Patents by Inventor Kyle E. Lynn
Kyle E. Lynn 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: 11376157Abstract: A vitrectomy apparatus is provided, including a pressure source, a cut valve connected to the pressure source, the cut valve configured to be turned on and off to provide pressure to selectively extend and retract a vitrectomy cutting device, a sensor configured to sense pressure provided from the cut valve, and a controller configured to control operation of the cut valve based on pressure sensed by the sensor. The controller is configured to monitor pressures encountered and alter cut valve timing based on pressure conditions previously encountered.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2019Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.Inventors: Fred C. Lee, James B. Gerg, Kyle E. Lynn, Zheng Zhang, Lauren M. Hickey
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Patent number: 10926022Abstract: An apparatus and method of detecting an interchangeable tip of a handpiece of an ocular surgical system is disclosed. The interchangeable tip of the system includes an irrigation port that receives fluid flowing from an irrigation source and an aspiration port that removes or aspirates fluid and/or materials from the surgical field, in particular a patient's eye, through use of an aspiration source or pump. The method comprises attaching the interchangeable tip to the handpiece, introducing fluid flow into the system and determining the fluid flow rate of fluid flow in the system, determining the pressure of fluid flowing into the interchangeable tip, determining the pressure of fluid flowing out of the interchangeable tip and comparing the flow rate and pressure information to known flow rate and pressure readings of known types of interchangeable tips to determine the type of interchangeable tip being used.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2017Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.Inventors: Lauren M. Hickey, Kyle E. Lynn, Johan W. Steenstra Toussaint, Frederick C. Lee, James W. Staggs
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Patent number: 10881549Abstract: A vitrectomy apparatus is provided, including a pressure source, a cut valve connected to the pressure source, the cut valve configured to be turned on and off to provide pressure to selectively extend and retract a vitrectomy cutting device, a sensor configured to sense pressure provided from the cut valve, and a controller configured to control operation of the cut valve based on pressure sensed by the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2016Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.Inventors: Fred C. Lee, James B. Gerg, Zheng Zhang, Kyle E. Lynn, Lauren M. Hickey
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Patent number: 10583040Abstract: A system and method of receiving a cassette to a console of a phacoemulsification system. The system and method may include receiving the cassette in close proximity to a cassette receptacle comprising a receiving surface, sensing variations in at least two variable resistances mounted respectively diagonally about the receiving surface, and comparing the variations as between the at least two variable resistances to assess an attitude of the cassette. The system and method may optionally include clamping the cassette responsively to the comparing step.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2016Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.Inventors: Mark W. Ross, James B. Gerg, Kyle E. Lynn, Lauren M. Hickey
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Publication number: 20190274880Abstract: A vitrectomy apparatus is provided, including a pressure source, a cut valve connected to the pressure source, the cut valve configured to be turned on and off to provide pressure to selectively extend and retract a vitrectomy cutting device, a sensor configured to sense pressure provided from the cut valve, and a controller configured to control operation of the cut valve based on pressure sensed by the sensor. The controller is configured to monitor pressures encountered and alter cut valve timing based on pressure conditions previously encountered.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Fred C. Lee, James B. Gerg, Kyle E. Lynn, Zheng Zhang, Lauren M. Hickey
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Patent number: 10307291Abstract: A vitrectomy apparatus is provided, including a pressure source, a cut valve connected to the pressure source, the cut valve configured to be turned on and off to provide pressure to selectively extend and retract a vitrectomy cutting device, a sensor configured to sense pressure provided from the cut valve, and a controller configured to control operation of the cut valve based on pressure sensed by the sensor. The controller is configured to monitor pressures encountered and alter cut valve timing based on pressure conditions previously encountered.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2016Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.Inventors: Fred C. Lee, James B. Gerg, Kyle E. Lynn, Zheng Zhang, Lauren M. Hickey
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Patent number: 9895262Abstract: A system and method of receiving a cassette to a console of a phacoemulsification system. The system and method may include receiving the cassette in close proximity to a cassette receptacle comprising a receiving surface, sensing variations in at least two variable resistances mounted respectively diagonally about the receiving surface, and comparing the variations as between the at least two variable resistances to assess an attitude of the cassette. The system and method may optionally include clamping the cassette responsively to the comparing step.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2016Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.Inventors: Mark W. Ross, James B. Gerg, Kyle E. Lynn, Lauren M. Hickey
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Patent number: 9762654Abstract: Systems and methods for remotely controlling a medical device are disclosed. Such systems and methods may include the providing of computer executable instructions for presenting a graphical user interface capable of providing remote user input to the medical device, wherein the graphical user interface is at least substantially a true screen representation of an interface of the at least one medical device. At least one network port may be capable of remotely receiving the user input information. Responsive to the input information, a driver associated with the medical device may be configured to control the medical device responsive to the input at the remote graphical user interface.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.Inventors: Kyle E Lynn, Richard G Duff, Rennie G Allen, Michael J Claus
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Publication number: 20170224888Abstract: An apparatus and method of detecting an interchangeable tip of a handpiece of an ocular surgical system is disclosed. The interchangeable tip of the system includes an irrigation port that receives fluid flowing from an irrigation source and an aspiration port that removes or aspirates fluid and/or materials from the surgical field, in particular a patient's eye, through use of an aspiration source or pump. The method comprises attaching the interchangeable tip to the handpiece, introducing fluid flow into the system and determining the fluid flow rate of fluid flow in the system, determining the pressure of fluid flowing into the interchangeable tip, determining the pressure of fluid flowing out of the interchangeable tip and comparing the flow rate and pressure information to known flow rate and pressure readings of known types of interchangeable tips to determine the type of interchangeable tip being used.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Lauren M. Hickey, Kyle E. Lynn, Johan W. Steenstra Toussaint, Frederick C. Lee, James W. Staggs
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Patent number: 9597228Abstract: A vitrectomy apparatus is provided, including a pressure source, a cut valve connected to the pressure source, the cut valve configured to be turned on and off to provide pressure to selectively extend and retract a vitrectomy cutting device, a sensor configured to sense pressure provided from the cut valve, and a controller configured to control operation of the cut valve based on pressure sensed by the sensor. The controller is configured to monitor an amount of dwell time the vitrectomy cutting device remains open and monitor aspiration rate, and control a rate of material processed by the vitrectomy cutting device based on amount of dwell time and aspiration rate.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2015Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.Inventors: Kyle E. Lynn, James B. Gerg, Fred C. Lee, Lauren M. Hickey, Zheng Zhang
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Publication number: 20170071789Abstract: A vitrectomy apparatus is provided, including a pressure source, a cut valve connected to the pressure source, the cut valve configured to be turned on and off to provide pressure to selectively extend and retract a vitrectomy cutting device, a sensor configured to sense pressure provided from the cut valve, and a controller configured to control operation of the cut valve based on pressure sensed by the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Fred C. Lee, James B. Gerg, Zheng Zhang, Kyle E. Lynn, Lauren M. Hickey
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Publication number: 20170065456Abstract: A vitrectomy apparatus is provided, including a pressure source, a cut valve connected to the pressure source, the cut valve configured to be turned on and off to provide pressure to selectively extend and retract a vitrectomy cutting device, a sensor configured to sense pressure provided from the cut valve, and a controller configured to control operation of the cut valve based on pressure sensed by the sensor. The controller is configured to monitor pressures encountered and alter cut valve timing based on pressure conditions previously encountered.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Fred C. Lee, James B. Gerg, Kyle E. Lynn, Zheng Zhang, Lauren M. Hickey
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Patent number: 9498376Abstract: A vitrectomy apparatus is provided, including a pressure source, a cut valve connected to the pressure source, the cut valve configured to be turned on and off to provide pressure to selectively extend and retract a vitrectomy cutting device, a sensor configured to sense pressure provided from the cut valve, and a controller configured to control operation of the cut valve based on pressure sensed by the sensor. The controller is configured to monitor pressures encountered and alter cut valve timing based on pressure conditions previously encountered.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2012Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.Inventors: Fred C Lee, James B. Gerg, Kyle E Lynn, Zheng Zhang, Lauren M Hickey
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Patent number: 9486358Abstract: A vitrectomy apparatus is provided, including a pressure source, a cut valve connected to the pressure source, the cut valve configured to be turned on and off to provide pressure to selectively extend and retract a vitrectomy cutting device, a sensor configured to sense pressure provided from the cut valve, and a controller configured to control operation of the cut valve based on pressure sensed by the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2012Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.Inventors: Fred C Lee, James B. Gerg, Kyle E Lynn, Christina Zhang, Lauren M Hickey
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Publication number: 20160296366Abstract: A system and method of receiving a cassette to a console of a phacoemulsification system. The system and method may include receiving the cassette in close proximity to a cassette receptacle comprising a receiving surface, sensing variations in at least two variable resistances mounted respectively diagonally about the receiving surface, and comparing the variations as between the at least two variable resistances to assess an attitude of the cassette. The system and method may optionally include clamping the cassette responsively to the comparing step.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: Mark W. Ross, James B. Gerg, Kyle E. Lynn, Lauren M. Hickey
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Publication number: 20160296369Abstract: A system and method of receiving a cassette to a console of a phacoemulsification system. The system and method may include receiving the cassette in close proximity to a cassette receptacle comprising a receiving surface, sensing variations in at least two variable resistances mounted respectively diagonally about the receiving surface, and comparing the variations as between the at least two variable resistances to assess an attitude of the cassette. The system and method may optionally include clamping the cassette responsively to the comparing step.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: Mark W. Ross, James B. Gerg, Kyle E. Lynn, Lauren M. Hickey
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Publication number: 20160095745Abstract: A vitrectomy apparatus is provided, including a pressure source, a cut valve connected to the pressure source, the cut valve configured to be turned on and off to provide pressure to selectively extend and retract a vitrectomy cutting device, a sensor configured to sense pressure provided from the cut valve, and a controller configured to control operation of the cut valve based on pressure sensed by the sensor. The controller is configured to monitor an amount of dwell time the vitrectomy cutting device remains open and monitor aspiration rate, and control a rate of material processed by the vitrectomy cutting device based on amount of dwell time and aspiration rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventors: Kyle E. Lynn, James B. Gerg, Fred C. Lee, Lauren M. Hickey, Zheng Zhang
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Patent number: 9271867Abstract: A vitrectomy apparatus is provided, including a pressure source, a cut valve connected to the pressure source, the cut valve configured to be turned on and off to provide pressure to selectively extend and retract a vitrectomy cutting device, a sensor configured to sense pressure provided from the cut valve, and a controller configured to control operation of the cut valve based on pressure sensed by the sensor. The controller is configured to monitor an amount of dwell time the vitrectomy cutting device remains open and monitor aspiration rate, and control a rate of material processed by the vitrectomy cutting device based on amount of dwell time and aspiration rate.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2012Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.Inventors: Kyle E Lynn, James Gerg, Fred C Lee, Lauren M Hickey, Christina Zhang
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Publication number: 20140280474Abstract: Systems and methods for remotely controlling a medical device are disclosed. Such systems and methods may include the providing of computer executable instructions for presenting a graphical user interface capable of providing remote user input to the medical device, wherein the graphical user interface is at least substantially a true screen representation of an interface of the at least one medical device. At least one network port may be capable of remotely receiving the user input information. Responsive to the input information, a driver associated with the medical device may be configured to control the medical device responsive to the input at the remote graphical user interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Kyle E. Lynn, Richard G. Duff, Rennie G. Allen, Michael J. Claus
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Publication number: 20140171991Abstract: A vitrectomy apparatus is provided, including a pressure source, a cut valve connected to the pressure source, the cut valve configured to be turned on and off to provide pressure to selectively extend and retract a vitrectomy cutting device, a sensor configured to sense pressure provided from the cut valve, and a controller configured to control operation of the cut valve based on pressure sensed by the sensor. The controller is configured to monitor pressures encountered and alter cut valve timing based on pressure conditions previously encountered.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2012Publication date: June 19, 2014Inventors: Fred C. Lee, James B. Gerg, Kyle E. Lynn, Christina Zhang, Lauren M. Hickey