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03-01-2019 дата публикации

Surgical instrument comprising an articulation system ratio

Номер: US20190000467A1

Автор: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Gregory J. Bakos, Jason L. Harris

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

A surgical instrument is disclosed comprising a shaft, an end effector, and an articulation system which are configured to provide various mechanical advantages.

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Номер записи: 1

05-01-2017 дата публикации

Circular stapler with selectable motorized and manual control, including a control ring

Номер: US20170000488A1

Автор: Chester O. Baxter, III, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Gregory W. Johnson, Jeffrey S. Swayze

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

An apparatus for stapling tissue comprises a stapling head assembly, a rotary drive shaft, and a mode selector. The stapling head assembly comprises a closure assembly and a firing assembly. The closure assembly is operable to clamp tissue against an anvil. The firing assembly is operable to drive at least one staple through tissue toward the anvil. The mode selector is operable to select between a tissue clamping mode and a firing mode. The rotary drive shaft is operable to actuate the closure assembly in response to selection of the tissue clamping mode. The rotary drive shaft is operable to actuate the firing assembly in response to selection of the firing mode. The mode selector may translate the rotary drive shaft between a first longitudinal position and a second longitudinal position to select between the tissue clamping mode and the firing mode. The mode selector may comprise a sliding ring.

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Номер записи: 2

05-01-2017 дата публикации

CIRCULAR STAPLER WITH SELECTABLE MOTORIZED AND MANUAL CONTROL, INCLUDING A CONTROL RING

Номер: US20170000490A1

Автор: Baxter, III Chester O., IV Frederick E., Johnson Gregory W., Shelton, Swayze Jeffrey S.

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An apparatus for stapling tissue comprises a stapling head assembly, a rotary drive shaft, and a mode selector. The stapling head assembly comprises a closure assembly and a firing assembly. The closure assembly is operable to clamp tissue against an anvil. The firing assembly is operable to drive at least one staple through tissue toward the anvil. The mode selector is operable to select between a tissue clamping mode and a firing mode. The rotary drive shaft is operable to actuate the closure assembly in response to selection of the tissue clamping mode. The rotary drive shaft is operable to actuate the firing assembly in response to selection of the firing mode. The mode selector may translate the rotary drive shaft between a first longitudinal position and a second longitudinal position to select between the tissue clamping mode and the firing mode. The mode selector may comprise a sliding ring. 1. An apparatus for stapling tissue , the apparatus comprising: (i) a closure assembly operable to clamp tissue against an anvil, and', '(ii) a firing assembly operable to drive at least one staple through tissue toward the anvil;, '(a) a stapling head assembly, wherein the stapling head assembly comprises(b) a rotary drive shaft in communication with the stapling head assembly; and(c) a body assembly coupled to the rotary drive shaft, wherein the body assembly comprises a mode selector operable to select between a tissue clamping mode and a firing mode, wherein the rotary drive shaft is operable to actuate the closure assembly in response to selection of the tissue clamping mode, wherein the rotary drive shaft is operable to actuate the firing assembly in response to selection of the firing mode.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mode selector is operable to translate the rotary drive shaft between a first longitudinal position and a second longitudinal position to select between the tissue clamping mode and the firing mode.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 3

17-01-2019 дата публикации

POLARITY OF HALL MAGNET TO DETECT MISLOADED CARTRIDGE

Номер: US20190015102A1

Автор: Baber Daniel L., Beckman Andrew T., Posada Sol A., Swayze Jeffrey S.

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A surgical stapling system including a shaft assembly transmits actuation motions from an actuator and an end effector compresses and staples tissue. The end effector comprises an channel; an anvil having a staple forming surface is moveable relative to the channel between open and closed positions; the anvil having a magnet at the distal end; and a staple cartridge removably positionable within the channel. The staple cartridge comprises a body supported for a confronting relationship with the anvil in its closed position; a plurality of staple drivers located within the cartridge body support a staple; a Hall effect sensor located at the distal end of the body; and a microprocessor in communication with the Hall effect sensor. The Hall effect sensor and microprocessor receive power when the staple cartridge is positioned within the channel, and the system is operable to identify the staple cartridge. 1. A surgical stapling system comprising:an elongated shaft assembly configured to transmit actuation motions from an actuator; andan end effector for compressing and stapling tissue, the end effector operably coupled to the elongated shaft, the end effector comprising:an elongated channel;an anvil having a staple forming surface thereon, the anvil moveable to relative to the elongated channel between an open position and a closed position; the anvil having a magnet located at the distal end; anda staple cartridge removably positioned within the elongated channel, the staple cartridge comprising:a cartridge body supported for a confronting relationship with the anvil when the anvil is in the closed position;a plurality of staple drivers located within the cartridge body, wherein each one of the plurality of staple drivers supports a staple;a Hall effect sensor located at the distal end of the cartridge body; anda microprocessor in communication with the Hall effect sensor;wherein the Hall effect sensor and microprocessor receive power when the staple cartridge is ...

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Номер записи: 4

16-01-2020 дата публикации

Apparatus for ensuring strain gauge accuracy in medical reusable device

Номер: US20200015824A1

Автор: David Valentine, Joseph Eisinger, Justin Williams, Patrick Mozdzierz

Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

An apparatus for ensuring strain gauge accuracy including a handle assembly including a controller, an adapter assembly including a tubular housing having a proximal end portion configured to couple to the handle assembly and a distal end portion, a load sensing assembly configured to measure a load exerted on the tubular housing, and a signal processing circuit electrically coupled to the load sensing assembly, a memory coupled to the signal processing circuit, and a calibration assembly including a biasing member having a known spring rate stored as a force value in the memory, the calibration assembly configured to couple to the distal end portion of the adapter assembly. The signal processing circuit is configured to calibrate the adapter assembly with the calibration assembly attached thereto by calculating a correction factor based on a comparison a force of the spring member measured by the load sensing assembly to the force value.

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Номер записи: 5

04-02-2016 дата публикации

POWERED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH PRESSURE SENSITIVE MOTOR SPEED CONTROL

Номер: US20160030040A1

Автор: Calderoni Anthony, Chen Xingrui, Colon Japhet, Dussan Luis, Pantazis John

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A surgical instrument includes a drive shaft, a motor for rotating the drive shaft, and a motor speed control. The motor speed control includes a first switch and a second switch which are in communication with the motor. The first switch is disposed over and in registration with the second switch. The first switch has an activated state such that the first switch sends a first signal to the motor. The motor rotates the drive shaft in response to the first signal. The second switch sends a second signal to the motor that varies the speed that the motor rotates the drive shaft in response to a force applied to the second switch by the first switch. 1. A surgical instrument comprising:a drive shaft;a motor for rotating the drive shaft; anda motor speed control including a first switch and a second switch, each of the first and second switches are in communication with the motor, the first switch is disposed over the second switch and is in registration therewith, the first switch having an activated state, wherein the first switch sends a first signal to the motor such that the motor rotates the drive shaft, the second switch sending a second signal to the motor that varies the speed that the motor rotates the drive shaft in response to a force applied to the first switch.2. The surgical instrument of claim 1 , wherein the second switch includes a force sensitive resistor that generates the second signal in response to the force applied to the first switch.3. The surgical instrument of claim 1 , wherein the motor is adapted to rotate the drive shaft at a first radial speed in response to the first signal and rotates the drive shaft at a second radial speed in response to the second signal claim 1 , the second radial speed being different than the first radial speed.4. The surgical instrument of claim 3 , wherein the motor is adapted to vary the second radial speed in response to a strength of the second signal.5. The surgical instrument of claim 4 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 6

30-01-2020 дата публикации

Adaptive anti-twitch algorithm for powered surgical devices

Номер: US20200029960A1

Автор: Matthew Eschbach, Robert Knapp

Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

A surgical device includes a handle assembly having a controller; a first motor; and a second motor. The surgical device also includes an adapter assembly having: a tubular housing defining a longitudinal axis having a proximal end portion configured to couple to the handle assembly, and a distal end portion; a first actuation assembly disposed within the tubular housing and coupled to the first motor; and a second actuation assembly disposed within the tubular housing and coupled to the second motor. The surgical device further includes an end effector configured to couple to the distal end portion of the adapter assembly. The end effector is coupled to the first actuation assembly that articulates the end effector about an articulation axis that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The end effector also includes a flexible drive beam coupled to the second actuation assembly and movable axially by the second actuation assembly. The controller is configured to maintain an initial articulation position of the end effector in response to axial movement of the flexible drive beam.

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Номер записи: 7

24-02-2022 дата публикации

Surgical clip applier comprising an automatic clip feeding system

Номер: US20220054158A1

Автор: Chester O. Baxter, III, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris

Принадлежит: Individual

A surgical clip applier is disclosed which is configured to automatically feed a clip from a clip cartridge once the surgical clip applier is positioned in the patient.

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Номер записи: 8

14-02-2019 дата публикации

Buttress systems and methods for surgical stapling devices and end effectors

Номер: US20190046192A1

Автор: Adam R. Dunki-Jacobs, Jonathan R. Thompson, Richard P. Nuchols

Принадлежит: Standard Bariatrics Inc

Embodiments include a surgical instrument having an end effector, the end effector including a first jaw having a first end, a second end, and an anvil, the anvil having an anvil face, a second jaw having a first end, a second end, and a cartridge to house a plurality of staples, the cartridge having a cartridge face, a first coupling that couples the first end of the first jaw to the first end of the second jaw, and a second coupling that movably couples the second end of the first jaw to the second end of the second jaw, where the second coupling includes a rigid link, an elongate tube, where a distal end is coupled with the end effector, a handle, where a distal end of the handle is coupled with a proximal end of the elongate tube, and a drive assembly comprising a motor.

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Номер записи: 9

14-02-2019 дата публикации

Buttress systems and methods for surgical stapling devices and end effectors

Номер: US20190046193A1

Автор: Adam R. Dunki-Jacobs, Jonathan R. Thompson, Richard P. Nuchols

Принадлежит: Standard Bariatrics Inc

Embodiments include a method of stapling an anatomical structure of a patient during a minimally invasive procedure, the anatomical structure having a first side and a second side, the method comprising the steps of providing an end effector, the end effector comprising a first jaw having an anvil, a second jaw having a cartridge housing a plurality of staples, providing a buttress, the buttress comprising a first buttress member and a second buttress member, attaching the first buttress member to the anvil, attaching the second buttress member to the cartridge, deploying the plurality of staples, and cutting the first buttress member and the second buttress member.

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Номер записи: 10

04-03-2021 дата публикации

Instruments, systems, and methods for medical procedures

Номер: US20210059718A1

Автор: Joseph R. Karam

Принадлежит: Individual

Systems and instruments for medical procedures and methods relating thereto, such as, for example, those that can be used in minimally invasive medical procedures, among other procedures.

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Номер записи: 11

10-03-2016 дата публикации

Circuitry and sensors for powered medical device

Номер: US20160066912A1

Автор: Andrew T. Beckman, Charles J. Scheib, Christopher C. Miller, Daniel L. Baber, Jamison J. Float, Jeffrey S. Swayze, Matthew E. O'Kelly

Принадлежит: Ethicon Endo Surgery LLC

An end effector is disclosed. The end effector comprises a first jaw member comprising a magnetic sensor; a second jaw member pivotally coupled to the first jaw member such that the first jaw member is pivotally moveable between an open position and a closed position, wherein the second jaw member is configured to receive a staple cartridge therein; a staple cartridge removably coupled to the second jaw member, the staple cartridge further comprising an upper surface facing the first jaw member; and a magnet positioned to be in an opposing relationship to the magnetic sensor when the first jaw member is in the closed position. The magnetic sensor is operable to detect the magnetic field of the magnet, and wherein the detected magnetic field is indicative of the distance between the anvil and the staple cartridge.

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Номер записи: 12

25-03-2021 дата публикации

Advancing a toothed rack of a surgical handle assembly

Номер: US20210085323A1

Автор: Andrew MARECKI, Anton Agafonov, Gonen Somekh

Принадлежит: Lexington Medical Inc

The present disclosure includes apparatuses for a surgical handle assembly. An example apparatus includes a toothed rack, a movable handle member, a driving pawl configured to engage the toothed rack and advance the toothed rack in a linear distal direction in response to a movable handle member advancing in a proximal direction and a latch configured to engage the toothed rack and advance the toothed rack in a linear proximal direction in response to the movable handle member advancing in a distal direction.

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Номер записи: 13

19-03-2020 дата публикации

Local display of tissue parameter stabilization

Номер: US20200085431A1

Автор: Andrew T. Beckman, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jeffrey S. Swayze

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

A staple cartridge for use with a surgical stapler and surgical stapling systems are disclosed. The staple cartridge comprises a cartridge body having a tissue-contacting surface. One or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) are positioned at the edges of the tissue-contacting surface. A plurality of staple drivers is located within the cartridge body each supporting a staple.

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Номер записи: 14

23-04-2015 дата публикации

PERIPHERAL SWITCHING DEVICE FOR MICROWAVE ENERGY PLATFORMS

Номер: US20150112320A1

Автор: Brannan Joseph D.

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An electrosurgical system includes a power source, a microwave applicator, a switching mechanism, and a controller. The power source is configured to generate microwave energy. The microwave applicator is configured to deliver microwave energy from the power source to tissue. The switching mechanism includes a housing having input and output ports. The input port is connectable to the power source and the output port is connectable to the microwave applicator. The housing is configured to house one or more switches therein. The controller is in operative communication with the switching mechanism to toggle the switch from a first state, wherein microwave energy generated by the power source is directed to the microwave applicator to a second state, wherein microwave energy is directed to a resistive load operably coupled to the switching mechanism. 120-. (canceled)21. An electrosurgical system , comprising:a power source configured to generate microwave energy;a microwave applicator configured to deliver microwave energy from the power source to tissue;a switching mechanism configured to be coupled with the power source and the microwave applicator;a resistive load operably coupled to the switching mechanism; anda controller configured to toggle the switching mechanism between a first state, wherein the switching mechanism directs microwave energy generated by the power source to the microwave applicator, and a second state, wherein the switching mechanism directs microwave energy to the resistive load.22. The electrosurgical system according to claim 21 , wherein the switching mechanism includes:a housing having at least one switch and the resistive load disposed therein;an input port supported on the housing and configured to be coupled to the power source; andan output port supported on the housing and configured to be coupled to the microwave applicator.23. The electrosurgical system according to claim 22 , wherein the at least one switch is at least one of an ...

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Номер записи: 15

02-05-2019 дата публикации

Surgical suturing instrument comprising a non-circular needle

Номер: US20190125336A1

Автор: Andrew C. Deck, Asaad Hossain, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Gregory G. Scott, Gregory J. Bakos, Nicholas M. Morgan

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

A surgical suturing system is disclosed. The surgical suturing system comprises a shaft comprising a shaft diameter, a firing drive, and an end effector extending distally from the shaft. The end effector comprises a needle track and a needle comprising suturing material attached thereto, wherein the needle is configured to be guided by the needle track and actuated by the firing drive through a firing stroke, and wherein the needle is movable along a needle path comprising a maximum capture width which is greater than the shaft diameter.

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Номер записи: 16

02-05-2019 дата публикации

Clip applier comprising clip advancing systems

Номер: US20190125339A1

Автор: Disha V. Labhasetwar, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Gregory G. Scott, Michael J. Stokes, Nicholas M. Morgan

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

A surgical device for clipping tissue is disclosed. The surgical device comprises a housing, a shaft defining a shaft axis, and an end effector. The end effector comprises a first jaw, a second jaw, and a receiver. The first jaw and the second jaw are movable relative to each other between an open position and a closed position. The receiver is at least partially defined between said first jaw and said second jaw. The surgical device further comprises a rotatable clip magazine configured to rotate about the shaft axis, a first advancing system, and a second advancing system. The clip magazine is configured to store at least two clips. The second advancing system is configured to operate sequentially with the first advancing system. The first advancing system and the second advancing system are configured to sequentially advance the clips into the receiver of the end effector.

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Номер записи: 17

02-05-2019 дата публикации

Surgical clip applier comprising adaptive firing control

Номер: US20190125348A1

Автор: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

A surgical clip applier comprising an electric motor system is disclosed. The electric motor system is configured to drive one or more drive systems of the surgical clip applier. The surgical clip applier comprises a control system configured to control the electric motor system. The control system is configured to monitor a parameter of the electric motor system to assess the operation of the one or more drive systems. In at least one instance, the control system monitors the electric current drawn by an electric motor and adapts the operation of the electric motor based on the electric current being drawn by the motor. The control system slows the electric motor down when the electric current drawn by the electric motor exceeds a threshold. The control system modulates the width, or duration, of voltage pulses applied to the electric motor to control the speed of the electric motor.

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Номер записи: 18

02-05-2019 дата публикации

Clip applier comprising a movable clip magazine

Номер: US20190125355A1

Автор: Daniel J. Mumaw, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Gregory J. Bakos, Jason L. Harris

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

A surgical device for clipping tissue is disclosed. The surgical device comprises a housing, a shaft extending from the housing, an end effector extending from the shaft, a motor, a rotary input configured to rotate in response to the motor, and a clip magazine comprising a plurality of clips. The shaft defines a shaft axis. The clip magazine is operably connected to the rotary input. The clip magazine is movable in a first direction through a clip feed stroke in response to the rotation of the rotary input. The clip magazine is movable in a second direction in response to the rotation of the rotary input. The second direction is transverse to the first direction.

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Номер записи: 19

02-05-2019 дата публикации

Surgical dissectors configured to apply mechanical and electrical energy

Номер: US20190125430A1

Автор: Chester O. Baxter, III, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

A surgical instrument comprising an end effector is disclosed. The end effector comprises a surgical dissector. The surgical dissector can apply mechanical and/or electrosurgical energy to treated tissue.

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Номер записи: 20

19-05-2016 дата публикации

Treatment device and treatment system

Номер: US20160135835A1

Автор: Chie Onuma

Принадлежит: Olympus Corp

A treatment device for use in treating a biological tissue, includes: a holding portion, an ultrasonic transducer unit, a probe, an inner sheath, a first sealing member, an outer sheath that covers an outer peripheral surface of the inner sheath, a second sealing member, and an actuator that moves the ultrasonic transducer unit, the probe and the inner sheath integrally to the outer sheath along the longitudinal axis.

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Номер записи: 21

04-09-2014 дата публикации

Articulatable surgical instruments with conductive pathways for signal communication

Номер: US20140246471A1

Автор: Gary S. Jaworek, Michael D. Auld, Robert L. Koch, Jr.

Принадлежит: Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc

A cover for an articulation joint that is supported in an elongate shaft assembly of a surgical instrument that is operably coupled to a surgical end effector that includes at least one end effector conductor therein. The cover includes at least one electrically conductive pathway that extends from the distal end of the cover to form an electrically conductive pathway from the end effector conductor to a shaft conductor on the elongate shaft assembly while facilitating operation of the articulation joint. Various conductor arrangements facilitating the passage of electrical current between an end effector to a control system across the articulation joint are also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 22

04-09-2014 дата публикации

Electromechanical surgical device with signal relay arrangement

Номер: US20140246474A1

Автор: Daniel L. Baber, Richard L. Leimbach, Steven G. Hall

Принадлежит: Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc

A surgical instrument configured to relay a low-power signal from an end effector to a remote device is disclosed. The surgical instrument may comprise a handle, a shaft extending distally from the handle, and an end effector attached to the distal end of the shaft. A sensor may be disposed in the end effector. The sensor may generate a signal indicative of a condition at the end effector. A transmitter may be located in the end effector. The transmitter may transmit the signal from the sensor at a first power level. The signal may be received by a relay station located proximally to the shaft. The relay station is configured to retransmit the signal at a second power level, wherein the second power level is higher than the first power level.

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Номер записи: 23

15-06-2017 дата публикации

DRILL ATTACHMENT FOR CANNULATED SURGICAL DRILLS

Номер: US20170164953A1

Автор: Lam Lok Tin, THONG Derek, YOUNG Scott Elton

Принадлежит: BRITISH COLUMBIA CANCER AGENCY BRANCH

A hammer drill attachment is provided for attachment to a bi-directional surgical drill. The attachment comprises a lengthwise adapter to engage a chuck of the surgical drill, a transmission mechanism, and a quick-release mechanism. The transmission mechanism comprises a pair of toothed plates, the teeth of a proximal plate configured to permit engagement with the teeth of a distal plate. When the proximal plate rotates in a first direction, the proximal plate transmits a rotational motion to the distal plate. When the proximal plate rotates in a second direction, the proximal plate transmits an axial percussive force to the distal plate. The quick-release mechanism comprises a socket to receive a collet, a socket seater, and a latching arm to move the socket seater with respect to the socket, thereby seating or unseating the collet in the socket. 1. A quick-release mechanism for a collet , the mechanism comprising: a proximal socket flange, and', 'a distal socket flange distal to the proximal socket flange;, 'a socket configured to receive the collet in a collet lumen, the socket comprising a socket lumen configured to receive the socket, wherein the socket lumen is co-axial to the collet lumen,', 'a socket seater flange disposed between the proximal socket flange and the distal socket flange, and', 'a socket seater stub;, 'a socket seater comprisinga return spring disposed on an exterior surface of the socket seater; anda latching arm in contact with the socket seater stub, the latching arm having a first state, a second state, and a third state, wherein the latching arm moves in a direction under a force with the return spring.2. The mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the socket seater flange claim 1 , when the latching arm is placed in the first state claim 1 , is configured to move the proximal socket flange in a proximal direction claim 1 , thereby securing an exterior surface of the collet against an inner surface of the collet lumen.3. The mechanism of claim 2 , ...

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Номер записи: 24

21-05-2020 дата публикации

POWERED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH PRESSURE SENSITIVE MOTOR SPEED CONTROL

Номер: US20200155149A1

Автор: Calderoni Anthony, Chen Xingrui, Colon Japhet, Dussan Luis A., Pantazis John

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A surgical instrument includes a drive shaft, a motor for rotating the drive shaft, and a motor speed control. The motor speed control includes a first switch and a second switch which are in communication with the motor. The first switch is disposed over and in registration with the second switch. The first switch has an activated state such that the first switch sends a first signal to the motor. The motor rotates the drive shaft in response to the first signal. The second switch sends a second signal to the motor that varies the speed that the motor rotates the drive shaft in response to a force applied to the second switch by the first switch. 116-. (canceled)17. A method of controlling the actuation speed of an end effector of a surgical instrument , the method comprising:activating a first switch to send a first signal to a motor by applying a first force to the first switch, the motor rotating a drive shaft at a first radial speed in response to the first signal, and the drive shaft operatively associated with an end effector of a surgical instrument to actuate the end effector; andapplying a second force to the first switch such that the first switch applies a pressure to a second switch disposed under the first switch, the second switch sending a second signal to the motor, the motor rotating the drive shaft a second radial speed in response to the second signal, the second radial speed being different than the first radial speed.18. The method of claim 17 , further comprising depressing a button that engages the first switch to activate the first switch and to apply the second force to the first switch.19. The method of claim 17 , wherein actuating the end effector includes moving jaw members of the end effector from an open position to a clamped position.20. The method of claim 17 , wherein actuating the end effector includes ejecting staples from a jaw member of the end effector.21. The method of claim 17 , wherein actuating the end effector includes ...

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Номер записи: 25

23-06-2016 дата публикации

Peripheral switching device for microwave energy platforms

Номер: US20160175047A1

Автор: Joseph D. Brannan

Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

An electrosurgical system includes a power source, a microwave applicator, a switching mechanism, and a controller. The power source is configured to generate microwave energy. The microwave applicator is configured to deliver microwave energy from the power source to tissue. The switching mechanism includes a housing having input and output ports. The input port is connectable to the power source and the output port is connectable to the microwave applicator. The housing is configured to house one or more switches therein. The controller is in operative communication with the switching mechanism to toggle the switch from a first state, wherein microwave energy generated by the power source is directed to the microwave applicator to a second state, wherein microwave energy is directed to a resistive load operably coupled to the switching mechanism.

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Номер записи: 26

21-06-2018 дата публикации

Surgical staplers with independently actuatable closing and firing systems

Номер: US20180168612A1

Автор: Adam D. Hensel, David B. Smith, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Gregory J. Bakos, Jason L. Harris

Принадлежит: Ethicon Endo Surgery LLC, Ethicon LLC

A surgical instrument with separate actuatable closure and firing systems for closing a movable jaw and actuating a firing member. In one form, the surgical instrument comprises an elastic spine assembly that includes a proximal spine portion and a distal spine portion that is elastically coupled to the proximal spine portion for axial movement relative thereto between a neutral position and an elongated position such that during actuation of the firing system results in an increased application of closure motions to the movable jaw without actuating the closure system.

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Номер записи: 27

22-06-2017 дата публикации

CAPSULE CUTTER

Номер: US20170172604A1

Автор: Denham Gregory J.

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A system and method for cutting tissue within a synovial cavity, which includes a cannula and a blade assembly. The cannula can define an internal lumen and a cutting port for accessing the internal lumen. The blade assembly can include a blade and a blade shaft extending from the blade. The blade can be inserted into the internal lumen of the cannula through an access port of the cannula such that the blade is proximal the cutting port. The blade shaft can be operated to move the blade within the internal lumen relative to the cutting port between a retracted position and a deployed position. The blade can be received within the internal lumen in the retracted position and positioned, at least partially, within the cutting port in the deployed position. 1. A method for cutting tissue within a synovial cavity , comprising:inserting a proximal end of a guide element into the synovial cavity;inserting a proximal end of a cannula into the synovial cavity over the guide element, wherein the cannula defines an internal lumen extending from the proximal end and a distal end to defines a cutting port for accessing the internal lumen;inserting a blade positioned on a blade shaft into the internal lumen through an access port such that the blade is positioned adjacent the cutting port; andmanipulating the blade shaft to move the blade between a retracted position and a deployed position, wherein the blade is received entirely within the internal lumen in the retracted position and at least a portion of the blade is positioned within the cutting port in the deployed position.2. The method of claims 1 , further comprising:withdrawing the guide element from the synovial cavity and the internal lumen of the cannula through the access port in the cannula, wherein the guide element comprises at least one of a K-wire and a switching stick;wherein the guide element is withdrawn from the internal lumen of the cannula prior to insertion of the blade.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 28

18-09-2014 дата публикации

Articulatable surgical instrument comprising a firing drive

Номер: US20140263542A1

Автор: Brett E. Swensgard, Kevin M. Montgomery, Mark D. Overmyer, Richard L. Leimbach, Thomas W. Lytle, IV, Wendy A. Kerr

Принадлежит: Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc

A surgical instrument can comprise a handle, a shaft extending from the handle, and an end effector rotatably coupled to the shaft by an articulation joint. The surgical instrument can further include a staple cartridge positioned within the end effector and a firing drive operably coupled with a trigger wherein the operation of the trigger can advance and/or retract a firing member of the firing drive relative to the end effector. The surgical instrument can further comprise an articulation drive which is selectively engageable with the firing drive. When the articulation drive is engaged with the firing drive, the operation of the firing drive can operate the articulation drive and articulate the end effector. When the articulation drive is not engaged with the firing drive, the firing drive can be operated independently of the articulation drive.

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Номер записи: 29

04-06-2020 дата публикации

Event initiated release of function selection control for robotic surgical systems

Номер: US20200170737A1

Автор: Renen Bassik

Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

A method of controlling a function of a surgical instrument of a surgical robot with a input of a user interface includes selecting a function of a surgical instrument to link a input of the user interface with the function of the surgical instrument, actuating the input to activate the function of the surgical instrument, and delinking the input from the surgical instrument in response to an event of the surgical robot or the user interface.

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Номер записи: 30

28-07-2016 дата публикации

SURGICAL APPARATUS COMPRISING MAGAZINE

Номер: US20160213363A1

Автор: John Roger, Knight Martin

Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a surgical apparatus including a magazine which is arranged to receive a plurality of medical interventions particularly for use in surgery. The surgical apparatus comprises a magazine including a plurality of chambers each adapted to store a medical intervention, the apparatus further comprising a probe adapted to interchangeably mate with the plurality of medical interventions wherein each chamber comprises an inlet access port to enable the probe to extend into the chamber and mate with a medical intervention therein and an outlet access port to enable passage of the probe including a medical intervention therefrom, the apparatus further comprising a first guide portion for guiding the probe to the magazine, a second guide portion aligned with the first guide portion for guiding the probe from the magazine and a positioning arrangement arranged to enable movement of the magazine relative to the first and second guide portions to enable selective alignment of the first and second guide portions with one of the plurality of chambers to enable passage of the probe therethrough. 1. A surgical apparatus comprising a magazine including a plurality of chambers each adapted to store a medical intervention , the apparatus further comprising a probe adapted to interchangeably mate with the plurality of medical interventions wherein each chamber comprises an inlet access port to enable the probe to extend into the chamber and mate with a medical intervention therein and an outlet access port to enable passage of the probe including a medical intervention therefrom , the apparatus further comprising a first guide portion for guiding the probe to the magazine , a second guide portion aligned with the first guide portion for guiding the probe from the magazine and a positioning arrangement arranged to enable movement of the magazine relative to the first and second guide portions to enable selective alignment of the first and second guide ...

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Номер записи: 31

28-07-2016 дата публикации

Medical system and method of controlling medical instruments

Номер: US20160213364A1

Автор: Shintaro Inoue

Принадлежит: Olympus Corp

An object of the invention is to provide for automatic angular adjustment of an end effector thereby improving on the operability of a medical instrument. The medical system of the invention comprises a medical instrument including a driver for driving adjustment of the angle of the end effector relative to a shaft, a trocar having an insertion opening through which the medical instrument is inserted, a sensor that produces a sensor signal including at least an angle of a shaft in a reference coordinate system, and a driver for enabling follow-up control processing for driving the driver based on a sensor signal produced out of the sensor such that the angle of the end effector follows a follow-up criterion in a reference coordinate system.

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Номер записи: 32

27-07-2017 дата публикации

Powered medical device including measurement of closure state of jaws

Номер: US20170209145A1

Автор: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jeffrey S. Swayze

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

A powered surgical instrument including an end effector, which includes jaws that are configured to transition between various closure states. The surgical instrument includes a sensor configured to measure the closure state of the jaws and a display configured to display information indicative to the detected closure state. The surgical instrument further includes a firing member movable between a first position and a second position to transition the end effector between the plurality of closure states and a motor configured to drive the firing member between the first position and the second position.

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Номер записи: 33

04-07-2019 дата публикации

Method for usage of the shroud as an aspect of sensing or controlling a powered surgical device, and a control algorithm to adjust its default operation

Номер: US20190200977A1

Автор: Chester O. Baxter, III, David C. Yates, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris, Michael J. Vendely

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

A method for controlling a surgical instrument is disclosed. In at least one instance, the surgical instrument comprises a shroud and the operation of the surgical instrument is modified based on input from a sensing circuit configured to sense a parameter of the shroud. In certain instances, the surgical instrument comprises a strain gage circuit and the operation of the surgical instrument is modified based on input from the strain gage circuit.

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Номер записи: 34

27-07-2017 дата публикации

MULTI-FUNCTION CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATION

Номер: US20170212498A1

Автор: Laxhuber Ludwig, Piernitzki Bernhard

Принадлежит:

Methods of operating a control device for controlling at least two different functions of an instrument in communication with the control device are provided, comprising for example the following steps: calibrating the control device in a calibration mode by assigning the at least two different functions to at least two different ways of actuating an actuation element; and controlling the instrument in communication with the control device in an actuation mode to perform at least one of the at least two different functions defined in the calibration mode by an actuation of the actuation element. Corresponding devices are also provided. 1. A method of operating a control device for controlling at least two different functions of an instrument in communication with the control device , comprising the following steps:calibrating the control device in a calibration mode by assigning the at least two different functions to at least two different ways of actuating an actuation element; andcontrolling the instrument in communication with the control device in an actuation mode to perform at least one of the at least two different functions defined in the calibration mode by an actuation of the actuation element.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least two different functions are assigned to the at least two different ways of actuating the actuation element by an actuation of the actuation element.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least two different functions are assigned to the at least two different ways of actuating the actuation element by positioning a user's foot relative to the control device.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising detecting an actuation of the actuation element claim 1 , wherein the actuation results in a motion of the actuation element towards a base element of the control device floatingly supporting the actuation element.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising exerting a force onto the actuation element for defining a ...

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Номер записи: 35

16-10-2014 дата публикации

Modular motor driven surgical instruments with alignment features for aligning rotary drive shafts with surgical end effector shafts

Номер: US20140305994A1

Автор: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Robert L. Koch, Jr., Shailendra K. Parihar

Принадлежит: Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc

Coupling systems for removably coupling dual rotary drive shafts of a surgical instrument to corresponding driven shafts of a surgical end effector. The surgical instrument may include a first rotary drive shaft that includes a first drive shaft axis and a second rotary drive shaft that includes a second drive shaft axis. The second drive shaft axis may be offset from and parallel with the first drive shaft axis. The coupling systems may facilitate simultaneous operable attachment of the first and second drive shafts of the surgical instrument with corresponding first and second driven shafts of a surgical end effector such that rotation of the first drive shaft rotates the first driven shaft and rotation of the second drive shaft rotates the second driven shaft.

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Номер записи: 36

03-08-2017 дата публикации

ULTRASONIC TREATMENT INSTRUMENT

Номер: US20170215913A1

Автор: Hirai Yuji, Ide Katsushi, MIYAJIRI Satoshi, MORISAKI Kazuhiro, Onaga Takeshi

Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

An ultrasonic treatment instrument includes a vibration transmitting member transmitting ultrasonic vibration toward a first gripper and formed as one piece, and a second gripper movable between a spaced position where the second gripper is spaced apart from the first gripper and a closed position where the second gripper is put in close to the first gripper. The ultrasonic treatment instrument includes an interlocking actuator increasing, by moving the first gripper in interlock with a movement of the second gripper to the spaced position, a spacing distance between the first gripper and the second gripper in accordance with a movement of the first gripper. 1. An ultrasonic treatment instrument comprising:a vibration transmitting member having a longitudinal axis, including a first gripper in a distal portion thereof, and configured to transmit ultrasonic vibration toward the first gripper, the vibration transmitting member being formed as one piece;a second gripper which is movable between a spaced position where the second gripper is spaced apart from the first gripper and a closed position where the second gripper is put in close to the first gripper; andan interlocking actuator configured to increase, by rotating the vibration transmitting member around the longitudinal axis in interlock with a movement of the second gripper to the spaced position, a spacing distance between the first gripper and the second gripper.2. The ultrasonic treatment instrument of claim 1 , wherein the first gripper is curved relative to the longitudinal axis.4. The ultrasonic treatment instrument of claim 3 , further comprising:a sheath formed in such a cylindrical shape as to cover the movable shaft from the outer peripheral side, and through which the vibration transmitting member is inserted in a state in which the first gripper projects toward the distal side, the second gripper being rotatably attached to a distal portion of the sheath; anda housing to which the sheath is coupled ...

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Номер записи: 37

04-07-2019 дата публикации

Method for operating surgical instrument systems

Номер: US20190206565A1

Автор: Frederick E. Shelton, IV

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

A method for adjusting the operation of a surgical instrument using machine learning in a surgical suite is disclosed.

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Номер записи: 38

31-08-2017 дата публикации

MOTOR DRIVEN ROTARY INPUT CIRCULAR STAPLER WITH MODULAR END EFFECTOR

Номер: US20170245859A1

Автор: Baxter, III Chester O., IV Frederick E., Shelton, Swayze Jeffrey S.

Принадлежит:

A surgical stapling device comprises a handle assembly, a shaft assembly, and a stapling head assembly. The shaft assembly comprises a rotary drive shaft that translates between two longitudinal positions to alternate between a tissue clamping mode and a tissue cutting/stapling mode. The stapling head assembly includes a first set of rotary drive elements that convert rotary motion of the drive shaft into a tissue clamping action when the drive shaft is in a distal position. The stapling head assembly also includes a second set of rotary drive elements that convert rotary motion of the drive shaft into a tissue cutting/stapling action when the drive shaft is in a proximal position. The drive shaft may be driven manually or by a motor. The stapling head assembly may be provided in a cartridge form that is removable from the shaft assembly. 120-. (canceled)21. An apparatus for stapling tissue , the apparatus comprising: (i) an anvil,', '(ii) a staple deck,', '(iii) a staple driver operable to drive staples through the staple deck and toward the anvil,', '(iv) a first drive member, and', '(v) a second drive member; and, '(a) a stapling assembly, wherein the stapling assembly comprises(b) a drive shaft operatively coupled with the stapling assembly, wherein the drive shaft is movable relative to the stapling assembly between a first shaft position and a second shaft position,wherein in the first shaft position, the drive shaft is configured to drive the first drive member to move the anvil relative to the staple deck,wherein in the second shaft position, the drive shaft is configured to drive the second drive member to move the staple driver relative to the staple deck.22. The apparatus of claim 21 , wherein the drive shaft is configured to engage the first drive member in the first shaft position and disengage the first drive member in the second shaft position.23. The apparatus of claim 22 , wherein the drive shaft is configured to engage the second drive member in ...

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Номер записи: 39

15-09-2016 дата публикации

Surgical instrument for grasping and cutting tissue

Номер: US20160262782A1

Автор: Menno Kalmann, Wieger Kaptein

Принадлежит: Take5 Endotech

A surgical instrument including a handle assembly, an elongated member, and first and second jaws positioned adjacent a distal portion of the elongated member. At least one of the first or second jaws is movable with respect to the other jaw. A first movable member is movable between first and second positions to effect jaw movement in a grasping action and a second movable member is movable between first and second positions to effect jaw movement in a cutting action. A selector is engageable with the handle assembly and movable from a first position to a second position, wherein in the first position the selector is in blocking engagement with the handle assembly to prevent jaw movement in the cutting action and in the second position the selector is in blocking engagement with the handle assembly to prevent jaw movement in the grasping action.

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Номер записи: 40

13-09-2018 дата публикации

SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND SWITCH ASSEMBLIES THEREOF

Номер: US20180261409A1

Автор: Nicholas David, Pribanic Russell

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A switch assembly includes a switch housing, a first switch subassembly, and a second switch subassembly. The first switch subassembly includes a shaft and a toggle button. The shaft is disposed within the switch housing and has a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The shaft is pivotable relative to the switch housing about at least one pivot axis to actuate at least one function of a surgical instrument. The proximal end portion of the shaft includes a magnet. The toggle button is non-rotatably connected to the distal end portion of the shaft. The second switch subassembly includes a safety bar and a post. The safety bar is axially movable within the switch housing. The post extends through the safety bar such that movement of the safety bar along a longitudinal axis thereof moves the post between a firing position and a non-firing position. 120-. (canceled)21. A switch assembly for actuating functions of a hand-held surgical instrument , comprising:a switch housing defining a channel; anda first switch subassembly having a shaft disposed within the channel of the switch housing, wherein the shaft is configured to pivot relative to the switch housing about a first pivot axis to actuate a first function of a surgical instrument, and a second pivot axis to actuate a second function of a surgical instrument.22. The switch assembly according to claim 21 , wherein the shaft includes a proximal end portion having a sensing element or a sensed element.23. The switch assembly according to claim 22 , wherein the sensing element is a hall effect sensor and the sensed element is a magnet.24. The switch assembly according to claim 22 , wherein the first switch subassembly further includes a toggle button non-rotatably connected to a distal end portion of the shaft.25. The switch assembly according to claim 21 , further comprising a second switch subassembly including:a safety bar extending through the switch housing, transverse to a longitudinal axis defined by the ...

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Номер записи: 41

06-10-2016 дата публикации

Stapling end effector configured to compensate for an uneven gap between a first jaw and a second jaw

Номер: US20160287251A1

Автор: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris

Принадлежит: Ethicon Endo Surgery LLC

A staple cartridge disclosed herein comprises a cartridge body and staples removably stored therein. The staple cartridge further comprises a longitudinal row of staple drivers movable between an unfired position and a fired position to drive the staples toward an anvil and a firing system movable toward a distal end of the cartridge body to sequentially move the staple drivers toward their fired positions. The staple drivers comprise a first staple driver comprising a first bottom drive surface and a first staple support surface, wherein a first driver distance is defined between the first bottom drive surface and the first staple support surface, and a second staple driver comprising a second bottom drive surface and a second staple support surface, wherein a second driver distance is defined between the second bottom drive surface and the second support surface which is different than the first driver distance.

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Номер записи: 42

05-10-2017 дата публикации

Surgical stapling instrument comprising multiple lockouts

Номер: US20170281155A1

Автор: Anil K. Nalagatla, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris, Sudhir B. Patel

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

A surgical stapling attachment is disclosed. The surgical stapling attachment comprises an attachment portion, a shaft assembly, an articulation joint, and an end effector assembly. The end effector assembly comprises a drive system comprising a main drive and a lockout drive driven by a single rotary input. The main drive is configured to capture, clamp, and staple tissue. The lockout drive is configured to prevent the main drive from being driven in the event a staple cartridge is not installed within the end effector assembly. Another lockout is provided to prevent the drive system from being actuated when a spent staple cartridge is installed within the end effector assembly.

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Номер записи: 43

22-10-2015 дата публикации

A drill attachment for cannulated surgical drills

Номер: US20150297245A1

Автор: Derek Thong, Lok Tin LAM, Scott Elton Young

Принадлежит: British Columbia Cancer Agency BCCA

A hammer drill attachment is provided for attachment to a bi-directional surgical drill. The attachment comprises a lengthwise adapter to engage a chuck of the surgical drill, a transmission mechanism, and a quick-release mechanism. The transmission mechanism comprises a pair of toothed plates, the teeth of a proximal plate configured to permit engagement with the teeth of a distal plate. When the proximal plate rotates in a first direction, the proximal plate transmits a rotational motion to the distal plate. When the proximal plate rotates in a second direction, the proximal plate transmits an axial percussive force to the distal plate. The quick-release mechanism comprises a socket to receive a collet, a socket seater, and a latching arm to move the socket seater with respect to the socket, thereby seating or unseating the collet in the socket.

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Номер записи: 44

03-09-2020 дата публикации

Surgical tool assemblies with closure stroke reduction features

Номер: US20200275926A1

Автор: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

A surgical tool assembly that includes a surgical end effector that has first and second jaws that are movable between a fully open position and a fully closed position relative to each other. A proximal closure member is configured to move through a first closure stroke distance upon application of a closure input motion thereto. A closure reduction linkage operably interfaces with the proximal closure member and a distal closure member such that when the proximal closure member moves through the first closure stroke distance, the closure reduction linkage causes the distal closure member to axially move through a second closure stroke distance that is less than the first closure stroke distance.

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Номер записи: 45

20-10-2016 дата публикации

Puncture treatment tool

Номер: US20160302824A1

Автор: Masatoshi Sato

Принадлежит: Olympus Corp

A puncture treatment tool includes a needle tube whose distal end is insertable into tissue, a cylindrical main body through which the needle tube is inserted, a needle stopper through which the main body is inserted and which is provided such that a position where the needle stopper is fixed to the main body can be changed in a direction of a longitudinal axis of the main body, and a slider which is fixed to a proximal end part of the needle tube, the slider being disposed to be operated movable relative to the main body. The slider is configured to be capable of selecting from a first state in which the slider is movable in the axial direction relatively to the main body without rotating in the circumferential direction of the main body, or a second state in which the slider is rotatable in the circumferential direction.

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Номер записи: 46

03-11-2016 дата публикации

Compact endoscopic surgical blade assembly and method of use thereof

Номер: US20160317177A1

Автор: Ather Mirza, Romi Mirza

Принадлежит: A M Surgical Inc

An endoscopic surgical device comprising a slotted clear cannula, a blade and a housing, wherein the cannula is attached to the housing, and wherein the blade is enclosed in the housing and is slidable into the cannula is disclosed. The blade is enclosed within the housing and cannula, and has a horizontally-oriented pushing component and a vertically-oriented cutting component that protrudes through the slot of the cannula. A method for a performing an operative procedure on a target tissue in a subject using the endoscopic surgical device is also described.

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Номер записи: 47

25-10-2018 дата публикации

SIGNAL AND POWER COMMUNICATION SYSTEM POSITIONED ON A ROTATABLE SHAFT

Номер: US20180303481A1

Автор: Harris Jason L., IV Frederick E., Shelton, Yates David C.

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A surgical instrument assembly can comprise a handle including an electric motor, a shaft assembly including a drive member, and a magnet configured to generate a magnetic field. The surgical instrument assembly further comprises, one, a rotatable output shaft operably coupled with the electric motor and the drive member and, two, a wire coil wound around the output shaft which is positioned in the magnetic field. The wire coil is rotated within the magnetic field when the output shaft is rotated about a longitudinal axis which induces a current in the wire coil. The surgical instrument assembly further comprises a strain gauge mounted to the output shaft configured to detect strain created within the output shaft and, in addition, a circuit mounted to the output shaft, wherein the circuit and/or the strain gauge is powered by the current induced in the wire coil. 127-. (canceled)28. A surgical instrument assembly , comprising:a shaft assembly comprising a drive member;an end effector comprising a first jaw and a second jaw, wherein said first jaw is movable relative to said second jaw between an unclamped position and a clamped position to clamp tissue between said first jaw and said second jaw;an electric motor;a permanent magnet, wherein said permanent magnet generates a magnetic field;a rotatable output shaft operably coupled with said electric motor and said drive member, wherein said output shaft is rotatable about a longitudinal axis by said electric motor;a wire coil wound around said output shaft, wherein said wire coil is positioned in said magnetic field, and wherein said wire coil is rotated within said magnetic field when said rotatable output shaft is rotated about said longitudinal axis to drive said drive member and induce a current in said wire coil;a sensor mounted to said output shaft configured to detect a condition of said surgical instrument; anda circuit mounted to said output shaft, wherein said wire coil and said sensor are electrically ...

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Номер записи: 48

25-10-2018 дата публикации

MEDICAL IMPACTOR TOOL

Номер: US20180303496A1

Автор: Johnson Henry Thomas, Pedicini Christopher, Smith Isiah Daniel, Williams Brian Albert

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A power tool includes an output member, a drive mechanism operable to perform work on the output member in one of a first mode or a second mode, and an actuator for activating the drive mechanism in the first mode or the second mode based upon an amount of time the actuator is depressed. 111-. (canceled)12. A method for operating a power tool , the method comprising:actuating a switch of the power tool to initiate activation of a drive mechanism;maintaining the switch in an actuated state for a predetermined amount of time or less to operate the drive mechanism in a first mode;operating the drive mechanism for only a single drive cycle when in the first mode;maintaining the switch in the actuated state for more than the predetermined amount of time to operate the drive mechanism in a second mode; andoperating the drive mechanism continuously in the second mode until the switch is released.13. (canceled)14. The method of claim 12 , wherein the first mode is a single impact mode and the second mode is a multi-impact mode.15. The method of claim 12 , further comprising initially operating the drive mechanism in the first mode through the predetermined amount of time of the switch being actuated claim 12 , thereafter transitioning the drive mechanism from operating in the first mode to the second mode.16. The method of claim 12 , wherein the drive mechanism includes a motor;a screw drive operated by the motor in a reciprocating manner; anda piston coupled to an output of the screw drive.17. The method of claim 16 , wherein the drive mechanism further includes a movable cylinder within which the piston is located claim 16 , and wherein activation of the drive mechanism includes driving the movable cylinder in a reciprocating manner for impacting an output member.18. The method of claim 17 , wherein activation of the drive mechanism further includes driving the piston in a forward direction to generate a vacuum within the movable cylinder claim 17 , which accelerates the ...

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Номер записи: 49

03-10-2019 дата публикации

METHODS AND DEVICES FOR AUTO RETURN OF ARTICULATED END EFFECTORS

Номер: US20190298324A1

Автор: Boudreaux Chad P.

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Various exemplary methods and devices for auto return of articulated end effectors are provided. In general, a surgical device can include an end effector configured to articulate. The device can include an actuator configured to be actuated to move the end effector from an articulated position to an unarticulated position. In at least some embodiments, the actuator can also be configured to be actuated to move the end effector from the unarticulated position to the articulated position. In at least some embodiments, the device can include the actuator and include another actuator configured to rotate the end effector about a longitudinal axis of an elongate shaft having the end effector at a distal end thereof. In at least some embodiments, the device can include the actuator and include another actuator configured to articulate the end effector from the unarticulated position to the articulated position. 1. A surgical device , comprising:an elongate shaft having a longitudinal axis;an end effector at a distal end of the elongate shaft, the end effector being movable between a first position aligned along the longitudinal axis and a second position angularly oriented relative to the longitudinal axis; anda handle coupled to a proximal end of the elongate shaft and having a rotatable actuator disposed thereon, the actuator having a first mode in which movement of the end effector between the first and second positions is controlled by rotation of the actuator, and the actuator having a second mode in which the actuator is operatively disengaged from the end effector such that the end effector can move from the second position to the first position;wherein rotation of the actuator beyond a predetermined threshold amount of rotation is configured to cause the actuator to automatically move from the first mode to the second mode.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the actuator is configured to move from the first mode to the second mode when the end effector is at any ...

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Номер записи: 50

08-10-2020 дата публикации

Robotic surgical assemblies

Номер: US20200315715A1

Автор: Brian Rockrohr, Jaimeen KAPADIA

Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

A robotic surgical system includes a surgical instrument and a robotic surgical assembly. The robotic surgical assembly defines an instrument opening and includes a floating plate and a drive assembly. The floating plate is movable between an extended position and a compressed position. The surgical instrument is laterally receivable in the instrument opening of the robotic surgical assembly while the floating plate is disposed in the compressed position. The floating plate is movable to the extended position to couple the surgical instrument to the robotic surgical assembly while the surgical instrument is received in the instrument opening of the robotic surgical assembly.

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Номер записи: 51

08-10-2020 дата публикации

Robotic surgical assemblies

Номер: US20200315727A1

Автор: Matthew HARTZSCH, Mike Zemlok

Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

A surgical instrument for coupling to a robotic surgical assembly configured to transfer rotational forces to the surgical instrument is provided. The surgical instrument includes an elongated shaft, an end effector coupled to a distal end of the elongated shaft, and a drive assembly operatively coupled to the end effector. The drive assembly includes one or more cables connected to the end effector. Movement of the one or more cables actuates a movement of the end effector. The one or more cables may be coated with parylene.

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Номер записи: 52

15-11-2018 дата публикации

MULTISTAGE PUSHBUTTON SWITCH DEVICE AND MULTISTAGE PUSHBUTTON SWITCH DEVICE FOR ENDOSCOPE

Номер: US20180325358A1

Автор: Hirayama Tetsu

Принадлежит: HOYA CORPORATION

In a multistage pushbutton switch device, n pushbutton switches and at least one load absorption spring are movably arranged in between a pushbutton member and a reaction force wall in the same axial line, each of the n pushbutton switches is composed of an electrical switch member and a pressing member that operates the electrical switch member, and (n−1) that is one less than n, or more pushbutton switches is arranged with an intermediate spring member, when the pushbutton member is pressed and displaced, the n electrical switch members are sequentially turned on, the load absorption spring is arranged in at least one of between the pushbutton member and the pushbutton switch that is the nearest to the pushbutton member, between pushbutton switches that are adjacent, and between the reaction force wall and the pushbutton switch that is the nearest to the reaction force wall. 16-. (canceled)7. A multistage pushbutton switch device comprising:a pushbutton that is energized in a projection direction, and is pressed and displaced against an energizing direction; anda plurality of electrical switch, each switch composed of a tactile switch that is operated from an off state to an on state by pressing operation of the pushbutton,whereinn (n is an integer of two or more) pushbutton switches and at least one load absorption spring are arranged between the pushbutton and a reaction force wall receiving a reaction force of an energizer that energizes the pushbutton, in the same axial line, so that other elements than elements that contact with the reaction force wall are movable,each of the n pushbutton switches is composed of an electrical switch and a pusher that operates the electrical switch, and (n−1) that is one less than n, or more pushbutton switches are arranged with an intermediate spring that separates the electrical switch from the pusher,when the pushbutton is pressed and displaced, the n electrical switches are sequentially turned on, and pressed by the pusher ...

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Номер записи: 53

01-12-2016 дата публикации

Limited use tool removable attachment components

Номер: US20160345984A1

Автор: Peter M. Aman, Richard Acevedo

Принадлежит: Peter M. Aman, Richard Acevedo

A reusable medical procedure power too incudes a housing having an aperture. A removable attachment interface is connected to the power tool via the aperture. The attachment interface provides for receiving a power tool attachment. A removable and replaceable cover is provided on the entire housing, and the cover includes a single opening aligned with and immediately adjacent to the aperture.

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Номер записи: 54

01-12-2016 дата публикации

TREATMENT DEVICE

Номер: US20160345995A1

Автор: TAKEI Yusuke

Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

A treatment device includes an insertion portion, an end effector, a grasp portion, a transmitting member, a first locking portion, a second locking portion, and an operational body. The operational body is configured to switch between a first position where the transmitting member is moved forward along the longitudinal axis of the insertion portion to keep the end effector in a first state to extend along the longitudinal axis to the distal end of the insertion portion along the longitudinal axis, and a second position where the transmitting member is moved backward along the longitudinal axis of the insertion portion to keep the end effector in a second state to be rotated relative to the longitudinal axis with respect to the distal end of the insertion portion. 1. A treatment device comprising:an insertion portion which includes a distal end, a proximal end, and a longitudinal axis defined by the distal end and the proximal end;an end effector which is rotatably provided at the distal end of the insertion portion;a transmitting member which moves back and forth along a longitudinal axis of the insertion portion to transmit a drive force to rotate the end effector;a first locking portion which is provided on the proximal side of the transmitting member;a second locking portion which is provided on the proximal side of the insertion portion and which is configured to engage with the first locking portion;an operational body which is provided on the proximal side of the transmitting member, which activates the first locking portion relative to the second locking portion, which is configured to switch between a first position where the transmitting member is moved forward along the longitudinal axis of the insertion portion to keep the end effector in a first state to extend along the longitudinal axis relative to the distal end of the insertion portion along the longitudinal axis, and a second position where the transmitting member is moved backward along the ...

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Номер записи: 55

22-11-2018 дата публикации

SURGICAL INSTRUMENT SOFT STOP

Номер: US20180333155A1

Автор: Baber Daniel L., Hall Steven G., Leimbach Richard L.

Принадлежит:

A surgical instrument includes a drive member movable by a drive motor between a home position and an end of stroke. A mechanical stop is disposed at or near the end of stroke and is structured to increase resistance to movement of the drive member from a first position to a second position. A control system detects a current spike associated with the increased resistance and interrupts power to the drive motor. 1. A surgical instrument comprising an electromechanical stop , where the surgical instrument comprises:a drive motor;a drive member movable by the drive motor through a drive stroke between a home position and an end of stroke, the end of stroke extending between a first position and a second position;a mechanical stop disposed at or near the distal end of stroke and structured to increase resistance to movement of the drive member through the drive stroke from the first position to the second position; anda control system configured to detect a current spike associated with the increased resistance, wherein delivery of power to the drive motor is interrupted when the control system detects the current spike.2. The surgical instrument of claim 1 , wherein the mechanical stop further comprises:a bumper movable from the first position to the second position and configured to contact the drive member at the first position; anda resistance member operatively coupled to the bumper and configured to increase resistance to movement of the drive member from the first position to the second position.3. The surgical instrument of claim 2 , wherein the resistance member is structured to be compressible to progressively increase the resistance to the movement of the drive member between the first position and the second position.4. The surgical instrument of claim 3 , wherein the resistance member comprises a spring.5. The surgical instrument of claim 2 , wherein the bumpers comprise contact surfaces dimensioned to complement a dimension of a drive member surface ...

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Номер записи: 56

22-10-2020 дата публикации

Handle assembly and stapler including the same

Номер: US20200330119A1

Автор: Jiang Lin, Xiaowei Xu, Yi Guo, Zhi Chen

Принадлежит: Touchstone International Medical Science Co Ltd

A handle assembly and a stapler including the same are provided. The handle assembly includes: an indicator; a first handle and a second handle; a slot and a slider, provided in the first handle, the slider can be actuated by the indicator to move from a first section to a second section of the slot; when the slider in in the first section, the second handle cannot be actuated by the first handle and is in an insurance position; when the slider is in the second section of the slider, and the second handle can be actuated by the first handle to move towards a firing position. Therefore, no matter whether the stapler is ready to be fired or not, the first handle can be pressed by the doctor. However, when the stapler is not ready to be fired, the second handle won't be actuated to fire the stapler.

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Номер записи: 57

29-11-2018 дата публикации

METHODS TO SHORTEN CALIBRATION TIMES FOR POWERED DEVICES

Номер: US20180340806A1

Автор: Zemlok Michael A.

Принадлежит:

A calibration method for a hand-held surgical instrument is disclosed. The hand-held instrument includes a drive motor, a firing rod controlled by the drive motor and having at least one indicator, and a sensor configured to detect the at least one indicator. A microcontroller includes a pulse modulation algorithm stored therein to control the drive motor. The microcontroller executes a calibration algorithm to adjust at least one program coefficient in the pulse modulation algorithm. 1. (canceled)2. A method for calibrating a surgical instrument comprising:initiating translation of a firing rod;detecting the translation of the firing rod;determining a time between when translation of the firing rod is initiated and when the translation is detected by a sensor;comparing the time with a predetermined time; anddisplaying the translation of the firing rod, the detecting the translation of the firing rod, and the comparing of the time with the predetermined time on a video display with corresponding voice pronouncements.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein:initiating translation of the firing rod includes a drive motor configured to translate the firing rod; andadjusting at least one program coefficient in a pulse modulation algorithm based on a comparison between the time and the predetermined time, the pulse modulation algorithm stored in a memory.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:determining a linear speed of the firing rod; andselecting the predetermined time based on the determined linear speed of the firing rod.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein if the time is less than the predetermined time claim 4 , the at least one program coefficient is adjusted so that the firing rod is translated a relatively shorter distance.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein if the time is greater than the predetermined time claim 4 , the at least one program coefficient is adjusted so that the firing rod is translated a relatively longer distance.7. A surgical instrument ...

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Номер записи: 58

29-10-2020 дата публикации

Ultrasonic surgical instruments

Номер: US20200338370A1

Автор: Daniel W. Price, David K. Norvell, Eitan T. Wiener, James R. Giordano, Shan Wan

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

In one general aspect, various embodiments are directed to a surgical instrument that can supply mechanical energy and electrical energy to an end effector of the surgical instrument. The surgical instrument may be operated in a first operating mode in which a transducer of the surgical instrument produces mechanical energy, or vibrations, that are transmitted to the end effector and a second operating mode in which electrical energy, or current, can flow through the end effector to perform electrosurgery. In another general aspect, the surgical instrument may comprise a clamp, or jaw, which can be moved into a closed position to hold tissue against a waveguide, or blade, of the end effector. In the second operating mode of the surgical instrument, current can flow from a power source, through the waveguide, and return to the power source through a path comprising the jaw.

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Номер записи: 59

05-11-2020 дата публикации

Handle assembly and stapler including the same

Номер: US20200345372A1

Автор: Jiang Lin, Wangdong Chen, Xiaowei Xu, Yi Guo, Zhi Chen

Принадлежит: Touchstone International Medical Science Co Ltd

A handle assembly and a stapler including the same are provided. The handle assembly includes a first handle, a second handle, a slot provided in the second handle and a slider slidably located in the slot. When the slider is in the first section of the slot, the first handle and the second handle are not linked; when the slider is in the second section of the slot, the first handle is linked to the second handle and actuates the second handle to move from an insurance position to a firing position. Therefore, only the movement of the second handle can fire the stapler. No matter whether the stapler is ready to be fired or not, the first handle can be pressed by the doctor, while the stapler cannot be fired when the stapler is not ready to be fired.

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Номер записи: 60

27-12-2018 дата публикации

Multi-function high-frequency tool for endoscope

Номер: US20180368909A1

Автор: Huazhen Zhou, Rongnan Zhang, Shuren Ma, Zhifeng Zhao, Zhuo Yang

Принадлежит: Anrei Medical HZ Co Ltd

A multi-function high-frequency tool for an endoscope, comprising an insert portion and a handle portion, the insert portion comprising an insulating tip, a first electrode having a needle-knife function, a second electrode having an IT-knife function, and a spray head; the handle portion comprising a first slider, a connector, an injection connector, and a second slider. The second electrode has a hollow structure, and the first electrode extends through the second electrode; the proximal end of the first electrode is fixedly connected by means of a mandrel connecting member to the distal end of a mandrel; the proximal end of the mandrel is connected to the first slider of the handle portion, and moves axially on the handle portion by means of the first slider, thereby causing the first electrode to expose from/retract into the second electrode.

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Номер записи: 61

02-11-2021 дата публикации

用于牵张装置的外部调节装置

Номер: CN108601611B

Автор: J·舒瓦尔特, M·默勒, 成善宝

Принадлежит: Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics Inc

一种外部调节装置包括至少一个构造成用于绕轴线旋转的永久磁体，第一手柄在所述装置的第一端处线性地延伸并且第二手柄位于装置的第二端，所述第二手柄沿大致偏离所述第一手柄的轴线的方向延伸。所述外部调节装置进一步包括安装在第一手柄内部的马达，还包括邻近所述第一手柄或第二手柄中的一者定位的第一按钮，所述第一按钮构造成被夹持所述第一手柄或第二手柄中的一者的手的拇指操作。第一按钮构造成致动马达以使至少一个永久磁体沿第一方向绕所述轴线旋转。

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Номер записи: 62

17-11-2020 дата публикации

External adjustment device for distraction device

Номер: US10835290B2

Автор: Jeffrey Schwardt, Michael Moeller, Shanbao Cheng

Принадлежит: Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics Inc

An external adjustment device includes at least one permanent magnet configured for rotation about an axis with a first handle extending linearly at a first end of the device and a second handle at a second end of the device, the second handle extending in a direction substantially off axis to the first handle. The external adjustment device further includes a motor mounted inside the first handle and a first button located in the proximity to one of the first handle or the second handle, the first button configured to be operated by the thumb of a hand that grips the one of the first handle or second handle. The first button is configured to actuate the motor causing the at least one permanent magnet to rotate about the axis in a first direction.

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Номер записи: 63

22-10-2019 дата публикации

Surgical staplers with independently actuatable closing and firing systems

Номер: US10448950B2

Автор: Adam D. Hensel, David B. Smith, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Gregory J. Bakos, Jason L. Harris

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

A surgical instrument with separate actuatable closure and firing systems for closing a movable jaw and actuating a firing member. In one form, the surgical instrument comprises an elastic spine assembly that includes a proximal spine portion and a distal spine portion that is elastically coupled to the proximal spine portion for axial movement relative thereto between a neutral position and an elongated position such that during actuation of the firing system results in an increased application of closure motions to the movable jaw without actuating the closure system.

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Номер записи: 64

25-02-2020 дата публикации

Surgical instruments with jaw opening features for increasing a jaw opening distance

Номер: US10568626B2

Автор: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

A surgical instrument that includes a first jaw and a second jaw that is pivotally coupled to the first jaw. The second jaw is configured to pivot about a pivot axis that is constrained to only move along a vertical axis and is selectively movable between a fully open position and a fully closed position relative to the first jaw. A closure member is configured to move the first and second jaws from the fully open position to the fully closed position when the closure member is moved in a first direction.

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Номер записи: 65

03-03-2020 дата публикации

Surgical instrument with coupler assembly

Номер: US10575868B2

Автор: Daniel L. Baber, Richard L. Leimbach, Steven G. Hall

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

A surgical instrument includes a housing, an elongate shaft assembly extending distally from the housing, and an articulation joint extending distally from the elongate shaft assembly. The articulation joint includes a proximal joint portion coupled to the elongate shaft assembly and a distal joint portion movably coupled to the proximal joint portion. The surgical instrument further includes an end effector including an anvil and a staple cartridge. At least one of the anvil and the staple cartridge is movable relative to the other one of the anvil and the staple cartridge to capture tissue therebetween. A first interface extends distally from the distal joint portion and the first interface is distal to the articulation joint. A second interface extends proximally from the end effector and the second interface is configured to releasably couple the end effector to the first interface.

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Номер записи: 66

23-06-2020 дата публикации

Adapters with firing stroke sensing arrangements for use in connection with electromechanical surgical instruments

Номер: US10687813B2

Автор: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris, Jerome R. Morgan

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

An adapter for use with an electromechanical surgical instrument. The adapter includes an end effector with first and second jaws that are movable between open and closed positions relative to each other by a dynamic clamping member that is axially movable through the end effector in a firing stroke. The adapter includes firing stroke sensing arrangements for monitoring an axial position of the dynamic clamping assembly as it moves within the firing stroke.

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Номер записи: 67

07-07-2020 дата публикации

Surgical instrument system

Номер: US10702266B2

Автор: Chester O. Baxter, III, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Robert L. Koch, Jr., Shailendra K. Parihar

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

A surgical instrument system comprising a housing, a first drive, a second drive, a first stapling assembly, and a second stapling assembly is disclosed. The housing comprises an electric motor configured to output rotary motions. The first drive is configured to translate in response to the rotary motions. The second drive is configured to translate independently of the first drive in response to the rotary motions. The first stapling assembly is releasably attachable to the housing. The first stapling assembly is configured to perform a first surgical function in response to the translation of the first drive. The second stapling assembly is releasably attachable to the housing when the first stapling assembly is not attached to the housing. The second stapling assembly is configured to perform a second surgical function in response to the translation of the first drive. The second surgical function and the first surgical function are different.

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Номер записи: 68

15-09-2020 дата публикации

Signal and power communication system positioned on a rotatable shaft

Номер: US10772625B2

Автор: David C. Yates, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

A surgical instrument assembly can comprise a handle including an electric motor, a shaft assembly including a drive member, and a magnet configured to generate a magnetic field. The surgical instrument assembly further comprises, one, a rotatable output shaft operably coupled with the electric motor and the drive member and, two, a wire coil wound around the output shaft which is positioned in the magnetic field. The wire coil is rotated within the magnetic field when the output shaft is rotated about a longitudinal axis which induces a current in the wire coil. The surgical instrument assembly further comprises a strain gauge mounted to the output shaft configured to detect strain created within the output shaft and, in addition, a circuit mounted to the output shaft, wherein the circuit and/or the strain gauge is powered by the current induced in the wire coil.

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Номер записи: 69

22-09-2020 дата публикации

Surgical instrument comprising an articulation system lockable by a closure system

Номер: US10779824B2

Автор: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Gregory J. Bakos, Jason L. Harris

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

A surgical instrument comprising a shaft, an end effector rotatable relative to said shaft about an articulation joint, an articulation system configured to rotate the end effector, and an articulation lock. The articulation lock is configured to selectively couple the articulation system to a frame of the shaft. In various embodiments, the surgical instrument further comprises a lock plate movable within the shaft frame. In such embodiments, the articulation lock is configured to lock the articulation system to the lock plate.

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Номер записи: 70

05-01-2021 дата публикации

Surgical instrument with variable duration trigger arrangement

Номер: US10881396B2

Автор: David C. Yates, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

A motorized surgical instrument is disclosed. The surgical instrument includes a displacement member, a motor coupled to displacement member, a control circuit coupled to the motor, a parameter sensor coupled to the control circuit and a position sensor coupled to the control circuit. The control circuit is configured to receive a parameter output of the parameter sensor indicative of a force applied to translate the displacement member, determine a duration during which the parameter output is maintained at or above a predetermined fault threshold, receive a position output of the position sensor indicative of at least one position of the displacement member during the duration, and effect a motor control action based on the duration and the at least one position.

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Номер записи: 71

19-01-2021 дата публикации

Drive train control arrangements for modular surgical instruments

Номер: US10893867B2

Автор: Kevin D. Sackett, Mark D. Overmyer, Richard L. Leimbach, Thomas W. Lytle, IV

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

A surgical instrument comprises an end effector, a shaft, and a housing extending proximally from the shaft. The surgical instrument includes an articulation assembly configured to articulate the end effector relative to the shaft, a firing assembly configured to fire a plurality of staples, for example, and a locking member movable between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration. The housing is removably couplable to the shaft when the locking member is in the unlocked configuration and the housing includes a motor configured to drive at least one of the firing assembly and the articulation assembly. The housing also includes a controller in communication with the motor, wherein the controller is configured to activate the motor to reset at least one of the firing assembly and the articulation assembly to a home state when the locking member is moved between the locked configuration and the unlocked configuration.

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Номер записи: 72

02-02-2021 дата публикации

Smart cartridge wake up operation and data retention

Номер: US10905423B2

Автор: Andrew T. Beckman, Daniel L. Baber, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jeffrey S. Swayze

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

An electronic system for a surgical instrument is disclosed. The electronic system comprises a main power supply circuit configured to supply electrical power to a primary circuit. A supplementary power supply circuit configured to supply electrical power to a secondary circuit. A short circuit protection circuit coupled between the main power supply circuit and the supplementary power supply circuit. The supplementary power supply circuit is configured to isolate itself from the main power supply circuit when the supplementary power supply circuit detects a short circuit condition at the secondary circuit. The supplementary power supply circuit is configured to rejoin the main power supply circuit and supply power to the secondary circuit, when the short circuit condition is remedied.

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Номер записи: 73

27-07-2021 дата публикации

Smart cartridge wake up operation and data retention

Номер: US11071545B2

Автор: Andrew T. Beckman, Charles J. Scheib, Christopher C. Miller, Daniel L. Baber, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jeffrey S. Swayze

Принадлежит: Cilag GmbH International

An electronic system for a surgical instrument is disclosed. The electronic system comprises a main power supply circuit configured to supply electrical power to a primary circuit. A supplementary power supply circuit configured to supply electrical power to a secondary circuit. A short circuit protection circuit coupled between the main power supply circuit and the supplementary power supply circuit. The supplementary power supply circuit is configured to isolate itself from the main power supply circuit when the supplementary power supply circuit detects a short circuit condition at the secondary circuit. The supplementary power supply circuit is configured to rejoin the main power supply circuit and supply power to the secondary circuit, when the short circuit condition is remedied.

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Номер записи: 74

15-02-2022 дата публикации

Surgical instrument comprising an articulation system lockable to a frame

Номер: US11246592B2

Автор: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris

Принадлежит: Cilag GmbH International

A surgical instrument comprising a shaft, an end effector rotatable relative to said shaft about an articulation joint, an articulation system configured to rotate the end effector, and an articulation lock. The articulation lock is configured to selectively couple the articulation system to a frame of the shaft. In various embodiments, the surgical instrument further comprises a lock plate movable within the shaft frame. In such embodiments, the articulation lock is configured to lock the articulation system to the lock plate.

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Номер записи: 75

01-03-2022 дата публикации

Surgical instrument comprising firing member supports

Номер: US11259805B2

Автор: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris, Jeffrey S. Swayze

Принадлежит: Cilag GmbH International

A surgical instrument is disclosed comprising a shaft, an end effector rotatably coupled to the shaft about an articulation joint, and a firing system configured to be moved through the articulation joint and the end effector. The surgical instrument further comprises means configured to facilitate the movement of the firing system through the articulation joint and the end effector.

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Номер записи: 76

26-04-2022 дата публикации

Powered medical device including measurement of closure state of jaws

Номер: US11311294B2

Автор: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jeffrey S. Swayze

Принадлежит: Cilag GmbH International

A powered surgical instrument including an end effector, which includes jaws that are configured to transition between various closure states. The surgical instrument includes a sensor configured to measure the closure state of the jaws and a display configured to display information indicative to the detected closure state. The surgical instrument further includes a firing member movable between a first position and a second position to transition the end effector between the plurality of closure states and a motor configured to drive the firing member between the first position and the second position.

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Номер записи: 77

15-02-2022 дата публикации

Surgical instrument soft stop

Номер: US11246618B2

Автор: Daniel L. Baber, Richard L. Leimbach, Steven G. Hall

Принадлежит: Cilag GmbH International

A surgical system comprising an elongate shaft and an end effector is disclosed herein. The end effector comprises a first jaw, a second jaw, and a staple cartridge comprising staples removably stored therein, wherein the first jaw is movable relative to the second jaw. The surgical system further comprises a first rotatable drive system configured to close the first jaw and a second rotatable drive system. The second rotatable drive system comprises a drive screw, a drive member movable between a proximal position and a distal position during a staple firing stroke, and a sled configured to eject the staples from the staple cartridge during the staple firing stroke. The sled is not pulled proximally by the drive member when the drive member is retracted. The end effector, the drive screw, and the sled comprise a replaceable assembly.

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Номер записи: 78

26-07-2022 дата публикации

Powered surgical stapler

Номер: US11395652B2

Автор: Chester O. Baxter, III, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Robert L. Koch, Jr., Shailendra K. Parihar

Принадлежит: Cilag GmbH International

A surgical instrument can comprise a handle, a motor, and a shaft extending from the handle. The handle and/or the shaft can define a longitudinal axis. The surgical instrument can further comprise a fastener cartridge comprising a plurality of fasteners removably stored therein, an anvil configured to deform the fasteners, a closure drive configured to move the anvil toward and away from the fastener cartridge which is rotatable about the longitudinal axis, and a firing drive configured to deploy the fasteners from the fastener cartridge which is rotatable about the longitudinal axis. The surgical instrument can further comprise a transmission comprising a first operating configuration which connects the motor to the closure drive and a second operating configuration which connects the motor to the firing drive.

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Номер записи: 79

09-08-2022 дата публикации

Powered surgical stapler

Номер: US11406381B2

Автор: Chester O. Baxter, III, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Robert L. Koch, Jr., Shailendra K. Parihar

Принадлежит: Cilag GmbH International

A surgical instrument can comprise a handle, a motor, and a shaft extending from the handle. The handle and/or the shaft can define a longitudinal axis. The surgical instrument can further comprise a fastener cartridge comprising a plurality of fasteners removably stored therein, an anvil configured to deform the fasteners, a closure drive configured to move the anvil toward and away from the fastener cartridge which is rotatable about the longitudinal axis, and a firing drive configured to deploy the fasteners from the fastener cartridge which is rotatable about the longitudinal axis. The surgical instrument can further comprise a transmission comprising a first operating configuration which connects the motor to the closure drive and a second operating configuration which connects the motor to the firing drive.

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Номер записи: 80

12-01-2021 дата публикации

Powered surgical stapler

Номер: US10888318B2

Автор: Chester O. Baxter, III, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Robert L. Koch, Jr., Shailendra K. Parihar

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

A surgical instrument can comprise a handle, a motor, and a shaft extending from the handle. The handle and/or the shaft can define a longitudinal axis. The surgical instrument can further comprise a fastener cartridge comprising a plurality of fasteners removably stored therein, an anvil configured to deform the fasteners, a closure drive configured to move the anvil toward and away from the fastener cartridge which is rotatable about the longitudinal axis, and a firing drive configured to deploy the fasteners from the fastener cartridge which is rotatable about the longitudinal axis. The surgical instrument can further comprise a transmission comprising a first operating configuration which connects the motor to the closure drive and a second operating configuration which connects the motor to the firing drive.

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Номер записи: 81

09-08-2022 дата публикации

End effector including magnetic and impedance sensors

Номер: US11406386B2

Автор: Andrew T. Beckman, Daniel L. Baber, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jeffrey S. Swayze

Принадлежит: Cilag GmbH International

An end effector for use with a surgical stapling instrument is disclosed. The end effector comprises a first jaw, a second jaw movable relative to the first jaw to grasp tissue therebetween, and a staple cartridge. The staple cartridge comprises staples deployable into the tissue. The end effector further comprises a magnetic sensor configured to measure a parameter indicative of an identifying characteristic of the staple cartridge, an impedance sensor configured to measure a parameter indicative of an impedance of the tissue, and a processing unit in communication with the impedance sensor. The processing unit is configured to determine a property of the tissue based on an output of the impedance sensor.

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Номер записи: 82

19-07-2022 дата публикации

Smart cartridge wake up operation and data retention

Номер: US11389162B2

Автор: Andrew T. Beckman, Daniel L. Baber, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jeffrey S. Swayze

Принадлежит: Cilag GmbH International

A surgical instrument comprising an end effector, a firing member, a motor, and a control circuit is disclosed. The end effector comprises a first jaw, a second jaw movable relative to the first jaw to grasp tissue therebetween, a staple cartridge comprising staples, a first sensor at a first position of the end effector, and a second sensor at a second position of the end effector. The firing member is movable in a firing motion to deploy the staples. The motor is configured to cause the firing motion. The control circuit is configured to receive a first output of the first sensor, receive a second output of the second sensor, and cause the motor to adjust the firing motion based on the first and second outputs. The first output is indicative of a tissue property and the second output is indicative of the tissue property.

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Номер записи: 83

03-08-2021 дата публикации

Smart cartridge wake up operation and data retention

Номер: US11076854B2

Автор: Andrew T. Beckman, Daniel L. Baber, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jeffrey S. Swayze

Принадлежит: Cilag GmbH International

An electronic system for a surgical instrument is disclosed. The electronic system comprises a main power supply circuit configured to supply electrical power to a primary circuit. A supplementary power supply circuit configured to supply electrical power to a secondary circuit. A short circuit protection circuit coupled between the main power supply circuit and the supplementary power supply circuit. The supplementary power supply circuit is configured to isolate itself from the main power supply circuit when the supplementary power supply circuit detects a short circuit condition at the secondary circuit. The supplementary power supply circuit is configured to rejoin the main power supply circuit and supply power to the secondary circuit, when the short circuit condition is remedied.

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Номер записи: 84

20-04-2021 дата публикации

No-cartridge and spent cartridge lockout arrangements for surgical staplers

Номер: US10980536B2

Автор: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris, Jerome R. Morgan, Lauren S. Weaner, Morgan R. Hunter, Taylor W. Aronhalt

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

A surgical end effector. A first jaw is configured to operably support a surgical staple cartridge. A lockout system is supported within the end effector and is biased laterally into lateral retaining engagement with a firing member when the firing member is in a starting position to thereby retain the firing member in the starting position. The lockout system is configured to be laterally biased out of lateral retaining engagement when contacted by a cam assembly of a surgical staple cartridge that is seated within the first jaw and the cam assembly is in the unfired position.

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Номер записи: 85

02-06-2020 дата публикации

Closure members with cam surface arrangements for surgical instruments with separate and distinct closure and firing systems

Номер: US10667810B2

Автор: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

A surgical instrument with separate closure and firing systems for applying closure and firing motions. In one form, the surgical instrument includes a hollow closure member and a firing member. The hollow closure member is configured to move axially between an unactuated position and closure positions. The firing member is supported for axial travel between a starting position in the hollow closure member and an ending position in the surgical end effector. The closure system is configured to apply closure actuation motions to the hollow closure member. The firing system is configured to apply a firing motion to the firing member in order to move the firing member from the starting position to the ending position.

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Номер записи: 86

11-08-2020 дата публикации

Surgical tool assemblies with clutching arrangements for shifting between closure systems with closure stroke reduction features and articulation and firing systems

Номер: US10736629B2

Автор: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

A tool assembly for use with a closure actuator that is configured to move a first axial closure distance upon actuation thereof. A surgical end effector is operably coupled to a shaft assembly. A firing member assembly operably interfaces with an articulation member. A closure system operably interfaces with the closure actuator such that when the closure actuator is axially advanced through the first axial closure distance, the closure system disengages the firing member assembly and the articulation member and also moves a closure member axially through a second axial closure distance that is less than the first axial closure distance to apply closure motions to the end effector.

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Номер записи: 87

05-05-2020 дата публикации

Surgical instruments with lockout arrangements for preventing firing system actuation unless an unspent staple cartridge is present

Номер: US10639034B2

Автор: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

A surgical end effector that includes a first jaw that is configured to operably support a surgical staple cartridge therein and a second jaw. The first and second jaws are supported for selective movement between an open position and a closed position relative to each other. A lock member is movable between an unlocked configuration that corresponds to an open position of the jaws and a locked configuration wherein the lock member prevents a firing member from being moved from a starting position within the end effector unless a surgical staple cartridge that has cam assembly located in an unfired position is supported within the first jaw.

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Номер записи: 88

21-04-2020 дата публикации

Firing members with non-parallel jaw engagement features for surgical end effectors

Номер: US10624635B2

Автор: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Gregory J. Bakos, Jason L. Harris

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

A surgical instrument that includes a shaft axis and first and second jaws that are configured to move relative to each other about a fixed jaw axis between a fully open position and a fully closed position. A firing member is configured to move between a starting position and an ending position. A first jaw engagement member extends laterally from each lateral side of the firing member. Each first jaw engagement member is oriented along a first jaw engagement axis that intersects the shaft axis. A second jaw engagement member extends laterally from each lateral side of the firing member. Each second jaw engagement member is oriented along a second jaw engagement axis that intersects the shaft axis and the first jaw engagement axis.

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Номер записи: 89

07-06-2022 дата публикации

Surgical tool assemblies with closure stroke reduction features

Номер: US11350935B2

Автор: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris

Принадлежит: Cilag GmbH International

A surgical tool assembly that includes a surgical end effector that has first and second jaws that are movable between a fully open position and a fully closed position relative to each other. A proximal closure member is configured to move through a first closure stroke distance upon application of a closure input motion thereto. A closure reduction linkage operably interfaces with the proximal closure member and a distal closure member such that when the proximal closure member moves through the first closure stroke distance, the closure reduction linkage causes the distal closure member to axially move through a second closure stroke distance that is less than the first closure stroke distance.

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Номер записи: 90

14-04-2020 дата публикации

Closure member arrangements for surgical instruments

Номер: US10617414B2

Автор: Adam D. Hensel, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Gregory J. Bakos, Jason L. Harris

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

A closure member for applying a closure motion to a movable jaw of a surgical instrument. In at least one form, the closure member comprises a closure body that defines an outer surface and an inner surface. The closure body further defines an upper portion that comprises an upper wall thickness between the outer and inner surfaces and a lower portion that comprises a lower wall thickness between the outer and inner surfaces. The upper wall thickness differs from the lower wall thickness. A cam surface is formed on the upper portion for selective camming contact with a portion of the movable jaw.

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Номер записи: 91

17-03-2020 дата публикации

Surgical instruments with positive jaw opening features

Номер: US10588631B2

Автор: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

A surgical instrument that includes first and second jaws that are movable about a fixed jaw axis between a fully open position and a fully closed position relative to each other. A closure member is configured to move the first and second jaws from the fully open position to the fully closed position when the closure member is moved in a first direction. At least one jaw opening cam is supported for movement relative to the closure member and the first and second jaws. Each of the jaw opening cams is configured to apply an opening motion to the first and second jaws when the closure member is moved in a second direction.

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Номер записи: 92

25-02-2020 дата публикации

Surgical instruments with jaws that are pivotable about a fixed axis and include separate and distinct closure and firing systems

Номер: US10568624B2

Автор: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

A surgical instrument with first and second jaws that are pivotally supported relative to each other for pivotal travel about a fixed pivot axis between open and closed positions. A firing member is movably supported for selective axial travel between starting and ending positions within at least one the jaws and is configured to engage both jaws when the jaws are in a closed position. A firing system operably interfaces with the firing member to selectively axially move the firing member between the starting and ending positions and a closure system that operably interfaces with at least one of the jaws to move the jaw between the open and closed positions without actuating the firing system.

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Номер записи: 93

27-10-2020 дата публикации

Surgical end effectors with expandable tissue stop arrangements

Номер: US10813638B2

Автор: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

A surgical end effector that includes first and second jaws that are selectively movable between a fully open position and a fully closed position relative to each other. At least one expandable tissue stop is located on one of the first and second jaws and is configured to extend between first and second jaw surfaces on the first and second jaws as the first and second jaws move between the fully open and the fully closed positions.

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Номер записи: 94

23-11-2021 дата публикации

Anvil arrangements for surgical staplers

Номер: US11179155B2

Автор: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris, Jerome R. Morgan

Принадлежит: Cilag GmbH International

An anvil for a surgical stapler. In at least one form, the anvil includes an elongate anvil body portion that has an upper portion and a staple forming undersurface. An anvil mounting portion is adjacent to the elongate anvil body and is configured to movably support the anvil on a portion of the surgical stapler. An anvil cap is configured to be mechanically interlocked to the upper portion of the elongate anvil body. At least one weld is provided between the anvil cap and the upper portion of the elongate anvil body portion.

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Номер записи: 95

17-03-2020 дата публикации

Surgical tool assemblies with closure stroke reduction features

Номер: US10588630B2

Автор: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

A surgical tool assembly that includes a surgical end effector that has first and second jaws that are movable between a fully open position and a fully closed position relative to each other. A proximal closure member is configured to move through a first closure stroke distance upon application of a closure input motion thereto. A closure reduction linkage operably interfaces with the proximal closure member and a distal closure member such that when the proximal closure member moves through the first closure stroke distance, the closure reduction linkage causes the distal closure member to axially move through a second closure stroke distance that is less than the first closure stroke distance.

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Номер записи: 96

13-07-2021 дата публикации

Surgical instrument comprising an offset articulation joint

Номер: US11058424B2

Автор: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Gregory J. Bakos, Jason L. Harris, Michael W. Goldenbogen, Taylor W. Aronhalt

Принадлежит: Cilag GmbH International

A surgical instrument comprising an end effector, a shaft, and an articulation joint is disclosed. The shaft comprises a frame defining a longitudinal shaft axis and, in addition, a closure actuator translatable relative to the frame. The closure actuator comprises a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a link rotatably connected to the proximal and distal portions about proximal and distal link axes, wherein the proximal and distal link axes define a longitudinal link axis therebetween. The end effector is rotatably connected to the shaft about an articulation axis defined by the articulation joint, wherein the end effector is articulable between an unarticulated position and an articulated position, wherein the articulation axis is offset from the longitudinal shaft axis, and wherein the longitudinal link axis is not collinear with the longitudinal shaft axis when the end effector is in either the unarticulated position or the articulated position.

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Номер записи: 97

11-05-2021 дата публикации

Surgical instrument comprising an articulation system ratio

Номер: US11000279B2

Автор: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Gregory J. Bakos, Jason L. Harris

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

A surgical instrument is disclosed comprising a shaft, an end effector, and an articulation system which are configured to provide various mechanical advantages.

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Номер записи: 98

01-11-2022 дата публикации

Surgical instrument comprising a shaft including a closure tube profile

Номер: US11484310B2

Автор: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Gregory J. Bakos, Jason L. Harris

Принадлежит: Cilag GmbH International

A surgical instrument system comprising an elongate shaft is disclosed. The elongate shaft comprises a proximal end, a distal end, a proximal region, a central region, and a distal region. The proximal region comprises a first diameter. The central region comprises a second diameter. The distal region comprises a third diameter. The first diameter is different than the second diameter, and the second diameter is different than the third diameter. The proximal region defines a central longitudinal axis and the central region is centered along the central longitudinal axis. The distal region is laterally offset with respect to the central longitudinal axis.

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Номер записи: 99

19-07-2022 дата публикации

Surgical instrument comprising selectively actuatable rotatable couplers

Номер: US11389161B2

Автор: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris

Принадлежит: Cilag GmbH International

A surgical instrument is disclosed comprising an end effector including a first jaw and a second jaw, wherein the first jaw is rotatable relative to the second jaw, and a closure system configured to close the first jaw during a closure stroke. The surgical instrument further comprises an articulation joint rotatably connecting the end effector to the shaft, an articulation system configured to articulate the end effector relative to the shaft, and a firing system operably engaged with the electric motor, wherein the firing member is configured to move through the end effector during a firing stroke. The surgical instrument further comprises a first rotatable member configured to selectively synchronize the motion of the firing system with the motion of the articulation system and a second rotatable member operably engageable with the articulation system, wherein the closure system is configured to stop the rotation of the second rotatable member.

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Номер записи: 100

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