Milton S Frank

US Patent:

7589634, Sep 15, 2009

Filed:

Jan 22, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/656148

Inventors:

Milton Frank - Bergenfield NJ, US

Assignee:

Med-Track Partners LLC - Waldwick NJ

International Classification:

G08B 13/14
G08B 21/00

US Classification:

3405721, 3406862

Abstract:

The apparatus includes a hand-held RF transducer having a transmit section for providing an energizing signal to cause a RFID tag associated with an object retained in the body of the patient to transmit an RF signal and a receiver section for receiving the RF signal transmitted by the RFID tag, as the patient's body is scanned. An auxiliary antenna array for receiving the transmitted RF signal transmitted by the RFID tag is situated in the mattress on the operating table under the patient. Signal processing electronics are connected to the receiver section of the transducer and to the auxiliary antenna array for determining and indicating when a RF signal from a tag has been received, representing that a tagged object remains in the body of the patient, and for decoding the RF signal to identify the object.

US Patent:

20060084934, Apr 20, 2006

Filed:

Oct 18, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/966434

Inventors:

Milton Frank - Hackensack NJ, US

International Classification:

A61F 13/15

US Classification:

604362000

Abstract:

A transponder assembly for use in identifying surgical implements such as sponges comprises a transponder substantially encased in a plastic body to which a base having an exposed adhesive surface is attached. The assembly may be fastened directly to a rigid implement or may be securely attached to a sponge by a supporting body embodying a pin-head clutch.

US Patent:

20070006887, Jan 11, 2007

Filed:

Jul 6, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/482780

Inventors:

Milton Frank - Bergenfield NJ, US

International Classification:

A61B 19/00

US Classification:

128899000, 340286010, 340146200, 340999000

Abstract:

A system is provided for tracking prosthetic and implantable devices. The system includes, in combination, a prosthetic or implantable device and an RFID transducer fixed to the device and having lot identification information stored therein. A wand is provided which is capable of scanning the transducer and reading the recorded information. Means are also provided for storing the read information.

US Patent:

20070017535, Jan 25, 2007

Filed:

Jul 19, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/489340

Inventors:

Milton Frank - Bergenfield NJ, US
Frank Froelich - Bergenfield NJ, US

International Classification:

A61B 19/00

US Classification:

128898000

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a computer-implemented method of tracking surgical instruments which begins with creating a virtual surgical kit. The number of each instrument selected for use in the surgery is stored to form the pre-surgical count for the virtual kit. The number of each instrument actually present during or after surgery is counted and is entered into the computer. The computer compares the pre-surgical count with the entered count and displays any difference between those counts, indicating that a surgical instrument is missing.

US Patent:

20070216062, Sep 20, 2007

Filed:

May 22, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/805005

Inventors:

Milton Frank - Hackensack NJ, US

International Classification:

B28B 5/00

US Classification:

264250000

Abstract:

A transponder assembly for use in identifying surgical implements such as sponges comprises a transponder substantially encased in a plastic body to which a base having an exposed adhesive surface is attached. The assembly may be fastened directly to a rigid implement or may be securely attached to a sponge by a supporting body embodying a pin-head clutch.

US Patent:

54237416, Jun 13, 1995

Filed:

May 28, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/069017

Inventors:

Milton Frank - Riverdale NY

Assignee:

BEI Medical Sytems, Inc. - Hackensack NJ

International Classification:

A61M 1300

US Classification:

604 26

Abstract:

A device is provided for controlling flow and pressure of a gas for insufflating the abdomen during laparoscopic surgery. Compressed gas from a tank passes through the device and is stepped down through multiple stages to a pressure under 25 psi. The resultant average pressure is then reduced to a desired pressure by passing the gas through a solenoid valve and manifold in a pulsating manner. Pressure and flow are constantly monitored with signals being sent to a microprocessor which adjusts the pulse width of the gas supply to compensate for any changes in pressure.

US Patent:

53741889, Dec 20, 1994

Filed:

Jul 19, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/093273

Inventors:

Milton Frank - Riverdale NY
Joel L. Rosenlicht - Manchester CT

Assignee:

BEI Medical Systems, Inc. - Hackensack NJ

International Classification:

A61C 300
A61C 1900
A61C 500
A61B 1739

US Classification:

433 32

Abstract:

An electro-surgical instrument and method is described for exposing gingival areas in preparation for a dental implant. The instrument includes an elongated handle, a leg extending perpendicular to the handle adjoined therewith, and a circular cutting loop. The loop is defined by a plane perpendicular to the leg and tangentially attached thereto along a circumference of the loop. The loop is formed of a unitary electrically conductive wire such as tungsten, and extends into the leg and at least partially into the handle. A high frequency current is passed through the wire into the loop to best activate the latter for cutting the gingival areas.