公开(公告)号：US09681884B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-20

申请号：US13484563

申请日：2012-05-31

Applicant: William E. Clem ,  William D. Dannaher ,  Daniel W. Price ,  Cory G. Kimball ,  Foster B. Stulen ,  Eitan T. Wiener ,  John B. Schulte ,  Danius P. Silkaitus ,  Stephen J. Balek ,  Michael R. Lamping ,  Jacqueline C. Aronhalt

Inventor： William E. Clem ,  William D. Dannaher ,  Daniel W. Price ,  Cory G. Kimball ,  Foster B. Stulen ,  Eitan T. Wiener ,  John B. Schulte ,  Danius P. Silkaitus ,  Stephen J. Balek ,  Michael R. Lamping ,  Jacqueline C. Aronhalt

IPC: A61B17/32 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B90/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/320068 ,  A61B18/1402 ,  A61B2017/00473 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00708 ,  A61B2018/00988 ,  A61B2090/064

Abstract: An apparatus includes an end effector, an energy component, a control module, and a directional force sensor assembly associated with the energy component and control module. The directional force assembly can include a piezoelectric disc, a piezoresistive element, an accelerometer, and/or a Hall Effect sensor. The end effector of the apparatus can include ultrasonic blade, an RF electrode, or a staple driving assembly. In some versions, the energy component includes an ultrasonic transducer. The control module may be configured to operate the energy component at a first energy setting in response to a first detected force and at a second energy setting in response to a second detected force. The apparatus may also include an activation feature to be operated by a user. In some versions the piezoelectric disc may include a plurality of segments and may be configured to induce movement in at least part of the energy component.

公开(公告)号：US09011427B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-21

申请号：US13276687

申请日：2011-10-19

Applicant: Daniel W. Price ,  Cory G. Kimball

Inventor： Daniel W. Price ,  Cory G. Kimball

IPC: A61B18/12 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/32 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B18/04 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H01M2/26 ,  H01M2/10 ,  A61B19/00 ,  A61B17/064 ,  A61B17/285 ,  A61B17/29

CPC classification number: A61B18/1442 ,  A61B17/00234 ,  A61B17/064 ,  A61B17/2812 ,  A61B17/285 ,  A61B17/320068 ,  A61B17/320092 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B18/04 ,  A61B18/12 ,  A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/1233 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/1445 ,  A61B34/25 ,  A61B46/10 ,  A61B90/08 ,  A61B90/40 ,  A61B2017/00084 ,  A61B2017/00398 ,  A61B2017/0046 ,  A61B2017/00473 ,  A61B2017/00477 ,  A61B2017/00482 ,  A61B2017/00734 ,  A61B2017/0084 ,  A61B2017/291 ,  A61B2017/2929 ,  A61B2017/293 ,  A61B2017/2931 ,  A61B2017/2933 ,  A61B2017/294 ,  A61B2018/00178 ,  A61B2018/0019 ,  A61B2018/00589 ,  A61B2018/00595 ,  A61B2018/00601 ,  A61B2018/00607 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00988 ,  A61B2018/1226 ,  A61B2018/1412 ,  A61B2018/1455 ,  A61B2090/0803 ,  A61B2090/0813 ,  A61B2090/0814 ,  A61N7/00 ,  H01M2/10 ,  H01M2/1016 ,  H01M2/26 ,  H01M10/46 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H01M2220/30 ,  H02J7/0044 ,  H02J7/0045 ,  H02J7/0047 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J2007/005 ,  Y10T29/49005 ,  Y10T29/49895 ,  Y10T29/53913

Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a handle assembly housing a wireless circuit board. The wireless circuit board transmits a signal to a set of safety glasses worn by a surgeon using the surgical instrument during a procedure. The signal is received by a wireless port on the safety glasses. One or more lighting devices on a front lens of the safety glasses change color, fade, or glow in response to the received signal to indicate information to the surgeon about the status of the surgical instrument. The lighting devices are disposable on peripheral edges of the front lens to not distract the direct line of vision of the surgeon.

Abstract translation: 手术器械包括容纳无线电路板的手柄组件。 无线电路板在手术过程中将信号发送到外科医生使用手术器械佩戴的一套安全眼镜。 该信号由安全眼镜上的无线端口接收。 安全眼镜的前透镜上的一个或多个照明装置响应于所接收的信号而改变颜色，褪色或发光，以向外科医生指示关于外科器械的状态的信息。 照明装置在前镜片的周边边缘上是一次性的，不会分散外科医生的直接视线。

公开(公告)号：US08623027B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-07

申请号：US12245158

申请日：2008-10-03

Applicant: Daniel W. Price ,  Galen C. Robertson ,  Cory G. Kimball ,  Scott A. Woodruff ,  Matthew C. Miller ,  Kip M. Rupp ,  Carrie I. Fihe ,  Jane A. Sheetz ,  Carl J. Draginoff, Jr.

Inventor： Daniel W. Price ,  Galen C. Robertson ,  Cory G. Kimball ,  Scott A. Woodruff ,  Matthew C. Miller ,  Kip M. Rupp ,  Carrie I. Fihe ,  Jane A. Sheetz ,  Carl J. Draginoff, Jr.

IPC: A61B17/58 ,  A61B17/60 ,  A61F2/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/320092 ,  A61B2017/00424 ,  A61B2017/00429 ,  A61B2017/2925 ,  A61B2017/2929

Abstract: A surgical instrument handle assembly includes a housing having a proximal end and a distal end. A proximal opening is formed at the proximal end of the housing. A distal opening is formed at the distal end of the housing. The proximal and the distal openings define a longitudinal axis. A handle extends downwardly from the longitudinal axis. The handle defines a proximal contact surface, a saddle surface, and a stabilization tail. A trigger is pivotally attached to the housing and is pivotally moveable relative to the handle.

Abstract translation: 手术器械手柄组件包括具有近端和远端的壳体。 近端开口形成在壳体的近端处。 远端开口形成在壳体的远端。 近端和远端开口限定纵向轴线。 手柄从纵轴向下延伸。 手柄限定近端接触表面，鞍座表面和稳定尾端。 触发器枢转地附接到壳体并且相对于手柄可枢转地运动。

公开(公告)号：USD696631S1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-31

申请号：US29392033

申请日：2011-05-17

Applicant: Daniel W. Price ,  William E. Clem ,  Matthew C. Miller ,  Cory G. Kimball ,  Brennan G. McCabe ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Shawn C. Snyder

Designer： Daniel W. Price ,  William E. Clem ,  Matthew C. Miller ,  Cory G. Kimball ,  Brennan G. McCabe ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Shawn C. Snyder

公开(公告)号：US20130324998A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-05

申请号：US13484547

申请日：2012-05-31

Applicant: Cory G. Kimball ,  Daniel W. Price ,  William E. Clem ,  William D. Dannaher

Inventor： Cory G. Kimball ,  Daniel W. Price ,  William E. Clem ,  William D. Dannaher

IPC: A61B18/18 ,  A61B17/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/320068 ,  A61B17/320092 ,  A61B2017/0046 ,  A61B2090/0811 ,  A61B2090/0813

Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a body assembly and a selectively coupleable end effector assembly. The end effector assembly may include a transmission assembly, an end effector, and a rotational knob operable to rotate the transmission assembly and the end effector. The body assembly includes a trigger and a casing having a distal aperture configured to receive a portion of the end effector assembly. First and second coupling assembly portions cooperatively couple the end effector assembly to the body assembly for use. An attachment assembly may be used to rotatably couple the first and second coupling assembly portions.

Abstract translation: 手术器械包括主体组件和选择性地可耦合的端部执行器组件。 末端执行器组件可以包括传动组件，端部执行器和可操作以旋转传动组件和末端执行器的旋转旋钮。 主体组件包括触发器和壳体，其具有构造成容纳端部执行器组件的一部分的远端开口。 第一和第二联接组件部分将端部执行器组件协作地联接到主体组件以供使用。 附接组件可用于可旋转地联接第一和第二联接组件部分。

公开(公告)号：US20120203213A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-09

申请号：US13426834

申请日：2012-03-22

Applicant: Cory G. Kimball ,  Daniel W. Price ,  William E. Clem

Inventor： Cory G. Kimball ,  Daniel W. Price ,  William E. Clem

IPC: A61B17/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/320068 ,  A61B2017/00017 ,  A61B2017/00367 ,  A61B2017/00424 ,  A61B2018/00916 ,  A61C1/0015 ,  A61C1/07 ,  H01H15/005 ,  H01H15/06

Abstract: An exemplary surgical instrument comprises a handpiece, an end effector, and an activation and control feature that is operable to selectively activate an end effector and select an energy level for the end effector. One version of the activation and control feature includes a “floating” button feature where activation and control is accomplished based on the displacement of the button from a home position. In some versions the activation and control feature is sealed within the handpiece, but controllable by the user's touch with the handpiece. The sealed configuration can allow the handpiece to be sterilizable, e.g., using steam sterilization. The activation and control feature may comprise capacitive switches, resistive sensors, resonant cavity switching technology, infrared sensing technology, technology that uses a resonant standing wave on a surface that is perturbed by the presence of a finger, and/or any other suitable type of technology.

Abstract translation: 示例性外科器械包括手持件，末端执行器和激活和控制特征，其可操作以选择性地激活末端执行器并为端部执行器选择能量水平。 激活和控制功能的一个版本包括“浮动”按钮功能，其中基于按钮从原始位置的位移来实现激活和控制。 在一些版本中，激活和控制功能被密封在手机内，但是可以通过用户与手持件的触摸来控制。 密封构造可以允许手持件可以消毒，例如使用蒸汽灭菌。 激活和控制特征可以包括电容开关，电阻式传感器，谐振腔切换技术，红外感测技术，在表面上使用谐振驻波的技术，其被手指的存在所扰乱，和/或任何其它合适类型 技术。

公开(公告)号：USD661803S1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-12

申请号：US29402700

申请日：2011-09-26

Applicant: Daniel W. Price ,  Galen C. Robertson ,  Cory G. Kimball ,  Scott A. Woodruff ,  Matthew C. Miller ,  Carrie I. Fihe ,  Carl J. Draginoff, Jr.

Designer： Daniel W. Price ,  Galen C. Robertson ,  Cory G. Kimball ,  Scott A. Woodruff ,  Matthew C. Miller ,  Carrie I. Fihe ,  Carl J. Draginoff, Jr.

CPC classification number: A61B17/320092 ,  A61B2017/00424 ,  A61B2017/00429 ,  A61B2017/2925 ,  A61B2017/2929

Abstract: A surgical instrument handle assembly includes a housing having a proximal end and a distal end. A proximal opening is formed at the proximal end of the housing. A distal opening is formed at the distal end of the housing. The proximal and the distal openings define a longitudinal axis. A handle extends downwardly from the longitudinal axis. The handle defines a proximal contact surface, a saddle surface, and a stabilization tail. A trigger is pivotally attached to the housing and is pivotally moveable relative to the handle. A distal rotation knob is coupled to the distal opening and a proximal rotation knob (238) is located at a proximal end of the surgical instrument.

公开(公告)号：US09788851B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-17

申请号：US13449837

申请日：2012-04-18

Applicant: William D. Dannaher ,  Daniel W. Price ,  Cory G. Kimball ,  William D. Kelly ,  Sora Rhee ,  Jacob S. Gee ,  Brian D. Bertke ,  Alissa L. Welling

Inventor： William D. Dannaher ,  Daniel W. Price ,  Cory G. Kimball ,  William D. Kelly ,  Sora Rhee ,  Jacob S. Gee ,  Brian D. Bertke ,  Alissa L. Welling

IPC: A61B17/32 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B90/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/320068 ,  A61B17/320092 ,  A61B2017/00026 ,  A61B2017/00075 ,  A61B2017/00084 ,  A61B2017/00119 ,  A61B2090/065

Abstract: An apparatus comprises an end effector, a body assembly, a power source, and a control module. The end effector is operable for use in a surgical procedure and can deliver energy to a surgical site. The end effector comprises at least one sensor. The sensor is able to measure at least one physical characteristic associated with the surgical site. The body assembly is in communication with the end effector. The power source is in communication with the body assembly and is operable to deliver power to the end effector. The control module is in communication with the sensor and is operable to change delivery of power to the end effector based on data from the sensor indicating a change in tissue density.

公开(公告)号：US09526921B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-27

申请号：US13276673

申请日：2011-10-19

Applicant: Cory G. Kimball ,  Daniel W. Price ,  Geoffrey S. Strobl

Inventor： Cory G. Kimball ,  Daniel W. Price ,  Geoffrey S. Strobl

IPC: A61B17/32 ,  A61N7/00 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B18/04 ,  A61B18/14 ,  H02J7/00 ,  A61B17/28 ,  H01M2/26 ,  H01M2/10 ,  A61B18/12 ,  A61B17/064 ,  A61B17/285 ,  A61B17/29

CPC classification number: A61B18/1442 ,  A61B17/00234 ,  A61B17/064 ,  A61B17/2812 ,  A61B17/285 ,  A61B17/320068 ,  A61B17/320092 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B18/04 ,  A61B18/12 ,  A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/1233 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/1445 ,  A61B34/25 ,  A61B46/10 ,  A61B90/08 ,  A61B90/40 ,  A61B2017/00084 ,  A61B2017/00398 ,  A61B2017/0046 ,  A61B2017/00473 ,  A61B2017/00477 ,  A61B2017/00482 ,  A61B2017/00734 ,  A61B2017/0084 ,  A61B2017/291 ,  A61B2017/2929 ,  A61B2017/293 ,  A61B2017/2931 ,  A61B2017/2933 ,  A61B2017/294 ,  A61B2018/00178 ,  A61B2018/0019 ,  A61B2018/00589 ,  A61B2018/00595 ,  A61B2018/00601 ,  A61B2018/00607 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00988 ,  A61B2018/1226 ,  A61B2018/1412 ,  A61B2018/1455 ,  A61B2090/0803 ,  A61B2090/0813 ,  A61B2090/0814 ,  A61N7/00 ,  H01M2/10 ,  H01M2/1016 ,  H01M2/26 ,  H01M10/46 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H01M2220/30 ,  H02J7/0044 ,  H02J7/0045 ,  H02J7/0047 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J2007/005 ,  Y10T29/49005 ,  Y10T29/49895 ,  Y10T29/53913

Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a handle assembly and a transmission assembly including an end effector. The end effector includes a visual indicator, such as dots disposed on a clamp arm, to emit light from at least one LED disposed between the clamp arm and a clamp pad. The LED is connectable to a power source. An outer sheath of the end effector is extruded to include a first set of electrical conduits. A distal assembly of the end effector includes the clamp arm, clamp pad, LED, and a second set of electrical conduits to mate with the first set of electrical conduits when the distal assembly is snap-fit into the extruded outer sheath. An ultrasonic surgical instrument includes an outer sheath configured to transmit light from an internally housed LED along portions of the outer sheath.

Abstract translation: 手术器械包括手柄组件和包括端部执行器的变速器组件。 末端执行器包括视觉指示器，例如设置在夹持臂上的点，以从设置在夹紧臂和夹紧垫之间的至少一个LED发射光。 LED可连接到电源。 末端执行器的外护套被挤出以包括第一组电导管。 末端执行器的远端组件包括夹紧臂，夹紧垫，LED和第二组电导管，以在远端组件卡扣配合到挤出的外护套中时与第一组电导管匹配。 超声波手术器械包括外护套，其被配置为沿着外护套的部分透射来自内部容纳的LED的光。

公开(公告)号：US20120184946A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-19

申请号：US13426232

申请日：2012-03-21

Applicant: Daniel W. Price ,  Galen C. Robertson ,  Cory G. Kimball ,  Scott A. Woodruff ,  Matthew C. Miller ,  Kip M. Rupp ,  Carrie I. Fihe ,  Jane A. Sheetz ,  Carl J. Draginoff, JR.

Inventor： Daniel W. Price ,  Galen C. Robertson ,  Cory G. Kimball ,  Scott A. Woodruff ,  Matthew C. Miller ,  Kip M. Rupp ,  Carrie I. Fihe ,  Jane A. Sheetz ,  Carl J. Draginoff, JR.

IPC: A61B17/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/320092 ,  A61B2017/00424 ,  A61B2017/00429 ,  A61B2017/2925 ,  A61B2017/2929

Abstract: A surgical instrument comprising a trigger configured to be actuated by a proximally directed force and by a distally directed force. The trigger may comprise a proximal trigger portion having a first length and a distal trigger hook comprising a distal portion having a second length. The second length may be less than the first length. The distal trigger hook may be coupled to the proximal trigger portion.

Abstract translation: 一种手术器械，包括构造成由近端方向的力和通过远端定向的力致动的触发器。 触发器可以包括具有第一长度的近侧触发器部分和包括具有第二长度的远侧部分的远侧触发器钩子。 第二长度可以小于第一长度。 远侧触发器钩可以联接到近端触发器部分。