Brian Cox - Lake Forest CA Jay A. Lenker - Laguna Beach CA Daniel C. Merrill - Walnut Creek CA
International Classification:
A61B 1722 A61B 1900 A61B 130
US Classification:
606108
Abstract:
The present invention provides an apparatus of novel design for use in the rapid, non-surgical removal of foreign bodies from the urethra and bladder. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a transurethral snaring tool for encircling and ensnaring a foreign body within the urethral lumen or bladder. The snaring tool is further provided in one embodiment with an introduction sheath, suitable for housing a cystoscope lens or other viewing means, and an obturator, for the atraumatic introduction of the sheath. In accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a foreign body removal apparatus having additional tools to insert through the transurethral sheath, including a rigid forward forceps and a lateral grasping forceps. There is additionally provided a non-surgical method for removal of a foreign body from a body cavity.
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Daniel Marquez Merrill Medical Doctor
United States Department of The Navy Acquisition Management Office · Educational Programs · Medical Doctor's Office · Computer Office · Dental Clinic · Medical Laboratory · Information Retrieval Services · National Security
Jul 2012 to 2000 Lead InspectorAPECS Engine Center LLC. Miami, FL Feb 2011 to Jun 2012 Senior Inspector / MechanicAT&T Uverse Atlanta, GA Oct 2008 to Jul 2010 Premises TechnicianNewJet Engine Services LLC. Miami, FL Jul 1993 to Sep 2008 Quality Control Inspector / MechanicA.L.M. Machine Inc. Miami, FL Oct 1993 to Dec 2004 General Manager
Education:
HexagonMetrology U eLearing Peachtree City, GA 2014 to 2014 Certificate in PCDMIS CMM FundamentalsTriumph Actuation Systems Clemmons, NC 2013 to 2013 Certificate in S.I.D.A. InspectionsSikorsky Stratford, CT 2013 to 2013 Certified DQR Inspector in Designated Quality Representative (DQR) InspectorHelicopter Support Inc. (HSI) Sikorsky. Trumbull, CT 2012 to 2012 FAI / Quality Inspection TrainingBearing Inspection Incorporated (BII) Los Alamitos, CA 2007 to 2007 Certificate in Bearing Reclamation InspectionsMiami Palmetto Senior High School Miami, FL Aug 1992George T. Baker Aviation School Sep 1988 to Jun 1989
Skills:
Highly trained Inspector and Quality orientated individual. Multi-talented technician with excellent written and oral communication skills. Customer oriented self-starter who works well under pressure. Organizational and time management skills relating to time sensitive tasks. Ability to identify root cause and propose corrective actions.