Class 600/202 - With sensor or measuring means

Subclass of Class 600 - Surgery
Definition: Subject matter comprising means to detect or calculate various
No. of patents: 33
Last issue date: 05/08/2012

Number	Title	Issue Date
8172750	Surgical access system and related methods A surgical access system including a tissue distraction assembly and a tissue refraction assembly, both of which may be equipped with one or more electrodes for use in detecting the existence of (and optionally the distance and/or direction to) neural structures bef...	05/08/2012
8133173	Surgical access system and related methods A surgical access system including a tissue distraction assembly and a tissue refraction assembly, both of which may be equipped with one or more electrodes for use in detecting the existence of (and optionally the distance and/or direction to) neural structures bef...	03/13/2012
8133172	Brain retractor apparatus for measuring and predicting electrophysiological parameters Described is a surgical system for monitoring a patient's condition during surgery. One aspect is a non-contact EEG sensor. The non-contact EEG sensor can be used to predict the onset of physiological disorders. Another aspect includes the use of a plurality of pres...	03/13/2012
8114016	Modular surgery retractor system A reconfigurable modular retractor system including a set of interchangeable body modules, the body modules including mechanisms for forming retractors and slot mechanisms for connecting blades, and blades including locking mechanisms for locking inside the slot mec...	02/14/2012
7935051	Surgical access system and related methods A system for accessing a surgical target site and related methods, involving an initial distraction system for creating an initial distraction corridor, and an assembly capable of distracting from the initial distraction corridor to a secondary distraction corridor ...	05/03/2011
7775974	Force-determining retraction device and associated method A retraction device including at least one pair of opposed retraction members, with each retraction member being capable of operably engaging the tissue to be retracted. A drive mechanism is operably engaged with at least one of each pair of retraction members for s...	08/17/2010
7582058	Surgical access system and related methods A system for accessing a surgical target site and related methods, involving an initial distraction system for creating an initial distraction corridor, and an assembly capable of distracting from the initial distraction corridor to a secondary distraction corridor ...	09/01/2009
7328070	Multi-tube sensor for sensing urinary sphincter and urethral pressure The disclosure describes a multi-tube pressure sensor to measure the pressure at two sites that may be used in a therapeutic incontinence control system. The system senses urinary sphincter pressure and urethral pressure and sends the information to a stimulator tha...	02/05/2008
7314112	Method and device for utilization of a stethoscope as a neurological diagnostic tool and percussion tool A tool for neurological and diagnostic testing comprises the combination of a stethoscope with a reflex hammer including a light. When mounted on the stethoscope head the reflex hammer extends beyond the head, without interfering with the normal use of the stethosco...	01/01/2008
7156805	Surgical retractor A surgical retractor system comprises a support frame and an instrument mounting assembly. The instrument mounting assembly includes a fastening member for securing the mounting assembly to the support frame, a loading member for attaching to the mounting assembly, ...	01/02/2007
7089807	Low-cost high precision twisting measuring device A low-cost high precision twisting measuring device comprising a tool body; the tool body comprises a handle having a display; at least one end of the handle having a driving portion; each connection between the handle and each driving portion having a piezoelectric...	08/15/2006
6960166	Speculum having ultrasound probe A speculum is equipped with an ultrasound probe, for permitting ultrasound visualization during procedures, such as transcervical embryo transfer with In Vitro Fertilization, thus providing superior transvaginal ultrasonographic imaging without interference by the u...	11/01/2005
6730021	Tissue spreader with force measurement, force indication or force limitation A retractor with devices that allow a surgeon to control the amount of retractor force. The retractor may include a first blade and a second blade. The second blade can be moved by a gear mechanism. A torque measuring device, force measuring device and/or slip clutc...	05/04/2004
6416504	Urethral catheter holder A urethral catheter holder (10), comprising a supporting base (20); a suspension housing (22) mounted to supporting base (20); a catheter securement device (24) adapted to hold a catheter (30) passing longitudinally therethrough, catheter securement devic...	07/09/2002
6213939	Hazard monitor for surgical tourniquet systems A hazard monitor for surgical tourniquet systems comprises: pressure transducing means for detecting a pressure in a pneumatic tourniquet cuff; power monitoring means for monitoring the supply of electricity to an electrically powered component of a tourn...	04/10/2001
6120436	Apparatus and method for cardiac stabilization and arterial occlusion An apparatus and method of use is provided for locally stabilizing an anastomotic site during a beating heart surgical procedure which includes occluding a section of the artery receiving the bypass graft vessel. An apparatus is provided to stabilize the ...	09/19/2000
6015378	Method and apparatus for temporarily immobilizing a local area tissue A method and apparatus for temporarily immobilizing a local area of tissue. In particular, the present invention provides a method and apparatus for temporarily immobilizing a local area of heart tissue to thereby permit surgery on a coronary vessel in th...	01/18/2000
5957835	Apparatus and method for cardiac stabilization and arterial occlusion An apparatus and method of use is provided for locally stabilizing an anastomotic site during a beating heart surgical procedure which includes occluding a section of the artery receiving the bypass graft vessel. An apparatus is provided to stabilize the ...	09/28/1999
5769781	Protector retractor A handle carries a dry cell battery which supplies current to a microprocessor which receives signals from a sensor on the end of a bill carried by a staff which projects from the handle. The signal to the microprocessor is converted to a display on the h...	06/23/1998
5769782	Measured retractor A retractor comprising a first blade and a second blade, the first blade and second blade having a first blade tip and second blade tip, respectively. The first blade and second blade attach at a pivot point for allowing the first blade tip and second bla...	06/23/1998
5536245	Laryngoscope pressure sensor and alarm A replaceable pressure sensing system for detecting undue pressure applied to a patient's teeth by a laryngoscope. The system includes a cushioned, elongated pressure sensor electrically connectable to a battery and an alarm, such as an audible or visible...	07/16/1996
5529571	Surgical retractor/compressor The surgical instrument of the invention consists of a pair of arms hinged together at an intermediate point for relative pivoting movement. The arms are provided with obliquely oriented handles at one end thereof. The opposite ends of the arms support re...	06/25/1996
5514075	Properitoneal mechanical retraction apparatus and methods of using A fan retractor has a pair of angle-shaped elements moveable relative to one another. The angle-shaped elements include first legs disposed in a generally parallel relationship, and second legs that extend laterally from the first legs, and are adapted fo...	05/07/1996
5301658	Membrane endoscopic retractor A membrane endoscopic retractor is disclosed for retracting organs and tissue inside the body using only small tools extending through short incisions in the body. The membrane retractor generally comprises a membrane for supporting tissue and organs and ...	04/12/1994
5237985	Uterine retractor A uterine retractor having an elongated insertion rod having at a rear end a ratchet handle which may be rotated. The front end of the insertion rod mounts a retractor finger for rotation substantially perpendicular to the insertion rod in response to rot...	08/24/1993
5201325	Advanced surgical retractor Apparatus useful in surgery for holding retractors and other surgical instrumentation in a number of different positions required by a surgeon for the performance of a surgical procedure, including advanced sensing and regulation of retraction pressures a...	04/13/1993
4971036	Vaginal speculum A vaginal speculum of the type having a first upper blade and second lower blade, the blades moveable in relation to one another via a rear hinge portion, with the ability to be adjustable and used in conjunction with the gynecological procedure, for exam...	11/20/1990
4945896	Surgical retractor assembly having tissue viability sensor embedded therein A surgical retractor is disclosed having a generally flat malleable blade with a miniature metabolic parameter sensor embedded or removably inset into the blade. The sensor detects physiologic and metabolic parameters to monitor tissue viability of the ti...	08/07/1990
4938230	Device for selectively producing incremental joint movement in a patient in opposite directions A device for selectively providing precise incremental joint movement in a patient in either of two opposite directions with a tactile and audible feedback "click", includes first and second spaced disposable retractors for engaging respective parts of th...	07/03/1990
4784150	Surgical retractor and blood flow monitor A surgical retractor instrument which incorporates therein a blood flow monitor. A surgical retractor system is disclosed for manipulation of living tissues and/or organs during diagnostic and/or surgical procedures, providing for the monitoring of the pr...	11/15/1988
4502468	Adjustable speculum with incorporated lighting system A speculum includes a combination handle unit and a unitarily formed speculum head. The speculum head includes a portion for engaging a suitably configured handle unit and light-transmissive restraining or contacting members for dilating an orifice and co...	03/05/1985
4350151	Expanding dilator A dilator for use in implant and other types of urologic surgery which reduces tissue abrasion and damage includes radially separable longitudinal sections for variably dilating generally cylindrial urinary passages and tissue formations. The controlled v...	09/21/1982
4263900	Pressure-responsive surgical tool assembly A pressure-responsive surgical tool assembly includes an inflatable enclosure and a pair of electrodes positioned therein. The electrodes are adapted to contact each other and operatively move away from each other under an increase of fluid pressure insid...	04/28/1981

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