Patents by Inventor Vincent Sciortino

Vincent Sciortino 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).

  • Attachable ergonomic bidirectional self-locking knob-control assisting apparatus for an endoscope
    Patent number: 11344183
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an ergonomic bidirectional self-locking mechanism for endoscope angulation control knob operation, which allows for easier access to the endoscope control knobs, reduced muscle exertion for knob operation, and real-time locking of the position of the knobs when turned, as disclosed herein. The invention has benefits for the operator thereof from ergonomic and patient safety perspectives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: SergoMED LLC
    Inventors: Vincent Sciortino, Kevin Chang, Vikram Seshadri
  • Attachable Ergonomic Bidirectional Self-Locking Knob-Control Assisting Apparatus for an Endoscope
    Publication number: 20220071480
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an ergonomic bidirectional self-locking mechanism for endoscope angulation control knob operation, which allows for easier access to the endoscope control knobs, reduced muscle exertion for knob operation, and real-time locking of the position of the knobs when turned, as disclosed herein. The invention has benefits for the operator thereof from ergonomic and patient safety perspectives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Vincent Sciortino, Kevin Chang, Vikram Seshadri