Patents by Inventor Gene H. Arts
Gene H. Arts 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).
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Patent number: 11350983Abstract: An electrosurgical instrument includes an elongated shaft extending distally from a housing and an actuating mechanism operably coupled to a proximal portion of the elongated shaft and configured to move the elongated shaft. First and second jaw members are coupled to a distal portion of the elongated shaft. The first jaw member is pivotable relative to the second jaw member between open and closed positions. An electrically conductive tissue sealing surface is disposed on each of the jaw members and is adapted to connect to a source of electrosurgical energy. A tissue-dissecting electrode is disposed on a distal end of at least one of the jaw members in spaced relation to the tissue sealing surface and is adapted to connect to a source of electrosurgical energy. An insulator couples the tissue-dissecting electrode to the jaw member and electrically insulates the tissue-dissecting electrode from the jaw member.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2019Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Ryan C. Artale, Gary M. Couture, William Ross Whitney, Gene H. Arts
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Publication number: 20220168037Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a housing, energizable member, first activation switch, cable assembly, and second activation switch. The housing is operatively associated with the energizable member. The first activation switch is coupled to the energizable member and is selectively transitionable from an open condition to a closed condition. The cable assembly is coupled to the housing at a first end and includes a plug at a second, opposite end, the plug housing a second activation switch selectively transitionable from an open condition to a closed condition. The plug is adapted to connect to the source of electrosurgical energy, wherein transitioning of the first activation switch from the open condition to the closed condition transitions the second activation switch from the open condition to the closed condition such that the second activation switch communicates with the source of electrosurgical energy to initiate the supply of energy to the energizable member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2022Publication date: June 2, 2022Inventors: Daniel A. Joseph, Gene H. Arts, Tony Moua
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Patent number: 11284935Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a housing, energizable member, first activation switch, cable assembly, and second activation switch. The housing is operatively associated with the energizable member. The first activation switch is coupled to the energizable member and is selectively transitionable from an open condition to a closed condition. The cable assembly is coupled to the housing at a first end and includes a plug at a second, opposite end, the plug housing a second activation switch selectively transitionable from an open condition to a closed condition. The plug is adapted to connect to the source of electrosurgical energy, wherein transitioning of the first activation switch from the open condition to the closed condition transitions the second activation switch from the open condition to the closed condition such that the second activation switch communicates with the source of electrosurgical energy to initiate the supply of energy to the energizable member.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2018Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Daniel A. Joseph, Gene H. Arts, Tony Moua
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Publication number: 20190183565Abstract: An electrosurgical instrument includes an elongated shaft extending distally from a housing and an actuating mechanism operably coupled to a proximal portion of the elongated shaft and configured to move the elongated shaft. First and second jaw members are coupled to a distal portion of the elongated shaft. The first jaw member is pivotable relative to the second jaw member between open and closed positions. An electrically conductive tissue sealing surface is disposed on each of the jaw members and is adapted to connect to a source of electrosurgical energy. A tissue-dissecting electrode is disposed on a distal end of at least one of the jaw members in spaced relation to the tissue sealing surface and is adapted to connect to a source of electrosurgical energy. An insulator couples the tissue-dissecting electrode to the jaw member and electrically insulates the tissue-dissecting electrode from the jaw member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2019Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: RYAN C. ARTALE, GARY M. COUTURE, WILLIAM ROSS WHITNEY, GENE H. ARTS
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Patent number: 10321956Abstract: A microwave delivery device, including a coaxial feedline having an inner conductor, an inner dielectric insulator coaxially disposed about the inner conductor, and an outer conductor coaxially disposed about the inner dielectric, and a radiating portion operably coupled to a distal end.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2016Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Joseph D. Brannan, Gene H. Arts, Arnold V. Decarlo, Casey M. Ladtkow, William O. Reid, Jr.
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Publication number: 20190083171Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a reusable component and a limited-use component releasably engagable with the reusable component. The reusable component includes a detecting member and is configured to connect to a source of energy. The limited-use component is transitionable from a first state to a second state. The detecting member is configured to detect a response of the limited-use component for determining the state of the limited-use component. Energy is permitted to be supplied to the limited-use component when it is determined that the limited-use component is disposed in the first state. Energy is inhibited from being supplied to the limited-use component when it is determined that the limited-use component is disposed in the second state.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: William O. Reid, Darion R. Peterson, Gene H. Arts, John R. Vantuno, Casey M. Ladtkow
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Patent number: 10231776Abstract: An electrosurgical instrument includes an elongated shaft extending distally from a housing and an actuating mechanism operably coupled to a proximal portion of the elongated shaft and configured to move the elongated shaft. First and second jaw members are coupled to a distal portion of the elongated shaft. The first jaw member is pivotable relative to the second jaw member between open and closed positions. An electrically conductive tissue sealing surface is disposed on each of the jaw members and is adapted to connect to a source of electrosurgical energy. A tissue-dissecting electrode is disposed on a distal end of at least one of the jaw members in spaced relation to the tissue sealing surface and is adapted to connect to a source of electrosurgical energy. An insulator couples the tissue-dissecting electrode to the jaw member and electrically insulates the tissue-dissecting electrode from the jaw member.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2014Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Ryan C. Artale, Gary M. Couture, William Ross Whitney, Gene H. Arts
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Publication number: 20190053845Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a housing, energizable member, first activation switch, cable assembly, and second activation switch. The housing is operatively associated with the energizable member. The first activation switch is coupled to the energizable member and is selectively transitionable from an open condition to a closed condition. The cable assembly is coupled to the housing at a first end and includes a plug at a second, opposite end, the plug housing a second activation switch selectively transitionable from an open condition to a closed condition. The plug is adapted to connect to the source of electrosurgical energy, wherein transitioning of the first activation switch from the open condition to the closed condition transitions the second activation switch from the open condition to the closed condition such that the second activation switch communicates with the source of electrosurgical energy to initiate the supply of energy to the energizable member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: DANIEL A. JOSEPH, GENE H. ARTS, TONY MOUA
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Patent number: 10130416Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a reusable component and a limited-use component releasably engagable with the reusable component. The reusable component includes a detecting member and is configured to connect to a source of energy. The limited-use component is transitionable from a first state to a second state. The detecting member is configured to detect a response of the limited-use component for determining the state of the limited-use component. Energy is permitted to be supplied to the limited-use component when it is determined that the limited-use component is disposed in the first state. Energy is inhibited from being supplied to the limited-use component when it is determined that the limited-use component is disposed in the second state.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2012Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: William O. Reid, Jr., Darion R. Peterson, Gene H. Arts, John R. Vantuno, Casey M. Ladtkow
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Patent number: 10117704Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a housing, energizable member, first activation switch, cable assembly, and second activation switch. The housing is operatively associated with the energizable member. The first activation switch is coupled to the energizable member and is selectively transitionable from an open condition to a closed condition. The cable assembly is coupled to the housing at a first end and includes a plug at a second, opposite end, the plug housing a second activation switch selectively transitionable from an open condition to a closed condition. The plug is adapted to connect to the source of electrosurgical energy, wherein transitioning of the first activation switch from the open condition to the closed condition transitions the second activation switch from the open condition to the closed condition such that the second activation switch communicates with the source of electrosurgical energy to initiate the supply of energy to the energizable member.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2015Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Daniel A. Joseph, Gene H. Arts, Tony Moua
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Patent number: 9993283Abstract: In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, an ablation apparatus includes a proximal body portion, a shaft extending distally from the proximal body portion, the shaft being selectively deformable utilizing at least one deformation system between a first position wherein the shaft is straight an a second position wherein the shaft is bent, the at least one deformation system configured to retain the shaft in each of the first and second positions, and at least one electrode disposed at least partially within the shaft, the electrode movable with the shaft upon movement of the shaft between the first and second positions.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2013Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Casey M. Ladtkow, William O. Reid, Jr., Darion R. Peterson, Gene H. Arts, John R. Vantuno
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Patent number: 9848932Abstract: An ablation electrode system includes a handle assembly; a needle electrode assembly supported in and extending from the handle assembly. The needle electrode assembly includes an outer tube having at least a conductive distal tip and defining a cavity therein; and an inner tube disposed at least partially within the cavity of the outer tube and defining a lumen therein. The ablation electrode assembly includes a hub assembly fluidly connected to the needle electrode assembly. The hub assembly defines a first chamber and a second chamber; wherein the proximal end portion of the inner tube is in fluid communication with the first chamber and the proximal end portion of the outer tube is in fluid communication with the second chamber. The ablation electrode assembly includes a first fluid conduit fluidly connected to the first chamber; and a second fluid conduit fluidly connected to the second chamber.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2014Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Covidien AGInventors: Arnold V. Decarlo, Gene H. Arts
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Patent number: 9844392Abstract: A method for performing a surgical procedure within lungs of a patient. The method comprising the steps of providing a plurality of surgical instruments and providing a housing. Attaching a flexible, elongated shaft with distal and proximal ends to the housing. Engaging at least one working end to the distal end of the housing, the working end including a plurality of tubes disposed therein that define a corresponding plurality of working channels for housing a corresponding plurality of surgical instruments. Controlling an actuator to engage at least one of the corresponding plurality of surgical instruments, wherein rotation of the working end with respect to a longitudinal axis of the elongated shaft engages at least one of the plurality of surgical instrument with the actuator to deploy the at least one surgical instrument to the lung as needed during a surgical procedure.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2017Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Gene H. Arts, Timothy J. Bahney, John D. Carlton, Duane E. Kerr, William H. Nau, Jr.
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Patent number: 9833288Abstract: Electrosurgical systems generally include at least one energy-delivery device for delivering energy to tissue when inserted or embedded within tissue. The energy-delivery device can be a tissue ablation device, such as an ablation probe, needle, etc. for ablating tissue as commonly known in the art. The electrosurgical systems include at least one structure and/or operational characteristic for enhancing ultrasonic visibility of the energy-delivery devices within tissue during ultrasonography.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Gene H. Arts, Darion R. Peterson, Joseph D. Brannan, John R. Vantuno, Eric W. Larson
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Publication number: 20170135724Abstract: A method for performing a surgical procedure within lungs of a patient. The method comprising the steps of providing a plurality of surgical instruments and providing a housing. Attaching a flexible, elongated shaft with distal and proximal ends to the housing. Engaging at least one working end to the distal end of the housing, the working end including a plurality of tubes disposed therein that define a corresponding plurality of working channels for housing a corresponding plurality of surgical instruments. Controlling an actuator to engage at least one of the corresponding plurality of surgical instruments, wherein rotation of the working end with respect to a longitudinal axis of the elongated shaft engages at least one of the plurality of surgical instrument with the actuator to deploy the at least one surgical instrument to the lung as needed during a surgical procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2017Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Gene H. Arts, Timothy J. Bahney, John D. Carlton, Duane E. Kerr, William H. Nau, JR.
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Publication number: 20170135753Abstract: A surgical instrument is provided including a handle assembly, a shaft electrically coupled to the handle assembly and extending therefrom, an electrode assembly electrically coupled to the shaft for transmitting energy to tissue to treat tissue, and a chamber defined in the shaft and positioned proximal a distal end thereof and configured to selectively expand. The expansion of the chamber anchors the surgical instrument to the tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2017Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: JOSEPH D. BRANNAN, GENE H. ARTS
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Patent number: 9622812Abstract: Electrosurgical cannulas for use with an electrosurgical generator to thermally treat tissue are disclosed. An electrosurgical cannula for use with an electrosurgical generator to treat tissue is provided. The electrosurgical cannula includes a cylindrical body portion defining a lumen therethrough. The body portion includes a non-coring pointed distal tip which is electrically conductive. The electrosurgical cannula further includes at least one thermocouple having a distal end connected to the conductive distal tip.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2006Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: COVIDIEN AGInventors: Gene H. Arts, Jose D. Sartor
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Patent number: 9579145Abstract: An endoscopic forceps is disclosed including an end effector assembly having two jaw members movable from a first position in spaced relation relative to one another to at least a second position closer to one another for grasping tissue therebetween. Each of the jaw members is connectable to an electrosurgical energy source for conducting energy through tissue held therebetween. The jaw members are biased to the first position. The end effector assembly of the endoscopic forceps further includes a wire snare having a proximal end connectable to an electrosurgical energy source and a distal end translatably extending out of one of the jaw members and operatively associated with the other of the jaw members. In use, withdrawal of the proximal end of the wire snare results in movement of the jaw members from the first position to a second position and clamping of the tissue between the jaws.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2014Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: COVIDIEN AGInventors: Kristin D. Johnson, Joe D. Sartor, Gene H. Arts, Randel A. Frazier
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Patent number: 9566111Abstract: A surgical instrument is provided including a handle assembly, a shaft electrically coupled to the handle assembly and extending therefrom, an electrode assembly electrically coupled to the shaft for transmitting energy to tissue to treat tissue, and a chamber defined in the shaft and positioned proximal a distal end thereof and configured to selectively expand. The expansion of the chamber anchors the surgical instrument to the tissue.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2015Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Joseph D. Brannan, Gene H. Arts
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Patent number: 9554845Abstract: An end effector assembly includes a first jaw member defining a wedge configuration having first and second planar surfaces angled inwardly to an apex, and a second jaw member defining a nest configuration having a cut-out defined by third and fourth planar surfaces angled inwardly to a trough. The jaw members are movable between spaced-apart position and approximated positions. In the approximated position, the first and third and second and fourth planar surfaces are disposed in parallel orientation relative to one another imparting a first grasping pressure to tissue disposed therebetween, while the apex is received within the trough imparting a second grasping pressure to tissue disposed therebetween. The jaw members are adapted to connect to a source of energy for conducting energy between the parallel planar surfaces to create a pair of tissue seals, and between the apex and trough to cut tissue between the tissue seals.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2014Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventor: Gene H. Arts