Noel A Gharibian

US Patent:

RE42507, Jun 28, 2011

Filed:

Jan 26, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/771394

Inventors:

Bradley M. Wilkinson - North Haledon NJ, US
Anthony J. Kosinski - New Providence NJ, US
Charles Hwang - Waltham MA, US
Ann Eckert - Nazareth PA, US
Simon Cohn - Rutherford NJ, US
Noel Gharibian - Glendale CA, US

Assignee:

Aspen Surgical Products, Inc. - Caledonia MI

International Classification:

A61B 17/32

US Classification:

606167, 30 2, 30151, 30335

Abstract:

A surgical scalpel includes an elongate handle defining a longitudinal axis and having a proximal end and a distal end. The scalpel has a cartridge removably mounted to the handle that has a blade holder with a proximal end and a distal end. There is a blade fixedly attached to blade holder disposed so that the blade projects distally outwardly when the cartridge is mounted on the handle. The cartridge also has a shield with a proximal end, a distal end and a bottom mounted onto the blade holder. The shield is slidably movable between a distal position where the shield substantially prevents inadvertent access to the blade and a proximal position where the shield substantially surrounds a portion of the handle and the blade is exposed for use. The cartridge is releasably mountable to the handle and has elements for substantially preventing movement of the shield with respect to the blade holder unless the cartridge is mounted on the handle. The cartridge further including elements for substantially preventing an inadvertent movement of the shield to the proximal position thereby to expose the blade as the cartridge is being mounted to the handle.

US Patent:

8052339, Nov 8, 2011

Filed:

Dec 8, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/633754

Inventors:

Noel Gharibian - Glendale CA, US

International Classification:

G03B 17/00
G03B 11/00

US Classification:

396448, 396544

Abstract:

A surgical room camera replacement cover assembly comprising a universal adapter interface unit and substantially rigid, disposable, universal camera cover detachably coupled with the universal adapter interface unit.

US Patent:

20040186496, Sep 23, 2004

Filed:

Mar 21, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/394131

Inventors:

Dan Sandel - Chatsworth CA, US
Ruane Jeter - Chatsworth CA, US
Noel Gharibian - Chatsworth CA, US

Assignee:

Sandel Medical Industries LLC

International Classification:

A61B017/32

US Classification:

606/167000

Abstract:

A disposable scalpel has a blade attached to a handle. The scalpel is weighted, so that although it is disposable, it has a weight similar to the weight of a conventional, nondisposable metal scalpel. The scalpel may be weighted by one or more solid metal slugs within the handle, by particles of weight material within the handle, or by manufacturing the handle including weight materials, such as molded plastics including weighted filler, such as a metal powder. A shield assembly is slidable within the handle from an extended position, where the shield blocks access to the blade, to a retracted position, where the shield is substantially within the handle, and the blade is fully exposed. A locking mechanism locks the shield into the extended and retracted positions.

US Patent:

59386762, Aug 17, 1999

Filed:

Mar 31, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/052588

Inventors:

Simon Cohn - North Arlington NJ
Paul Di Cesare - Norwalk CT
Michael J. Carter - Monmouth Junction NJ
Jon D. Swenson - Wayne NJ
Ann C. Eckert - Easton PA
Noel Gharibian - Glendale CA
Craig D. Newman - Montvale NJ

Assignee:

Becton, Dickinson & Company - Franklin Lakes NJ

International Classification:

A61B 1732

US Classification:

606167

Abstract:

A scalpel of the present invention includes an elongate handle defining a longitudinal axis and having a proximal end and a distal end. The scalpel of the invention further includes a cartridge that is removably mounted to the handle. The cartridge has blade holder with a proximal end and a distal end with a blade fixedly attached that is disposed so that the blade projects distally outwardly when the cartridge is mounted to the handle. The cartridge also includes a shield that is slidably mounted onto the blade holder for movement between a distal position where the shield substantially prevents inadvertent access to the blade and a proximal position where the shield substantially surrounds a portion of the handle and the blade is exposed for use. The cartridge is releasably mountable on the handle. The shield is substantially prevented from movement to the proximal position unless the cartridge is mounted on the handle and not dismountable from the handle unless the shield is in the distal position.

US Patent:

55273297, Jun 18, 1996

Filed:

Jan 20, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/376065

Inventors:

Noel Gharibian - Glendale CA

Assignee:

Devon Industries, Inc. - Chatsworth CA

International Classification:

A61B 1732

US Classification:

606167

Abstract:

A surgical scalpel has a retractable sleeve. An elongated handle with a contoured grip portion is releasably attached to a blade holder securing a surgical blade. The blade holder is secured to the handle by a hook and groove assembly and a male to female connection. The sleeve slides between an extended position and a retracted position on the handle and blade holder. The extended position of the sleeve covers the blade thereby protecting operating room personnel. An arch on the sleeve contacts the hook and disengages the hook out of the groove to facilitate removal of the blade holder.

US Patent:

56971230, Dec 16, 1997

Filed:

May 28, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/654403

Inventors:

Noel Gharibian - Glendale CA
Oscar Garza - Castaic CA

Assignee:

Graphic Controls Corporation - Buffalo NY

International Classification:

A47B 9502

US Classification:

16114R

Abstract:

A folding surgical light handle is made from an inexpensive light weight material and can be made as a single part including a handle body with a grip portion, a flange, and an integral connecting member which links the handle body and flange together through a pair of hinged connections. The hinged connecting member enables the light handle to be folded for convenient storage and to be quickly unfolded when the light handle is needed. A threaded head integral to the flange portion provides a way for the light handle to be installed on a surgical light fixture.

US Patent:

59418923, Aug 24, 1999

Filed:

Mar 31, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/052230

Inventors:

Simon Cohn - North Arlington NJ
Arthur C. Sonderland - Pawleys Island SC
Michael J. Carter - Monmouth Junction NJ
Noel Gharibian - Glendale CA

Assignee:

Becton, Dickinson and Company - Franklin Lakes NJ

International Classification:

A61B 1732

US Classification:

606167

Abstract:

A surgical scalpel includes an elongate handle that has a proximal end, a open distal end and sidewalls that define an upwardly open cavity with a bottom with an open void therein. The sidewalls each have an elongate channel therein. The scalpel of the invention includes a cartridge that is removably retained within the cavity. The cartridge includes a shield. The cartridge has a blade holder with a proximal end and a distal end mounted within the shield for slidable movement between a proximal and a distal position. There is a latch on the blade holder for engaging the handle and the shield to retain releasably the blade holder in the distal position and the proximal position. The scalpel has a blade fixedly attached to the blade holder so that when the blade holder is in the distal position, the blade projects distally from the handle. When the blade holder is in the proximal position, the blade is within the shield and the handle and thus substantially protected from inadvertent exposure.

US Patent:

62035355, Mar 20, 2001

Filed:

Nov 10, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/189127

Inventors:

Ward W. Barney - Mission Viejo CA
Walter A. York - Mission Viejo CA
Douglas G. Harvey - Mission Viejo CA
Mark R. McLonis - Playa Del Rey CA
H. Theodore Young - Dana Point CA
Scott L. Pool - Laguna Hills CA
Giuseppe Sacca - Laguna Niguel CA
Sharilyn J. Sandberg - Rossmoor CA
Thomas R. Sakaguchi - Irvine CA
Steven L. Smith - Lake Forest CA
William V. Walter - Huntington Beach CA
Nicholas Chung-Hui Wu - Irvine CA
Noel Gharibian - Glendale CA
Christopher D. Peara - Milwaukee WI

Assignee:

B. Braun Medical, Inc. - Bethlehem PA

International Classification:

A61B 1900

US Classification:

604408

Abstract:

A flexible container is provided for the storage and mixing together of diluents and medicaments. The container incorporates multiple compartments, separated by peelable seals, in which the diluents and medicaments are stored. The container is constructed of thermoplastic materials having high oxygen and moisture barrier properties which allows the container to be stored for extended periods of time without degrading the contents. The seals are ruptured by manipulation of the container to thereby mix the contents together for delivery through standard IV arrangement to a patient. The seals are constructed to provide a non-linear resistance characteristic to hydraulic pressure, which causes the seal to peel open completely along its length. The container is folded-over along the line of one of the seals and also includes a locking tab and retaining slot to secure the bag in a folded-over condition.