公开(公告)号：US20120172924A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-05

申请号：US12981771

申请日：2010-12-30

Applicant: James D. Allen, IV

Inventor： James D. Allen, IV

IPC: A61B17/28

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：US20110301602A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-08

申请号：US12792262

申请日：2010-06-02

Applicant: Jeffrey M. Roy ,  James D. Allen, IV

Inventor： Jeffrey M. Roy ,  James D. Allen, IV

IPC: A61B18/14 ,  A61B17/28

CPC classification number: A61B17/29 ,  A61B18/1445 ,  A61B2017/00398 ,  A61B2017/00876 ,  A61B2017/2932 ,  A61B2018/0063

Abstract: An endoscopic forceps is provided and includes a housing having a shaft that extends therefrom. An end effector assembly is operatively connected to a distal end of the shaft and includes a pair of first and second jaw members that are pivotably coupled to one another and movable relative to one another. The first and second jaw members are disposed in a first configuration, wherein the first and second jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another, to a second configuration, wherein the first and second jaw members cooperate to grasp tissue therebetween. A magnetic actuation mechanism is operably coupled to one or both of the first and second jaw members and configured to generate opposing magnetic fields on each of the first jaw and second jaw members to actuate the first and second jaw members between the first and second configurations.

Abstract translation: 提供内窥镜钳，并且包括具有从其延伸的轴的壳体。 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，其可彼此可枢转地联接并且可相对于彼此移动。 第一和第二钳口构件设置成第一构造，其中第一和第二钳口构件相对于彼此以间隔开的关系设置为第二构造，其中第一和第二钳口构件协作以在其间抓握组织。 磁致动机构可操作地联接到第一和第二钳口构件中的一个或两个，并且构造成在第一钳口和第二钳夹构件中的每一个上产生相对的磁场，以在第一和第二构型之间致动第一和第二钳口构件。

公开(公告)号：US20100179547A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-15

申请号：US12353474

申请日：2009-01-14

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

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

IPC: A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61B18/1445 ,  A61B18/1206 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2018/00601 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/1412 ,  A61B2018/1455 ,  A61B2090/034 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: A bipolar forceps is provided. The bipolar forceps includes a housing having a shaft including an electrically conductive distal end. A drive assembly is operable to reciprocate an actuation tube within the shaft. A portion of the actuation tube is electrically conductive. An end effector assembly operatively connects to the shaft and includes a pair of first and second jaw members biased in an open configuration. The first and second jaw members are pivotable about a living hinge. Distal reciprocation of the actuation tube causes each of the jaw members towards one another about the living hinge. One of the jaw members is in electrical communication with the distal end of the shaft and the other jaw member is in selective electrical communication with a distal end of the actuation tube such that when the jaw members are in a closed configuration a closed loop electrical circuit is formed.

Abstract translation: 提供双极镊子。 双极钳包括具有包括导电远端的轴的壳体。 驱动组件可操作以使致动管在轴内往复运动。 致动管的一部分是导电的。 端部执行器组件可操作地连接到轴并且包括以开放构型偏置的一对第一和第二钳口构件。 第一和第二钳口构件围绕活动铰链枢转。 致动管的远端往复运动导致每个钳口构件围绕活动铰链彼此相向移动。 其中一个钳口构件与轴的远端电连通，另一个钳口构件与致动管的远端选择性地电连通，使得当钳口构件处于闭合构型时，闭环电路 形成了。

公开(公告)号：US09060780B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-23

申请号：US13249024

申请日：2011-09-29

Applicant: John R. Twomey ,  James D. Allen, IV ,  Ryan C. Artale ,  Dennis W. Butcher ,  Russell D. Hempstead ,  Glenn A. Horner ,  Jessica E. C. Olson ,  Jeffrey R. Unger

Inventor： John R. Twomey ,  James D. Allen, IV ,  Ryan C. Artale ,  Dennis W. Butcher ,  Russell D. Hempstead ,  Glenn A. Horner ,  Jessica E. C. Olson ,  Jeffrey R. Unger

IPC: A61B18/00 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B17/295 ,  A61B17/29

CPC classification number: A61B18/1445 ,  A61B17/295 ,  A61B2017/2901 ,  A61B2017/2902 ,  A61B2018/1455 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/4998

Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a shaft formed via extrusion. The shaft has one or more lumens extending therethrough. The lumen(s) each define a cross-sectional configuration. An end effector assembly is coupled to a distal end of the shaft. One or more components are coupled to the end effector assembly. The component(s) extend proximally from the end effector into the lumen(s) of the shaft. One or more of the components is formed via stamping. The component(s) define a cross-sectional configuration substantially complementary to the cross-section configuration of the lumen into which they extend.

Abstract translation: 手术器械包括通过挤压形成的轴。 轴具有一个或多个延伸穿过其中的腔。 管腔各自限定横截面构造。 端部执行器组件联接到轴的远端。 一个或多个部件联接到末端执行器组件。 部件从末端执行器向近侧延伸到轴的内腔中。 通过冲压形成一个或多个部件。 部件限定了与其延伸的管腔的横截面构造基本上互补的横截面构造。

公开(公告)号：US08968360B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-03

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: A61B18/14

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：US08968314B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-03

申请号：US12237556

申请日：2008-09-25

Applicant: James D. Allen, IV

Inventor： James D. Allen, IV

IPC: A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B17/285 ,  A61B18/20 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B18/00

CPC classification number: A61B18/1442 ,  A61B17/285 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/20 ,  A61B2017/00026 ,  A61B2017/00084 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/1412 ,  A61B2018/1455

Abstract: An electrosurgical apparatus includes a housing having a shaft extending therefrom. The shaft includes an end effector assembly at a distal end thereof. The end effector assembly includes first and second fixed jaw members in spaced relation relative to one another. An electrically conductive tissue sealing plate is operatively coupled to each of the jaw members. The electrically conductive seal plates are adapted to connect to an electrosurgical energy source and communicate with a control system. The control system is configured to regulate the delivery of electrosurgical energy from the source of electrosurgical energy to the tissue sealing plate on each of the jaw members. A guide channel is disposed between the pair of fixed jaw members and extends proximally along the shaft from the distal end thereof. A knife is disposed at a proximal end of the guide channel and is configured to selectively cut tissue in a distal direction.

Abstract translation: 电外科设备包括具有从其延伸的轴的壳体。 轴在其远端包括端部执行器组件。 端部执行器组件包括彼此间隔开的第一和第二固定夹爪构件。 导电组织密封板可操作地联接到每个钳口构件。 导电密封板适于连接到电外科能源并与控制系统通信。 控制系统被配置为调节电外科能量从电外科能量源到每个钳口构件上的组织密封板的传送。 引导通道设置在一对固定夹爪构件之间，并且从其远端沿着轴向近侧延伸。 刀被布置在引导通道的近端处并且构造成选择性地沿远端方向切割组织。

公开(公告)号：US08920461B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-30

申请号：US13461397

申请日：2012-05-01

Applicant: Jeffrey R. Unger ,  James D. Allen, IV ,  Daniel A. Joseph

Inventor： Jeffrey R. Unger ,  James D. Allen, IV ,  Daniel A. Joseph

IPC: A61B17/285

CPC classification number: A61B18/1445 ,  A61B17/2816 ,  A61B17/285 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B18/1442 ,  A61B2017/2947 ,  A61B2018/00607 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/1455

Abstract: A forceps includes an end effector assembly having first and second jaw members. Each jaw member includes a bifurcated proximal flange extending therefrom defining first and second spaced-apart flange components. The first flange components are pivotably engaged to one another via a first engagement portion and the second flange components are pivotably engaged to one another via a second engagement portion. One or both of the jaw members is pivotable relative to the other about the first and second engagement portions between an open position and a closed position for grasping tissue therebetween. A guide member is configured for positioning between the proximal flanges of the jaw members. The guide member includes a tab extending transversely therefrom that is configured to operably engaged one of the first and second engagement portions to retain the jaw members in engagement with one another.

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限定第一和第二间隔开的凸缘部件的分叉近端凸缘。 第一凸缘部件经由第一接合部分可枢转地彼此接合，并且第二凸缘部件经由第二接合部分可枢转地彼此接合。 钳口构件中的一个或两个可围绕第一和第二接合部分在打开位置和关闭位置之间相对于另一个相对枢转，以用于抓握其间的组织。 引导构件构造成用于定位在钳口构件的近侧凸缘之间。 引导构件包括从其横向延伸的突出部，其构造成可操作地接合第一和第二接合部分中的一个，以将钳口构件彼此接合。

公开(公告)号：US08864795B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-21

申请号：US13251380

申请日：2011-10-03

Applicant: Duane E. Kerr ,  James D. Allen, IV ,  Edward M. Chojin ,  Allan J. Evans ,  Russell D. Hempstead ,  Glenn A. Horner ,  Mark J. Huseman ,  Daniel A. Joseph ,  Arlan J. Reschke ,  Robert M. Sharp

Inventor： Duane E. Kerr ,  James D. Allen, IV ,  Edward M. Chojin ,  Allan J. Evans ,  Russell D. Hempstead ,  Glenn A. Horner ,  Mark J. Huseman ,  Daniel A. Joseph ,  Arlan J. Reschke ,  Robert M. Sharp

IPC: A61B17/00 ,  A61B18/08 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B17/295 ,  A61B17/3213 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/00

CPC classification number: A61B18/1445 ,  A61B17/282 ,  A61B17/295 ,  A61B17/3213 ,  A61B18/085 ,  A61B18/1442 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B2017/0023 ,  A61B2017/00473 ,  A61B2017/2933 ,  A61B2017/2937 ,  A61B2017/2939 ,  A61B2017/2946 ,  A61B2018/00345 ,  A61B2018/00404 ,  A61B2018/00589 ,  A61B2018/00595 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/0097 ,  A61B2018/1452 ,  A61B2018/1455 ,  A61B2018/1462 ,  Y10T29/49815

Abstract: A forceps includes an end effector assembly having first and second jaw members movable between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. A knife assembly having a cutting blade disposed at a distal end thereof is also provided. The knife assembly is translatable relative to the end effector assembly between a retracted position and an extended position, wherein the cutting blade extends between the jaw members to cut tissue grasped therebetween. The knife assembly includes a proximal component and a first distal component that includes the cutting blade. The proximal and first distal components are removably coupled to one another to facilitate replacement of the first distal component while the end effector assembly remains in a substantially assembled condition, i.e., without requiring substantial disassembly of the end effector assembly.

Abstract translation: 镊子包括末端执行器组件，其具有第一和第二钳口构件，该第一和第二钳口构件可以在间隔开的位置和近似位置之间移动，用于抓住它们之间的组 还提供了具有设置在其远端处的切割刀片的刀组件。 刀组件相对于端部执行器组件在缩回位置和延伸位置之间是可平移的，其中切割刀片在夹爪构件之间延伸以切割夹在其间的组织。 刀组件包括近端部件和包括切割刀片的第一远端部件。 近端和第一远侧部件可拆卸地彼此联接以有助于更换第一远端部件，同时端部执行器组件保持基本组装的状态，即不需要实际拆卸端部执行器组件。

公开(公告)号：US08752264B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-17

申请号：US13412897

申请日：2012-03-06

Applicant: Joanna Ackley ,  James D. Allen, IV ,  Ryan C. Artale ,  Kim V. Brandt ,  Dennis W. Butcher ,  Edward M. Chojin ,  Gary M. Couture ,  James S. Cunningham ,  David M. Garrison ,  Keir Hart ,  Russell D. Hempstead ,  Glenn A. Horner ,  Daniel A. Joseph ,  Duane E. Kerr ,  Dylan R. Kingsley ,  Peter M. Mueller ,  Jessica E. C. Olson ,  Sean T. O'Neill ,  Jason T. Sanders ,  Robert M. Sharp ,  John R. Twomey ,  Jeffrey R. Unger

Inventor： Joanna Ackley ,  James D. Allen, IV ,  Ryan C. Artale ,  Kim V. Brandt ,  Dennis W. Butcher ,  Edward M. Chojin ,  Gary M. Couture ,  James S. Cunningham ,  David M. Garrison ,  Keir Hart ,  Russell D. Hempstead ,  Glenn A. Horner ,  Daniel A. Joseph ,  Duane E. Kerr ,  Dylan R. Kingsley ,  Peter M. Mueller ,  Jessica E. C. Olson ,  Sean T. O'Neill ,  Jason T. Sanders ,  Robert M. Sharp ,  John R. Twomey ,  Jeffrey R. Unger

IPC: B23Q17/00 ,  B23P11/00 ,  B23Q3/00 ,  G01B3/00 ,  B27G23/00 ,  G01D21/02

CPC classification number: A61B18/1442 ,  A61B18/1445 ,  A61B2017/00526 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2090/034 ,  B29C31/008 ,  Y10T29/49771 ,  Y10T29/4984 ,  Y10T29/49895

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an end effector assembly is provided. The method includes grasping a gap-setting gauge between first and second jaw members moveable relative to one another about a pivot between a first, spaced-apart position and a second position proximate tissue and setting the first and second jaw members such that in the approximated position the jaw members cooperate to define a gap distance between the jaw members equivalent to the thickness of the gap-setting gauge such that when positioning tissue between the jaw members full approximation of the jaws is limited to the gap distance.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于制造端部执行器组件的方法。 该方法包括抓住第一和第二钳口构件之间的间隙设定量规围绕彼此相对于第一间隔开的位置和靠近组织的第二位置之间的枢轴移动，并且将第一和第二钳口构件设置成近似的 位置钳口构件协作以限定等同于间隙设定规格厚度的钳口构件之间的间隙距离，使得当在爪构件之间定位组织时，爪的全部近似被限制在间隙距离上。

公开(公告)号：US08591510B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-26

申请号：US13227220

申请日：2011-09-07

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: A61B18/04 ,  A61B18/18

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.