Steve Geza Szabo

US Patent:

54291429, Jul 4, 1995

Filed:

May 27, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/068430

Inventors:

Steve G. Szabo - Largo FL
John A. Monty - St. Petersburg FL

Assignee:

Linvatec Corporation - Largo FL

International Classification:

A61B 1900
A61B 1908

US Classification:

128849

Abstract:

The present invention allows operating room personnel to easily and expeditiously drape electronic surgical devices, such as video monitors, cameras, lights, and power sources. This invention relates to a disposable, four-sided surgical drape that maintains a protective cover over the equipment. The drape consists of an opaque material on the two side panels and the top panel of the drape. The front panel is preferably formed of a clear, pliable plastic material, with a rectangularly shaped front panel cutout at the top portion of the panel. This front panel cutout and the attached adhesive strip allow surgical personnel to visually access the video monitor and seal the front panel to the monitor. The rear and underside of the cover are open to ensure proper ventilation and easy application.

US Patent:

53258460, Jul 5, 1994

Filed:

Jul 27, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/919875

Inventors:

Steve Szabo - Largo FL

Assignee:

Linvatec Corporation - Largo FL

International Classification:

A61B 100

US Classification:

128 4

Abstract:

The present invention allows operating room personnel to easily and expeditiously drape an endoscope. The present invention is preferably made of polyethylene or some other suitable plastic material. The cylindrical drape cartridge itself acts as a shroud and functions as a sterile barrier. The drape cartridge consists of an inner and outer polyethylene tube which retains the polyethylene drape within its walls. The proximal end of the cartridge is mechanically secured by detents and a chamfer that encase a corrugated pattern of the polyethylene drape. The inner tube acts as a mandrel, allowing the drape to be compressed in a manner that accommodates the various lengths of required draping while lessening the bulk of the draping system.