Frederick T Karl

US Patent:

6860890, Mar 1, 2005

Filed:

Mar 2, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/797964

Inventors:

Alan B. Bachman - New Haven CT, US
William J. Allen - Stratford CT, US
Frederick T. Karl - Bethel CT, US
Robert R. Steckel - Norwalk CT, US

Assignee:

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation - Irvine CA

International Classification:

A61B017/04

US Classification:

606148

Abstract:

A surgical knot pushing device is described which has a knot pushing interface mounted on the distal portion of an elongated body and an actuation handle located on the proximal portion of the elongated body. The knot pushing interface has a suture receiving recess formed thereon, and a knot positioning member which traverses the suture receiving interface. At least one extendable knot retaining member is further positioned on the pushing interface, the at least one extendable retaining member capable of engaging suture material. The knot pushing interface also comprises at least one suture cutting member which is in communication with the actuation handle. The present invention is particularly well suited for use in minimally invasive surgical procedures. The present invention also teaches a method of forming a knot in suture material, retaining a knot with a knot pushing device, advancing and applying a knot to an area of interest, and cutting excess suture material.

US Patent:

6896650, May 24, 2005

Filed:

Jun 27, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/183698

Inventors:

Michael R. Tracey - Branchburg NJ, US
Martin Nohilly - Murray Hill NJ, US
Hanspeter R. Bayer - Meriden CT, US
Frederick T. Karl - Newtown CT, US

Assignee:

Ethicon Inc. - Somerville NJ

International Classification:

A61F002/00
A61F005/44

US Classification:

600 29, 604328

Abstract:

An insertion device is provided for use in assessing urinary function. The insert device includes an insert member for at least partial insertion into a patient's urethral canal having a length such that it is positioned distal of the urethral sphincter, and having an outer surface at least a portion of which is configured to engage the inner wall of the urethra to substantially prevent fluid flow therebetween. The insert member has a channel therethrough through which fluid from a fluid source can be introduced into the urethral canal. Also provided is a device for introducing fluid into a patient's urethral canal including a hand-sized casing having a fluid conduit therein between a fluid inlet and a fluid source assembly. The device further includes an activation device movable between a first position wherein it does not obstruct the fluid conduit and a second position wherein it does obstruct the fluid conduit. An insert member is coupled to a distal end of the hand-sized casing and has a channel therethrough between a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, and is dimensioned for at least partial insertion into the patient's urethral canal distal of the urethral sphincter.

US Patent:

7048408, May 23, 2006

Filed:

Jul 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/903449

Inventors:

Edgar A. Dallas - Beaverton OR, US
Frederick T. Karl - West Linn OR, US

Assignee:

Fiskars Brands, Inc. - Madison WI

International Classification:

F21L 4/00

US Classification:

362202, 362208, 362293

Abstract:

A flashlight includes a body with a head, the head having a central axis. A light source is coupled to the body and a lens assembly is rotatably coupled to the head. The lens assembly has a rotational axis and a plurality of filters offset from the rotational axis such that rotation of the lens assembly places different filters on the output side of the light source. The rotational axis of the lens assembly is substantially aligned with the central axis of the head.

US Patent:

7056288, Jun 6, 2006

Filed:

Jun 27, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/183075

Inventors:

Michael R. Tracey - Branchburg NJ, US
Frederick T. Karl - Newtown CT, US

Assignee:

Ethicon Inc. - Somerville NJ

International Classification:

A61B 1/32

US Classification:

600221

Abstract:

A vaginal speculum assembly is provided including an upper arm and a lower arm movably coupled to one another by a coupling member positioned at a posterior end. Each of the upper and lower arms are dimensioned for at least partial insertion into a patient's vagina, and when so inserted, are dimensioned to exert pressure on at least upper and lower portions of an inner surface of the patient's vaginal wall. The coupling member permits movement of the upper and lower arms relative to one another to adjust their positioning relative to the vaginal wall. The assembly further includes a locking device coupled to at least one of the upper and lower arms which, when activated, substantially prevents movement of the upper and lower arms relative to one another. A connector member extends outwardly from a posterior end of the upper arm. The connector member is configured to engage a predetermined portion of an insert device assembly including an insert member to be inserted into the patient's urethral canal, to thereby maintain the insert device assembly in position relative to the vaginal speculum assembly.

US Patent:

D538030, Mar 13, 2007

Filed:

Jan 27, 2005

Appl. No.:

29/222308

Inventors:

Frederick T. Karl - West Linn OR, US
Nathaniel R. Hallee - Minneapolis MN, US

Assignee:

Fiskars Brands, Inc. - Madison WI

International Classification:

0902

US Classification:

D 3202

US Patent:

7290896, Nov 6, 2007

Filed:

Aug 2, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/195371

Inventors:

Edgar A. Dallas - Beaverton OR, US
Scott C. Hartley - Portland OR, US
Frederick T. Karl - West Linn OR, US

Assignee:

Fiskars Brands, Inc. - Madison WI

International Classification:

F21L 7/00
F21L 4/02

US Classification:

362184, 362231, 362800

Abstract:

A blood tracking system, comprising a light source comprising a first LED configured to emit light of a first color and a second LED configured to emit light of a second color is disclosed. The light of the first color and the light of the second color are mixed to appear as light of a third color when the first LED and the second LED are activated; and wherein the light of a third color is effective for highlighting blood. A method of highlighting a red material comprising illuminating the red material with both red and blue light is also disclosed.

US Patent:

D581152, Nov 25, 2008

Filed:

Mar 19, 2007

Appl. No.:

29/285027

Inventors:

Frederick T. Karl - West Linn OR, US
Brie G. Karl - West Linn OR, US
William M. Dieter - Portland OR, US
Cynthia L. Maletz - Portland OR, US

Assignee:

Fiskars Brands, Inc. - Madison WI

International Classification:

0902

US Classification:

D 3202

US Patent:

7517107, Apr 14, 2009

Filed:

Oct 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/929526

Inventors:

Edgar A. Dallas - Beaverton OR, US
Scott C. Hartley - Portland OR, US
Frederick T. Karl - West Linn OR, US

Assignee:

Fiskars Brands, Inc. - Madison WI

International Classification:

F21L 4/02

US Classification:

362184, 362231, 362800

Abstract:

A blood tracking system includes a light source having a first LED configured to emit light of a first color and a second LED configured to emit light of a second color. The light of the first color and the light of the second color are mixed to produce light of a third color when the first LED and the second LED are activated. The light of the third color highlights blood.