Patents by Inventor Jennifer Rich

Jennifer Rich 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: 20240099765
    Abstract: An electrosurgical forceps includes a first shaft member including a first inner frame. A first jaw member extends distally from the first inner frame. A first outer housing is supported by the first inner frame. The first inner frame includes a first member stamped from sheet metal. A second shaft member includes a second inner frame. A second jaw member extends distally from the second inner frame. A second outer housing is supported by the second inner frame. The second inner frame includes a second member stamped from sheet metal and a rigid filler member disposed on the second member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Kelley Goodman, Grant T. Sims, Daniel W. Mercier, Craig Krastins, Jennifer Rich
  • Patent number: 11844562
    Abstract: An electrosurgical forceps includes a first shaft member including a first inner frame. A first jaw member extends distally from the first inner frame. A first outer housing is supported by the first inner frame. The first inner frame includes a first member stamped from sheet metal. A second shaft member includes a second inner frame. A second jaw member extends distally from the second inner frame. A second outer housing is supported by the second inner frame. The second inner frame includes a second member stamped from sheet metal and a rigid filler member disposed on the second member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Kelley Goodman, Grant T. Sims, Daniel W. Mercier, Craig Krastins, Jennifer Rich
  • Publication number: 20210290296
    Abstract: An electrosurgical forceps includes a first shaft member including a first inner frame. A first jaw member extends distally from the first inner frame. A first outer housing is supported by the first inner frame. The first inner frame includes a first member stamped from sheet metal. A second shaft member includes a second inner frame. A second jaw member extends distally from the second inner frame. A second outer housing is supported by the second inner frame. The second inner frame includes a second member stamped from sheet metal and a rigid filler member disposed on the second member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Kelley Goodman, Grant T. Sims, Daniel W. Mercier, Craig Krastins, Jennifer Rich
  • Patent number: 5817379
    Abstract: A two-sided towel for wiping moisture from two different surfaces while preventing cross contamination of the moisture between the surfaces. Coextensive first and second sheets, each having a moisture absorbent side and a moisture impervious side are fastened together with the moisture impervious sides abutting. The edges of the resulting sandwich are fastened together while leaving at least a portion of one edge unfastened, forming a pocket between the sheets into which a hand can be inserted. Typically, the towel is used by a fitness center patron to wipe perspiration from his or her body with one side and wipe moisture and dirt from equipment with the other side. The towel can also have fasteners to releasably close the opening so that it can be used as a bag, or be turned inside out and closed to carry damp clothing inside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Inventors: Jennifer Rich, Greg Funderburk