Patents by Inventor Joseph N. Lamberti
Joseph N. Lamberti 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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Publication number: 20220257223Abstract: Components for an endoscopic vessel harvesting system suitable for harvesting target vessels such as the saphenous vein or radial artery for cardiac artery bypass graft surgery. The main components of such systems include a vessel dissector and a vessel harvester, both of which work in conjunction with a separately provided endoscope. The vessel dissector is an elongated cannula having a blunt tip for separating layers of facial around vessels. The tip may be movable, and is typically transparent to permit viewing forward of the tip using the endoscope. Internal features of the tip may reduce glare back to the endoscope. Several devices improve visibility through the tip by reducing interference from tissue or fluid on the tip. The vessel harvester also has an elongated cannula for receiving the endoscope. Several tools within the harvester permit manipulation, severing, and sealing of vessels forward of the distal end.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2019Publication date: August 18, 2022Applicant: MAQUET CARDIOVASCULAR LLCInventors: Liming LAU, Peter L. CALLAS, Michael C. STEWART, Geoffrey H. WILLIS, Ryan C. ABBOTT, Kimberly D. BARKMAN, Albert K. CHIN, Kenny L. DANG, Joseph N. LAMBERTI, Arthur M. LIN, Ravinder D. PAMNANI
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Patent number: 11141055Abstract: Components for an endoscopic vessel harvesting system suitable for harvesting target vessels such as the saphenous vein or radial artery for cardiac artery bypass graft surgery. The main components of such systems include a vessel dissector and a vessel harvester, both of which work in conjunction with a separately provided endoscope. The vessel dissector is an elongated cannula having a blunt tip for separating layers of facial around vessels. The tip may be movable, and is typically transparent to permit viewing forward of the tip using the endoscope. Internal features of the tip may reduce glare back to the endoscope. Several devices improve visibility through the tip by reducing interference from tissue or fluid on the tip. The vessel harvester also has an elongated cannula for receiving the endoscope. Several tools within the harvester permit manipulation, severing, and sealing of vessels forward of the distal end.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2017Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: Maquet Cardiovascular LLCInventors: Liming Lau, Peter L. Callas, Michael C. Stewart, Geoffrey H. Willis, Ryan C. Abbott, Charles J. Adam, Kimberly D. Barkman, Kenny L. Dang, Joseph N. Lamberti, Arthur M. Lin, Ravinder D. Pamnani
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Publication number: 20210220041Abstract: An actuator for use in a surgical instrument, the actuator includes an upper portion configured to be actuated by one or more fingers, wherein the upper portion has an upper distal portion for operating the surgical instrument in a first mode of operation, and an upper proximal portion for operating the surgical instrument in a second mode of operation, and wherein the upper distal portion and the upper proximal portion have different respective tactile configurations for informing the user of the first and second modes of operation, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Applicant: MAQUET CARDIOVASCULAR LLCInventors: Fred GINNEBAUGH, Joseph N. LAMBERTI, Rohit GIROTRA, Ryan ABBOTT, Kenny L. DANG, Justin WILLIAMS
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Publication number: 20210219835Abstract: Components for an endoscopic vessel harvesting system suitable for harvesting target vessels such as the saphenous vein or radial artery for cardiac artery bypass graft surgery. The main components of such systems include a vessel dissector and a vessel harvester, both of which work in conjunction with a separately provided endoscope. The vessel dissector is an elongated cannula having a blunt tip for separating layers of facial around vessels. The tip may be movable, and is typically transparent to permit viewing forward of the tip using the endoscope. Internal features of the tip may reduce glare back to the endoscope. Several devices improve visibility through the tip by reducing interference from tissue or fluid on the tip. The vessel harvester also has an elongated cannula for receiving the endoscope. Several tools within the harvester permit manipulation, severing, and sealing of vessels forward of the distal end.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Applicant: MAQUET CARDIOVASCULAR LLCInventors: Liming LAU, Peter L. CALLAS, Michael C. STEWART, Geoffrey H. WILLIS, Ryan C. ABBOTT, Charles J. ADAM, Kimberly D. BARKMAN, Albert K. CHIN, Kenny L. DANG, Joseph N. LAMBERTI, Arthur M. LIN, Ravinder D. PAMNANI
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Patent number: 10973568Abstract: An actuator for use in a surgical instrument, the actuator includes an upper portion configured to be actuated by one or more fingers, wherein the upper portion has an upper distal portion for operating the surgical instrument in a first mode of operation, and an upper proximal portion for operating the surgical instrument in a second mode of operation, and wherein the upper distal portion and the upper proximal portion have different respective tactile configurations for informing the user of the first and second modes of operation, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2017Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: MAQUET CARDIOVASCULAR LLCInventors: Fred Ginnebaugh, Joseph N. Lamberti, Rohit Girotra, Ryan Abbott, Kenny L. Dang, Justin Williams
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Publication number: 20200046393Abstract: Devices, tools and methods for performing minimally invasive surgical procedures. Methods of performing minimally invasive ablation procedures. Methods of performing rapid exchange of tools in a device while the device remains in a reduced-access surgical space.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicant: MAQUET CARDIOVASCULAR LLCInventors: Amar KENDALE, Juan I. PEREZ, Fred VILLAGOMEZ, Frederick BARRIGAR, Joseph N. LAMBERTI, Amit AGARWAL, Peter L. CALLAS, Michael C. STEWART, Arthur M. LIN, Ryan C. ABBOTT, Alfredo R. CANTU
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Publication number: 20190380688Abstract: Components for an endoscopic vessel harvesting system suitable for harvesting target vessels such as the saphenous vein or radial artery for cardiac artery bypass graft surgery. The main components of such systems include a vessel dissector and a vessel harvester, both of which work in conjunction with a separately provided endoscope. The vessel dissector is an elongated cannula having a blunt tip for separating layers of facial around vessels. The tip may be movable, and is typically transparent to permit viewing forward of the tip using the endoscope. Internal features of the tip may reduce glare back to the endoscope. Several devices improve visibility through the tip by reducing interference from tissue or fluid on the tip. The vessel harvester also has an elongated cannula for receiving the endoscope. Several tools within the harvester permit manipulation, severing, and sealing of vessels forward of the distal end.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Applicant: MAQUET CARDIOVASCULAR LLCInventors: Liming LAU, Peter L. CALLAS, Michael C. STEWART, Geoffrey H. WILLIS, Ryan C. ABBOTT, Charles J. ADAM, Kimberley D. BARKMAN, Albert K. CHIN, Kenny L. DANG, Joseph N. LAMBERTI, Arthur M. LIN, Ravinder D. PAMNANI
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Publication number: 20180035988Abstract: Components for an endoscopic vessel harvesting system suitable for harvesting target vessels such as the saphenous vein or radial artery for cardiac artery bypass graft surgery. The main components of such systems include a vessel dissector and a vessel harvester, both of which work in conjunction with a separately provided endoscope. The vessel dissector is an elongated cannula having a blunt tip for separating layers of facial around vessels. The tip may be movable, and is typically transparent to permit viewing forward of the tip using the endoscope. Internal features of the tip may reduce glare back to the endoscope. Several devices improve visibility through the tip by reducing interference from tissue or fluid on the tip. The vessel harvester also has an elongated cannula for receiving the endoscope. Several tools within the harvester permit manipulation, severing, and sealing of vessels forward of the distal end.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: Maquet Cardiovascular LLCInventors: Liming LAU, Peter L. CALLAS, Michael C. STEWART, Geoffrey H. WILLIS, Ryan C. ABBOTT, Charles J. ADAM, Kimberley D. BARKMAN, Albert K. CHIN, Kenny L. DANG, Joseph N. LAMBERTI, Arthur M. LIN, Ravi PAMNANI
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Publication number: 20180021081Abstract: An actuator for use in a surgical instrument, the actuator includes an upper portion configured to be actuated by one or more fingers, wherein the upper portion has an upper distal portion for operating the surgical instrument in a first mode of operation, and an upper proximal portion for operating the surgical instrument in a second mode of operation, and wherein the upper distal portion and the upper proximal portion have different respective tactile configurations for informing the user of the first and second modes of operation, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Applicant: MAQUET CARDIOVASCULAR LLCInventors: Fred GINNEBAUGH, Joseph N. LAMBERTI, Rohit GIROTRA, Ryan ABBOTT, Kenny L. DANG, Justin WILLIAMS
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Publication number: 20180000470Abstract: Components for an endoscopic vessel harvesting system suitable for harvesting target vessels such as the saphenous vein or radial artery for cardiac artery bypass graft surgery. The main components of such systems include a vessel dissector and a vessel harvester, both of which work in conjunction with a separately provided endoscope. The vessel dissector is an elongated cannula having a blunt tip for separating layers of facial around vessels. The tip may be movable, and is typically transparent to permit viewing forward of the tip using the endoscope. Internal features of the tip may reduce glare back to the endoscope. Several devices improve visibility through the tip by reducing interference from tissue or fluid on the tip. The vessel harvester also has an elongated cannula for receiving the endoscope. Several tools within the harvester permit manipulation, severing, and sealing of vessels forward of the distal end.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Applicant: Maquet Cardiovascular LLCInventors: Geoffrey H. WILLIS, Joseph N. LAMBERTI, Ryan C. ABBOTT
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Publication number: 20170347996Abstract: Components for an endoscopic vessel harvesting system suitable for harvesting target vessels such as the saphenous vein or radial artery for cardiac artery bypass graft surgery. The main components of such systems include a vessel dissector and a vessel harvester, both of which work in conjunction with a separately provided endoscope. The vessel dissector is an elongated cannula having a blunt tip for separating layers of facial around vessels. The tip may be movable, and is typically transparent to permit viewing forward of the tip using the endoscope. Internal features of the tip may reduce glare back to the endoscope. Several devices improve visibility through the tip by reducing interference from tissue or fluid on the tip. The vessel harvester also has an elongated cannula for receiving the endoscope. Several tools within the harvester permit manipulation, severing, and sealing of vessels forward of the distal end.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Applicant: Maquet Cardiovascular LLCInventors: Liming LAU, Peter L. CALLAS, Michael C. STEWART, Geoffrey H. WILLIS, Ryan C. ABBOTT, Charles J. ADAM, Kimberley D. BARKMAN, Albert K. CHIN, Kenny L. DANG, Joseph N. LAMBERTI, Arthur M. LIN, Ravi PAMNANI
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Patent number: 9610113Abstract: A surgical apparatus and methods for severing and welding tissue, in particular blood vessels. The apparatus includes an elongated shaft having a pair of relatively movable jaws at a distal end thereof. A first heating element on one of the jaws is adapted to heat up to a first temperature and form a welded region within the tissue, while a second heating element on one of the jaws is adapted to heat up to a second temperature and sever the tissue within the welded region. The first and second heating elements may be provided on the same or opposite jaws. A control handle provided on the proximal end of the elongated shaft includes controls for opening and closing the jaws, and may include an actuator for sending current through the first and second heating elements. The first and second heating elements may be electrically connected in series, and the first heating element may be bifurcated such that it conducts about one half of the current as the second heating element.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2015Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: MAQUET CARDIOVASCULAR LLCInventors: Liming Lau, Arnold M. Escano, Jerry Jarrard, Samuel Ho, Ryan C. Abbott, Arthur M. Lin, Jesse McQuiston, Peter L. Callas, Geoffrey H. Willis, Michael C. Stewart, Kimberly D. Otto, Joseph N. Lamberti, Kenny L. Dang
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Publication number: 20160338766Abstract: An actuator for use in a surgical instrument, the actuator includes an upper portion configured to be actuated by one or more fingers, wherein the upper portion has an upper distal portion for operating the surgical instrument in a first mode of operation, and an upper proximal portion for operating the surgical instrument in a second mode of operation, and wherein the upper distal portion and the upper proximal portion have different respective tactile configurations for informing the user of the first and second modes of operation, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Applicant: MAQUET CARDIOVASCULAR LLCInventors: Fred GINNEBAUGH, Joseph N. LAMBERTI, Rohit GIROTRA, Ryan ABBOTT, Kenny L. DANG, Justin WILLIAMS
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Patent number: 9402680Abstract: An actuator for use in a surgical instrument, the actuator includes an upper portion configured to be actuated by one or more fingers, wherein the upper portion has an upper distal portion for operating the surgical instrument in a first mode of operation, and an upper proximal portion for operating the surgical instrument in a second mode of operation, and wherein the upper distal portion and the upper proximal portion have different respective tactile configurations for informing the user of the first and second modes of operation, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2011Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: MAQUET CARDIOVASULAR, LLCInventors: Fred Ginnebaugh, Joseph N. Lamberti, Rohit Girotra
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Publication number: 20150164575Abstract: A surgical apparatus and methods for severing and welding tissue, in particular blood vessels. The apparatus includes an elongated shaft having a pair of relatively movable jaws at a distal end thereof. A first heating element on one of the jaws is adapted to heat up to a first temperature and form a welded region within the tissue, while a second heating element on one of the jaws is adapted to heat up to a second temperature and sever the tissue within the welded region. The first and second heating elements may be provided on the same or opposite jaws. A control handle provided on the proximal end of the elongated shaft includes controls for opening and closing the jaws, and may include an actuator for sending current through the first and second heating elements. The first and second heating elements may be electrically connected in series, and the first heating element may be bifurcated such that it conducts about one half of the current as the second heating element.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2015Publication date: June 18, 2015Applicant: MAQUET CARDIOVASCULAR LLCInventors: Liming LAU, Arnold M. ESCANO, Jerry JARRARD, Samuel HO, Ryan C. ABBOTT, Arthur M. LIN, Jesse MCQUISTON, Peter L. CALLAS, Geoffrey H. WILLIS, Michael C. STEWART, Kimberly D. OTTO, Joseph N. LAMBERTI, Kenny L. DANG
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Publication number: 20150142041Abstract: Devices, tools and methods for performing minimally invasive surgical procedures. Methods of performing minimally invasive ablation procedures. Methods of performing rapid exchange of tools in a device while the device remains in a reduced-access surgical space.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: MAQUET Cardiovascular LLCInventors: Amar Kendale, Juan I. Perez, Fred Villagomez, Frederick Barrigar, Joseph N. Lamberti, Amit Agarwal, Peter L. Callas, Michael C. Stewart, Arthur M. Lin, Ryan C. Abbott, Alfredo R. Cantu
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Patent number: 8961503Abstract: A surgical apparatus and methods for severing and welding tissue, in particular blood vessels. The apparatus includes an elongated shaft having a pair of relatively movable jaws at a distal end thereof. A first heating element on one of the jaws is adapted to heat up to a first temperature and form a welded region within the tissue, while a second heating element on one of the jaws is adapted to heat up to a second temperature and sever the tissue within the welded region. The first and second heating elements may be provided on the same or opposite jaws. A control handle provided on the proximal end of the elongated shaft includes controls for opening and closing the jaws, and may include an actuator for sending current through the first and second heating elements. The first and second heating elements may be electrically connected in series, and the first heating element may be bifurcated such that it conducts about one half of the current as the second heating element.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2014Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: MAQUET Cardiovascular LLCInventors: Liming Lau, Arnold M. Escano, Jerry Jarrard, Sam Ho, Ryan C. Abbott, Arthur M. Lin, Jesse McQuiston, Peter L. Callas, Geoffrey H. Willis, Michael C. Stewart, Kimberly D. Barkman, Joseph N. Lamberti, Kenny L. Dang
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Patent number: 8932208Abstract: Devices, tools and methods for performing minimally invasive surgical procedures. Methods of performing minimally invasive ablation procedures. Methods of performing rapid exchange of tools in a device while the device remains in a reduced-access surgical space.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2006Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: MAQUET Cardiovascular LLCInventors: Amar Kendale, Juan I. Perez, Fred Villagomez, Frederick Barrigar, Joseph N. Lamberti, Amit Agarwal, Peter Callas, Michael C. Stewart, Arthur Lin, Ryan Abbott, Alfredo Cantu R.
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Patent number: 8906048Abstract: A vessel harvesting system that is suitable for harvesting target vessels such as the saphenous vein or radial artery for cardiac artery bypass graft surgery. The system includes a vessel harvesting tool with an elongated cannula and a plurality of surgical instruments therein for separating the target vessels from the surrounding tissue and side branches. The harvesting tool includes a modular handle unit with a base attached to the elongated cannula and a sled that can adapt the base to various types of vessel severing/securing tools, such as tissue welders, bipolar scissors, and bipolar bisectors. The handle unit may be relatively rigid and integrated with the various tool movement controls to facilitate one-handed operation by a user. A severing/securing tool rotation mechanism may be incorporated within the handle and operated by a thumbwheel or other such mechanism. The vessel harvesting system may also provide distal CO2 insufflation for enhanced maintenance of the operating cavity.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2011Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: MAQUET Cardiovascular LLCInventors: Arthur M. Lin, Joseph N. Lamberti, Kenny Dang, Michael C. Stewart, Charles J. Adam, Justin N. Williams
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Publication number: 20140194876Abstract: A surgical apparatus and methods for severing and welding tissue, in particular blood vessels. The apparatus includes an elongated shaft having a pair of relatively movable jaws at a distal end thereof. A first heating element on one of the jaws is adapted to heat up to a first temperature and form a welded region within the tissue, while a second heating element on one of the jaws is adapted to heat up to a second temperature and sever the tissue within the welded region. The first and second heating elements may be provided on the same or opposite jaws. A control handle provided on the proximal end of the elongated shaft includes controls for opening and closing the jaws, and may include an actuator for sending current through the first and second heating elements. The first and second heating elements may be electrically connected in series, and the first heating element may be bifurcated such that it conducts about one half of the current as the second heating element.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: MAQUET CARDIOVASCULAR LLCInventors: Liming Lau, Arnold M. Escano, Jerry Jarrard, Sam Ho, Ryan C. Abbott, Arthur M. Lin, Jesse McQuiston, Peter L. Callas, Geoffrey H. Willis, Michael C. Stewart, Kimberly D. Barkman, Joseph N. Lamberti, Kenny L. Dang