Optical trocar

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5441041
SERIAL NO

08120489

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The present invention relates to an optical obturator which includes a sleeve having a longitudinal bore between a proximal end and a distal end. The longitudinal bore of the sleeve is configured to receive at least a portion of an endoscope or like image transferring system. An image directing member is positioned at the distal end of the sleeve and is provided to direct optical images into the longitudinal bore of the sleeve. A movable blade is positioned distal to the image directing member to facilitate penetration of body tissue.

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  • LSI SOLUTIONS, INC.;TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Greenwald, Roger J Holley, NY 51 8761
Kobilansky, Alexander I Pittsford, NY 10 795
Oravecz, Michael G Rochester, NY 26 1316
Sauer, Jude S Pittsford, NY 217 21933

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