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A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements 59
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1.

Lighting Element

      
Application Number 18144393
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-08
First Publication Date 2023-08-31
Owner INVUITY, INC (USA)
Inventor Imangholi, Babak

Abstract

Surgical lighting must balance various needs of a user: the light must be bright, but not too thermally hot; directed at a target, but not shining elsewhere; be robust, yet compact. Often much of these myriad needs must be accomplished by ever small illumination elements placed into devices requiring ever lower profiles. However, current surgical illumination options require the use of bulky lighting elements if the desire target is to be illuminated or, conversely, use weaker lighting elements for sleeker designs.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 90/35 - Supports therefor
  • H01L 33/62 - Arrangements for conducting electric current to or from the semiconductor body, e.g. leadframe, wire-bond or solder balls

2.

Methods and apparatus for coupling an optical input to an illumination device

      
Application Number 18102189
Grant Number 11819368
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-27
First Publication Date 2023-08-17
Grant Date 2023-11-21
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wayne, David
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Rimer, Douglas
  • Erismann, Fernando
  • Tudury, Gaston
  • Boutillette, Michael
  • Weiss, Aaron
  • Zagatsky, Vladimir

Abstract

A surgical illumination apparatus comprises a fiber optic input, and illuminated surgical instrument, and an optical coupling bracket for coupling the fiber optic input to the illuminated surgical instrument. The coupling bracket comprises an elongate frame having a proximal end, a distal end, and a central channel extending therebetween, wherein the central channel is sized to receive and support optical fibers of the fiber optic input. The proximal end of the bracket is coupled to the fiber optic input, and the distal end of the bracket is coupled to an illumination element of the illuminated surgical instrument. The apparatus may further comprise a shroud disposed around the illumination element that is coupled to the bracket.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets

3.

Blade Insert Illuminator

      
Application Number 18098309
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-18
First Publication Date 2023-07-13
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Grey, Thomas L.
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Gasson, Jonathan G.
  • Trauner, Kenneth B.

Abstract

An air gap retractor illumination system includes any suitable retractor such as a McCulloch with a channel in the blade to accommodate an air gap illuminator. The illuminator is preferably made from a suitable light conducting plastic material such as acrylic or polycarbonate or silicone. The illuminator has active portions in which light passes and inactive or dead zones in which light does not pass as a result of the configuration and orientation of the input, output and surfaces of the illuminator. The illuminator is formed to have an air gap surrounding any active portion of the illuminator extending from the light input to the light output portion. The dead zones may include elements to allow the illuminator to securely engage the retractor. The light output portion of the illuminator contains from two to eight output zones, each zone having specially designed output optical structures that control and direct light to escape the illuminator to shine onto a predetermined area of interest or to form one or more predetermined shapes or footprints.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 1/07 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements using light-conductive means, e.g. optical fibres
  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors
  • A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
  • A61B 90/80 - Implements for cleaning or washing the skin of surgeons or patients

4.

Projection Scanning System

      
Application Number 18121309
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-14
First Publication Date 2023-07-13
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Dalma-Weiszhausz, Dennise

Abstract

Imaging systems projecting augmented information on a physical object that at a minimum include a processor, a memory device operably connected to the processor, a projector operably coupled to the processor, and a distance-measuring device operably connected to the processor. The memory device stores augmented image information, and the processor is configured to project augmented image information onto the physical object. The distance-measuring device is configured to measure the distance to the physical object. The processor uses distance measurement information from the distance measuring device to adjust scaling of the augmented image information. The processor provides the scale adjusted augmented image information to the projector. System can also be used for fluorescence imaging during open surgery, for endoscopic fluorescence imaging and for registration of surgical instruments.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • G01S 17/08 - Systems determining position data of a target for measuring distance only
  • H04N 9/31 - Projection devices for colour picture display
  • G01P 13/00 - Indicating or recording presence or absence of movement; Indicating or recording of direction of movement

5.

Illuminated and Modular Soft Tissue Retractor

      
Application Number 18121373
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-14
First Publication Date 2023-07-13
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Rimer, Douglas
  • Desantis, Stephen

Abstract

A surgical retractor for illuminating a surgical field includes an ergonomic handle, a retractor blade coupled with the handle, a quick release mechanism, and an illuminator blade. The retractor blade is adapted to engage and retract tissue, and the quick release mechanism is adapted to couple the handle with the retractor blade. The illuminator blade acts as a waveguide to transmit light by total internal reflection. Light is extracted from the illuminator to illuminate the surgical field. The retractor blade is releasable from the handle without requiring uncoupling of the illuminator blade from the handle and also without requiring optical uncoupling of the illuminator blade from a light source. The retractor may also be adapted to evacuate smoke from the surgical field.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 1/32 - Devices for opening or enlarging the visual field, e.g. of a tube of the body
  • B22D 25/02 - Special casting characterised by the nature of the product of works of art
  • B22D 29/00 - Removing castings from moulds, not restricted to casting processes covered by a single main group; Removing cores; Handling ingots
  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors
  • B22F 10/00 - Additive manufacturing of workpieces or articles from metallic powder
  • B22F 7/08 - Manufacture of composite layers, workpieces, or articles, comprising metallic powder, by sintering the powder, with or without compacting of composite workpieces or articles from parts, e.g. to form tipped tools with one or more parts not made from powder
  • B22F 5/04 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the special shape of the product of turbine blades
  • F01D 5/12 - Blades
  • B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
  • A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
  • B22F 7/06 - Manufacture of composite layers, workpieces, or articles, comprising metallic powder, by sintering the powder, with or without compacting of composite workpieces or articles from parts, e.g. to form tipped tools
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets

6.

Illuminated Electrosurgical System and Method of Use

      
Application Number 18072174
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-30
First Publication Date 2023-03-23
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Heim, Warren P.
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Wayne, David
  • Hegener, Jason

Abstract

A surgical system that illuminates a surgical site using one or more illumination means is powered by radiofrequency energy produced by an electrosurgical generator. Illumination may occur whether or not current is being delivered from an active electrode to target tissue.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 18/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating by passing a current through the tissue to be heated, e.g. high-frequency current
  • A61B 18/14 - Probes or electrodes therefor
  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure

7.

Surgical Retractor, Methods of Making a Surgical Retractor, and Methods of Retracting Tissue

      
Application Number 17638522
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-09-18
First Publication Date 2022-12-22
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Zagatsky, Vladimir
  • Erismann, Fernando

Abstract

In an example, a surgical retractor includes an elongated shaft extending from a first end to a second end, and a retractor blade extending from the second end of the elongated shaft. The elongated shaft defines an internal chamber. The elongated shaft includes a handle portion at the first end of the elongated shaft, a suction conduit in a first lateral portion of the internal chamber, and a light conduit in a second lateral portion of the internal chamber. The suction conduit extends from a suction port at the first end to a suction aperture at the second end. The light conduit extends from a light-input port at the first end to a light aperture at the second end. The suction conduit and the light conduit are substantially coplanar. The surgical retractor also includes an optical waveguide in the light conduit of the elongated shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors
  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure

8.

Illuminated Suction Apparatus

      
Application Number 17828951
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-31
First Publication Date 2022-09-22
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Erismann, Fernando
  • Trauner, Kenneth B.
  • Gasson, Jonathan G.
  • Richardson, Derrick

Abstract

An illuminated suction apparatus including a hand-held surgical device combining a high-performance illumination waveguide with suction. This device would be useful in a wide array of various surgical procedures including open and minimally invasive orthopedics.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
  • A61B 1/07 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements using light-conductive means, e.g. optical fibres
  • G02B 23/24 - Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies, e.g. fibrescopes
  • A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposes; Devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquids; Drainage systems

9.

Methods and apparatus for coupling an optical input to an illumination device

      
Application Number 17729531
Grant Number 11589947
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-26
First Publication Date 2022-08-11
Grant Date 2023-02-28
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wayne, David
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Rimer, Douglas
  • Erismann, Fernando
  • Tudury, Gaston
  • Boutillette, Michael
  • Weiss, Aaron
  • Zagatsky, Vladimir

Abstract

A surgical illumination apparatus comprises a fiber optic input, and illuminated surgical instrument, and an optical coupling bracket for coupling the fiber optic input to the illuminated surgical instrument. The coupling bracket comprises an elongate frame having a proximal end, a distal end, and a central channel extending therebetween, wherein the central channel is sized to receive and support optical fibers of the fiber optic input. The proximal end of the bracket is coupled to the fiber optic input, and the distal end of the bracket is coupled to an illumination element of the illuminated surgical instrument. The apparatus may further comprise a shroud disposed around the illumination element that is coupled to the bracket.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets

10.

Methods and Apparatus for Controlling Optical Properties of Light

      
Application Number 17540312
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-02
First Publication Date 2022-03-24
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Erismann, Fernando
  • Rimer, Douglas
  • Tudury, Gaston

Abstract

A surgical instrument for illuminating a surgical field has an optical waveguide for transmitting light by total internal reflection. One or more control elements are disposed on the optical waveguide. The control elements extract light from the optical waveguide and control first and second optical properties of the extracted light Another surgical instrument includes a first and second optical waveguide for transmitting light by total internal reflection. A coupling element is attached to both optical waveguides such that the optical waveguides are movable and pivotable relative to one another.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure

11.

Methods and Apparatus for Electrosurgical Illumination

      
Application Number 17485958
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-27
First Publication Date 2022-01-13
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Vayser, Alex

Abstract

An illuminated energy device comprising a handle, an illumination element coupled to the handle and disposed continuously and circumferentially about an electrosurgical tip, the electrosurgical tip at a distal end of the handle. The illumination element is preferably adjustably coupled to the handle, and adjustment of the illumination element moves a distal end of the illumination element closer to or further away from a target such as tissue in a surgical field.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 18/14 - Probes or electrodes therefor
  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure

12.

Electrosurgical Device, Methods of Making an Electrosurgical Device, and Methods of Using an Electrosurgical Device

      
Application Number 17271783
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-08-27
First Publication Date 2021-11-04
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Zagatsky, Vladimir

Abstract

In an example, an electrosurgical device includes a housing defining an interior bore. The electrosurgical device also includes a shaft telescopically moveable in the interior bore of the housing, an electrosurgical blade coupled to the shaft, and a helical conductor coiled around the shaft and configured to supply electrosurgical energy from an electrosurgical generator to the electrosurgical blade.

IPC Classes  ?

13.

Thermally Controlled Illumination Devices

      
Application Number 17204220
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-17
First Publication Date 2021-07-01
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Zagatsky, Vladimir
  • Erismann, Fernando
  • Vayser, Alex

Abstract

An illumination element has a light input section, a light transmitting section, and a light output section. The light input section is optically coupled to a proximal section of the light transmitting section and inputs light into the illumination element. The light transmitting section transmits the light by total internal reflection or by other transmission means. The light output section is adjacent a distal section of the light transmitting section which has a light extraction area from which the light exits with an energy density. The light extraction area comprises a bore extending at least partially inward into a distal end of the light output section. A plurality of optical structures is disposed on an inner wall of the bore. The optical structures are configured to extract light from the light output section and direct it toward the surgical field.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
  • A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
  • A61B 1/07 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements using light-conductive means, e.g. optical fibres
  • G02B 23/24 - Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies, e.g. fibrescopes
  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
  • A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposes; Devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquids; Drainage systems

14.

Projection scanning system

      
Application Number 16634051
Grant Number 11622832
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-27
First Publication Date 2021-05-20
Grant Date 2023-04-11
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Dalma-Weiszhausz, Dennise

Abstract

Imaging systems projecting augmented information on a physical object that at a minimum include a processor, a memory device operably connected to the processor, a projector operably coupled to the processor, and a distance-measuring device operably connected to the processor. The memory device stores augmented image information, and the processor is configured to project augmented image information onto the physical object. The distance-measuring device is configured to measure the distance to the physical object. The processor uses distance measurement information from the distance measuring device to adjust scaling of the augmented image information. The processor provides the scale adjusted augmented image information to the projector. System can also be used for fluorescence imaging during open surgery, for endoscopic fluorescence imaging and for registration of surgical instruments.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
  • G01P 13/00 - Indicating or recording presence or absence of movement; Indicating or recording of direction of movement
  • G01S 17/08 - Systems determining position data of a target for measuring distance only
  • H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
  • H04N 9/31 - Projection devices for colour picture display

15.

Body cavity illumination system

      
Application Number 17148502
Grant Number 11903567
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-13
First Publication Date 2021-05-06
Grant Date 2024-02-20
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Vayser, Alex

Abstract

A cavity illumination system according to the present disclosure may include one or more illumination elements composed of a transparent or semi-transparent, biocompatible sterilizable polymer and one or more illumination sources. The sterilizable polymer operates as a waveguide. An illumination element may incorporate micro structured optical components such as for example gratings, prisms and or diffusers to operate as precision optics for customized delivery of the light energy. The micro structured optical components may also be used to polarize and/or filter the light energy entering or exiting the illumination element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 1/07 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements using light-conductive means, e.g. optical fibres
  • A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
  • A61B 1/247 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor for the mouth, i.e. stomatoscopes, e.g. with tongue depressors; Instruments for opening or keeping open the mouth with means for viewing areas outside the direct line of sight, e.g. dentists' mirrors
  • A61B 1/32 - Devices for opening or enlarging the visual field, e.g. of a tube of the body
  • F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
  • F21V 33/00 - Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
  • A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors
  • A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
  • A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
  • A61B 1/303 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor for the vagina, i.e. vaginoscopes

16.

Illuminated and modular soft tissue retractor

      
Application Number 17131920
Grant Number 11633094
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-23
First Publication Date 2021-04-15
Grant Date 2023-04-25
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Rimer, Douglas
  • Desantis, Stephen

Abstract

A surgical retractor for illuminating a surgical field includes an ergonomic handle, a retractor blade coupled with the handle, a quick release mechanism, and an illuminator blade. The retractor blade is adapted to engage and retract tissue, and the quick release mechanism is adapted to couple the handle with the retractor blade. The illuminator blade acts as a waveguide to transmit light by total internal reflection. Light is extracted from the illuminator to illuminate the surgical field. The retractor blade is releasable from the handle without requiring uncoupling of the illuminator blade from the handle and also without requiring optical uncoupling of the illuminator blade from a light source. The retractor may also be adapted to evacuate smoke from the surgical field.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 1/32 - Devices for opening or enlarging the visual field, e.g. of a tube of the body
  • A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors
  • B22F 10/20 - Direct sintering or melting
  • B22F 10/00 - Additive manufacturing of workpieces or articles from metallic powder
  • A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
  • B22D 25/02 - Special casting characterised by the nature of the product of works of art
  • B22D 29/00 - Removing castings from moulds, not restricted to casting processes covered by a single main group; Removing cores; Handling ingots
  • B22F 5/04 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the special shape of the product of turbine blades
  • B22F 7/06 - Manufacture of composite layers, workpieces, or articles, comprising metallic powder, by sintering the powder, with or without compacting of composite workpieces or articles from parts, e.g. to form tipped tools
  • B22F 7/08 - Manufacture of composite layers, workpieces, or articles, comprising metallic powder, by sintering the powder, with or without compacting of composite workpieces or articles from parts, e.g. to form tipped tools with one or more parts not made from powder
  • F01D 5/12 - Blades
  • A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets

17.

TISSUE SPECIFIC MARKERS FOR PREOPERATIVE AND INTRAOPERATIVE LOCALIZATION AND VISUALIZATION OF TISSUE

      
Application Number 16878213
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-05-19
First Publication Date 2021-04-15
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Dalma-Weiszhausz, Dennise
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Bredenkamp, James

Abstract

Surgeons may face the difficulty of preoperatively selecting the location for making an incision and intraoperatively identifying and differentiating targeted tissue for removal or for identification so that it is not removed along with neighboring or non-target tissue or so that neighboring or non-target tissue is not nicked, harmed, or removed accidentally. A tissue specific marker can include an aptamer or an affimer configured to bind to a pre-selected target tissue and one or more indicator elements coupled with the aptamer or the affimer. The one or more indicator elements produce a signal thereby allowing identification of the target tissue in a preoperative and operative manner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 49/00 - Preparations for testing in vivo
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • C12N 15/115 - Aptamers, i.e. nucleic acids binding a target molecule specifically and with high affinity without hybridising therewith

18.

SURGICAL RETRACTOR, METHODS OF MAKING A SURGICAL RETRACTOR, AND METHODS OF RETRACTING TISSUE

      
Application Number US2020051673
Publication Number 2021/055882
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-18
Publication Date 2021-03-25
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Zagatsky, Vladimir
  • Erismann, Fernando

Abstract

In an example, a surgical retractor includes an elongated shaft extending from a first end to a second end, and a retractor blade extending from the second end of the elongated shaft. The elongated shaft defines an internal chamber. The elongated shaft includes a handle portion at the first end of the elongated shaft, a suction conduit in a first lateral portion of the internal chamber, and a light conduit in a second lateral portion of the internal chamber. The suction conduit extends from a suction port at the first end to a suction aperture at the second end. The light conduit extends from a light-input port at the first end to a light aperture at the second end. The suction conduit and the light conduit are substantially coplanar. The surgical retractor also includes an optical waveguide in the light conduit of the elongated shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors
  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure

19.

Methods and apparatus for coupling an optical input to an illumination device

      
Application Number 16922524
Grant Number 11351004
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-07
First Publication Date 2020-10-29
Grant Date 2022-06-07
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wayne, David
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Rimer, Douglas
  • Erismann, Fernando
  • Tudury, Gaston
  • Boutillette, Michael
  • Weiss, Aaron
  • Zagatsky, Vladimir

Abstract

A surgical illumination apparatus comprises a fiber optic input, and illuminated surgical instrument, and an optical coupling bracket for coupling the fiber optic input to the illuminated surgical instrument. The coupling bracket comprises an elongate frame having a proximal end, a distal end, and a central channel extending therebetween, wherein the central channel is sized to receive and support optical fibers of the fiber optic input. The proximal end of the bracket is coupled to the fiber optic input, and the distal end of the bracket is coupled to an illumination element of the illuminated surgical instrument. The apparatus may further comprise a shroud disposed around the illumination element that is coupled to the bracket.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets

20.

Illuminated suction apparatus

      
Application Number 16854870
Grant Number 11376093
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-21
First Publication Date 2020-08-06
Grant Date 2022-07-05
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Erismann, Fernando
  • Trauner, Kenneth B.
  • Gasson, Jonathan G.
  • Richardson, Derrick

Abstract

An illuminated suction apparatus including a hand-held surgical device combining a high-performance illumination waveguide with suction. This device would be useful in a wide array of various surgical procedures including open and minimally invasive orthopedics.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
  • A61B 1/07 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements using light-conductive means, e.g. optical fibres
  • G02B 23/24 - Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies, e.g. fibrescopes
  • A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposes; Devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquids; Drainage systems
  • B29C 65/08 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using ultrasonic vibrations
  • B29C 65/48 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor using adhesives
  • B29C 65/58 - Snap connection
  • B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor

21.

Blade insert illuminator

      
Application Number 16752620
Grant Number 11583175
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-25
First Publication Date 2020-05-21
Grant Date 2023-02-21
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Grey, Thomas L.
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Gasson, Jonathan G.
  • Trauner, Kenneth B.

Abstract

An air gap retractor illumination system includes any suitable retractor such as a McCulloch with a channel in the blade to accommodate an air gap illuminator. The illuminator is preferably made from a suitable light conducting plastic material such as acrylic or polycarbonate or silicone. The illuminator has active portions in which light passes and inactive or dead zones in which light does not pass as a result of the configuration and orientation of the input, output and surfaces of the illuminator. The illuminator is formed to have an air gap surrounding any active portion of the illuminator extending from the light input to the light output portion. The dead zones may include elements to allow the illuminator to securely engage the retractor. The light output portion of the illuminator contains from two to eight output zones, each zone having specially designed output optical structures that control and direct light to escape the illuminator to shine onto a predetermined area of interest or to form one or more predetermined shapes or footprints.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors
  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • A61B 1/07 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements using light-conductive means, e.g. optical fibres
  • A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
  • A61B 90/80 - Implements for cleaning or washing the skin of surgeons or patients

22.

Illuminated electrosurgical system and method of use

      
Application Number 16686749
Grant Number 11534228
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-18
First Publication Date 2020-03-19
Grant Date 2022-12-27
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Heim, Warren P.
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Wayne, David
  • Hegener, Jason

Abstract

A surgical system that illuminates a surgical site using one or more illumination means is powered by radiofrequency energy produced by an electrosurgical generator. Illumination may occur whether or not current is being delivered from an active electrode to target tissue.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
  • A61B 18/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating by passing a current through the tissue to be heated, e.g. high-frequency current
  • A61B 18/14 - Probes or electrodes therefor
  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • A61B 18/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body
  • A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges

23.

Lighting element

      
Application Number 16468812
Grant Number 11696812
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-10-23
First Publication Date 2020-03-12
Grant Date 2023-07-11
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Imangholi, Babak

Abstract

Surgical lighting must balance various needs of a user: the light must be bright, but not too thermally hot; directed at a target, but not shining elsewhere; be robust, yet compact. Often much of these myriad needs must be accomplished by ever small illumination elements placed into devices requiring ever lower profiles. However, current surgical illumination options require the use of bulky lighting elements if the desire target is to be illuminated or, conversely, use weaker lighting elements for sleeker designs.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 90/35 - Supports therefor
  • H01L 33/62 - Arrangements for conducting electric current to or from the semiconductor body, e.g. leadframe, wire-bond or solder balls
  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • A61B 17/3211 - Surgical scalpels or knives; Accessories therefor
  • A61B 18/14 - Probes or electrodes therefor

24.

ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE, METHODS OF MAKING AN ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE, AND METHODS OF USING AN ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE

      
Document Number 03110801
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-08-27
Open to Public Date 2020-03-05
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
Inventor Zagatsky, Vladimir

Abstract

In an example, an electrosurgical device includes a housing defining an interior bore. The electrosurgical device also includes a shaft telescopically moveable in the interior bore of the housing, an electrosurgical blade coupled to the shaft, and a helical conductor coiled around the shaft and configured to supply electrosurgical energy from an electrosurgical generator to the electrosurgical blade.

IPC Classes  ?

25.

ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE, METHODS OF MAKING AN ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE, AND METHODS OF USING AN ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE

      
Application Number US2019048326
Publication Number 2020/046921
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-27
Publication Date 2020-03-05
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
Inventor Zagatsky, Vladimir

Abstract

In an example, an electrosurgical device includes a housing defining an interior bore. The electrosurgical device also includes a shaft telescopically moveable in the interior bore of the housing, an electrosurgical blade coupled to the shaft, and a helical conductor coiled around the shaft and configured to supply electrosurgical energy from an electrosurgical generator to the electrosurgical blade.

IPC Classes  ?

26.

Handle for a richardson style surgical retractor

      
Application Number 29593202
Grant Number D0875928
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-02-07
First Publication Date 2020-02-18
Grant Date 2020-02-18
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Zagatsky, Vladimir
  • Pizzato, Michael
  • Meyerhoffer, Thomas Erik
  • Caroselli, Michael

27.

Methods and apparatus for coupling an optical input to an illumination device

      
Application Number 16601164
Grant Number 10729512
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-14
First Publication Date 2020-02-06
Grant Date 2020-08-04
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wayne, David
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Rimer, Douglas
  • Erismann, Fernando
  • Tudury, Gaston
  • Boutillette, Michael
  • Weiss, Aaron
  • Zagatsky, Vladimir

Abstract

A surgical illumination apparatus comprises a fiber optic input, and illuminated surgical instrument, and an optical coupling bracket for coupling the fiber optic input to the illuminated surgical instrument. The coupling bracket comprises an elongate frame having a proximal end, a distal end, and a central channel extending therebetween, wherein the central channel is sized to receive and support optical fibers of the fiber optic input. The proximal end of the bracket is coupled to the fiber optic input, and the distal end of the bracket is coupled to an illumination element of the illuminated surgical instrument. The apparatus may further comprise a shroud disposed around the illumination element that is coupled to the bracket.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets

28.

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTROSURGICAL ILLUMINATION AND SENSING

      
Application Number 16600224
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-10-11
First Publication Date 2020-02-06
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Erismann, Fernando
  • Taylor, Scott
  • Hegener, Jason

Abstract

An illuminated energy device includes a handle, an optical waveguide coupled to the handle, and an energy tip such as an electrode coupled to the optical waveguide. The optical waveguide is preferably adjustably coupled to the optical waveguide, and adjustment of the optical waveguide moves a distal end of the optical waveguide closer to or further away from a target such as tissue in a surgical field.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 18/14 - Probes or electrodes therefor
  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure

29.

Cyclo olefin polymer and copolymer medical devices

      
Application Number 16526233
Grant Number 11382711
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-30
First Publication Date 2019-11-21
Grant Date 2022-07-12
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Grey, Thomas L.
  • Erismann, Fernando
  • Vayser, Alex

Abstract

An illuminated medical system comprises a medical instrument and a light transmitting waveguide. The waveguide projects lights from a distal portion of the waveguide toward a target area. The waveguide is formed primarily of a cyclic olefin copolymer or a cyclic olefin polymer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 1/32 - Devices for opening or enlarging the visual field, e.g. of a tube of the body
  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
  • A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
  • A61B 1/07 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements using light-conductive means, e.g. optical fibres
  • A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
  • A61B 1/303 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor for the vagina, i.e. vaginoscopes
  • A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors
  • A61B 17/34 - Trocars; Puncturing needles
  • A61L 29/04 - Macromolecular materials
  • A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets

30.

Methods and apparatus for coupling an optical input to an illumination device

      
Application Number 16376681
Grant Number 10512520
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-05
First Publication Date 2019-08-01
Grant Date 2019-12-24
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wayne, David
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Rimer, Douglas
  • Erismann, Fernando
  • Tudury, Gaston
  • Boutillette, Michael
  • Weiss, Aaron
  • Zagatsky, Vladimir

Abstract

A surgical illumination apparatus comprises a fiber optic input, and illuminated surgical instrument, and an optical coupling bracket for coupling the fiber optic input to the illuminated surgical instrument. The coupling bracket comprises an elongate frame having a proximal end, a distal end, and a central channel extending therebetween, wherein the central channel is sized to receive and support optical fibers of the fiber optic input. The proximal end of the bracket is coupled to the fiber optic input, and the distal end of the bracket is coupled to an illumination element of the illuminated surgical instrument. The apparatus may further comprise a shroud disposed around the illumination element that is coupled to the bracket.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors
  • A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets

31.

Thermally controlled illumination devices

      
Application Number 16244952
Grant Number 10925477
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-10
First Publication Date 2019-05-16
Grant Date 2021-02-23
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Tudury, Gaston
  • Erismann, Fernando

Abstract

An illumination element such as an optical waveguide for illuminating a surgical field in a patient has a light input section, a light transmitting section, and a light output section. The light input section is optically coupled to a proximal section of the light transmitting section and inputs light into the illumination element. The light transmitting section transmits the light preferably by total internal reflection or by other transmission means. The light output section is adjacent a distal section of the light transmitting section which has a light extraction area from which the light exits with an energy density. The light extraction area is large enough to maintain the energy density at a level that prevents melting of the illumination element or burning of the patient, and the light extraction area has a profile that does not interfere with access to the surgical field.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
  • A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposes; Devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquids; Drainage systems
  • A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors
  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets

32.

Illuminated and modular soft tissue retractor

      
Application Number 16244887
Grant Number 10953466
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-10
First Publication Date 2019-05-16
Grant Date 2021-03-23
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Rimer, Douglas
  • Desantis, Stephen

Abstract

A surgical retractor for illuminating a surgical field includes an ergonomic handle, a retractor blade coupled with the handle, a quick release mechanism, and an illuminator blade. The retractor blade is adapted to engage and retract tissue, and the quick release mechanism is adapted to couple the handle with the retractor blade. The illuminator blade acts as a waveguide to transmit light by total internal reflection. Light is extracted from the illuminator to illuminate the surgical field. The retractor blade is releasable from the handle without requiring uncoupling of the illuminator blade from the handle and also without requiring optical uncoupling of the illuminator blade from a light source. The retractor may also be adapted to evacuate smoke from the surgical field.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors
  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • B22F 5/04 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the special shape of the product of turbine blades
  • A61B 1/32 - Devices for opening or enlarging the visual field, e.g. of a tube of the body
  • A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
  • B22D 25/02 - Special casting characterised by the nature of the product of works of art
  • B22D 29/00 - Removing castings from moulds, not restricted to casting processes covered by a single main group; Removing cores; Handling ingots
  • B22F 3/105 - Sintering only by using electric current, laser radiation or plasma
  • B22F 7/06 - Manufacture of composite layers, workpieces, or articles, comprising metallic powder, by sintering the powder, with or without compacting of composite workpieces or articles from parts, e.g. to form tipped tools
  • B22F 7/08 - Manufacture of composite layers, workpieces, or articles, comprising metallic powder, by sintering the powder, with or without compacting of composite workpieces or articles from parts, e.g. to form tipped tools with one or more parts not made from powder
  • F01D 5/12 - Blades
  • A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets

33.

Thermally controlled illumination devices

      
Application Number 16160269
Grant Number 10969536
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-15
First Publication Date 2019-02-14
Grant Date 2021-04-06
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Zagatsky, Vladimir
  • Erismann, Fernando
  • Vayser, Alex

Abstract

An illumination element has a light input section, a light transmitting section, and a light output section. The light input section is optically coupled to a proximal section of the light transmitting section and inputs light into the illumination element. The light transmitting section transmits the light by total internal reflection or by other transmission means. The light output section is adjacent a distal section of the light transmitting section which has a light extraction area from which the light exits with an energy density. The light extraction area comprises a bore extending at least partially inward into a distal end of the light output section. A plurality of optical structures is disposed on an inner wall of the bore. The optical structures are configured to extract light from the light output section and direct it toward the surgical field.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
  • A61B 1/07 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements using light-conductive means, e.g. optical fibres
  • A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposes; Devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquids; Drainage systems
  • F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
  • G02B 23/24 - Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies, e.g. fibrescopes

34.

PROJECTION SCANNING SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2018044169
Publication Number 2019/023625
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-27
Publication Date 2019-01-31
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Dalma-Weiszhausz, Dennise

Abstract

Imaging systems projecting augmented information on a physical object that at a minimum include a processor, a memory device operably connected to the processor, a projector operably coupled to the processor, and a distance-measuring device operably connected to the processor. The memory device stores augmented image information, and the processor is configured to project augmented image information onto the physical object. The distance-measuring device is configured to measure the distance to the physical object. The processor uses distance measurement information from the distance measuring device to adjust scaling of the augmented image information. The processor provides the scale adjusted augmented image information to the projector. System can also be used for fluorescence imaging during open surgery, for endoscopic fluorescence imaging and for registration of surgical instruments.

IPC Classes  ?

35.

Methods and apparatus for controlling optical properties of light

      
Application Number 16122051
Grant Number 11229499
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-09-05
First Publication Date 2019-01-03
Grant Date 2022-01-25
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Erismann, Fernando
  • Rimer, Douglas
  • Tudury, Gaston

Abstract

A surgical instrument for illuminating a surgical field has an optical waveguide for transmitting light by total internal reflection. One or more control elements are disposed on the optical waveguide. The control elements extract light from the optical waveguide and control first and second optical properties of the extracted light Another surgical instrument includes a first and second optical waveguide for transmitting light by total internal reflection. A coupling element is attached to both optical waveguides such that the optical waveguides are movable and pivotable relative to one another.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
  • A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors

36.

Medical device featuring cladded waveguide

      
Application Number 16047170
Grant Number 10810496
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-27
First Publication Date 2018-11-22
Grant Date 2020-10-20
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Erismann, Fernando
  • Tudury, Gaston

Abstract

Various surgical devices having integrated means of illuminating a surgical field are provided. Retractors, cannulas, suction devices and the like are disclosed having integrated optical waveguides coupleable to external lighting sources. The waveguides feature cladding layers configured to enhance transmission efficiency.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
  • G06N 5/02 - Knowledge representation; Symbolic representation
  • A61B 1/07 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements using light-conductive means, e.g. optical fibres
  • G09B 5/06 - Electrically-operated educational appliances with both visual and audible presentation of the material to be studied
  • G09B 19/00 - Teaching not covered by other main groups of this subclass
  • A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors
  • G02B 1/04 - Optical elements characterised by the material of which they are made; Optical coatings for optical elements made of organic materials, e.g. plastics
  • F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
  • A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
  • A61B 17/34 - Trocars; Puncturing needles

37.

Blade insert illuminator

      
Application Number 15968011
Grant Number 10582844
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-05-01
First Publication Date 2018-09-06
Grant Date 2020-03-10
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Grey, Thomas L.
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Gasson, Jonathan G.
  • Trauner, Kenneth B.

Abstract

An air gap retractor illumination system includes any suitable retractor such as a McCulloch with a channel in the blade to accommodate an air gap illuminator. The illuminator is preferably made from a suitable light conducting plastic material such as acrylic or polycarbonate or silicone. The illuminator has active portions in which light passes and inactive or dead zones in which light does not pass as a result of the configuration and orientation of the input, output and surfaces of the illuminator. The illuminator is formed to have an air gap surrounding any active portion of the illuminator extending from the light input to the light output portion. The dead zones may include elements to allow the illuminator to securely engage the retractor. The light output portion of the illuminator contains from two to eight output zones, each zone having specially designed output optical structures that control and direct light to escape the illuminator to shine onto a predetermined area of interest or to form one or more predetermined shapes or footprints.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
  • A61B 1/07 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements using light-conductive means, e.g. optical fibres
  • A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors
  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • A61B 90/80 - Implements for cleaning or washing the skin of surgeons or patients

38.

LIGHTING ELEMENT

      
Document Number 03038854
Status Pending
Filing Date 2017-10-23
Open to Public Date 2018-05-03
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
Inventor Imangholi, Babak

Abstract

Surgical lighting must balance various needs of a user: the light must be bright, but not too thermally hot; directed at a target, but not shining elsewhere; be robust, yet compact. Often much of these myriad needs must be accomplished by ever small illumination elements placed into devices requiring ever lower profiles. However, current surgical illumination options require the use of bulky lighting elements if the desire target is to be illuminated or, conversely, use weaker lighting elements for sleeker designs.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 17/3211 - Surgical scalpels or knives; Accessories therefor
  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • F21V 23/06 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being coupling devices

39.

LIGHTING ELEMENT

      
Application Number US2017057808
Publication Number 2018/080963
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-10-23
Publication Date 2018-05-03
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
Inventor Imangholi, Babak

Abstract

Surgical lighting must balance various needs of a user: the light must be bright, but not too thermally hot; directed at a target, but not shining elsewhere; be robust, yet compact. Often much of these myriad needs must be accomplished by ever small illumination elements placed into devices requiring ever lower profiles. However, current surgical illumination options require the use of bulky lighting elements if the desire target is to be illuminated or, conversely, use weaker lighting elements for sleeker designs.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 17/3211 - Surgical scalpels or knives; Accessories therefor
  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • F21V 23/06 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being coupling devices

40.

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTROSURGICAL ILLUMINATION

      
Document Number 03036209
Status Pending
Filing Date 2017-09-15
Open to Public Date 2018-03-22
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
Inventor Vayser, Alex

Abstract

An illuminated energy device comprising a handle, an illumination element coupled to the handle and disposed continuously and circumferentially about an electrosurgical tip, the electrosurgical tip at a distal end of the handle. The illumination element is preferably adjustably coupled to the handle, and adjustment of the illumination element moves a distal end of the illumination element closer to or further away from a target such as tissue in a surgical field.

IPC Classes  ?

41.

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTROSURGICAL ILLUMINATION

      
Application Number US2017051719
Publication Number 2018/053229
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-09-15
Publication Date 2018-03-22
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
Inventor Vayser, Alex

Abstract

An illuminated energy device comprising a handle, an illumination element coupled to the handle and disposed continuously and circumferentially about an electrosurgical tip, the electrosurgical tip at a distal end of the handle. The illumination element is preferably adjustably coupled to the handle, and adjustment of the illumination element moves a distal end of the illumination element closer to or further away from a target such as tissue in a surgical field.

IPC Classes  ?

42.

TISSUE SPECIFIC MARKERS FOR PREOPERATIVE AND INTRAOPERATIVE LOCALIZATION AND VISUALIZATION OF TISSUE

      
Application Number US2017046514
Publication Number 2018/031894
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-08-11
Publication Date 2018-02-15
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Dalma-Weiszhausz, Dennise
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Bredenkamp, James

Abstract

Surgeons may face the difficulty of preoperatively selecting the location for making an incision and intraoperatively identifying and differentiating targeted tissue for removal or for identification so that it is not removed along with neighboring or non-target tissue or so that neighboring or non-target tissue is not nicked, harmed, or removed accidentally. A tissue specific marker can include an aptamer or an affimer configured to bind to a pre-selected target tissue and one or more indicator elements coupled with the aptamer or the affimer. The one or more indicator elements produce a signal thereby allowing identification of the target tissue in a preoperative and operative manner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids
  • C12N 15/115 - Aptamers, i.e. nucleic acids binding a target molecule specifically and with high affinity without hybridising therewith

43.

TISSUE SPECIFIC MARKERS FOR PREOPERATIVE AND INTRAOPERATIVE LOCALIZATION AND VISUALIZATION OF TISSUE

      
Document Number 03033188
Status Pending
Filing Date 2017-08-11
Open to Public Date 2018-02-15
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Dalma-Weiszhausz, Dennise
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Bredenkamp, James

Abstract

Surgeons may face the difficulty of preoperatively selecting the location for making an incision and intraoperatively identifying and differentiating targeted tissue for removal or for identification so that it is not removed along with neighboring or non-target tissue or so that neighboring or non-target tissue is not nicked, harmed, or removed accidentally. A tissue specific marker can include an aptamer or an affimer configured to bind to a pre-selected target tissue and one or more indicator elements coupled with the aptamer or the affimer. The one or more indicator elements produce a signal thereby allowing identification of the target tissue in a preoperative and operative manner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids
  • C12N 15/115 - Aptamers, i.e. nucleic acids binding a target molecule specifically and with high affinity without hybridising therewith

44.

Illuminated suction apparatus

      
Application Number 15789300
Grant Number 10667882
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-10-20
First Publication Date 2018-02-08
Grant Date 2020-06-02
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Erismann, Fernando
  • Trauner, Kenneth B.
  • Gasson, Jonathan G.
  • Richardson, Derrick

Abstract

An illuminated suction apparatus including a hand-held surgical device combining a high-performance illumination waveguide with suction. This device would be useful in a wide array of various surgical procedures including open and minimally invasive orthopedics.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
  • A61B 1/07 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements using light-conductive means, e.g. optical fibres
  • A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposes; Devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquids; Drainage systems
  • G02B 23/24 - Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies, e.g. fibrescopes
  • B29C 65/08 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using ultrasonic vibrations
  • B29C 65/48 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor using adhesives
  • B29C 65/58 - Snap connection
  • B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor

45.

Illuminated and modular soft tissue retractor

      
Application Number 15716338
Grant Number 10220445
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-09-26
First Publication Date 2018-01-18
Grant Date 2019-03-05
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Rimer, Douglas
  • Desantis, Stephen

Abstract

A surgical retractor for illuminating a surgical field includes an ergonomic handle, a retractor blade coupled with the handle, a quick release mechanism, and an illuminator blade. The retractor blade is adapted to engage and retract tissue, and the quick release mechanism is adapted to couple the handle with the retractor blade. The illuminator blade acts as a waveguide to transmit light by total internal reflection. Light is extracted from the illuminator to illuminate the surgical field. The retractor blade is releasable from the handle without requiring uncoupling of the illuminator blade from the handle and also without requiring optical uncoupling of the illuminator blade from a light source. The retractor may also be adapted to evacuate smoke from the surgical field.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors
  • B22F 5/04 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the special shape of the product of turbine blades
  • A61B 1/32 - Devices for opening or enlarging the visual field, e.g. of a tube of the body
  • A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
  • B22D 25/02 - Special casting characterised by the nature of the product of works of art
  • B22D 29/00 - Removing castings from moulds, not restricted to casting processes covered by a single main group; Removing cores; Handling ingots
  • B22F 3/105 - Sintering only by using electric current, laser radiation or plasma
  • B22F 7/06 - Manufacture of composite layers, workpieces, or articles, comprising metallic powder, by sintering the powder, with or without compacting of composite workpieces or articles from parts, e.g. to form tipped tools
  • B22F 7/08 - Manufacture of composite layers, workpieces, or articles, comprising metallic powder, by sintering the powder, with or without compacting of composite workpieces or articles from parts, e.g. to form tipped tools with one or more parts not made from powder
  • F01D 5/12 - Blades
  • A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets

46.

Illuminated telescoping cannula

      
Application Number 15611351
Grant Number 10729511
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-06-01
First Publication Date 2017-09-21
Grant Date 2020-08-04
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Trauner, Kenneth B.
  • Gasson, Jonathan G.
  • Grey, Thomas L.

Abstract

The illumination system described below comprises an arthroscope, endoscope or other suitable surgical tool and an attachable cannula comprising a transparent or semi-transparent material capable of carrying light from the proximal end of the cannula to the distal end of the cannula, thereby illuminating the surgical field. The surgical field is thus illuminated through components that do not occupy space that may otherwise be used for the optics of the arthroscope. The arthroscopic illumination system further comprises one or more illumination sources disposed at the proximal end of the cannula. The illumination source may be optically coupled with the cannula at the hub or other appropriate location. The cannula comprises a sterilizable polymer which functions as a waveguide. A waveguide is a material medium that confines and guides light. When in use, the light source connected to the hub provides light which may be guided to the distal end of the cannula or any other suitable location. Thus, the sheath provides structure-guided illumination resulting in the illumination of the surgical site.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
  • A61B 1/313 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor for introducing through surgical openings, e.g. laparoscopes
  • A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
  • A61B 1/317 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor for introducing through surgical openings, e.g. laparoscopes for bones or joints, e.g. osteoscopes, arthroscopes
  • G02B 23/24 - Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies, e.g. fibrescopes
  • A61B 1/32 - Devices for opening or enlarging the visual field, e.g. of a tube of the body
  • A61B 17/34 - Trocars; Puncturing needles
  • A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors
  • A61B 1/07 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements using light-conductive means, e.g. optical fibres
  • G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements

47.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ILLUMINATING AND IMAGING

      
Application Number US2017018156
Publication Number 2017/143053
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-02-16
Publication Date 2017-08-24
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
Inventor Vayser, Alex

Abstract

A system for illuminating a surgical field comprises a surgical imaging element and an illumination element. The surgical imaging element images the surgical field and has an image axis. The illumination element or the imaging element may be moved independently of the other in order to control illumination or field of view.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 21/06 - Means for illuminating specimen
  • A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements

48.

ILLUMINATED SURGICAL BARRIER

      
Application Number US2017018400
Publication Number 2017/143209
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-02-17
Publication Date 2017-08-24
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
Inventor Vayser, Alex

Abstract

A surgical barrier or cover for covering a surgical instrument comprises an elongate bag having an inner surface, an outer surface, and a wall therebetween. The inner surface defines a cavity that is configured to receive the surgical instrument. A plurality of optical fibers or illumination elements is coupled to the elongate bag. The plurality of optical fibers or illumination elements are configured to deliver light from a light source to the distal end of the elongate bag.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 1/32 - Devices for opening or enlarging the visual field, e.g. of a tube of the body
  • A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
  • A61B 1/24 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor for the mouth, i.e. stomatoscopes, e.g. with tongue depressors; Instruments for opening or keeping open the mouth
  • A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
  • F21S 4/00 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources
  • F21V 5/00 - Refractors for light sources
  • G02B 6/06 - Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings formed by bundles of fibres the relative position of the fibres being the same at both ends, e.g. for transporting images

49.

Systems and methods for illuminating and imaging

      
Application Number 15434546
Grant Number 10463443
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-02-16
First Publication Date 2017-08-17
Grant Date 2019-11-05
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Vayser, Alex

Abstract

A system for illuminating a surgical field comprises a surgical imaging element and an illumination element. The surgical imaging element images the surgical field and has an image axis. The illumination element or the imaging element may be moved independently of the other in order to control illumination or field of view.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
  • A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
  • A61B 90/20 - Surgical microscopes characterised by non-optical aspects
  • F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
  • A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
  • A61B 1/07 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements using light-conductive means, e.g. optical fibres
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • G02B 23/24 - Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies, e.g. fibrescopes
  • G02B 27/48 - Laser speckle optics
  • G02B 21/00 - Microscopes
  • G02B 21/08 - Condensers

50.

Body cavity illumination system

      
Application Number 15497132
Grant Number 10912453
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-04-25
First Publication Date 2017-08-10
Grant Date 2021-02-09
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Vayser, Alex

Abstract

A cavity illumination system according to the present disclosure may include one or more illumination elements composed of a transparent or semi-transparent, biocompatible sterilizable polymer and one or more illumination sources. The sterilizable polymer operates as a waveguide. An illumination element may incorporate micro structured optical components such as for example gratings, prisms and or diffusers to operate as precision optics for customized delivery of the light energy. The micro structured optical components may also be used to polarize and/or filter the light energy entering or exiting the illumination element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 1/07 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements using light-conductive means, e.g. optical fibres
  • A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
  • A61B 1/32 - Devices for opening or enlarging the visual field, e.g. of a tube of the body
  • F21V 33/00 - Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
  • A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors
  • A61B 1/247 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor for the mouth, i.e. stomatoscopes, e.g. with tongue depressors; Instruments for opening or keeping open the mouth with means for viewing areas outside the direct line of sight, e.g. dentists' mirrors
  • A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
  • A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
  • A61B 1/303 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor for the vagina, i.e. vaginoscopes
  • F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems

51.

Illuminated and modular soft tissue retractor

      
Application Number 15598120
Grant Number 09718130
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-05-17
First Publication Date 2017-08-01
Grant Date 2017-08-01
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Rimer, Douglas
  • Desantis, Stephen

Abstract

A surgical retractor for illuminating a surgical field includes an ergonomic handle, a retractor blade coupled with the handle, a quick release mechanism, and an illuminator blade. The retractor blade is adapted to engage and retract tissue, and the quick release mechanism is adapted to couple the handle with the retractor blade. The illuminator blade acts as a waveguide to transmit light by total internal reflection. Light is extracted from the illuminator to illuminate the surgical field. The retractor blade is releasable from the handle without requiring uncoupling of the illuminator blade from the handle and also without requiring optical uncoupling of the illuminator blade from a light source. The retractor may also be adapted to evacuate smoke from the surgical field.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors
  • B22F 5/04 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the special shape of the product of turbine blades
  • B22F 3/105 - Sintering only by using electric current, laser radiation or plasma
  • B22F 7/08 - Manufacture of composite layers, workpieces, or articles, comprising metallic powder, by sintering the powder, with or without compacting of composite workpieces or articles from parts, e.g. to form tipped tools with one or more parts not made from powder
  • B22F 7/06 - Manufacture of composite layers, workpieces, or articles, comprising metallic powder, by sintering the powder, with or without compacting of composite workpieces or articles from parts, e.g. to form tipped tools
  • B22D 29/00 - Removing castings from moulds, not restricted to casting processes covered by a single main group; Removing cores; Handling ingots
  • B22D 25/02 - Special casting characterised by the nature of the product of works of art
  • B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
  • F01D 5/12 - Blades
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements

52.

Photon Vue

      
Application Number 1348970
Status Registered
Filing Date 2017-03-09
Registration Date 2017-03-09
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Surgical instruments, surgical apparatus, surgical devices for use in surgical procedures; medical imaging apparatus for use in surgical procedures; medical imaging apparatus using near infrared light to identify anatomical structures in surgical procedures.

53.

Illuminated telescoping cannula

      
Application Number 15384821
Grant Number 10548682
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-12-20
First Publication Date 2017-04-13
Grant Date 2020-02-04
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Trauner, Kenneth B.
  • Gasson, Jonathan G.
  • Grey, Thomas L.

Abstract

An illumination system includes a surgical tool and an attachable cannula comprising a transparent or semi-transparent material capable of carrying light from the proximal end to the distal end of the cannula, thereby illuminating the surgical field through components that do not occupy space that may otherwise be used for optics of the tool. The illumination system further comprises one or more illumination sources disposed at the proximal end. The illumination source may be optically coupled with the cannula at the hub or other appropriate location. The cannula comprises a sterilizable polymer which functions as a waveguide. A waveguide is a material medium that confines and guides light. When in use, the light source connected to the hub provides light which may be guided to the distal end of the cannula or any other suitable location. Thus, the sheath provides structure-guided illumination resulting in the illumination of the surgical site.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
  • A61B 1/313 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor for introducing through surgical openings, e.g. laparoscopes
  • A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
  • A61B 1/317 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor for introducing through surgical openings, e.g. laparoscopes for bones or joints, e.g. osteoscopes, arthroscopes
  • G02B 23/24 - Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies, e.g. fibrescopes
  • A61B 1/32 - Devices for opening or enlarging the visual field, e.g. of a tube of the body
  • A61B 17/34 - Trocars; Puncturing needles
  • A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors
  • A61B 1/07 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements using light-conductive means, e.g. optical fibres
  • G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements

54.

Illuminated telescoping cannula

      
Application Number 15384776
Grant Number 10568712
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-12-20
First Publication Date 2017-04-13
Grant Date 2020-02-25
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Trauner, Kenneth B.
  • Gasson, Jonathan G.
  • Grey, Thomas L.

Abstract

An illumination system includes a surgical tool and an attachable cannula comprising a transparent or semi-transparent material capable of carrying light from the proximal end to the distal end of the cannula, thereby illuminating the surgical field through components that do not occupy space that may otherwise be used for optics of the tool. The illumination system further comprises one or more illumination sources disposed at the proximal end. The illumination source may be optically coupled with the cannula at the hub or other appropriate location. The cannula comprises a sterilizable polymer which functions as a waveguide. A waveguide is a material medium that confines and guides light. When in use, the light source connected to the hub provides light which may be guided to the distal end of the cannula or any other suitable location. Thus, the sheath provides structure-guided illumination resulting in the illumination of the surgical site.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
  • A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
  • A61B 1/317 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor for introducing through surgical openings, e.g. laparoscopes for bones or joints, e.g. osteoscopes, arthroscopes
  • G02B 23/24 - Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies, e.g. fibrescopes
  • A61B 1/32 - Devices for opening or enlarging the visual field, e.g. of a tube of the body
  • A61B 17/34 - Trocars; Puncturing needles
  • A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors
  • A61B 1/07 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements using light-conductive means, e.g. optical fibres
  • A61B 1/313 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor for introducing through surgical openings, e.g. laparoscopes
  • G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements

55.

HIDDEN SCAR

      
Application Number 1329522
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-11-15
Registration Date 2016-11-15
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services

Goods & Services

Educational services, namely, seminars and courses in the fields of surgery and medicine.

56.

PHOTONVUE

      
Serial Number 87296753
Status Registered
Filing Date 2017-01-11
Registration Date 2017-11-21
Owner Invuity, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Surgical instruments, surgical apparatus, surgical devices for use in surgical procedures; medical imaging apparatus for use in surgical procedures; medical imaging apparatus using near infrared light to identify anatomical structures in surgical procedures

57.

EIBERG

      
Application Number 1321885
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-09-30
Registration Date 2016-09-30
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Surgical instruments, namely, retractors.

58.

PHOTONBLADE

      
Application Number 1321890
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-09-30
Registration Date 2016-09-30
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Medical and surgical devices, namely, surgical retractors and surgical instruments and apparatus for use in medical procedures.

59.

EIKON

      
Application Number 1321893
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-09-30
Registration Date 2016-09-30
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Surgical instruments, namely, retractors.

60.

PHOTONSABER

      
Application Number 1321891
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-09-30
Registration Date 2016-09-30
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Medical and surgical devices, namely, surgical retractors and surgical instruments and apparatus for use in medical procedures.

61.

PHOTONGUIDE

      
Application Number 1321894
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-09-30
Registration Date 2016-09-30
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Medical and surgical devices, namely, surgical retractors and surgical instruments and apparatus for use in medical procedures.

62.

Multispectral light source

      
Application Number 15159723
Grant Number 10500010
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-05-19
First Publication Date 2016-11-24
Grant Date 2019-12-10
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Tudury, Gaston
  • Black, John

Abstract

Medical illumination systems and devices for illuminating a target surgical area with a pre-selected type of multispectral light to aid tissue differentiation as viewed by the human eye, especially in open-surgery settings, and methods for practicing the same. A light source may have multiple settings selectable to provide various types of multispectral light configured to reduce reflection from corresponding tissue types relative to full-spectrum light. A pre-selected type of multispectral light may be configured to reduce reflection from blood. An illumination system or device can have one more illumination elements, including combinations of LEDs, lasers, and filtered broadband light sources. The multispectral light may be or comprise one or more of a continuous or pulsed wave.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 7/00 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements
  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • G02B 27/48 - Laser speckle optics
  • G02B 26/00 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements

63.

MULTISPECTRAL LIGHT SOURCE

      
Application Number US2016033366
Publication Number 2016/187475
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-05-19
Publication Date 2016-11-24
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Tudury, Gaston
  • Black, John

Abstract

Medical illumination systems and devices for illuminating a target surgical area with a pre-selected type of multispectral light to aid tissue differentiation as viewed by the human eye, especially in open-surgery settings, and methods for practicing the same. A light source may have multiple settings selectable to provide various types of multispectral light configured to reduce reflection from corresponding tissue types relative to full-spectrum light. A pre-selected type of multispectral light may be configured to reduce reflection from blood. An illumination system or device can have one more illumination elements, including combinations of LEDs, lasers, and filtered broadband light sources. The multispectral light may be or comprise one or more of a continuous or pulsed wave.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 1/01 - Guiding arrangements therefor
  • A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
  • A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves

64.

SURGICAL INSTRUMENT COMPATIBLE WITH OPERATING ROOM EQUIPMENT

      
Application Number US2016029063
Publication Number 2016/172640
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-04-22
Publication Date 2016-10-27
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Foster, Christopher
  • Davison, Paul, O.
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Rimer, Douglas
  • Desantis, Stephen

Abstract

A surgical retractor for retracting tissue in a surgical field in a patient includes a retractor blade formed from a material so that the retractor blade is non-magnetic, electrically non-conductive, radiolucent, sterilizable and reusable. The material may be a glass filled polymer. A handle may be coupled to a proximal portion of the retractor blade. Additionally an illumination element such as an optical waveguide or light emitting diodes may be coupled to the retractor blade for illuminating the surgical field.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors

65.

MALLEABLE WAVEGUIDE

      
Application Number US2016024085
Publication Number 2016/160529
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-03-24
Publication Date 2016-10-06
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Weiss, Aaron

Abstract

A method for illuminating a treatment target includes providing a medical device and a malleable waveguide, and positioning the medical device and the malleable waveguide into the treatment target. The method also includes deforming the medical device to conform with a native anatomy in the treatment target, and deforming the malleable waveguide to conform with the native anatomy in the treatment target. The deformation of the malleable waveguide cooperates with the deformation of the medical device. The method also includes performing a medical procedure with the medical device and illuminating the treatment target with light from the malleable waveguide.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
  • A61B 1/07 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements using light-conductive means, e.g. optical fibres
  • A61B 1/313 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor for introducing through surgical openings, e.g. laparoscopes
  • F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems

66.

PHOTONGUIDE

      
Application Number 180343400
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-10-05
Registration Date 2019-10-01
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) Medical and surgical devices, namely, surgical retractors and surgical instruments and surgical lighting for use in medical procedures.

67.

PHOTONSABER

      
Application Number 180343700
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-10-05
Registration Date 2019-10-01
Owner Invuity, Inc. (a California corporation) (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) Medical and surgical devices, namely, surgical retractors and surgical instruments and suction devices for use in medical procedures.

68.

EIBERG

      
Application Number 180344100
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-10-05
Registration Date 2019-10-01
Owner Invuity, Inc. (a California corporation) (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) Surgical instruments, namely, retractors

69.

EIKON

      
Application Number 180343500
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-10-05
Registration Date 2019-10-01
Owner Invuity, Inc. (a California corporation) (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) Surgical instruments, namely, retractors

70.

PHOTONBLADE

      
Application Number 180343900
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-10-05
Registration Date 2019-10-01
Owner Invuity, Inc. (a California corporation) (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) Medical and surgical devices, namely, surgical retractors and surgical instruments and electrosurgical devices for use in medical procedures.

71.

Illuminated suction apparatus

      
Application Number 15061990
Grant Number 09510737
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-03-04
First Publication Date 2016-07-28
Grant Date 2016-12-06
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Erismann, Fernando
  • Rimer, Douglas
  • Zagatsky, Vladimir

Abstract

An illuminated suction apparatus including a hand-held surgical device combining a high-performance non-fiber optic optical waveguide with suction. This device is useful in a wide array of surgical procedures including open and minimally invasive orthopedics.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
  • A61B 1/015 - Control of fluid supply or evacuation
  • A61B 1/07 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements using light-conductive means, e.g. optical fibres
  • A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposes; Devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquids; Drainage systems

72.

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTROSURGICAL ILLUMINATION AND SENSING

      
Document Number 02965990
Status Pending
Filing Date 2015-12-08
Open to Public Date 2016-06-16
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Erismann, Fernando
  • Taylor, Scott
  • Hegener, Jason

Abstract

An illuminated energy device includes a handle, an optical waveguide coupled to the handle, and an energy tip such as an electrode coupled to the optical waveguide. The optical waveguide is preferably adjustably coupled to the optical waveguide, and adjustment of the optical waveguide moves a distal end of the optical waveguide closer to or further away from a target such as tissue in a surgical field.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • A61B 18/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body
  • A61B 18/14 - Probes or electrodes therefor

73.

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTROSURGICAL ILLUMINATION AND SENSING

      
Application Number US2015064553
Publication Number 2016/094443
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-12-08
Publication Date 2016-06-16
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Erismann, Fernando
  • Taylor, Scott
  • Hegener, Jason

Abstract

An illuminated energy device includes a handle, an optical waveguide coupled to the handle, and an energy tip such as an electrode coupled to the optical waveguide. The optical waveguide is preferably adjustably coupled to the optical waveguide, and adjustment of the optical waveguide moves a distal end of the optical waveguide closer to or further away from a target such as tissue in a surgical field.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61N 1/40 - Applying electric fields by inductive or capacitive coupling
  • A61B 17/32 - Surgical cutting instruments
  • A61B 18/14 - Probes or electrodes therefor

74.

Methods and apparatus for electrosurgical illumination and sensing

      
Application Number 14962942
Grant Number 10456190
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-12-08
First Publication Date 2016-06-09
Grant Date 2019-10-29
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Erismann, Fernando
  • Taylor, Scott
  • Hegener, Jason

Abstract

An illuminated energy device includes a handle, an optical waveguide coupled to the handle, and an energy tip such as an electrode coupled to the optical waveguide. The optical waveguide is preferably adjustably coupled to the handle, and adjustment of the optical waveguide moves a distal end of the optical waveguide closer to or further away from a target such as tissue in a surgical field.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 18/14 - Probes or electrodes therefor
  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • A61B 18/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts
  • A61B 5/053 - Measuring electrical impedance or conductance of a portion of the body
  • A61B 18/20 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves using laser

75.

Cyclo olefin polymer and copolymer medical devices

      
Application Number 15046337
Grant Number 10405941
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-02-17
First Publication Date 2016-06-09
Grant Date 2019-09-10
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Grey, Thomas L.
  • Erismann, Fernando
  • Vayser, Alex

Abstract

An illuminated medical system comprises a medical instrument and a light transmitting waveguide. The waveguide projects lights from a distal portion of the waveguide toward a target area. The waveguide is formed primarily of a cyclic olefin copolymer or a cyclic olefin polymer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 1/32 - Devices for opening or enlarging the visual field, e.g. of a tube of the body
  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
  • A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
  • A61B 1/07 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements using light-conductive means, e.g. optical fibres
  • A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
  • A61B 1/303 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor for the vagina, i.e. vaginoscopes
  • A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors
  • A61B 17/34 - Trocars; Puncturing needles
  • A61L 29/04 - Macromolecular materials
  • A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets

76.

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR COUPLING AN OPTICAL INPUT TO AN ILLUMINATION DEVICE

      
Application Number US2015063532
Publication Number 2016/090047
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-12-02
Publication Date 2016-06-09
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wayne, David
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Rimer, Douglas
  • Boutillette, Michael
  • Erismann, Fernando
  • Tudury, Gaston
  • Weiss, Aaron
  • Zagatsky, Vladimir

Abstract

A surgical illumination apparatus comprises a fiber optic input, and illuminated surgical instrument, and an optical coupling bracket for coupling the fiber optic input to the illuminated surgical instrument. The coupling bracket comprises an elongate frame having a proximal end, a distal end, and a central channel extending therebetween, wherein the central channel is sized to receive and support optical fibers of the fiber optic input. The proximal end of the bracket is coupled to the fiber optic input, and the distal end of the bracket is coupled to an illumination element of the illuminated surgical instrument. The apparatus may further comprise a shroud disposed around the illumination element that is coupled to the bracket.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements

77.

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR COUPLING AN OPTICAL INPUT TO AN ILLUMINATION DEVICE

      
Document Number 02968669
Status Pending
Filing Date 2015-12-02
Open to Public Date 2016-06-09
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wayne, David
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Rimer, Douglas
  • Boutillette, Michael
  • Erismann, Fernando
  • Tudury, Gaston
  • Weiss, Aaron
  • Zagatsky, Vladimir

Abstract

A surgical illumination apparatus comprises a fiber optic input, and illuminated surgical instrument, and an optical coupling bracket for coupling the fiber optic input to the illuminated surgical instrument. The coupling bracket comprises an elongate frame having a proximal end, a distal end, and a central channel extending therebetween, wherein the central channel is sized to receive and support optical fibers of the fiber optic input. The proximal end of the bracket is coupled to the fiber optic input, and the distal end of the bracket is coupled to an illumination element of the illuminated surgical instrument. The apparatus may further comprise a shroud disposed around the illumination element that is coupled to the bracket.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems

78.

Methods and apparatus for coupling an optical input to an illumination device

      
Application Number 14957452
Grant Number 10321969
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-12-02
First Publication Date 2016-06-02
Grant Date 2019-06-18
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wayne, David
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Rimer, Douglas
  • Erismann, Fernando
  • Tudury, Gaston
  • Boutillette, Michael
  • Weiss, Aaron
  • Zagatsky, Vladimir

Abstract

A surgical illumination apparatus comprises a fiber optic input, and illuminated surgical instrument, and an optical coupling bracket for coupling the fiber optic input to the illuminated surgical instrument. The coupling bracket comprises an elongate frame having a proximal end, a distal end, and a central channel extending therebetween, wherein the central channel is sized to receive and support optical fibers of the fiber optic input. The proximal end of the bracket is coupled to the fiber optic input, and the distal end of the bracket is coupled to an illumination element of the illuminated surgical instrument. The apparatus may further comprise a shroud disposed around the illumination element that is coupled to the bracket.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets

79.

HIDDEN SCAR

      
Serial Number 87049538
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-05-25
Registration Date 2017-01-10
Owner Invuity, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services

Goods & Services

Educational services, namely, seminars and courses in the fields of surgery and medicine

80.

IMPROVED THERMALLY CONTROLLED ILLUMINATION DEVICES

      
Application Number US2015060470
Publication Number 2016/077641
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-11-12
Publication Date 2016-05-19
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Zagatsky, Vladimir
  • Erismann, Fernando
  • Vayser, Alex

Abstract

An illumination element such as an optical waveguide for illuminating a surgical field in a patient has a light input section, a light transmitting section, and a light output section. The light input section is optically coupled to a proximal section of the light transmitting section and inputs light into the illumination element. The light transmitting section transmits the light preferably by total internal reflection or by other transmission means. The light output section is adjacent a distal section of the light transmitting section which has a light extraction area from which the light exits with an energy density. The light extraction area comprises a bore extending at least partially inward into a distal end of the light output section. A plurality of optical structures is disposed on an inner wall of the bore. The optical structures are configured to extract light from the light output section and direct the extracted light toward the surgical field.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 1/07 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements using light-conductive means, e.g. optical fibres
  • A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
  • A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposes; Devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquids; Drainage systems

81.

EIBERG

      
Serial Number 87021324
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-05-02
Registration Date 2016-12-13
Owner INVUITY, INC. ()
NICE Classes  ? 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Surgical instruments, namely, retractors

82.

EIKON

      
Serial Number 87021314
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-05-02
Registration Date 2016-12-13
Owner INVUITY, INC. ()
NICE Classes  ? 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Surgical instruments, namely, retractors

83.

PHOTONBLADE

      
Serial Number 87017629
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-04-28
Registration Date 2017-05-23
Owner INVUITY, INC. ()
NICE Classes  ? 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Medical and surgical devices, namely, surgical retractors and surgical instruments and apparatus for use in medical procedures

84.

PHOTONSABER

      
Serial Number 87017716
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-04-28
Registration Date 2017-05-23
Owner INVUITY, INC. ()
NICE Classes  ? 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Medical and surgical devices, namely, surgical retractors and surgical instruments and apparatus for use in medical procedures

85.

PHOTONGUIDE

      
Serial Number 87017744
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-04-28
Registration Date 2017-05-23
Owner INVUITY, INC. ()
NICE Classes  ? 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Medical and surgical devices, namely, surgical retractors and surgical instruments and apparatus for use in medical procedures

86.

Blade insert illuminator

      
Application Number 14980191
Grant Number 09877639
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-12-28
First Publication Date 2016-04-21
Grant Date 2018-01-30
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Grey, Thomas L.
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Gasson, Jonathan G.

Abstract

A blade insert illumination system includes one or more illumination elements composed of a transparent or semitransparent polymer that is preferably biocompatible and sterilizable. The illumination elements operate as a waveguide and may incorporate optical components such as, for example, facets, lenses, gratings, prisms and or diffusers to operate as precision optics for customized delivery of the light energy. The illumination elements may be modular, allowing components to be mixed and matched for different sizes of blade retractors, or may be a single integrated unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 1/32 - Devices for opening or enlarging the visual field, e.g. of a tube of the body
  • A61B 1/07 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements using light-conductive means, e.g. optical fibres
  • A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
  • A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
  • A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors

87.

HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGER

      
Application Number US2015051267
Publication Number 2016/048911
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-09-21
Publication Date 2016-03-31
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Tudury, Gaston

Abstract

A system for augmenting a surgeon's view of a surgical field includes a hyperspectral imager and a display. The hyperspectral imager is configured to provide a hyperspectral image of tissue and anatomical structures in a surgical field. The display displays the image provided by the hyperspectral imager, and the image is registered with an actual view of the surgical field as seen by the surgeon thereby augmenting the surgeon's view of the surgical field.

IPC Classes  ?

88.

Micro-optic adapters and tips for surgical illumination fibers

      
Application Number 14958716
Grant Number 09429746
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-12-03
First Publication Date 2016-03-24
Grant Date 2016-08-30
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Trauner, Kenneth B.

Abstract

A microstructure optical adapter or tip according to the present disclosure may incorporate precision micro structure optical components engaging the input or output end of light energy delivery devices for customized light delivery of the light energy. The incorporation of precision micro structure optical components in injection molded plastic or glass parts will allow for inexpensive modification of the output light while also serving to protect the end of the illumination device. The micro structure optical components may also be incorporated in an adapter to tailor the light energy to the subsequent device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 6/26 - Optical coupling means
  • G02B 6/00 - Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
  • G02B 23/24 - Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies, e.g. fibrescopes
  • G02B 6/24 - Coupling light guides
  • G02B 6/34 - Optical coupling means utilising prism or grating
  • A61B 1/07 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements using light-conductive means, e.g. optical fibres
  • A61B 19/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories for surgery or diagnosis not covered by any of the groups A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, e.g. for stereotaxis, sterile operation, luxation treatment, wound edge protectors(protective face masks A41D 13/11; surgeons' or patients' gowns or dresses A41D 13/12; devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body liquids A61M 1/00)
  • F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
  • A61B 18/22 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves using laser the beam being directed along or through a flexible conduit, e.g. an optical fibre; Hand-pieces therefor
  • G02B 6/32 - Optical coupling means having lens focusing means

89.

MODULAR SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

      
Application Number US2015044373
Publication Number 2016/032731
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-08-07
Publication Date 2016-03-03
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Zagatsky, Vladimir
  • Erismann, Fernando

Abstract

A modular surgical instrument includes an ergonomic handle, one or more service lines and a surgical tip. The handle is configured to be grasped by an operator, and includes a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a central portion. The one or more service lines are releasably coupled to the proximal portion of the handle, and the surgical tip is releasably coupled to the distal portion of the handle. The one or more service lines are operably coupled with the surgical tip. An optional control module may be disposed in a receptacle in the central portion of the handle and the control module may be adapted to control the operation of the surgical tip.

IPC Classes  ?

90.

ILLUMINATED ELECTROSURGICAL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE

      
Document Number 02956796
Status Pending
Filing Date 2015-08-04
Open to Public Date 2016-02-18
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hegener, Jason
  • Heim, Warren P.
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Wayne, David

Abstract

A surgical system that illuminates a surgical site using one or more illumination means is powered by radiofrequency energy produced by an electrosurgical generator. Illumination may occur whether or not current is being delivered from an active electrode to target tissue.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • H05B 47/00 - Circuit arrangements for operating light sources in general, i.e. where the type of light source is not relevant
  • A61B 18/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating
  • A61B 18/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating by passing a current through the tissue to be heated, e.g. high-frequency current
  • A61B 90/20 - Surgical microscopes characterised by non-optical aspects

91.

Illuminated electrosurgical system and method of use

      
Application Number 14817966
Grant Number 10499974
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-08-04
First Publication Date 2016-02-18
Grant Date 2019-12-10
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Heim, Warren P.
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Wayne, David
  • Hegener, Jason

Abstract

A surgical system that illuminates a surgical site using one or more illumination means is powered by radiofrequency energy produced by an electrosurgical generator. Illumination may occur whether or not current is being delivered from an active electrode to target tissue.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 18/14 - Probes or electrodes therefor
  • A61B 18/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating by passing a current through the tissue to be heated, e.g. high-frequency current
  • A61B 19/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories for surgery or diagnosis not covered by any of the groups A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, e.g. for stereotaxis, sterile operation, luxation treatment, wound edge protectors(protective face masks A41D 13/11; surgeons' or patients' gowns or dresses A41D 13/12; devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body liquids A61M 1/00)
  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • A61B 18/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body

92.

ILLUMINATED ELECTROSURGICAL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE

      
Application Number US2015043677
Publication Number 2016/025251
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-08-04
Publication Date 2016-02-18
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Heim, Warren, P.
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Wayne, David
  • Hegener, Jason

Abstract

A surgical system that illuminates a surgical site using one or more illumination means is powered by radiofrequency energy produced by an electrosurgical generator. Illumination may occur whether or not current is being delivered from an active electrode to target tissue.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 18/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating

93.

Illuminated and modular soft tissue retractor

      
Application Number 14872482
Grant Number 09610130
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-10-01
First Publication Date 2016-01-28
Grant Date 2017-04-04
Owner Invuite, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Rimer, Douglas
  • Desantis, Stephen

Abstract

A surgical retractor for illuminating a surgical field includes an ergonomic handle, a retractor blade coupled with the handle, a quick release mechanism, and an illuminator blade. The retractor blade is adapted to engage and retract tissue, and the quick release mechanism is adapted to couple the handle with the retractor blade. The illuminator blade acts as a waveguide to transmit light by total internal reflection. Light is extracted from the illuminator to illuminate the surgical field. The retractor blade is releasable from the handle without requiring uncoupling of the illuminator blade from the handle and also without requiring optical uncoupling of the illuminator blade from a light source. The retractor may also be adapted to evacuate smoke from the surgical field.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 1/32 - Devices for opening or enlarging the visual field, e.g. of a tube of the body
  • A61B 19/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories for surgery or diagnosis not covered by any of the groups A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, e.g. for stereotaxis, sterile operation, luxation treatment, wound edge protectors(protective face masks A41D 13/11; surgeons' or patients' gowns or dresses A41D 13/12; devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body liquids A61M 1/00)
  • A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors
  • A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets

94.

Medical device featuring cladded waveguide

      
Application Number 14719201
Grant Number 10068173
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-05-21
First Publication Date 2016-01-21
Grant Date 2018-09-04
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Erismann, Fernando
  • Tudury, Gaston

Abstract

Various surgical devices having integrated means of illuminating a surgical field are provided. Retractors, cannulas, suction devices and the like are disclosed having integrated optical waveguides coupleable to external lighting sources. The waveguides feature cladding layers configured to enhance transmission efficiency.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 1/32 - Devices for opening or enlarging the visual field, e.g. of a tube of the body
  • G06N 5/02 - Knowledge representation; Symbolic representation
  • G09B 5/06 - Electrically-operated educational appliances with both visual and audible presentation of the material to be studied
  • G09B 19/00 - Teaching not covered by other main groups of this subclass
  • A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors
  • G02B 1/04 - Optical elements characterised by the material of which they are made; Optical coatings for optical elements made of organic materials, e.g. plastics
  • F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
  • A61B 1/07 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements using light-conductive means, e.g. optical fibres
  • A61B 17/34 - Trocars; Puncturing needles
  • A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor

95.

Drop in surgical illuminator

      
Application Number 14607501
Grant Number 09999345
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-01-28
First Publication Date 2016-01-14
Grant Date 2018-06-19
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Rimer, Douglas
  • Wayne, David

Abstract

An illumination system for adjustably positioning an illuminator in a surgical field in a patient includes an anchor element and an illumination element. The anchor element is configured to be releasably coupled with the patient, and the illumination element is coupled to the anchor element. The anchor element or the illumination element is configured to be coupled, uncoupled, and recoupled with the patient or adjacent surgical equipment. This allows repositioning of the illumination element at a plurality of positions in the surgical field without interfering with adjacent surgical instruments, and further permits adjustment of illumination in the surgical field.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 1/32 - Devices for opening or enlarging the visual field, e.g. of a tube of the body
  • A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
  • A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors
  • A61B 1/07 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements using light-conductive means, e.g. optical fibres
  • A61B 1/12 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with cooling or rinsing arrangements
  • A61B 1/313 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor for introducing through surgical openings, e.g. laparoscopes
  • A61B 90/57 - Accessory clamps
  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets

96.

MEDICAL DEVICE FEATURING CLADDED WAVEGUIDE

      
Application Number US2015032072
Publication Number 2015/179708
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-05-21
Publication Date 2015-11-26
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Erismann, Fernando
  • Tudury, Gaston

Abstract

Various surgical devices having integrated means of illuminating a surgical field are provided. Retractors, cannulas, suction devices and the like are disclosed having integrated optical waveguides coupleable to external lighting sources. The waveguides feature cladding layers configured to enhance transmission efficiency.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements

97.

Illuminated suction apparatus

      
Application Number 14732617
Grant Number 09308054
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-06-05
First Publication Date 2015-09-24
Grant Date 2016-04-12
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Erismann, Fernando
  • Rimer, Douglas
  • Zagatsky, Vladimir

Abstract

An illuminated suction apparatus including a hand-held surgical device combining a high-performance non-fiber optic optical waveguide with suction. This device is useful in a wide array of surgical procedures including open and minimally invasive orthopedics.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
  • A61B 19/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories for surgery or diagnosis not covered by any of the groups A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, e.g. for stereotaxis, sterile operation, luxation treatment, wound edge protectors(protective face masks A41D 13/11; surgeons' or patients' gowns or dresses A41D 13/12; devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body liquids A61M 1/00)
  • A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
  • A61B 1/015 - Control of fluid supply or evacuation
  • A61B 1/07 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements using light-conductive means, e.g. optical fibres
  • A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposes; Devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquids; Drainage systems

98.

DROP IN SURGICAL ILLUMINATOR

      
Application Number US2015013359
Publication Number 2015/116724
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-01-28
Publication Date 2015-08-06
Owner INVUITY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Rimer, Douglas
  • Wayne, David

Abstract

An illumination system for adjustably positioning an illuminator in a surgical field in a patient includes an anchor element and an illumination element. The anchor element is configured to be releasably coupled with the patient, and the illumination element is coupled to the anchor element. The anchor element or the illumination element is configured to be coupled, uncoupled, and recoupled with the patient or adjacent surgical equipment. This allows repositioning of the illumination element at a plurality of positions in the surgical field without interfering with adjacent surgical instruments, and further permits adjustment of illumination in the surgical field.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors

99.

INTELLIGENT PHOTONICS

      
Application Number 1254939
Status Registered
Filing Date 2015-05-24
Registration Date 2015-05-24
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Medical and surgical devices, namely, surgical retractors and surgical instruments and apparatus for use in medical procedures.

100.

Illuminated telescoping cannula

      
Application Number 14635996
Grant Number 10675115
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-03-02
First Publication Date 2015-06-25
Grant Date 2020-06-09
Owner Invuity, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vayser, Alex
  • Trauner, Kenneth B.
  • Gasson, Jonathan G.
  • Grey, Thomas L.

Abstract

An illumination system includes an arthroscope, endoscope or other suitable surgical tool and an attachable cannula including a transparent or semi-transparent material capable of carrying light from the proximal end of the cannula to the distal end of the cannula, thereby illuminating the surgical field. The surgical field is thus illuminated through components that do not occupy space that may otherwise be used for the optics of the arthroscope. The arthroscopic illumination system further includes one or more illumination sources disposed at the proximal end of the cannula. The illumination source may be optically coupled with the cannula at the hub or other appropriate location. The cannula includes a sterilizable polymer which functions as a waveguide. A waveguide is a material medium that confines and guides light. When in use, the light source connected to the hub provides light which may be guided to the distal end of the cannula or any other suitable location. Thus, the sheath provides structure-guided illumination resulting in the illumination of the surgical site.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 1/07 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements using light-conductive means, e.g. optical fibres
  • A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
  • A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
  • A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
  • A61B 1/317 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor for introducing through surgical openings, e.g. laparoscopes for bones or joints, e.g. osteoscopes, arthroscopes
  • G02B 23/24 - Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies, e.g. fibrescopes
  • A61B 1/32 - Devices for opening or enlarging the visual field, e.g. of a tube of the body
  • A61B 17/34 - Trocars; Puncturing needles
  • A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors
  • A61B 1/313 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor for introducing through surgical openings, e.g. laparoscopes
  • G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
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