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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7321385 | Surgical lighting control and video system A surgical light system (10) includes a lighthead (44) coupled to a suspension arm (41′) adapted for mounting to a surface (14) of a surgical room. A bulb (130) is disposed in the lighthead. A processor (120) in the lighth... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7187508 | Lens device having alignment correction unit for adjustment of a lens axis of a lens module A lens device includes: a housing formed with a module-mounting hole that has a hole axis, and provided with a mounting surface that is disposed radially and outwardly of the module-mounting hole; a lens module having a lens axis; and an alignment correction unit fo... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7144124 | Foot reflector . . . for your health The Foot Reflector . . . for Your Health is a unique combination of three normally reflective mirrors, two magnification mirrors, and a leg support. The items are all attached to a structure, which allows the user to comfortably self-examine the entire area of the f... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7137950 | System and apparatus for inspection of feet An apparatus for inspecting feet comprising a left vertical wall, a right vertical wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, a left side mirror, a right side mirror, a center mirror, and a top mirror; said left vertical wall is attached to a first end of said bottom wall, sa... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7066734 | Convertible dental instrument A self-contained and convertible dental instrument system includes both a lighted mirror and a direct illuminator. A hand piece has a handle section, including a battery in a housing, and a dual attachment section to receive a mirror and a light source. The illumina... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6886979 | Temperature measure device A temperature measure device having a light source to provide the user an effective and efficient means to take temperatures in a low-lighted area. A temperature measure device having a cartridge to store, dispense and discard the covers. The covers made of a thin n... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6773807 | Reflective labeling tape An apparatus for conveying information and a method of using said apparatus during a medical emergency. The apparatus consists of a perforated adhesive tape with a front side and a back side. The back side includes an adhesive applied thereto to enable the tape to b... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6616603 | Anoscope An anoscope for surgery and/or inspection comprising: a tubular body (2) having a distal blind end and a proximal open end; an inner light reflecting surface (7) located at said distal blind end; at least one slot (3) formed in said tubular body; a light... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6598992 | Portable foot inspection mirror A lightweight, portable foot inspection mirror, and method for its manufacture, with magnification and high intensity lighting sufficient for detailed viewing by a human adult of his or her own foot surfaces from a standing position. The present invention... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6050939 | Throat mirror A laryngeal mirror arrangement comprises a palm-grippable housing that supports a thin elongate shank. A mirror is pivotably mounted at the end of the shank and controlled to pivot by movement of a finger trigger. A hand torch slidably fits into a cylindr... | 04/18/2000 |
| 5957687 | Apparatus and method for detecting dental plaque A hand-held diagnostic unit simplifies the process of monitoring the teeth for the presence of plaque, or other foreign matter, in the oral cavity. The unit includes a source of filtered light and a mirror, both contained within the same housing. The mirr... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5506763 | Incandescent bulb and reflector and method for making The incandescent bulb and reflector system, and method of making, of the present invention includes a small incandescent lamp which is incorporated into one of several embodiments of a reflector base. In a first embodiment, the reflector base is formed as... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5501652 | Self-examination otoscope A self-examination otoscope for allowing a user to examine an eardrum and external canal of one of his own ears comprising an elongated bored housing having an eyepiece end positionable near a user's eye for viewing and a speculum end simultaneously posit... | 03/26/1996 |
| 4995712 | Light radiation stand (1) A light radiation stand for holding a fiber optic cable which transmits light rays therethrough and emits the same from its light-emitting end is described. The light radiation stand has a pole removably mounted to the stand and a mirror rotatably mou... | 02/26/1991 |
| 4966450 | Light radiation stand (1) A light radiation stand for holding a light emitting end of a light-transmitting fiber optic cable is described. The light radiation stand comprises a stand base, one or more deformable flexible conduits vertically installed on the upper part of the b... | 10/30/1990 |
| 4623955 | Ano-genital self-viewing device The ano-genital self-viewing device is used in conjunction with a conventional toilet to permit a person to conveniently view his or her own ano-genital region while seated in the conventional manner. The device has a fluorescent lamp with batteries, supp... | 11/18/1986 |
| 4327712 | Imagescope Apparatus is provided to facilitate viewing of one's facial image under controlled illumination patterns for purpose of either psychotherapy or merchandise selection.... | 05/04/1982 |
| 4090506 | Diagnostic instrument A device for visually examining a generally inaccessible body cavity, such as the larynx or the like, including a mirror mounted upon an elongated support member for insertion and positioning within the cavity, a light transmitting means having a light re... | 05/23/1978 |
| 4077399 | Cranial transillumination device Cranial transillumination device includes a shielded light source mounted in a cup-like housing and connected by an intermediate band to a similarly shielded light meter for indicating any abnormal spiral fluid accumulation on the brain.... | 03/07/1978 |
