公开(公告)号：US20190167289A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-06

申请号：US16272796

申请日：2019-02-11

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： DUANE E. KERR ,  DAVID M. GARRISON

IPC: A61B17/29 ,  A61B18/12 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B17/00

Abstract: An endoscopic forceps is provided and includes a housing having a shaft. An end effector assembly operatively connects to a distal end of the shaft and has a pair of first and second jaw members. One of the first and second jaw members is movable relative to the other jaw member from an open position, to a clamping position. One of the first and second jaw members includes one or more cam slots defined therein and configured to receive a cam member that upon movement thereof rotates the movable jaw member from the open position to the clamping position. A resilient member is operably coupled to the jaw member that includes the one or more cam slots. The resilient member is configured to provide a camming force to the cam slot and to bias the first and second jaw members in the clamping position.

公开(公告)号：US20180214209A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-02

申请号：US15880312

申请日：2018-01-25

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP ,  UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE

Inventor： WILLIAM H. NAU, JR. ,  ERIC R. LARSON ,  DUANE E. KERR ,  NATHANIEL M. FRIED ,  THOMAS C. HUTCHENS ,  THOMAS W. MEISER ,  LUKE A. HARDY

IPC: A61B18/22 ,  A61B17/28

Abstract: An end effector assembly for an optical surgical instrument includes a jaw member and a plurality of optical elements positioned within a cavity of the jaw member. The jaw member has a tissue contacting surface. The jaw member has a proximal portion that is configured to secure a fiber optic cable thereto such that a distal end of the fiber optical cable extends into the cavity. The plurality of optical elements are arranged in a staircase-like manner that rises towards the tissue contacting surface as the plurality of optical elements extends distally within the cavity. The plurality of optical elements is configured to direct a beam of light exiting the fiber optic cable towards the tissue contacting surface.

公开(公告)号：US20170181797A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-29

申请号：US15458634

申请日：2017-03-14

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： WILLIAM H. NAU, JR. ,  CRAIG A. KELLER ,  DUANE E. KERR

IPC: A61B18/28 ,  A61B17/29

CPC classification number: A61B18/28 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B18/1445 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/20 ,  A61B18/22 ,  A61B2017/00057 ,  A61B2018/00184 ,  A61B2018/00601 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/00642 ,  A61B2018/1807 ,  A61B2018/2272 ,  A61B2018/2277 ,  A61B2018/2294

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed towards a medical instrument. The medical instrument includes a housing and an end effector assembly operably connected to the housing. The end effector assembly includes first and second jaw members each having a tissue contacting surface, at least one of the first and second jaw members movable between a first, spaced-apart position and a second proximate position, wherein in the second position, the jaw members cooperate to define a cavity configured to receive tissue between the jaw members. The end effector also includes at least one light-emitting element coupled to at least one of the first and second jaw members, the at least one light-emitting element adapted to deliver light energy to tissue grasped between the first and second jaw members to treat the tissue.

公开(公告)号：US20170143403A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-25

申请号：US15340792

申请日：2016-11-01

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： WILLIAM H. NAU, JR. ,  DUANE E. KERR ,  KATHY E. ROOKS ,  DARION R. PETERSON ,  ROBERT M. SHARP ,  REBECCA J. COULSON

IPC: A61B18/08

CPC classification number: A61B18/082 ,  A61B18/28 ,  A61B2017/00818 ,  A61B2018/00047 ,  A61B2018/00214 ,  A61B2018/0022 ,  A61B2018/00494 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00589 ,  A61B2018/00601 ,  A61N7/022

Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a flexible tube defining a proximal end and a distal end. An end effector, disposed at the distal end of the flexible tube, is configured for insertion into and advancement through a body cavity to a treatment target. The end effector is adapted to connect to a source of energy. The end effector includes an expandable member which can expand from an un-expanded state to an expanded state in order to circumferentially contact a bodily treatment target. The end effector further includes at least one heating member that may hear the expandable member such that the expandable member may thermally treat tissue that the expandable member contacts.

公开(公告)号：US20170056096A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：US15351575

申请日：2016-11-15

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： DUANE E. KERR

IPC: A61B18/14 ,  A61B17/29

CPC classification number: A61B18/1445 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B17/2909 ,  A61B2017/00862 ,  A61B2017/2936 ,  A61B2017/2937 ,  A61B2018/00077 ,  A61B2018/00083 ,  A61B2018/00136 ,  A61B2018/00982

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 pivotably coupled first and second jaw members. One of the jaw members is movable relative to the other jaw member. A drive mechanism includes a driving structure in operative communication with a cam slot operably disposed on one of the first and second jaw members. The driving structure includes a detent.

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可枢转地联接的第一和第二钳口构件。 钳口构件中的一个可相对于另一钳口构件移动。 驱动机构包括与可操作地设置在第一和第二钳口构件之一上的凸轮槽可操作地连通的驱动结构。 驾驶结构包括制动器。

公开(公告)号：US20160268653A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-15

申请号：US15161677

申请日：2016-05-23

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： ROBERT B. STODDARD ,  JAMES S. CUNNINGHAM ,  WILLIAM J. DICKHANS ,  RUSSELL D. HEMPSTEAD ,  ERIC R. LARSON ,  DUANE E. KERR ,  WILLIAM H. NAU, JR. ,  ANTHONY B. ROSS ,  JOHN J. KAPPUS

IPC: H01M10/623 ,  A61L2/24 ,  H01M10/48 ,  A61L2/07 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M2/10

CPC classification number: H01M10/623 ,  A61L2/07 ,  A61L2/24 ,  A61L2/26 ,  A61L2/28 ,  A61L2202/14 ,  H01M2/1094 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/486 ,  H01M2220/30

Abstract: A battery autoclaving system is provided including a battery pack having a housing, a battery cell disposed within the housing, and an isolation region disposed between the housing and the battery cell. The isolation region may be formed at least partially from at least one of a thermal insulating material, a phase change material or any combination thereof. The system may include a temperature sensor adapted to sense at least one of a temperature of the battery cell temperature of the isolation region, The system may include and an autoclave configured to receive a temperature indication from the temperature sensor and to inhibit autoclaving when the temperature indication exceeds a predetermined value.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种电池高压灭菌系统，包括具有壳体的电池组，设置在壳体内的电池单元，以及设置在壳体和电池单元之间的隔离区域。 隔离区域可以至少部分地由绝热材料，相变材料或其任何组合中的至少一种形成。 该系统可以包括适于感测隔离区域的电池单元温度的温度中的至少一个的温度传感器。该系统可以包括高压釜，该高压釜配置成从温度传感器接收温度指示并且当温度 指示超过预定值。

公开(公告)号：US20160262781A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-15

申请号：US15159441

申请日：2016-05-19

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： WILLIAM H. NAU, JR. ,  ARLEN J. RESCHKE ,  ROBERT M. SHARP ,  DUANE E. KERR

IPC: A61B17/295 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/08 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B17/32

CPC classification number: A61B17/295 ,  A61B17/285 ,  A61B18/085 ,  A61B18/1445 ,  A61B18/1447 ,  A61B18/1815 ,  A61B18/20 ,  A61B2017/2933 ,  A61B2017/320093 ,  A61B2017/320094 ,  A61B2017/320095 ,  A61B2018/00011 ,  A61B2018/00601 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/0097 ,  A61B2018/00994 ,  A61B2018/1455 ,  A61B2018/1807 ,  A61B2018/2253 ,  A61B2090/032 ,  A61B2090/034 ,  A61B2090/036

Abstract: A forceps includes an end effector assembly having first and second jaw members movable relative to one another between a spaced-apart position, a first approximated position, and a second approximated position. One or both of the jaw members including a first stop member coupled thereto and disposed between the jaw members. The first stop member is longitudinally translatable along a surface of the at least one jaw member from a first position, wherein the first stop member inhibits approximation of the jaw members beyond the first approximated position, and a second position, wherein the first stop member inhibits approximation of the jaw members beyond the second approximated position.

公开(公告)号：US20160256215A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-08

申请号：US15155221

申请日：2016-05-16

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： DUANE E. KERR ,  PETER D. GADSBY ,  GLENN A. HORNER

IPC: A61B18/14

CPC classification number: A61B18/1445 ,  A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/20 ,  A61B2017/2945 ,  A61B2018/00083 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00589 ,  A61B2018/00595 ,  A61B2018/00601 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/0072 ,  A61B2018/00767 ,  A61B2018/00779 ,  A61B2018/00827 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/00892 ,  A61B2018/126 ,  A61B2018/1432

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a bipolar forceps. The bipolar forceps includes a housing having a handle assembly including a movable handle and one or more shafts. An end effector assembly operatively connects to a distal end of the shaft and includes a pair of first and second jaw members. A solenoid is in operative communication with the movable handle and operatively couples to a drive rod operatively coupled to at least one of the first and second jaw members for causing movement thereof. One or both of the first and second jaw members includes one or more teeth configured to engage one or more teeth located on the drive rod such that rotation of the solenoid imparts one of longitudinal and rotational movement of the drive rod such that at least one of the first and second jaw members moves between the open and closed positions.

公开(公告)号：US20160157924A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-09

申请号：US14907222

申请日：2013-08-07

Applicant: WEIJIANG DING ,  COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： WEIJIANG DING ,  PEIXIONG YI ,  XIUCHENG SHEN ,  DUANE E. KERR ,  Sarfraz Ahamed SYED

IPC: A61B18/14

CPC classification number: A61B18/1442 ,  A61B2017/0023 ,  A61B2018/00077 ,  A61B2018/00083 ,  A61B2018/00607 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/0094 ,  A61B2018/00958 ,  A61B2018/126 ,  A61B2018/142 ,  A61B2018/1455 ,  A61B2018/1495

Abstract: A bipolar forceps includes a mechanical forceps including first and second shafts each having a jaw member extending from a distal end thereof and a handle disposed at a proximal end thereof for effecting movement of the jaw members relative to one another about a pivot. A disposable housing is configured to releasably couple to at least one of the shafts and an electrode assembly is configured to releasably couple to the disposable housing. The electrode assembly includes electrodes releasably coupleable to the jaw members. At least one of the electrodes includes a knife channel configured to receive a knife blade there through to cut tissue grasped between the jaw members. An actuation mechanism is configured to selectively advance the knife blade through the knife channel to cut tissue.

Abstract translation: 双极镊子包括机械镊子，其包括第一和第二轴，每个轴具有从其远端延伸的钳口构件和设置在其近端处的手柄，用于使夹爪构件相对于枢轴绕彼此移动。 一次性外壳构造成可释放地联接到至少一个轴，并且电极组件构造成可释放地联接到一次性外壳。 电极组件包括可释放地联接到钳口构件的电极。 电极中的至少一个包括构造成在其上接收刀片的刀通道，以切割夹在钳夹构件之间的组织。 致动机构构造成选择性地使刀片前进通过刀通道以切割组织。

公开(公告)号：US20150335772A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-26

申请号：US14806315

申请日：2015-07-22

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： ROBERT B. STODDARD ,  JAMES S. CUNNINGHAM ,  WILLIAM J. DICKHANS ,  RUSSELL D. HEMPSTEAD ,  ERIC R. LARSON ,  DUANE E. KERR ,  WILLIAM H. NAU, JR. ,  ANTHONY B. ROSS ,  JOHN J. KAPPUS

IPC: A61L2/07 ,  H02J7/00

CPC classification number: A61L2/07 ,  A61L2202/14 ,  A61L2202/24 ,  G05D23/1904 ,  H02J7/0013 ,  H02J7/0057

Abstract: A dual-mode autoclave for sterilizing a battery is disclosed including a controller and an environmental system in operative communication with the controller and configured sterilize a battery contained within the dual-mode autoclave in response to a command from the controller. The environmental system configured to reduce a temperature of the battery to a first, pre-cooled temperature during a first operational phase and configured to increase the temperature of the battery to a second, autoclaving temperature during a second operational phase.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于对电池灭菌的双模式高压灭菌器，其包括与控制器操作性通信的控制器和环境系统，并且响应于来自控制器的命令，对包含在双模式高压灭菌器内的电池进行灭菌。 环境系统被配置为在第一操作阶段期间将电池的温度降低到第一预冷却温度并且被配置为在第二操作阶段期间将电池的温度升高到第二高压灭菌温度。