公开(公告)号：US09820806B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-21

申请号：US12569395

申请日：2009-09-29

Applicant: Weng-Kai K. Lee ,  Jeffrey R. Townsend ,  Scott N. LaCosta ,  Jason T. Sanders ,  Grant T. Sims

Inventor： Weng-Kai K. Lee ,  Jeffrey R. Townsend ,  Scott N. LaCosta ,  Jason T. Sanders ,  Grant T. Sims

IPC: A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B18/12

CPC classification number: A61B18/1445 ,  A61B2018/00916 ,  A61B2018/00922 ,  A61B2018/00952 ,  A61B2018/00958 ,  A61B2018/1246

Abstract: An electrosurgical forceps includes a housing having a shaft affixed thereto, the shaft including jaw members at a distal end thereof. The forceps also includes a switch assembly that includes a supporting member, a flexible membrane circuit having snap dome switch contacts operably fixed thereto, and ergonomically-contoured keytops. The switch assembly provides at least one monopolar activation switch, and a bipolar activation switch. The forceps also include a drive mechanism which causes the jaw members to move relative to one another for manipulating tissue. A monopolar safety switch is incorporated into the switch assembly which cooperates with the drive mechanism to inhibit the monopolar activation switch when the jaw members are in an open position.

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：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：US20130190760A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-25

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：US07726172B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-01

申请号：US11668147

申请日：2007-01-29

Applicant: G. Wayne Moore ,  James M. Gessert ,  Jason T. Sanders ,  James Ginther ,  Edward Henry

Inventor： G. Wayne Moore ,  James M. Gessert ,  Jason T. Sanders ,  James Ginther ,  Edward Henry

IPC: G01M1/14

CPC classification number: G01S7/5205 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/56 ,  G01H3/12 ,  G01S7/5208

Abstract: A hand-held testing device tests operation of acoustic elements of an acoustic device. The hand-held testing device has a housing, a power supply local to the housing, an acoustic transducer, and circuitry. The circuitry is disposed within the housing and is provided in electrical communication with the power supply and with the acoustic transducer. The circuitry is configured to identify production of a voltage pulse by the acoustic transducer in response to receipt of a received acoustic signal by the acoustic transducer from one of the acoustic elements and to operate the transducer to transmit a transmitted acoustic signal to the acoustic element.

Abstract translation: 手持式测试装置测试声学装置的声学元件的操作。 手持测试装置具有壳体，壳体的局部电源，声学换能器和电路。 电路设置在壳体内并且与电源和声换能器电连通。 电路被配置为响应于来自声学元件之一的声学换能器接收到的接收的声学信号，由声学换能器识别电压脉冲的产生，并且操作换能器将传输的声学信号传输到声学元件。

公开(公告)号：US20070234807A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-11

申请号：US11668147

申请日：2007-01-29

Applicant: G. Wayne Moore ,  James M. Gessert ,  Jason T. Sanders ,  James Ginther ,  Edward Henry

Inventor： G. Wayne Moore ,  James M. Gessert ,  Jason T. Sanders ,  James Ginther ,  Edward Henry

IPC: A61B8/00

CPC classification number: G01S7/5205 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/56 ,  G01H3/12 ,  G01S7/5208

Abstract: A hand-held testing device tests operation of acoustic elements of an acoustic device. The hand-held testing device has a housing, a power supply local to the housing, an acoustic transducer, and circuitry. The circuitry is disposed within the housing and is provided in electrical communication with the power supply and with the acoustic transducer. The circuitry is configured to identify production of a voltage pulse by the acoustic transducer in response to receipt of a received acoustic signal by the acoustic transducer from one of the acoustic elements and to operate the transducer to transmit a transmitted acoustic signal to the acoustic element.

Abstract translation: 手持式测试装置测试声学装置的声学元件的操作。 手持测试装置具有壳体，壳体的局部电源，声学换能器和电路。 电路设置在壳体内并且与电源和声换能器电连通。 电路被配置为响应于来自声学元件之一的声学换能器接收到的接收的声学信号，由声学换能器识别电压脉冲的产生，并且操作换能器将传输的声学信号传输到声学元件。

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：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：USD565444S1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-01

申请号：US29276543

申请日：2007-01-29

Applicant: G. Wayne Moore ,  James M. Gessert ,  Jason T. Sanders ,  James Ginther ,  Edward Henry

Designer： G. Wayne Moore ,  James M. Gessert ,  Jason T. Sanders ,  James Ginther ,  Edward Henry

公开(公告)号：US08845636B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-30

申请号：US13234357

申请日：2011-09-16

Applicant: James D. Allen, IV ,  Ryan C. Artale ,  Dennis W. Butcher ,  Russell D. Hempstead ,  Glenn A. Horner ,  Duane E. Kerr ,  Jessica E. C. Olson ,  Jason T. Sanders ,  Jeffrey R. Unger

Inventor： James D. Allen, IV ,  Ryan C. Artale ,  Dennis W. Butcher ,  Russell D. Hempstead ,  Glenn A. Horner ,  Duane E. Kerr ,  Jessica E. C. Olson ,  Jason T. Sanders ,  Jeffrey R. Unger

IPC: A61B18/00 ,  H01R4/24 ,  A61B18/14

CPC classification number: A61B18/1445 ,  A61B18/1442 ,  A61B2018/00053 ,  A61B2018/00184 ,  A61B2018/1452 ,  A61B2018/1495 ,  H01R4/242 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49204

Abstract: An end effector assembly having first and second jaw members is provided where one or both of the jaw members is moveable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. One (or both) of the jaw members includes an inwardly-facing surface having a slot defined therein and a wire having an insulative coating. A seal plate has at least one protrusion that is configured to be disposed in the slot. The at least one protrusion of the seal plate is configured to displace the insulative coating from the wire thereby forming an electrical connection therewith when the at least one protrusion is disposed in the slot.

Abstract translation: 提供具有第一和第二钳口构件的端部执行器组件，其中一个或两个钳口构件可相对于另一个在间隔开的位置和近似位置之间移动，用于抓握其间的组织。 一个（或两个）钳口构件包括具有限定在其中的槽的向内表面和具有绝缘涂层的线。 密封板具有至少一个突出部，其构造成设置在槽中。 密封板的至少一个突起构造成使绝缘涂层从导线移位，从而当至少一个突起设置在槽中时与之形成电连接。