imaging device through the opening(s) so as to generate the image(s) or the video(s) of the jewelry or gemstone(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2018Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Adi Strauss Alonie, Victor Levin
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Publication number: 20200138758Abstract: Eflornithine is an agent that can be used to treat glioma, especially glioma of WHO Grade II or Grade III such as anaplastic glioma. Eflornithine can suppress or prevent mutations in glioma which can cause the glioma to progress to a higher grade. The present invention describes pharmaceutical compositions that contain eflornithine or a derivative, analog, or prodrug thereof. The pharmaceutical compositions can be prepared in a number of dosage forms and may contain another therapeutically active agent or an agent that enhances the therapeutic activity of the eflornithine or the derivative, analog, or prodrug thereof. The present invention also describes a kit that includes dosage forms of pharmaceutical compositions according to the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2017Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Victor A. LEVIN, Noymi YAM, Alexander VAKOULA
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Publication number: 20200107714Abstract: The subject matter discloses a speculum device and a method of using the device. The speculum comprises a body, comprising a lower blade member and an upper blade member, an imaging device for capturing images, and an adapter connected to the body, said adapter is connected to the camera and enables a user of the speculum device to adjust the field of view of the camera relative to the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2018Publication date: April 9, 2020Inventors: YACKOV BAR-OR, VICTOR LEVIN
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Publication number: 20190254508Abstract: A multi-focal, multi-camera endoscope having a tip section including a first optical assembly for generating a first image of a body cavity; a second optical assembly for generating a second image of a body cavity; at least one illuminator associated with each of the first optical assembly and second optical assembly; and a processing system configured to: zoom the first optical assembly and thereby generate a zoomed first image in place of the first image; and automatically cause a physical display to eliminate a display of the second image and to only display said zoomed first image. To eliminate the display of the second image, the processing system reduces a power supply to the second optical assembly, reduces an illumination intensity of an illuminator associated with the second optical assembly or causes the physical display to power off, darken, or blacken.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.Inventors: Victor Levin, Golan Salman, Idan Levy, Uri David
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Publication number: 20190167069Abstract: The present specification is directed towards endoscopes, such as colonoscopes, that provide a broader field of view and allow extended access of surgical tools and also enable efficient packing of all necessary elements in the tip section, while maintaining their functionality. Also described are methods and systems for capturing and displaying still and video images using an endoscope corresponding to a left-side looking, a front-looking and a right-side looking viewing element of an endoscopic tip generated in a native aspect ratio.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2018Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.Inventors: Avi Levy, Moshiko Levi, Golan Salman, Yaniv Kirma, Leonid Krivopisk, Amram Aizenfeld, Stephan Wieth, Jeruham Avron, Robby Dascalo, Mark Gilreath, Victor Levin
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Publication number: 20190133985Abstract: Eflornithine is an agent that can be used to treat glioma, especially glioma of WHO Grade II or Grade III such as anaplastic glioma. Eflornithine can suppress or prevent mutations in glioma which can cause the glioma to progress to a higher grade. Compositions and methods can include eflornithine or a derivative or analog of eflornithine, together with other agents such as conventional anti-neoplastic agents for treatment of glioma, inhibitors of polyamine transport, polyamine analogs, or S-adenosylmethionine decarboxylase inhibitors. Eflornithine or derivatives or analogs thereof can also be used to treat a range of non-glioma malignancies, including both malignancies of the central nervous system and other malignancies.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventor: Victor A. LEVIN
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Publication number: 20190121118Abstract: There is provided herein an optical system for a tip section of a multi-sensor endoscope, the system comprising: a front-pointing camera sensor; a front objective lens system; a side-pointing camera sensor; and a side objective lens system, wherein at least one of said front and side objective lens systems comprises a front and a rear sub-systems separated by a stop diaphragm, said front sub-system comprises, in order from the object side, a first front negative lens and a second front positive lens, said rear sub-system comprises, in order from the object side, a first rear positive lens, an achromatic sub-assembly comprising a second rear positive lens and a third rear negative lens, wherein the following condition is satisfied: f(first rear positive lens)?1.8f, where f is the composite focal length of the total lens system and f(first rear positive lens) is the focal length of said first rear positive lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: EndoChoice Innovation Center Ltd.Inventors: Yaniv KIRMA, Victor LEVIN, Moshe LEVI
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Patent number: 10258222Abstract: A multi-focal, multi-camera endoscope having a tip section including a first optical assembly for generating a first image of a body cavity; a second optical assembly for generating a second image of a body cavity; at least one illuminator associated with each of the first optical assembly and second optical assembly; and a processing system configured to: zoom the first optical assembly and thereby generate a zoomed first image in place of the first image; and automatically cause a physical display to eliminate a display of the second image and to only display said zoomed first image. To eliminate the display of the second image, the processing system reduces a power supply to the second optical assembly, reduces an illumination intensity of an illuminator associated with the second optical assembly or causes the physical display to power off, darken, or blacken.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2015Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: EndoChoice, Inc.Inventors: Victor Levin, Golan Salman, Idan Levy, Uri David
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Publication number: 20190091187Abstract: Eflornithine is an agent that can be used to treat glioma, especially glioma of WHO Grade II or Grade III such as anaplastic glioma. Eflornithine can suppress or prevent mutations in glioma which can cause the glioma to progress to a higher grade. Compositions and methods can include eflornithine or a derivative or analog of eflornithine, together with other agents such as conventional anti-neoplastic agents for treatment of glioma, inhibitors of polyamine transport, polyamine analogs, or S-adenosylmethionine decarboxylase inhibitors.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2017Publication date: March 28, 2019Applicant: Orbus Therapeutics, Inc.Inventor: Victor A. LEVIN
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Patent number: 10205925Abstract: The specification describes a white balance enclosure for use with a tip of a multi-viewing elements endoscope. The white balance enclosure is used to provide a reference white background to the plurality of viewing elements when the tip is positioned within the white balance enclosure and a white balance circuit is used to calculate and store reference white balance values based on white field/test feed signals generated by the plurality of viewing elements exposed to the reference white background.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2017Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: EndoChoice, Inc.Inventors: Golan Salman, Victor Levin, Yaniv Kirma, Yuri Gershov
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Patent number: 10203493Abstract: There is provided herein an optical system for a tip section of a multi-sensor endoscope, the system comprising: a front-pointing camera sensor; a front objective lens system; a side-pointing camera sensor; and a side objective lens system, wherein at least one of said front and side objective lens systems comprises a front and a rear sub-systems separated by a stop diaphragm, said front sub-system comprises, in order from the object side, a first front negative lens and a second front positive lens, said rear sub-system comprises, in order from the object side, a first rear positive lens, an achromatic sub-assembly comprising a second rear positive lens and a third rear negative lens, wherein the following condition is satisfied: f(first rear positive lens)?1.8f, where f is the composite focal length of the total lens system and f(first rear positive lens) is the focal length of said first rear positive lens.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2016Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: EndoChoice Innovation Center Ltd.Inventors: Yaniv Kirma, Victor Levin, Moshe Levi
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Publication number: 20190008365Abstract: An optical assembly adapted to be positioned within an endoscope tip and having three modular camera units, comprising: a front modular camera unit defined by a front central axis and a first and second side modular camera units defined by first and second side central axes that are substantially parallel to one another and substantially perpendicular to the front central axis. Each modular camera unit further comprises a holder for housing an associated optical element and an image sensor in data communication with a corresponding printed circuit board. The front, first side and second side modular camera units are respectively positioned in first, second and third compartments of an assembly holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2018Publication date: January 10, 2019Applicant: Endochoice, Inc.Inventors: Yaniv KIRMA, Golan SALMAN, Amram AIZENFELD, Leonid KRIVOPISK, Moshiko LEVI, Stephan WIETH, Jeruham AVRON, Robby DASCALO, Avi LEVY, Mark GILREATH, Victor LEVIN