Patents by Inventor Elisabeth Jacques Leeflang

Elisabeth Jacques Leeflang has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20210369939
    Abstract: A suction device is shown and described. The suction device includes a body, an input port configured to receive a flow of matter, a suction port, and a suction lumen that couples the suction port to the input port. In some embodiments the suction device is configured to couple with a surgical instrument for use in a surgical procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: Conmed Corporation
    Inventors: Noah Mark Minskoff, James Jackson, Elisabeth Jacques Leeflang
  • Patent number: 11090416
    Abstract: A suction device is shown and described. The suction device includes a body, an input port configured to receive a flow of matter, a suction port, and a suction lumen that couples the suction port to the input port. In some embodiments the suction device is configured to couple with a surgical instrument for use in a surgical procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Conmed Corporation
    Inventors: Noah Mark Minskoff, James Jackson, Elisabeth Jacques Leeflang
  • Publication number: 20210138123
    Abstract: Described herein are devices, systems, and methods for generating a variable liquid vacuum with an accompanying stable gas flow rate. In particular, when a suction device suctions a liquid and gas mixture it is advantageous to provide a variable vacuum or vacuum to apply to the liquid component while the flow rate of the gas stays constant or essentially constant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: CONMED CORPORATION
    Inventors: Noah Mark Minskoff, James Jackson, Elisabeth Jacques Leeflang, Aaron Olafur Laurence Philippsen
  • Patent number: 10926007
    Abstract: Described herein are devices, systems, and methods for generating a variable liquid vacuum with an accompanying stable gas flow rate. In particular, when a suction device suctions a liquid and gas mixture it is advantageous to provide a variable vacuum or vacuum to apply to the liquid component while the flow rate of the gas stays constant or essentially constant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: CONMED CORPORATION
    Inventors: Noah Mark Minskoff, James Jackson, Elisabeth Jacques Leeflang, Aaron Olafur Laurence Philippsen
  • Patent number: 10926008
    Abstract: A surgical suction device that uses positive pressure gas is shown and described. The surgical suction device includes an air amplifier. The air amplifier includes a structure defining a generally cylindrical cavity having a first opening at a first end and a second opening at a second end. The cylindrical cavity is defined by an inner wall of the cavity. The air amplifier includes an annular opening in the inner wall near the first end. The annular opening defines a jet opening adapted to allow a pressurized gas to flow out of the annular opening such that a low pressure region is produced at the first end and an amplified flow is produced at the second end. The annular opening is further configured such that the pressurized gas enters the cavity at an angle with respect to the inner wall of the cavity that is towards the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Inventors: Noah Mark Minskoff, James Jackson, Elisabeth Jacques Leeflang, Aaron Olafur Laurence Philippsen
  • Patent number: 10850012
    Abstract: A surgical suction device that uses positive pressure gas is shown and described. The surgical suction device includes an air amplifier. The air amplifier includes a structure defining a generally cylindrical cavity having a first opening at a first end and a second opening at a second end. The cylindrical cavity is defined by an inner wall of the cavity. The air amplifier includes an annular opening in the inner wall near the first end. The annular opening defines a jet opening adapted to allow a pressurized gas to flow out of the annular opening such that a low pressure region is produced at the first end and an amplified flow is produced at the second end. The annular opening is further configured such that the pressurized gas enters the cavity at an angle with respect to the inner wall of the cavity that is towards the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: CONMED CORPORATION
    Inventors: Noah Mark Minskoff, James Jackson, Elisabeth Jacques Leeflang, Aaron Olafur Laurence Philippsen
  • Patent number: 10835649
    Abstract: A surgical suction device that uses positive pressure gas is shown and described. The surgical suction device includes an air amplifier. The air amplifier includes a structure defining a generally cylindrical cavity having a first opening at a first end and a second opening at a second end. The cylindrical cavity is defined by an inner wall of the cavity. The air amplifier includes an annular opening in the inner wall near the first end. The annular opening defines a jet opening adapted to allow a pressurized gas to flow out of the annular opening such that a low pressure region is produced at the first end and an amplified flow is produced at the second end. The annular opening is further configured such that the pressurized gas enters the cavity at an angle with respect to the inner wall of the cavity that is towards the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Conmed Corporation
    Inventors: Noah Mark Minskoff, James Jackson, Elisabeth Jacques Leeflang, Aaron Olafur Laurence Philippsen
  • Patent number: 10835648
    Abstract: A surgical suction device that uses positive pressure gas is shown and described. The surgical suction device includes an air amplifier. The air amplifier includes a structure defining a generally cylindrical cavity having a first opening at a first end and a second opening at a second end. The cylindrical cavity is defined by an inner wall of the cavity. The air amplifier includes an annular opening in the inner wall near the first end. The annular opening defines a jet opening adapted to allow a pressurized gas to flow out of the annular opening such that a low pressure region is produced at the first end and an amplified flow is produced at the second end. The annular opening is further configured such that the pressurized gas enters the cavity at an angle with respect to the inner wall of the cavity that is towards the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: CONMED CORPORATION
    Inventors: Noah Mark Minskoff, James Jackson, Elisabeth Jacques Leeflang, Aaron Olafur Laurence Philippsen
  • Publication number: 20190009009
    Abstract: A suction device is shown and described. The suction device includes a body, an input port configured to receive a flow of matter, a suction port, and a suction lumen that couples the suction port to the input port. In some embodiments the suction device is configured to couple with a surgical instrument for use in a surgical procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Applicant: Conmed Corporation
    Inventors: Noah Mark Minskoff, James Jackson, Elisabeth Jacques Leeflang
  • Patent number: 10034970
    Abstract: A suction device is shown and described. The suction device includes a body, an input port configured to receive a flow of matter, a suction port, and a suction lumen that couples the suction port to the input port. In some embodiments the suction device is configured to couple with a surgical instrument for use in a surgical procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: CONMED CORPORATION
    Inventors: Noah Mark Minskoff, James Jackson, Elisabeth Jacques Leeflang
  • Patent number: 10022479
    Abstract: A suction device is shown and described. The suction device includes a body, an input port configured to receive a flow of matter, a suction port, and a suction lumen that couples the suction port to the input port. In some embodiments the suction device is configured to couple with a surgical instrument for use in a surgical procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: CONMED CORPORATION
    Inventors: Noah Mark Minskoff, James Jackson, Elisabeth Jacques Leeflang
  • Patent number: 9867913
    Abstract: A suction device is shown and described. The suction device includes a body, an input port configured to receive a flow of matter, a suction port, and a suction lumen that couples the suction port to the input port. In some embodiments the suction device is configured to couple with a surgical instrument for use in a surgical procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Conmed Corporation
    Inventors: Noah Mark Minskoff, James Jackson, Elisabeth Jacques Leeflang
  • Publication number: 20170274125
    Abstract: Described herein are devices, systems, and methods for generating a variable liquid vacuum with an accompanying stable gas flow rate. In particular, when a suction device suctions a liquid and gas mixture it is advantageous to provide a variable vacuum or vacuum to apply to the liquid component while the flow rate of the gas stays constant or essentially constant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Noah Mark MINSKOFF, James JACKSON, Elisabeth Jacques LEEFLANG, Aaron Olafur Laurence PHILIPPSEN
  • Patent number: 9750855
    Abstract: A suction device is shown and described. The suction device includes a body, an input port configured to receive a flow of matter, a suction port, and a suction lumen that couples the suction port to the input port. In some embodiments the suction device is configured to couple with a surgical instrument for use in a surgical procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: CONMED Corporation
    Inventors: Noah Mark Minskoff, James Jackson, Elisabeth Jacques Leeflang
  • Publication number: 20170014555
    Abstract: A surgical suction device that uses positive pressure gas is shown and described. The surgical suction device includes an air amplifier. The air amplifier includes a structure defining a generally cylindrical cavity having a first opening at a first end and a second opening at a second end. The cylindrical cavity is defined by an inner wall of the cavity. The air amplifier includes an annular opening in the inner wall near the first end. The annular opening defines a jet opening adapted to allow a pressurized gas to flow out of the annular opening such that a low pressure region is produced at the first end and an amplified flow is produced at the second end. The annular opening is further configured such that the pressurized gas enters the cavity at an angle with respect to the inner wall of the cavity that is towards the second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Noah Mark Minskoff, James Jackson, Elisabeth Jacques Leeflang, Aaron Olafur Laurence Philippsen
  • Publication number: 20170014558
    Abstract: A surgical suction device that uses positive pressure gas is shown and described. The surgical suction device includes an air amplifier. The air amplifier includes a structure defining a generally cylindrical cavity having a first opening at a first end and a second opening at a second end. The cylindrical cavity is defined by an inner wall of the cavity. The air amplifier includes an annular opening in the inner wall near the first end. The annular opening defines a jet opening adapted to allow a pressurized gas to flow out of the annular opening such that a low pressure region is produced at the first end and an amplified flow is produced at the second end. The annular opening is further configured such that the pressurized gas enters the cavity at an angle with respect to the inner wall of the cavity that is towards the second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Noah Mark Minskoff, James Jackson, Elisabeth Jacques Leeflang, Aaron Olafur Laurence Philippsen
  • Publication number: 20170014557
    Abstract: A surgical suction device that uses positive pressure gas is shown and described. The surgical suction device includes an air amplifier. The air amplifier includes a structure defining a generally cylindrical cavity having a first opening at a first end and a second opening at a second end. The cylindrical cavity is defined by an inner wall of the cavity. The air amplifier includes an annular opening in the inner wall near the first end. The annular opening defines a jet opening adapted to allow a pressurized gas to flow out of the annular opening such that a low pressure region is produced at the first end and an amplified flow is produced at the second end. The annular opening is further configured such that the pressurized gas enters the cavity at an angle with respect to the inner wall of the cavity that is towards the second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Noah Mark MINSKOFF, James Jackson, Elisabeth Jacques Leeflang, Aaron Olafur Laurence Philippsen
  • Publication number: 20170014560
    Abstract: A surgical suction device that uses positive pressure gas is shown and described. The surgical suction device includes an air amplifier. The air amplifier includes a structure defining a generally cylindrical cavity having a first opening at a first end and a second opening at a second end. The cylindrical cavity is defined by an inner wall of the cavity. The air amplifier includes an annular opening in the inner wall near the first end. The annular opening defines a jet opening adapted to allow a pressurized gas to flow out of the annular opening such that a low pressure region is produced at the first end and an amplified flow is produced at the second end. The annular opening is further configured such that the pressurized gas enters the cavity at an angle with respect to the inner wall of the cavity that is towards the second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Noah Mark MINSKOFF, James JACKSON, Elisabeth Jacques Leeflang, Aaron Olafur Laurence Philippsen
  • Patent number: 9486562
    Abstract: A suction device is shown and described. The suction device includes a body, an input port configured to receive a flow of matter, a suction port, and a suction lumen that couples the suction port to the input port. In some embodiments the suction device is configured to couple with a surgical instrument for use in a surgical procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: INTEGRATED SURGICAL, LLC
    Inventors: Noah Mark Minskoff, James Jackson, Elisabeth Jacques Leeflang
  • Publication number: 20160114087
    Abstract: A suction device is shown and described. The suction device includes a body, an input port configured to receive a flow of matter, a suction port, and a suction lumen that couples the suction port to the input port. In some embodiments the suction device is configured to couple with a surgical instrument for use in a surgical procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Noah Mark Minskoff, James Jackson, Elisabeth Jacques Leeflang