Patents by Inventor JORDAN A. WHISLER

JORDAN A. WHISLER 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: 20240115450
    Abstract: A collection system for collecting outflow from a hysteroscopic surgical procedure includes a plurality of collection vessels each including a flexible body defining an internal volume and transitionable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The collection system further includes connection tubing coupling adjacent collection vessels with one another, outflow tubing coupled to at least one of the collection vessels, and a plurality of retention canisters. Each retention canister includes a rigid body. Each collection vessel is configured to engage a corresponding retention canister such that each rigid body at least partially receives one of the flexible bodies therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Nikolai D. Begg, Allen X. An, Dalia Leibowitz, Timothy J. Wood, Jordan A. Whisler, Chad A. Pickering
  • Patent number: 11890237
    Abstract: A collection system for collecting outflow from a hysteroscopic surgical procedure includes a plurality of collection vessels each including a flexible body defining an internal volume and transitionable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The collection system further includes connection tubing coupling adjacent collection vessels with one another, outflow tubing coupled to at least one of the collection vessels, and a plurality of retention canisters. Each retention canister includes a rigid body. Each collection vessel is configured to engage a corresponding retention canister such that each rigid body at least partially receives one of the flexible bodies therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Nikolai D. Begg, Allen X. An, Dalia Leibowitz, Timothy J. Wood, Jordan A. Whisler, Chad A. Pickering
  • Patent number: 11844857
    Abstract: A method of treating a gynecological malignancy includes introducing an implant within a uterus of a patient and positioning the implant adjacent to an endometrium of the uterus to enable a bioactive agent supported on the implant to treat the gynecological malignancy. The implant may be one or more deployable implants including a balloon, an IUD, a stent, or combinations thereof. Such implants may be introduced by one or more surgical instruments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Nikolai D. Begg, Chad A. Pickering, Jordan A. Whisler, Rebecca D. White
  • Publication number: 20230201446
    Abstract: A peristaltic pump includes a first motor shaft, a second motor shaft, a first pump head, a second pump head, and a motor. The first pump head is operably coupled to the first motor shaft such that the first pump head is rotated in response to rotation of the first motor shaft. The second pump head is operably coupled to the second motor shaft such that the second pump head is rotated in response to rotation of the second motor shaft. The motor is configured to rotate the first and second motor shafts. The pump head has a first mode in which the first pump head is rotated and the second pump head is idle and a second mode in which the first pump head is idle and the second pump head is rotated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Jordan A. Whisler, Roman J. Jedras
  • Patent number: 11602589
    Abstract: A peristaltic pump includes a first motor shaft, a second motor shaft, a first pump head, a second pump head, and a motor. The first pump head is operably coupled to the first motor shaft such that the first pump head is rotated in response to rotation of the first motor shaft. The second pump head is operably coupled to the second motor shaft such that the second pump head is rotated in response to rotation of the second motor shaft. The motor is configured to rotate the first and second motor shafts. The pump head has a first mode in which the first pump head is rotated and the second pump head is idle and a second mode in which the first pump head is idle and the second pump head is rotated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Jordan A. Whisler, Roman J. Jedras
  • Patent number: 11524146
    Abstract: An infusion catheter includes a housing, a proximal shaft assembly, a first distal shaft assembly and a second distal shaft assembly. The housing has one or more inflation ports and one or more infusion ports. The proximal shaft assembly supports a first balloon. The first distal shaft assembly extends distally from the proximal shaft assembly and supports a first distal balloon. The second distal shaft assembly extends distally from the proximal shaft assembly and supports a second distal balloon. The first and second distal shaft assemblies define infusion openings in fluid communication with the one or more infusion ports. The infusion catheter may be inserted into a uterine cavity to occlude tubal ostia and an internal cervical OS of the uterine cavity for sealing the uterine cavity. A therapeutic agent may be delivered through the infusion catheter and into the sealed uterine cavity to treat the uterine cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Nikolai D. Begg, Chad A. Pickering, Jordan A. Whisler, Rebecca D. White
  • Publication number: 20220361919
    Abstract: A method of determining a pressure of a body cavity with a controller of a fluid management system includes determining a pressure and a volume of a cuff disposed about a collapsible bag, determining a volume of the collapsible bag based on the pressure and the volume of the cuff, and determining a pressure of the collapsible bag based on the volume of the collapsible bag. The method also includes calculating a fluid flow from the collapsible bag into a body cavity from the collapsible bag and determining a pressure of the body cavity based on the fluid flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Jordan A. Whisler, Nikolai D. Begg
  • Patent number: 11452806
    Abstract: A collection system for collecting outflow from a hysteroscopic surgical procedure includes a collection vessel and a mounting stand. The collection vessel defines an internal volume and includes a top portion and a bottom portion. The collection vessel is transitionable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The mounting stand includes an upper retainer and a lower retainer. The upper retainer of the mounting stand is configured to retain the top portion of the collection vessel and the lower retainer of the mounting stand is configured to retain the bottom portion of the collection vessel. The upper and lower retainers are configured to retain the collection vessel thereon in the expanded configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Jordan A. Whisler, Timothy J. Wood, Chad A. Pickering, Nikolai D. Begg, Dalia Leibowitz, Allen X. An
  • Publication number: 20220226557
    Abstract: A fluid collection system includes a vacuum source, a collection vessel, and a surgical drape. A fluid outflow line is connected between the surgical drape and the collection vessel. The fluid outflow line provides a path for fluid to the collection vessel. A suction line is connected with the collection vessel. The suction line provides suction to draw fluid through the fluid outflow line to the collection vessel. The suction line branches into a first suction line and a second suction line parallel with the first suction line. The first suction line and the second suction line are each connected with the vacuum source. A flow restrictor is disposed along the first suction line. A valve is disposed along the second suction line. The valve is opened in a pulsatile fashion when fluid is present in the surgical drape to increase a level of suction provided to the surgical drape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Damian J. Cross, Jordan Whisler
  • Patent number: 11389198
    Abstract: A method of determining a pressure of a body cavity with a controller of a fluid management system includes determining a pressure and a volume of a cuff disposed about a collapsible bag, determining a volume of the collapsible bag based on the pressure and the volume of the cuff, and determining a pressure of the collapsible bag based on the volume of the collapsible bag. The method also includes calculating a fluid flow from the collapsible bag into a body cavity from the collapsible bag and determining a pressure of the body cavity based on the fluid flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Jordan A. Whisler, Nikolai D. Begg
  • Publication number: 20220104844
    Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a handpiece including a housing and a motor disposed in the housing. An end effector assembly is operably coupled to the handpiece. The motor actuates the end effector assembly. A temperature measurement assembly is in the housing. The temperature measurement assembly measures a temperature of the motor. The temperature measurement assembly includes a printed circuit board (PCB) including an orifice extending through the PCB. An infrared (IR) sensor is on the PCB. The IR sensor transmits IR light to a temperature measurement location of the motor through the orifice of the PCB. The IR sensor detects IR light reflected from the temperature measurement location of the motor to determine a temperature of the temperature measurement location of the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: Aleksandar Marinkovic, Dale E. Whipple, Jordan A. Whisler
  • Patent number: 11291758
    Abstract: A fluid collection system includes a vacuum source, a collection vessel, and a surgical drape. A fluid outflow line is connected between the surgical drape and the collection vessel. The fluid outflow line provides a path for fluid to the collection vessel. A suction line is connected with the collection vessel. The suction line provides suction to draw fluid through the fluid outflow line to the collection vessel. The suction line branches into a first suction line and a second suction line parallel with the first suction line. The first suction line and the second suction line are each connected with the vacuum source. A flow restrictor is disposed along the first suction line. A valve is disposed along the second suction line. The valve is opened in a pulsatile fashion when fluid is present in the surgical drape to increase a level of suction provided to the surgical drape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Damian J. Cross, Jordan Whisler
  • Publication number: 20220040387
    Abstract: A fluid collection system includes a vacuum source, a collection vessel, and a surgical drape. A fluid outflow line is connected between the surgical drape and the collection vessel. The fluid outflow line provides a path for fluid to the collection vessel. A suction line is connected with the collection vessel. The suction line provides suction to draw fluid through the fluid outflow line to the collection vessel. The suction line branches into a first suction line and a second suction line parallel with the first suction line. The first suction line and the second suction line are each connected with the vacuum source. A flow restrictor is disposed along the first suction line. A valve is disposed along the second suction line. The valve is opened in a pulsatile fashion when fluid is present in the surgical drape to increase a level of suction provided to the surgical drape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2020
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Damian J. Cross, Jordan Whisler
  • Publication number: 20210307958
    Abstract: A surgical system includes a fluid source including a fluid inflow tube, a fluid delivery device coupled to the fluid inflow tube and configured to deliver fluid from the fluid source into a patient, a surgical instrument, and a control box coupled to the surgical instrument. The control box includes one or more waste heat-generating electronic components and a heat pipe assembly disposed in thermal communication with the one or more waste heat-generating electronic components. The fluid inflow tube is disposed in thermal communication with the heat pipe assembly of the control box such that the heat pipe assembly conducts heat away from the one or more waste heat-generating electronic components and heats fluid flowing through the fluid inflow tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Paul F. Prokop, Jordan A. Whisler, Dale E. Whipple
  • Publication number: 20210299336
    Abstract: A collection system for collecting outflow from a hysteroscopic surgical procedure includes a surgical drape configured to collect liquid, a collection vessel, a vacuum source, a drape line, a vacuum line, and a filter assembly. The drape line is connected between the surgical drape and the collection vessel. A liquid flow path is defined from the surgical drape, through the drape line, and to the collection vessel. The vacuum line is connected between the vacuum source and the collection vessel. The vacuum source is configured to establish suction to draw liquid from the surgical drape along the liquid flow path. The filter assembly is disposed along the along the liquid flow path and includes a hydrophilic membrane configured to permit passage of liquid along the liquid flow path and impede passage of air along the liquid flow path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2020
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Damian J. Cross, Jordan A. Whisler, Aleksandar Marinkovic, Steven M. Rybicki
  • Patent number: 11065147
    Abstract: A surgical system includes a fluid source including a fluid inflow tube, a fluid delivery device coupled to the fluid inflow tube and configured to deliver fluid from the fluid source into a patient, a surgical instrument, and a control box coupled to the surgical instrument. The control box includes one or more waste heat-generating electronic components and a heat pipe assembly disposed in thermal communication with the one or more waste heat-generating electronic components. The fluid inflow tube is disposed in thermal communication with the heat pipe assembly of the control box such that the heat pipe assembly conducts heat away from the one or more waste heat-generating electronic components and heats fluid flowing through the fluid inflow tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Paul F. Prokop, Jordan A. Whisler, Dale E. Whipple
  • Publication number: 20210204910
    Abstract: An ultrasound device includes a frame and an ultrasound sensor assembly. The frame includes first and second rails spaced-apart relative to one another and a longitudinal section defining a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal section has a distal end portion. The ultrasound sensor assembly configured to enable ultrasound imaging of a field of view and is attached to the distal end portion of the longitudinal section of the frame and oriented such that the field of view is disposed at an oblique angle relative to the longitudinal axis. A surgical system including the ultrasound device and a surgical instrument insertable therethrough is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2020
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Nikolai D. Begg, Chad A. Pickering, Lisa M. Quealy, Jordan A. Whisler
  • Publication number: 20210204907
    Abstract: A surgical system includes an ultrasound device and a surgical instrument. The ultrasound device includes a shaft having a body defining a longitudinal axis and including a lumen extending coaxially therethrough, and an ultrasound sensor assembly configured to enable ultrasound imaging of a field of view. The ultrasound sensor assembly is disposed at a distal end portion of the body of the shaft, offset relative to the longitudinal axis, and oriented such that the field of view is offset relative to the longitudinal axis. The surgical instrument is configured for removable insertion through the lumen of the body of the shaft and to extend distally from the distal end portion of the body of the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2020
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Nikolai D. Begg, Chad A. Pickering, Lisa M. Quealy, Jordan A. Whisler
  • Publication number: 20210100709
    Abstract: A collection system for collecting outflow from a hysteroscopic surgical procedure includes a plurality of collection vessels each including a flexible body defining an internal volume and transitionable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The collection system further includes connection tubing coupling adjacent collection vessels with one another, outflow tubing coupled to at least one of the collection vessels, and a plurality of retention canisters. Each retention canister includes a rigid body. Each collection vessel is configured to engage a corresponding retention canister such that each rigid body at least partially receives one of the flexible bodies therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: NIKOLAI D. BEGG, ALLEN X. AN, DALIA LEIBOWITZ, TIMOTHY J. WOOD, JORDAN A. WHISLER, CHAD A. PICKERING
  • Publication number: 20210100936
    Abstract: A collection system for collecting outflow from a hysteroscopic surgical procedure includes a collection vessel and a mounting stand. The collection vessel defines an internal volume and includes a top portion and a bottom portion. The collection vessel is transitionable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The mounting stand includes an upper retainer and a lower retainer. The upper retainer of the mounting stand is configured to retain the top portion of the collection vessel and the lower retainer of the mounting stand is configured to retain the bottom portion of the collection vessel. The upper and lower retainers are configured to retain the collection vessel thereon in the expanded configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: JORDAN A. WHISLER, TIMOTHY J. WOOD, CHAD A. PICKERING, NIKOLAI D. BEGG, DALIA LEIBOWITZ, ALLEN X. AN