Patents by Inventor Jonathan B. Gabel
Jonathan B. Gabel 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: 11696678Abstract: An applicator instrument for dispensing surgical fasteners includes a housing, a firing system moveable along a first axis, a handle extending upwardly from the housing along a second axis that defines an acute angle with the first axis, the handle having an upper free end that defines a top of the applicator instrument, a trigger coupled with the housing for activating the firing system, and an elongated shaft extending from the distal end of the housing, the elongated shaft having a proximal shaft section extending along the first axis and a distal shaft section that is oriented at an angle relative to the proximal shaft section for extending upwardly toward the top of the applicator instrument. The trigger is squeezed for dispensing surgical fasteners from the distal end of the elongated shaft. The applicator instrument has at least one visual indicator for indicating a proper orientation for the applicator instrument in which the upper free end of the handle is positioned above the housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2019Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Michael Cardinale, Doug Souls, Simon Cohn, Matthew Rohr Daniel, Jonathan B. Gabel, Danial Paul Ferreira
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Publication number: 20230134251Abstract: An applicator instrument for dispensing surgical fasteners includes a housing, a firing system moveable along a first axis, a handle extending upwardly from the housing along a second axis that defines an acute angle with the first axis, the handle having an upper free end that defines a top of the applicator instrument, a trigger coupled with the housing for activating the firing system, and an elongated shaft extending from the distal end of the housing, the elongated shaft having a proximal shaft section extending along the first axis and a distal shaft section that is oriented at an angle relative to the proximal shaft section for extending upwardly toward the top of the applicator instrument. The trigger is squeezed for dispensing surgical fasteners from the distal end of the elongated shaft. The applicator instrument has at least one visual indicator for indicating a proper orientation for the applicator instrument in which the upper free end of the handle is positioned above the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2022Publication date: May 4, 2023Applicant: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Michael Cardinale, Doug Souls, Simon Cohn, Matthew Rohr Daniel, Jonathan B. Gabel, Danial Paul Ferreira
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Publication number: 20190208996Abstract: An applicator instrument for dispensing surgical fasteners includes a housing, a firing system moveable along a first axis, a handle extending upwardly from the housing along a second axis that defines an acute angle with the first axis, the handle having an upper free end that defines a top of the applicator instrument, a trigger coupled with the housing for activating the firing system, and an elongated shaft extending from the distal end of the housing, the elongated shaft having a proximal shaft section extending along the first axis and a distal shaft section that is oriented at an angle relative to the proximal shaft section for extending upwardly toward the top of the applicator instrument. The trigger is squeezed for dispensing surgical fasteners from the distal end of the elongated shaft. The applicator instrument has at least one visual indicator for indicating a proper orientation for the applicator instrument in which the upper free end of the handle is positioned above the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2019Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: Michael Cardinale, Doug Souls, Simon Cohn, Matthew Rohr Daniel, Jonathan B. Gabel, Danial Paul Ferreira
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Patent number: 9872679Abstract: A wound closure device includes a flexible filament having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the first and second ends. A plurality of barbs project outwardly from the flexible filament. Each barb has a base connected with the flexible filament, a blunt tip spaced from the base, a leading edge extending between the base and the blunt tip and facing toward the first end of the flexible filament, and a trailing edge extending between the base and the tip and facing toward the second end of the flexible filament. The trailing edge of the barb and the longitudinal axis of the flexible filament define an angle of at least 68° that opens toward the second end of the flexible filament.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2013Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Jason T. Perkins, Mark T. Mooney, Jonathan B. Gabel
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Patent number: 9622697Abstract: A lancer device that enables a user to draw blood from a patient and discard the used lancet without touching it. The device also has an adjustable tip for selecting the depth of stylet penetration into the patient and a triggering mechanism that utilizes a yoke latch and a leaf spring to discharge the lancet. The lancer also has a dampening feature to reduce vibrations when the lancet is moving.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2014Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Todd M. Chelak, Jonathan B. Gabel, Robert E. West
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Patent number: 9364228Abstract: An applicator instrument for dispensing surgical fasteners includes a housing, a firing system disposed in the housing, an actuator coupled with the housing for actuating the firing system, an elongated shaft extending from the housing, the elongated shaft having an outer diameter, and a cap secured to the distal end of the elongated shaft, whereby the cap has a lower distal edge that extends laterally beyond the outer diameter of the elongated shaft. The lower distal edge of the cap has a length that is greater than the outer diameter of the elongated shaft. The cap has a distal end face that slopes upwardly and proximally from the lower distal edge, and the cap has a surgical fastener delivery window formed in the distal end face for dispensing surgical fasteners. The delivery window has a lower end that is spaced from the lower distal edge.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2012Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Ethicon, LLCInventors: Jens-Peter Straehnz, Volker Harms, Michael Cardinale, Doug Souls, Simon Cohn, Jonathan B. Gabel
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Patent number: 9119629Abstract: An applicator instrument for dispensing surgical fasteners includes a housing, a firing system disposed in the housing and being moveable in distal and proximal directions along a first axis, and an elongated shaft extending from the housing, the elongated shaft having a proximal section and a distal section that is oriented at an angle relative to the proximal section. A plurality of surgical fasteners are disposed in the elongated shaft. The applicator instrument has a handle that extends upwardly from the housing along a second axis that defines an acute angle with the first axis. A trigger is mounted on the handle, and a linkage couples the trigger with the handle and the firing system. When the trigger is squeezed, the linkage guides the trigger along a linear path of movement relative to the handle.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2013Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Michael Cardinale, Doug Souls, Simon Cohn, Jonathan B. Gabel, Matthew Daniel, Danial Paul Ferreira
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Publication number: 20140324088Abstract: A lancer device that enables a user to draw blood from a patient and discard the used lancet without touching it. The device also has an adjustable tip for selecting the depth of stylet penetration into the patient and a triggering mechanism that utilizes a yoke latch and a leaf spring to discharge the lancet. The lancer also has a dampening feature to reduce vibrations when the lancet is moving.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: Todd M. Chelak, Jonathan B. Gabel, Robert E. West
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Publication number: 20140222071Abstract: A wound closure device includes a flexible filament having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the first and second ends. A plurality of barbs project outwardly from the flexible filament. Each barb has a base connected with the flexible filament, a blunt tip spaced from the base, a leading edge extending between the base and the blunt tip and facing toward the first end of the flexible filament, and a trailing edge extending between the base and the tip and facing toward the second end of the flexible filament. The trailing edge of the barb and the longitudinal axis of the flexible filament define an angle of at least 68° that opens toward the second end of the flexible filament.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Jason T. Perkins, Mark T. Mooney, Jonathan B. Gabel
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Patent number: 8777973Abstract: A lancer device that enables a user to draw blood from a patient and discard the used lancet without touching it. The device also has an adjustable tip for selecting the depth of stylet penetration into the patient and a triggering mechanism that utilizes a yoke latch and a leaf spring to discharge the lancet. The lancer also has a dampening feature to reduce vibrations when the lancet is moving.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2009Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Todd M. Chelak, Jonathan B. Gabel, Robert E. West
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Publication number: 20130304092Abstract: An applicator instrument for dispensing surgical fasteners includes a housing, a firing system disposed in the housing and being moveable in distal and proximal directions along a first axis, and an elongated shaft extending from the housing, the elongated shaft having a proximal section and a distal section that is oriented at an angle relative to the proximal section. A plurality of surgical fasteners are disposed in the elongated shaft. The applicator instrument has a handle that extends upwardly from the housing along a second axis that defines an acute angle with the first axis. A trigger is mounted on the handle, and a linkage couples the trigger with the handle and the firing system. When the trigger is squeezed, the linkage guides the trigger along a linear path of movement relative to the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventors: Michael Cardinale, Doug Souls, Simon Cohn, Jonathan B. Gabel, Matthew Daniel, Danial Paul Ferreira
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Publication number: 20130304091Abstract: An applicator instrument for dispensing surgical fasteners includes a housing, a firing system disposed in the housing, an actuator coupled with the housing for actuating the firing system, an elongated shaft extending from the housing, the elongated shaft having an outer diameter, and a cap secured to the distal end of the elongated shaft, whereby the cap has a lower distal edge that extends laterally beyond the outer diameter of the elongated shaft. The lower distal edge of the cap has a length that is greater than the outer diameter of the elongated shaft. The cap has a distal end face that slopes upwardly and proximally from the lower distal edge, and the cap has a surgical fastener delivery window formed in the distal end face for dispensing surgical fasteners. The delivery window has a lower end that is spaced from the lower distal edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2012Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Jens-Peter Straehnz, Volker Harms, Michael Cardinale, Doug Souls, Simon Cohn, Jonathan B. Gabel
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Patent number: 8518055Abstract: An applicator instrument for dispensing surgical fasteners includes a housing defining a bottom of the applicator instrument, a firing system disposed in the housing and being moveable in distal and proximal directions along a first axis, a handle extending upwardly from the housing along a second axis that defines an acute angle with the first axis, the handle having an upper end that defines a top of the applicator instrument, and a trigger mounted on the handle for actuating the firing system. The applicator instrument includes an elongated shaft extending from the housing, the elongated shaft having a proximal section that extends along the first axis and a distal section that is oriented at an angle relative to the proximal section for extending upwardly toward the top of the application instrument. A distal end cap has a proximally sloping distal face and a dispensing window for dispensing surgical fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2012Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Michael Cardinale, Doug Souls, Simon Cohn, Jonathan B. Gabel, Matthew Daniel, Danial Paul Ferreira
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Patent number: 8440225Abstract: The present invention is directed to processes of making flowable hemostatic compositions and devices that include the flowable hemostatic composition disposed therein, where a volume of a biocompatible liquid, a volume of a biocompatible gas, and an amount of solid particles of a biocompatible polymer are mixed together to form a substantially homogenous composition including a discontinuous gas phase and the solid particles substantially homogenously dispersed throughout a continuous liquid phase to form a flowable hemostatic composition, and the composition then transferred into a device suitable for applying the flowable hemostatic composition to a site of a body requiring hemostasis under conditions effective to maintain the substantially homogeneous dispersion of the gas phase and the solid particles throughout the liquid phase, wherein said transfer of said substantially homogenous hemostatic composition is conducted at an angle.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2005Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan B. Gabel, Dwayne L. Looney, Michael E. Guglielmo
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Patent number: 8366733Abstract: An instrument for controlling bleeding includes an outer shaft having a central lumen extending between proximal and distal ends thereof, and an inner shaft disposed within the central lumen of the outer shaft, the inner shaft having a central lumen extending between proximal and distal ends thereof. The instrument has an inflatable balloon with a proximal end secured to the outer shaft and a distal end that is inverted and secured to the inner shaft. In one embodiment, the balloon has a spherical shape when the outer and inner shafts are in a first position and a toroidal shape when the outer and inner shafts are in a second position. The instrument includes an actuator for discharging a flowable material from the central lumen. In one embodiment, the instrument includes a stylet having barb-like features to attach a hemostat to the distal end of the instrument.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2008Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan B. Gabel, Jason C. Livingston, Dwayne Looney
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Publication number: 20100082055Abstract: A lancer device that enables a user to draw blood from a patient and discard the used lancet without touching it. The device also has an adjustable tip for selecting the depth of stylet penetration into the patient and a triggering mechanism that utilizes a yoke latch and a leaf spring to discharge the lancet. The lancer also has a dampening feature to reduce vibrations when the lancet is moving.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2009Publication date: April 1, 2010Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANYInventors: Todd M. Chelak, Jonathan B. Gabel, Robert E. West
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Patent number: 7651512Abstract: A lancer device that enables a user to draw blood from a patient and discard the used lancet without touching it. The device also has an adjustable tip for selecting the depth of stylet penetration into the patient and a triggering mechanism that utilizes a yoke latch and a leaf spring to discharge the lancet. The lancer also has a dampening feature to reduce vibrations when the lancet is moving.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2003Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Todd M. Chelak, Jonathan B. Gabel, Robert E. West, William J. Allen, Alan Bachman, Scott W. Reed, Ray Adams
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Publication number: 20090248056Abstract: An instrument for controlling bleeding includes an outer shaft having a central lumen extending between proximal and distal ends thereof, and an inner shaft disposed within the central lumen of the outer shaft, the inner shaft having a central lumen extending between proximal and distal ends thereof. The instrument has an inflatable balloon with a proximal end secured to the outer shaft and a distal end that is inverted and secured to the inner shaft. In one embodiment, the balloon has a spherical shape when the outer and inner shafts are in a first position and a toroidal shape when the outer and inner shafts are in a second position. The instrument includes an actuator for discharging a flowable material from the central lumen. In one embodiment, the instrument includes a stylet having barb-like features to attach a hemostat to the distal end of the instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2008Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan B. Gabel, Jason C. Livingston, Dwayne Looney
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Patent number: D707820Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2013Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Michael Cardinale, Doug Souls, Simon Cohn, Jonathan B. Gabel, Matthew D. Daniel, Danial Paul Ferreira
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Patent number: D717431Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2013Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Michael Cardinale, Doug Souls, Simon Cohn, Jonathan B. Gabel, Matthew D. Daniel, Danial Paul Ferreira