Bei Medical Systems, Inc.

Milton Frank

Joel L Rosenlicht

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.

Apparatus and method for the insufflation of gas into a body cavity

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.

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Riverdale, NY, United States of America

Milton Frank