Robert J Byrd

US Patent:

6464383, Oct 15, 2002

Filed:

Dec 9, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/456660

Inventors:

Jay S. Northington - Montgomery AL
Douglas J. Ansley - Montgomery AL
Samuel E. Davis - Wetumpka AL
Donald W. Truett - Montgomery AL
David Jesurun - South Euclid OH
Victor M. Selig - Euclid OH
Ward L. Sanders - Albion PA
Timothy Kolody - Lorain OH
Richard L. Hansler - Pepper Pike OH
Robert J. Byrd - Marbury AL
Saysana Say Kongchan - Montgomery AL

Assignee:

Steris Inc. - Temecula CA

International Classification:

A61B 106

US Classification:

362572, 362552, 362804

Abstract:

A surgical task light is provided including a light source adapted to generate light. An elongate optical fiber carries the light generated by the light source to a remote target site. The optical fiber includes a proximal end for receiving the light generated by the light source and a distal end for emitting the light. A support member supports the optical fiber relative to the ceiling of an associated operating room and holds the optical fiber in a plurality of selected positions. A lens device is carried on the distal end of the optical fiber for focusing the light emitted from the distal end of the optical fiber into a desired selected pattern. A sterile sheath member in combination with the surgical task light provides a sterile barrier between the surgical area and the mechanical and optical portions of the task light. A re-lamping module includes a replaceable light bulb module carrying a light bulb to help facilitate replacement of the light bulb by maintenance personnel. A cooling system cools the light bulb and defines an air duct for directing an air flow through heat dissipating members.

US Patent:

6633328, Oct 14, 2003

Filed:

Jan 5, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/225880

Inventors:

Robert Joe Byrd - Marbury AL
Viroon Mai Ujjin - Montgomery AL
Saysana Say Kongchan - Montgomery AL
Howard D. Reed - Warsaw IN

Assignee:

Steris Corporation - Mentor OH

International Classification:

H04N 947

US Classification:

348143, 348 77, 600249, 362233

Abstract:

A surgical video system captures an image of a surgical procedure and displays the image on a video monitor remote from the surgical procedure. The system includes at least one surgical lighthead , a video monitor , and a digital video camera integrated into the surgical lighthead. The digital video camera forms part of a modular digital video camera unit that is conveniently removable from the surgical lighthead so that camera units having different functionalities and capabilities can be selectively substituted as needed. A control unit is operatively connected to the video camera and generates command signals that are executed by the modular camera unit to rotate the image of the surgical procedure displayed on the video monitor by at least 360Â and to effect image zoom operations. The control unit is responsive to input signals from multiple sources including a hand-held IR/RF remote transmitter module , a wall mounted keypad , and a footswitch. Associated with the control unit and the video monitor, a recorder is provided for archival of video image data.

US Patent:

62035908, Mar 20, 2001

Filed:

Mar 25, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/275710

Inventors:

Robert J. Byrd - Marbury AL
Jay S. Northington - Montgomery AL
Roland D. Block - Painesville OH
Roger G. Ignon - Redondo Beach CA
Alejandro Herrera - Corona CA

International Classification:

B01D 2956
B01D 35143
B01D 5000
A61B 1900

US Classification:

55319

Abstract:

An evacuation system is provided for removing smoke generated during a surgical procedure performed in a surgical room. The evacuation system includes a pre-filter assembly and a replaceable filter cartridge module disposed in the surgical room to permit replacement of used filter cartridge modules with new filter cartridge modules by personnel within the surgical room. A vacuum generator is disposed outside of the surgical room and includes a vacuum pump for establishing an air flow through the replaceable filter cartridge module. The pre-filter assembly includes an elongate flexible suction hose that is adapted for manipulation into position adjacent the medical procedure. A mechanical connection mechanism enables pre-filter assemblies to be easily replaced between each surgical procedure. An accumulated filter usage circuit calculates a quantity of filter capacity available and generates a filter loading signal based on the available capacity. The filter usage is calculated by adjusting usage counter in proportion to the speed of a vacuum motor and pump mechanism.

US Patent:

61966495, Mar 6, 2001

Filed:

Jan 15, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/232300

Inventors:

Roland D. Block - Painesville OH
Robert J. Byrd - Marbury AL
Mark E. Chiffon - Erie PA
John D. Marshall - Montgomery AL

Assignee:

Steris Corporation - Mentor OH

International Classification:

A47B 8100

US Classification:

312209

Abstract:

A convertible medical appliance support apparatus includes a box-shaped hollow main body portion A suspended from overhead by a support apparatus B. A horizontal support table C extends forward from the front face of the vertical main body column to form a platform for supporting associated medical equipment. Multiple gas connections D are provided the main body portion together with a manual handle E near the bottom of the main column on a side of the column opposite from the support table to provide a convenient point to grip and move the body column into a desired position. Manually actuatable controls are provided at the handle, including brake release pushbuttons I and a motorized height adjustment toggle switch J. Multiple electrical connections F are included on the main body together with optional shelves G selectively attachable below the main platform. The appliance support system is convertible through use of replaceable pairs of face wall members that are held in a vertical orientation by a set of elongate corner connection members adapted to selectively engage and attach to edges of the face wall members.