Sandy Lawrence Heck

US Patent:

20090113644, May 7, 2009

Filed:

Oct 30, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/261183

Inventors:

Sandy Heck - Forest Hills NY, US

Assignee:

New Wave Surgical - Rego Park NY

International Classification:

B08B 9/00

US Classification:

1510405

Abstract:

A trocar cleaning device includes a connecting rod having a first end and a second end. A first sponge is coupled to the first end of the connecting rod, and a second sponge is coupled to the second end of the connecting rod. An X-ray detectable element is coupled to at least one of the connecting rod, the first sponge, and the second sponge.

US Patent:

20120149467, Jun 14, 2012

Filed:

Nov 14, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/295446

Inventors:

Sandy L. Heck - New York NY, US

International Classification:

A63F 9/24
H03K 17/94

US Classification:

463 36, 341 21

Abstract:

Loosing the ability to interact with one's environment can be devastating. The invention enables a person to control the real or virtual action or movement of an output device in from one to three dimensions through the use of at least one electrical sensor implanted beneath the skin or as a part of a headset on either one side or on both sides of the person's head in electrical communication with a vestigial periauricular nerve or muscle. Each sensor communicates through a selected channel to transmit information preferably in digital form to an output device designating an action to be taken or the position of a target location for enabling the output device to perform the action or to move toward or to a target location through real or virtual space. At least one and preferably up to four sensors are located on each side of the head.

US Patent:

20130123656, May 16, 2013

Filed:

Oct 1, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/632594

Inventors:

Sandy L. Heck - Los Angeles CA, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/0488
A63F 9/24
A61B 5/04

US Classification:

600546, 600547, 463 36

Abstract:

The invention enables a person to control the real or virtual action or movement of an output device in from one to three dimensions through the use of at least one electrical sensor which can either be implanted beneath the skin or placed on the surface of the skin as a part of a headset on either one side or if more than one sensor is used on both sides of a person's head in electrical communication with a vestigial periauricular nerve or muscle. Each sensor then communicates through a selected channel to transmit information preferably in digital form to an output device designating an action to be taken or the position of a target location for enabling the output device to perform the action or to move toward or to a target location through real or virtual space. At least one and preferably up to four sensors are located on each side of the head. The invention also provides a new method for enabling an individual to actuate or control an output device by first placing an electrical sensor on at least one side of the head in electrical communication with a vestigial periauricular nerve or muscle, then using a signal provided by the sensor for transmitting information designating an action to be performed or to move the device toward or to the target in real or virtual space.

US Patent:

20130274583, Oct 17, 2013

Filed:

Apr 11, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/860642

Inventors:

Sandy L. Heck - Los Angeles CA, US

International Classification:

A61N 1/04
A61B 5/0492
A61B 5/04

US Classification:

600383, 607139

Abstract:

An electrode that functions alone, in clusters or arrays can be used to measure and/or deliver voltages through skin covered with hair by achieving reliable skin contact. In one form, a composite metal electrode has several raised points capable of passing through hair to contact the skin directly between hairs. Electrode points are distributed evenly over a flat circular or curved base to create a composite electrode or cluster in which all electrode points electrically couple to one another and to an output device. In another form of the invention, each electrode point is connected by a separate conductor wire to a selector that evaluates the signal during use and determines which of the electrode points are to be coupled to an output device.

US Patent:

20140069461, Mar 13, 2014

Filed:

Sep 4, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/017706

Inventors:

Sandy Lawrence Heck - Los Angeles CA, US
Eric William Conley - South Berwick ME, US

Assignee:

Next Wave Surgical LLC - Pompano Beach FL

International Classification:

A61K 8/02
B65B 55/02

US Classification:

134 6, 1510493, 53425

Abstract:

The invention relates generally to sterile packaging kit of components to be used to clean an area of a patient's skin, and more particularly to a sterile kit for cleaning a patient's skin area in the surgical field, following a surgical procedure. The kit, in its most basic form, comprises an outer envelope containing at least one dry towel and at least one wetted towel in its own pouch, separated from the dry towel. The kit may further include a heating element which efficiently transfers heat to the wetted towel. The cleaning kit may also provide sterile bandages for use in covering closed surgical incisions, after postop cleaning of the skin the surgical field, using the wetted and dry towel of the kit.

US Patent:

20200315608, Oct 8, 2020

Filed:

Apr 3, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/839370

Inventors:

- Coconut Creek FL, US
Sandy Lawrence Heck - Los Angeles CA, US
Juan Carlos Diaz - Pembroke Pines FL, US
George Ferzli - Staten Island NY, US

Assignee:

New Wave Endo-Surgery Inc. - Coconut Creek FL

International Classification:

A61B 17/04

Abstract:

A knot pusher device for surgical port closure includes a head portion having at least one suture guide inlet and at least one suture retainer, the head portion being configured to contact a suture knot inside an incision to close a portion of a surgical port made by the incision, and a coupling member operatively connected to the head portion, the coupling member enabling releasable connection of the knot pusher device to a suturing device.

US Patent:

20200288957, Sep 17, 2020

Filed:

Mar 26, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/830862

Inventors:

- Mansfield MA, US
Sandy Lawrence Heck - Los Angeles CA, US
Eric William Conley - South Berwick ME, US

International Classification:

A61B 1/12
A61B 1/00
A61B 1/313

Abstract:

A Laparoscopic Visualization System comprising a sterile, self-contained, disposable apparatus used in medical procedures for heating and applying an anti-fog solution to the distal end of laparoscopes or surgical devices is presented. It additionally serves as an endoscopic lens protector and cleaner. An efficient heating and narrow range temperature control mechanism is used in combination with an anti-fog solution to provide clear visualization through a distal lens of the surgical device inserted into the system. The configuration prevents the anti-fog solution from spilling out of the system and is designed to also be used as a holder for the surgical scope, protecting the distal lens from impact with a shock absorbent outer shell, prior to, during, and after a medical procedure.

US Patent:

20200121309, Apr 23, 2020

Filed:

Oct 18, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/656855

Inventors:

- Coconut Creek FL, US
Sandy Lawrence Heck - Los Angeles CA, US
Eric Allen Lopez - North Lauderdale FL, US

Assignee:

New Wave Endo-Surgery Inc. - Coconut Creek FL

International Classification:

A61B 17/00
A61B 1/015
A61B 1/00
A61B 1/313

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a specialized laparoscopic device and method used for attachment of instrument heads to thin shafts in the abdomen of a patient. The device allows quick attachment of oversized instrument heads minimizing the scaring and recovery time of the patient. A specialized instrument head having a tether and a grabbing device are used to perform this process.