公开(公告)号：US20100069903A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-18

申请号：US12233157

申请日：2008-09-18

Applicant: James D. Allen, IV ,  James S. Cunningham ,  Victor K. Appel ,  Glenn A. Horner

Inventor： James D. Allen, IV ,  James S. Cunningham ,  Victor K. Appel ,  Glenn A. Horner

IPC: A61B18/14

CPC classification number: A61B18/1445 ,  A61B17/2816 ,  A61B17/282 ,  A61B17/285 ,  A61B17/3203 ,  A61B2018/00345 ,  A61B2018/00404 ,  A61B2018/00601 ,  A61B2018/00619 ,  A61B2018/1412 ,  A61B2018/1455

Abstract: An end effector assembly for use with an instrument for sealing and cutting tissue includes a pair of opposing first and second jaw members movable relative to the to grasp tissue therebetween. Each jaw member including a jaw housing and an electrically conductive surface adapted to connect to a source of electrosurgical energy such that the electrically conductive surfaces are capable of conducting electrosurgical energy through tissue held therebetween to effect a tissue seal. One of the electrically conductive surfaces including a channel defined therein and extending along a length thereof that communicates with a nozzle disposed in the jaw housing. The nozzle is configured to direct high pressure fluid from a fluid source into the channel for cutting tissue grasped between the jaw members.

Abstract translation: 用于与用于密封和切割组织的仪器一起使用的末端执行器组件包括一对相对的第一和第二钳口构件，其相对于在其间抓握组织可移动。 每个钳口构件包括钳口壳体和适于连接到电外科能量源的导电表面，使得导电表面能够通过夹持在其间的组织进行电外科能量以实现组织密封。 导电表面中的一个包括限定在其中并沿其长度延伸的通道，其与设置在钳口壳体中的喷嘴连通。 喷嘴构造成将来自流体源的高压流体引导到用于切割夹持在夹爪构件之间的组织的通道中。

公开(公告)号：US09668806B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-06

申请号：US13249013

申请日：2011-09-29

Applicant: Jeffrey R. Unger ,  John R. Twomey ,  James D. Allen, IV ,  Edward M. Chojin ,  Dylan R. Kingsley ,  Kristel L. Ambrosius

Inventor： Jeffrey R. Unger ,  John R. Twomey ,  James D. Allen, IV ,  Edward M. Chojin ,  Dylan R. Kingsley ,  Kristel L. Ambrosius

IPC: A61B18/14 ,  B23P11/00 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B17/00

CPC classification number: A61B18/1445 ,  A61B18/1442 ,  A61B2017/00526 ,  A61B2018/00083 ,  A61B2018/00601 ,  A61B2018/00607 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/1455 ,  A61B2090/034 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A forceps includes an end effector assembly having first and second jaw members, each jaw member including a tissue sealing plate disposed thereon. One or both of the jaw members is movable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. One or both of the jaw members defines a first channel extending therethrough and an opening in the tissue sealing plate thereof that is aligned with the first channel. A stop member having a pre-determined configuration is removably engaged within the first channel. At least a portion of the stop member is configured to extend through the opening of the tissue sealing plate to define a minimum gap distance between the tissue sealing plates of the jaw members when the jaw members are disposed in the approximated position.

公开(公告)号：US09023035B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-05

申请号：US13344729

申请日：2012-01-06

Applicant: James D. Allen, IV ,  Stephen M. Kendrick ,  Dennis W. Butcher ,  Daniel A. Joseph

Inventor： James D. Allen, IV ,  Stephen M. Kendrick ,  Dennis W. Butcher ,  Daniel A. Joseph

IPC: A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/00

CPC classification number: A61B18/1447 ,  A61B18/12 ,  A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/1442 ,  A61B2018/00642 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00708 ,  A61B2018/00773 ,  A61B2018/00904 ,  A61B2018/00922 ,  A61B2018/00928 ,  A61B2018/00958 ,  A61B2018/00994 ,  A61B2018/1253 ,  A61B2018/126

Abstract: An electrosurgical pencil with integrated ligasure tweezers includes—an elongated housing having an open distal end and an actuator operatively associated therewith. First and second jaw members extend distally through the open distal end of the elongated housing and are transitionable between a closed position and an open position upon actuation of an actuator. One or both of the jaw members is configured to treat tissue with monopolar energy and both jaw members are configured to treat tissue with bipolar energy. One or more switches is operably coupled to a controller disposed in the housing and configured to activate the first and second jaw members to treat tissue with monopolar and bipolar energy.

Abstract translation: 具有集成连接镊子的电外科手术笔包括 - 具有开口远端的细长壳体和与其可操作地相关联的致动器。 第一和第二钳口构件通过细长壳体的开放远端向远侧延伸，并且在致动器致动时在闭合位置和打开位置之间可转换。 钳口构件中的一个或两个构造成以单极能量治疗组织，并且两个钳口构件构造成用双极能量治疗组织。 一个或多个开关可操作地耦合到设置在壳体中的控制器，并且被配置为激活第一和第二钳口构件以用单极和双极能量来治疗组织。

公开(公告)号：US08961513B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-24

申请号：US13358136

申请日：2012-01-25

Applicant: James D. Allen, IV ,  Gary M. Couture ,  James S. Cunningham ,  David M. Garrison ,  Sean T. O'Neill ,  Jason T. Sanders ,  Robert M. Sharp ,  Jeffrey R. Unger

Inventor： James D. Allen, IV ,  Gary M. Couture ,  James S. Cunningham ,  David M. Garrison ,  Sean T. O'Neill ,  Jason T. Sanders ,  Robert M. Sharp ,  Jeffrey R. Unger

IPC: A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61B18/1442 ,  A61B18/1445 ,  A61B2017/2825 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/1455 ,  A61B2018/1465

Abstract: A surgical instrument is provided. The surgical instrument includes an end effector assembly including first and second jaw members moveable relative to one another between a first, spaced-apart position and a second position proximate tissue, wherein, in the second position, the jaw members cooperate to define a cavity that is configured to receive tissue between the jaw members and a resilient electrically conductive sealing surface operably coupled to at least one jaw member, the resilient electrically conductive sealing surface selectively positionable from a first unflexed position to a second flexed position.

Abstract translation: 提供手术器械。 手术器械包括端部执行器组件，其包括第一和第二钳口构件，所述第一和第二钳口构件可相对于彼此在第一间隔开的位置和靠近组织的第二位置之间相对移动，其中，在第二位置，钳口构件协作以限定腔 构造成在钳口构件之间接收组织，并且弹性导电密封表面可操作地联接到至少一个钳口构件，所述弹性导电密封表面可选择性地从第一未弯曲位置定位到第二弯曲位置。

公开(公告)号：US08936614B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-20

申请号：US12981771

申请日：2010-12-30

Applicant: James D. Allen, IV

Inventor： James D. Allen, IV

IPC: A61B17/00 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B17/29

CPC classification number: A61B18/1445 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B18/08 ,  A61B2017/00398 ,  A61B2017/2927 ,  A61B2017/2936 ,  A61B2017/2938 ,  A61B2017/2946

Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a housing supporting first and second actuators thereon, and an elongated shaft extending distally from the housing. First and second drive members extend through the elongated shaft to operatively couple respective actuators to respective jaw members such that independent manipulation of one of the actuators may induce pivotal movement of an individual jaw member. A locking member is operatively associated with the first and second drive members, and is selectively movable between locked and unlocked positions. When the locking member is in the locked position, the first and second drive members are coupled to one another and move concurrently to drive the jaw members in a bilateral manner. When the locking member is in the unlocked position, the drive members are decoupled from one another and move independently to permit operation of the instrument in a unilateral manner.

Abstract translation: 手术器械包括支撑其上的第一和第二致动器的壳体和从壳体向远侧延伸的细长轴。 第一和第二驱动构件延伸穿过细长轴以将相应的致动器可操作地耦合到相应的钳口构件，使得致动器之一的独立操纵可以引起单个钳口构件的枢转运动。 锁定构件与第一和第二驱动构件可操作地相关联，并且可选择性地在锁定位置和解锁位置之间移动。 当锁定构件处于锁定位置时，第一和第二驱动构件彼此联接并且同时移动以以双向方式驱动钳口构件。 当锁定构件处于解锁位置时，驱动构件彼此分离并独立地移动以允许以单方式操作仪器。

公开(公告)号：US20130296923A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-07

申请号：US13461410

申请日：2012-05-01

Applicant: John R. Twomey ,  James D. Allen, IV ,  Kim V. Brandt ,  Keir Hart ,  Daniel A. Joseph ,  Jeffrey R. Unger

Inventor： John R. Twomey ,  James D. Allen, IV ,  Kim V. Brandt ,  Keir Hart ,  Daniel A. Joseph ,  Jeffrey R. Unger

IPC: A61B17/28

CPC classification number: A61B18/1445 ,  A61B17/2812 ,  A61B17/2816 ,  A61B17/285 ,  A61B18/1442 ,  A61B2017/2947 ,  A61B2018/00077 ,  A61B2018/00083 ,  A61B2018/00345 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/1455

Abstract: A forceps includes an end effector assembly having first and second jaw members. Each of the jaw members includes a proximal flange extending therefrom. Each of the proximal flanges defines a bifurcated configuration having first and second spaced-apart flange components. The first flange component of the first jaw member is configured to pivotably engage the second flange component of the second jaw member via a first protrusion-aperture coupling. The first flange component of the second jaw member is configured to pivotably engage the second flange component of the first jaw member via a second protrusion-aperture coupling different from the first protrusion-aperture coupling. One or both of the jaw members is pivotable relative to the other about the first and second protrusion-aperture couplings between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween.

Abstract translation: 镊子包括具有第一和第二钳口构件的末端执行器组件。 每个钳口构件包括从其延伸的近侧凸缘。 每个近侧凸缘限定具有第一和第二间隔开的凸缘部件的分叉构造。 第一钳口构件的第一凸缘部件构造成经由第一突起孔联接件可枢转地接合第二钳口构件的第二凸缘部件。 第二钳口构件的第一凸缘部件构造成经由不同于第一突起孔联接器的第二突起孔联接件可枢转地接合第一钳口构件的第二凸缘部件。 钳口构件中的一个或两个可相对于另一个围绕第一和第二突出孔联接器在间隔开的位置和用于抓握其间的组织的近似位置处枢转。

公开(公告)号：US20130190753A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-25

申请号：US13357979

申请日：2012-01-25

Applicant: David M. Garrison ,  James D. Allen, IV ,  Jeffrey R. Unger ,  Duane E. Kerr ,  Sean T. O'Neill ,  Peter M. Mueller ,  Kim V. Brandt ,  James S. Cunningham ,  Keir Hart ,  Daniel A. Joseph ,  Jason T. Sanders ,  Robert M. Sharp

Inventor： David M. Garrison ,  James D. Allen, IV ,  Jeffrey R. Unger ,  Duane E. Kerr ,  Sean T. O'Neill ,  Peter M. Mueller ,  Kim V. Brandt ,  James S. Cunningham ,  Keir Hart ,  Daniel A. Joseph ,  Jason T. Sanders ,  Robert M. Sharp

IPC: A61B17/28 ,  A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61B18/1445 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B18/12 ,  A61B18/1206 ,  A61B2017/2902 ,  A61B2017/2905 ,  A61B2017/2936 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2090/034

Abstract: A forceps is provided and includes a housing having a shaft. An end effector assembly operatively connects to a distal end of the shaft and includes a pair of first and second jaw members. One or both of the first and second jaw members is movable relative to the other jaw member from a clamping position to an open position. A resilient member operably couples to at least one of the first and second jaw members. The resilient member is configured to bias the first and second jaw members in the clamping position and provide a closure force on tissue disposed therebetween.

Abstract translation: 提供镊子并且包括具有轴的壳体。 端部执行器组件可操作地连接到轴的远端并且包括一对第一和第二钳口构件。 第一和第二钳口构件中的一个或两个可相对于另一夹爪构件从夹紧位置移动到打开位置。 弹性构件可操作地联接到第一和第二钳口构件中的至少一个。 弹性构件构造成在夹紧位置偏置第一和第二钳口构件，并且在其间设置的组织上提供闭合力。

公开(公告)号：US20130185922A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-25

申请号：US13355829

申请日：2012-01-23

Applicant: John R. Twomey ,  James D. Allen, IV

Inventor： John R. Twomey ,  James D. Allen, IV

IPC: B23P17/04 ,  B29C45/16

CPC classification number: A61B18/085 ,  A61B18/1445 ,  A61B2017/00526 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/1455 ,  B29C45/14 ,  Y10T29/4998

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a pair of jaw members configured for use with an electrosurgical forceps is provided. One or more pairs of seal plates are stamped from a sheet metal. The seal plates are positioned into respective mold cavities. An insulative substrate is introduced into the respective mold cavities. The insulative substrate is allowed to harden in the respective mold cavities to form respective jaw housings with seal plates secured thereto. The jaw housings are removed from the respective mold cavities to form a pair of jaw members.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于制造配置成与电外科钳子一起使用的一对钳口构件的方法。 一对或多对密封板从金属板冲压。 密封板定位在相应的模腔中。 将绝缘衬底引入相应的模腔中。 允许绝缘基板在相应的模具腔中硬化以形成相应的钳口壳体，其中固定有密封板。 钳口壳体从相应的模腔中移除以形成一对钳口构件。

公开(公告)号：US20130082035A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-04

申请号：US13248976

申请日：2011-09-29

Applicant: James D. Allen, IV ,  Kim V. Brandt ,  Monte S. Fry ,  Keir Hart ,  Daniel A. Joseph ,  Peter M. Mueller ,  Jeffrey R. Unger

Inventor： James D. Allen, IV ,  Kim V. Brandt ,  Monte S. Fry ,  Keir Hart ,  Daniel A. Joseph ,  Peter M. Mueller ,  Jeffrey R. Unger

IPC: B23K26/00 ,  B23K31/02 ,  B23K20/12

CPC classification number: A61B17/28 ,  A61B18/1445 ,  A61B2017/00526 ,  B21D35/002 ,  B23K20/12 ,  B23K20/129 ,  B23K26/123 ,  B23K26/20 ,  B23K26/21 ,  B23P11/00 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49904

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a shaft of a surgical instrument including forming a proximal segment of the shaft to include one or more features for operably engaging the shaft to a first component of the surgical instrument, forming a distal segment of the shaft to include one or more features for operably engaging the shaft to a second component of the surgical instrument and forming an intermediate segment of the shaft. The proximal segment is welded to a proximal end of the intermediate segment; and the distal segment is welded to a distal end of the intermediate segment. The proximal and distal segments are welded to the intermediate segment such that the one or more features thereof are aligned in a pre-determined orientation relative to one another.

Abstract translation: 一种制造外科器械的轴的方法，包括形成所述轴的近侧段以包括用于将所述轴可操作地接合到所述外科器械的第一部件的一个或多个特征，形成所述轴的远侧段以包括一个或多个 用于将轴可操作地接合到外科器械的第二部件并形成轴的中间段的特征。 近端段焊接到中间段的近端; 并且远端段焊接到中间段的远端。 近端和远端段被焊接到中间段，使得其一个或多个特征相对于彼此以预定方向对准。

公开(公告)号：US20130079760A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-28

申请号：US13247778

申请日：2011-09-28

Applicant: John R. Twomey ,  James D. Allen, IV ,  Kim V. Brandt ,  Keir Hart ,  Daniel A. Joseph ,  Duane E. Kerr ,  Peter M. Mueller ,  Jeffrey R. Unger

Inventor： John R. Twomey ,  James D. Allen, IV ,  Kim V. Brandt ,  Keir Hart ,  Daniel A. Joseph ,  Duane E. Kerr ,  Peter M. Mueller ,  Jeffrey R. Unger

IPC: A61B18/18 ,  A61B17/28

CPC classification number: A61B17/12013 ,  A61B18/1445 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B2017/00831 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2017/00955 ,  A61B2018/00047

Abstract: A surgical instrument includes an end effector assembly having first and second jaw members moveable relative to one another between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. In the approximated position, the jaw members cooperate to define a cavity that is configured to house tissue grasped between the jaw members. An injectable material configured for injection into the cavity defined by the jaw members is also provided. The injectable material is configured to substantially surround tissue housed within the cavity. The injectable material is transitionable from a first state, facilitating injection of the injectable material into the cavity, to a second state, wherein the injectable material forms about tissue housed within the cavity to occlude tissue.

Abstract translation: 手术器械包括端部执行器组件，其具有第一和第二钳口构件，所述第一和第二钳口构件可相对于彼此间隔开的位置和近似位置移动，用于抓握其间的组织。 在近似位置中，钳口构件协作以限定被构造成容纳夹持在钳口构件之间的组织的空腔。 还提供了一种被配置用于注入由钳口构件限定的空腔中的可注射材料。 可注射材料构造成基本上包围容纳在腔内的组织。 可注射材料可从第一状态转变，以便于将可注射材料注入空腔，到第二状态，其中可注射材料围绕容纳在腔内的组织形成以封闭组织。