公开(公告)号：US07407077B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-05

申请号：US11162988

申请日：2005-09-30

Applicant: Mark Ortiz ,  Frederick Shelton, IV ,  Joseph Hueil ,  Jeffrey Swayze

Inventor： Mark Ortiz ,  Frederick Shelton, IV ,  Joseph Hueil ,  Jeffrey Swayze

IPC: A61B17/068

CPC classification number: A61B17/07207 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B2017/00017 ,  A61B2017/00398 ,  A61B2017/00871 ,  A61B2017/07278 ,  A61B2017/2927 ,  A61B2017/2946

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for actuating and/or articulating a surgical stapler. In one embodiment, a surgical stapler is provided having a stapling mechanism or end effector that is movably coupled to a distal end of an elongate shaft. An electrically expandable and contractible actuator, such as an electroactive polymer actuator, can be used to pivotally or angularly adjust a position of the stapling mechanism relative to the elongate shaft by delivering energy to the electroactive polymer actuator. In another embodiment, an electroactive polymer actuator can be used to actuate the staple applying assembly, thereby driving one or more staples, and preferably at least two linear rows of staples, into tissue. The actuator can alternatively or additionally drive a blade distally to cut tissue being stapled.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于致动和/或铰接外科缝合器的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，提供外科缝合器，其具有可移动地联接到细长轴的远端的缝合机构或端部执行器。 电可膨胀和可收缩的致动器，例如电活性聚合物致动器，可以用于通过将能量传递到电活性聚合物致动器来相对于细长轴来枢转或角度地调节缝合机构的位置。 在另一个实施方案中，电活性聚合物致动器可以用于致动钉施加组件，从而将一个或多个钉，并且优选至少两个直线排的钉驱动到组织中。 致动器可以替代地或附加地驱动刀片向远侧切割被装订的组织。

公开(公告)号：US07404509B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-29

申请号：US11162986

申请日：2005-09-30

Applicant: Mark Ortiz ,  Frederick Shelton, IV ,  Jeffrey Swayze

Inventor： Mark Ortiz ,  Frederick Shelton, IV ,  Jeffrey Swayze

IPC: A61B17/068

CPC classification number: A61B17/07207 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B2017/00017 ,  A61B2017/00398 ,  A61B2017/00871 ,  A61B2017/2927 ,  A61B2017/2946

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for actuating and/or articulating a surgical stapler. In one embodiment, a surgical stapler is provided having a stapling mechanism or end effector that is movably coupled to a distal end of an elongate shaft. An electrically expandable and contractible actuator, such as an electroactive polymer actuator, can be used to pivotally or angularly adjust a position of the stapling mechanism relative to the elongate shaft by delivering energy to the electroactive polymer actuator. In another embodiment, an electroactive polymer actuator can be used to actuate the staple applying assembly, thereby driving one or more staples, and preferably at least two linear rows of staples, into tissue. The actuator can alternatively or additionally drive a blade distally to cut tissue being stapled.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于致动和/或铰接外科缝合器的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，提供外科缝合器，其具有可移动地联接到细长轴的远端的缝合机构或端部执行器。 电可膨胀和可收缩的致动器，例如电活性聚合物致动器，可以用于通过将能量传递到电活性聚合物致动器来相对于细长轴来枢转或角度地调节缝合机构的位置。 在另一个实施方案中，电活性聚合物致动器可以用于致动钉施加组件，从而将一个或多个钉，并且优选至少两个直线排的钉驱动到组织中。 致动器可以替代地或附加地驱动刀片向远侧切割被装订的组织。

公开(公告)号：US20070239175A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-11

申请号：US11394168

申请日：2006-03-31

Applicant: Michael Stokes ,  Mark Zeiner ,  Jeffrey Swayze ,  Mark Ortiz ,  Frederick Shelton

Inventor： Michael Stokes ,  Mark Zeiner ,  Jeffrey Swayze ,  Mark Ortiz ,  Frederick Shelton

IPC: A61B17/04

CPC classification number: A61B17/0469 ,  A61B17/1114 ,  A61B2017/00407 ,  A61B2017/0053 ,  A61B2017/0608 ,  A61B2017/306 ,  A61F5/0086

Abstract: A method of securing a suture includes the steps of inserting the suture through a passageway into a body of a patient, inserting the suture into and back out of tissue, tying a knot along a length of the suture, and fusing the knot.

Abstract translation: 固定缝合线的方法包括以下步骤：将缝合线穿过通道插入患者体内，将缝合线插入和退出组织，沿着缝合线的长度捆扎结，并将结融合。

公开(公告)号：US20070194081A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-23

申请号：US11711979

申请日：2007-02-28

Applicant: Joseph Hueil ,  Jeffrey Swayze ,  Frederick Shelton

Inventor： Joseph Hueil ,  Jeffrey Swayze ,  Frederick Shelton

IPC: A61B17/04

CPC classification number: A61B17/0682 ,  A61B17/0644 ,  A61B17/072 ,  A61B17/07207 ,  A61B17/115 ,  A61B17/32053 ,  A61B2017/07235 ,  A61B2017/07242 ,  A61B2017/07264 ,  A61B2017/07278 ,  A61B2017/320052 ,  B25C5/0292

Abstract: A surgical stapling device that comprises an end effector. According to various embodiments, the end effector comprises a circular anvil having a staple forming surface and a plurality of staples facing the staple forming surface of the anvil. The end effector also comprises a staple driver assembly comprising a plurality of staple drivers. Each staple driver supports one of the plurality of staples and is configured such that, when the staple driver assembly is actuated, each staple driver drives the staple into the staple forming surface of the anvil. A first quantity of the plurality of staple drivers has a first height and a second quantity of the plurality of staple drivers has a second height, wherein the first height is less than the second height.

Abstract translation: 一种外科缝合装置，其包括端部执行器。 根据各种实施例，末端执行器包括具有钉形成表面的圆形砧和面向砧座的钉形成表面的多个钉。 末端执行器还包括包括多个钉驱动器的钉驱动器组件。 每个订书钉驱动器支撑多个订书钉中的一个，并且构造成使得当订书钉驱动器组件被致动时，每个订书钉驱动器将订书钉驱动到砧座的订书钉形成表面中。 多个订书钉驱动器的第一数量具有第一高度，并且第二数量的订书钉驱动器具有第二高度，其中第一高度小于第二高度。

公开(公告)号：US20070175962A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-02

申请号：US11344035

申请日：2006-01-31

Applicant: Frederick Shelton ,  John Ouwerkerk ,  Jerome Morgan ,  Jeffrey Swayze

Inventor： Frederick Shelton ,  John Ouwerkerk ,  Jerome Morgan ,  Jeffrey Swayze

IPC: A61B17/04

CPC classification number: A61B17/07207 ,  A61B34/76 ,  A61B2017/00398 ,  A61B2017/00734

Abstract: A surgical cutting and fastening instrument is disclosed. According to various embodiments, the instrument includes an end effector, a main drive shaft assembly connected to the end effector, and a gear drive train connected to the main drive shaft assembly. The end effector comprises a movable cutting instrument for cutting an object positioned in the end effector. The instrument also includes a main motor for actuating the gear drive train and a firing trigger for actuating the main motor. The instrument also includes a tactile position feedback system for applying force to the firing trigger such that the position of the firing trigger is related to the position of the cutting instrument in the end effector.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种外科切割和紧固器械。 根据各种实施例，仪器包括端部执行器，连接到端部执行器的主驱动轴组件和连接到主驱动轴组件的齿轮传动系。 末端执行器包括用于切割位于末端执行器中的物体的可移动切割工具。 该仪器还包括用于致动齿轮传动系的主电动机和用于致动主电动机的击发触发器。 该仪器还包括用于向击发触发器施加力的触觉位置反馈系统，使得击发触发器的位置与切割仪器在末端执行器中的位置相关。

公开(公告)号：US20070175960A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-02

申请号：US11344020

申请日：2006-01-31

Applicant: Frederick Shelton ,  Kevin Doil ,  Jeffrey Swayze ,  Eugene Timperman

Inventor： Frederick Shelton ,  Kevin Doil ,  Jeffrey Swayze ,  Eugene Timperman

IPC: A61B17/04

CPC classification number: A61B17/07207 ,  A61B2017/00734 ,  A61B2090/0803 ,  A61B2090/0811 ,  A61B2090/0814

Abstract: A surgical instrument. The surgical instrument comprises a handle, a battery, a motor, and a lockout system. The handle comprises a primary portion and a grip portion. The grip portion is releasably connected to the primary portion. The battery is within the grip portion. The motor is in electrical communication with the battery. The lockout system is within the handle, and is structured and arranged to block connection of the grip portion to the primary portion after the grip portion is disconnected from the primary portion a predetermined number of times.

Abstract translation: 手术器械。 手术器械包括手柄，电池，马达和锁定系统。 手柄包括主要部分和抓握部分。 把手部分可释放地连接到主要部分。 电池在把手部分内。 电机与电池电连通。 锁定系统在手柄内，并且构造和布置成在把手部分与主要部分断开预定次数之后阻止把手部分与主要部分的连接。

公开(公告)号：US20070027467A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-01

申请号：US11161266

申请日：2005-07-28

Applicant: Mark Ortiz ,  Jeffrey Swayze

Inventor： Mark Ortiz ,  Jeffrey Swayze

IPC: A61M29/00

CPC classification number: A61M29/02 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2017/00871 ,  A61M2025/0058

Abstract: Various methods and devices for dilating strictures in a lumen are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a stricture dilation device is provided having an elongate shaft with at least one electrically expandable actuator coupled thereto and adapted to radially expand to dilate a stricture in a lumen.

Abstract translation: 提供用于扩大管腔中狭窄的各种方法和装置。 在一个示例性实施例中，提供了一种狭窄扩张装置，其具有细长轴，其具有与其连接的至少一个电可扩张致动器并适于径向扩张以扩张内腔中的狭窄。

公开(公告)号：US20070025868A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-01

申请号：US11161269

申请日：2005-07-28

Applicant: Jeffrey Swayze ,  Mark Ortiz

Inventor： Jeffrey Swayze ,  Mark Ortiz

IPC: F04B43/08

CPC classification number: F04B43/09 ,  F04B43/08 ,  F04B43/12

Abstract: Methods and devices for pumping fluid are disclosed herein. In one exemplary embodiment, a pump is provided having a first member with a passageway formed therethrough, and a plurality of electrically expandable actuators in communication with the first member and adapted to change shape upon the application of energy thereto such that sequential activation of the activators can create a pumping action to move fluid through the first member.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了泵送流体的方法和装置。 在一个示例性实施例中，提供具有第一构件的泵，其具有穿过其形成的通道，以及与第一构件连通并适于在施加能量时改变形状的多个电可扩张致动器，使得激活剂 可以产生泵送动作以使流体移动通过第一构件。

公开(公告)号：US20060047306A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-02

申请号：US11162985

申请日：2005-09-30

Applicant: Mark Ortiz ,  Frederick Shelton ,  Joseph Hueil ,  Jeffrey Swayze

Inventor： Mark Ortiz ,  Frederick Shelton ,  Joseph Hueil ,  Jeffrey Swayze

IPC: A61B17/04

CPC classification number: A61B17/0684 ,  A61B17/10 ,  A61B17/128 ,  A61B17/1285 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B2017/00017 ,  A61B2017/00398 ,  A61B2017/00871 ,  A61B2017/2927 ,  A61B2017/2946

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for effecting movement of one or more components of a multifire device, such as a clip applier, hernia tacker, or skin stapler. In one exemplary embodiment, a surgical fastening instrument is provided having an elongate shaft with an end effector coupled thereto and adapted to apply one or more surgical fasteners to tissue. An electrically expandable and contractible actuator, such as an electroactive polymer actuator, can be used to drive a fastener advancing or forming assembly through the elongate shaft, thereby driving a surgical fastener into tissue. In another embodiment, an electrically expandable and contractible actuator, such as an electroactive polymer actuator, can be used to effect movement of an articulation joint formed between the elongate shaft and the end effector.

Abstract translation: 提供的方法和装置用于实现多种装置的一个或多个部件的运动，诸如夹子施放器，疝气钳或皮肤吻合器。 在一个示例性实施例中，提供了具有细长轴的手术紧固器械，该细长轴具有与其结合的端部执行器，并适于将一个或多个手术紧固件应用于组织。 电可膨胀和可收缩的致动器，例如电活性聚合物致动器，可用于通过细长轴驱动紧固件前进或成形组件，从而将外科紧固件驱动到组织中。 在另一个实施例中，电可膨胀和可收缩的致动器（例如电活性聚合物致动器）可以用于实现形成在细长轴和末端执行器之间的关节连接件的运动。

公开(公告)号：US20060041273A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-23

申请号：US11162988

申请日：2005-09-30

Applicant: Mark Ortiz ,  Frederick Shelton ,  Joseph Hueil ,  Jeffrey Swayze

Inventor： Mark Ortiz ,  Frederick Shelton ,  Joseph Hueil ,  Jeffrey Swayze

IPC: A61B17/28

CPC classification number: A61B17/07207 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B2017/00017 ,  A61B2017/00398 ,  A61B2017/00871 ,  A61B2017/07278 ,  A61B2017/2927 ,  A61B2017/2946

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for actuating and/or articulating a surgical stapler. In one embodiment, a surgical stapler is provided having a stapling mechanism or end effector that is movably coupled to a distal end of an elongate shaft. An electrically expandable and contractible actuator, such as an electroactive polymer actuator, can be used to pivotally or angularly adjust a position of the stapling mechanism relative to the elongate shaft by delivering energy to the electroactive polymer actuator. In another embodiment, an electroactive polymer actuator can be used to actuate the staple applying assembly, thereby driving one or more staples, and preferably at least two linear rows of staples, into tissue. The actuator can alternatively or additionally drive a blade distally to cut tissue being stapled.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于致动和/或铰接外科缝合器的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，提供外科缝合器，其具有可移动地联接到细长轴的远端的缝合机构或端部执行器。 电可膨胀和可收缩的致动器，例如电活性聚合物致动器，可以用于通过将能量传递到电活性聚合物致动器来相对于细长轴来枢转或角度地调节缝合机构的位置。 在另一个实施方案中，电活性聚合物致动器可以用于致动钉施加组件，从而将一个或多个钉，并且优选至少两个直线排的钉驱动到组织中。 致动器可以替代地或附加地驱动刀片向远侧切割被装订的组织。