Patents by Inventor Michael E. Harris
Michael E. Harris 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: 20240156455Abstract: A replaceable staple cartridge is disclosed which is seatable in a jaw of a surgical stapling instrument. If the staple cartridge is not fully seated in the jaw, the closure of the surgical stapling instrument will fully seat the staple cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2024Publication date: May 16, 2024Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris, Chester O. Baxter, III, Michael J. Stokes
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Patent number: 11974744Abstract: Methods for applying one or more adjuncts to tissue are provided. In one embodiment, the method can include positioning an adjunct, e.g., using an adhesive, on one of first and second jaws of an end effector of a surgical stapler. In one embodiment, an attachment mechanism on the adjunct can prevent stretching of at least a portion of the adjunct. In other aspects, the adjunct can be maintained on the at least one jaw in a first state in which the adjunct is at least partially stretched over the at least one jaw, and actuation of the surgical stapler can cause the adjunct to transition from the first state to a second state such that the adjunct in the second state at least partially separates from the at least one jaw.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2021Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: ETHICON LLCInventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris, Michael J. Vendely, Prudence Vulhop
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Patent number: 11963683Abstract: A surgical system may include tiered-access features. The surgical system may be used to analyze at least a portion of a surgical field. Based on a control parameter, the system may scale up or down various capabilities, such as visualization processing, endocutter communication, endocutter algorithm updates, smart cartridge connectivity, smart motor control for circular stapler, smart energy control, cloud analytics, hub connectivity control, and/or hub visualization and control interactions. The control parameter may include system aspects such as processing capability or bandwidth for example and/or the identification of an appropriate service tier.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2020Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Patrick L. Creamer, Shane R. Adams, Jason L. Harris, Kevin M. Fiebig, Michael J. Vendely
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Patent number: 11957338Abstract: Stapling assemblies for use with a surgical stapler are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the stapling assembly includes a cartridge having a plurality of staples disposed therein and a non-fibrous adjunct formed of at least one fused bioabsorbable polymer and configured to be releasably retained on the cartridge. Adjunct systems for use with a surgical stapler are also provided. Surgical end effectors using the stapling assemblies are also provided. Methods for manufacturing stapling assemblies and using the same are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Jason L. Harris, Michael J. Vendely, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Austin Bridges, Peyton Hopson, Jackie Donners, Hardik Kabaria, Farhad Javid, David Arthur Kelly, Elliott Baker, Stephen J. Peter, Xinyu Gu, Gina Michelle Policastro, Sharon Chen
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Publication number: 20240108334Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for controlling a tissue-treatment motion by a surgical instrument are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2022Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Taylor W. Aronhalt, Michael J. Vendely, Shane R. Adams, Nicholas J. Ross, Matthew D. Cowperthwait, Jason L. Harris, Kevin M. Fiebig, Eric B. LaFay, Jose Luis De Cordoba Matilla, Raymond E. Parfett, Curtis A. Maples, Sarah A. Worthington, Jacqueline C. Aronhalt
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Patent number: 11944308Abstract: A staple cartridge assembly for use with a surgical stapling instrument includes a staple cartridge including a plurality of staples and a cartridge deck. The staple cartridge assembly also includes a compressible adjunct positionable against the cartridge deck, wherein the staples are deployable into tissue captured against the compressible adjunct, and wherein the compressible adjunct comprises a first biocompatible layer comprising a first portion, a second biocompatible layer comprising a second portion, and crossed spacer fibers extending between the first portion and the second portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Michael J. Vendely, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris, Charles J. Scheib, Howell T. Goldrein, Robert S. Moir, Sofia Maria Consonni, Ismail Akram, Ashley D. Easter, Helen S. Latham
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Patent number: 11931110Abstract: A surgical instrument is disclosed comprising a control system and a strain gage circuit. The operation of the control system is modifiable by an input from the strain gage circuit.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2018Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Michael J. Vendely, Jason L. Harris, Gregory J. Bakos, David C. Yates
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Patent number: 11931028Abstract: A surgical instrument. The surgical instrument includes an elongated channel configured to support a staple cartridge, an anvil pivotably connected to the elongated channel, a knife mechanically coupled to the staple cartridge, an electric motor and a control circuit electrically connected to the electric motor. The control circuit is configured to change a firing motion of the surgical instrument based on a combination of events.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris, Michael J. Vendely, Charles J. Scheib
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Patent number: 11911032Abstract: A replaceable staple cartridge is disclosed which is seatable in a jaw of a surgical stapling instrument. If the staple cartridge is not fully seated in the jaw, the closure of the surgical stapling instrument will fully seat the staple cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2019Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris, Chester O. Baxter, III, Michael J. Stokes
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Patent number: 11911030Abstract: A surgical instrument controls communication capabilities between the surgical instrument and a removeable component. The surgical instrument may determine parameters associated with the surgical instrument and the removable component. Based on the parameters, the surgical instrument determines a level or tier of communication between the surgical instrument and the removable component. The surgical instrument may determine to configure one or more of the following levels: one-way static communication with the component; two-way communication with the component; real-time two-way communication with the component; and communication with a surgical hub.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2020Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Patrick L. Creamer, Shane R. Adams, Jason L. Harris, Kevin M. Fiebig, Michael J. Vendely
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Patent number: 11911045Abstract: A method for adjusting control parameters of a clip applier using a surgical hub is disclosed. The method comprises gathering data during a first surgical procedure, evaluating the gathered data to determine the appropriate operation of a clip applier in a subsequent surgical procedure, gathering data during the operation of the clip applier in the subsequent surgical procedure, determining if the operation of the clip applier needs to be adjusted based on the data gathered during the subsequent surgical procedure, and adjusting the operation of the clip applier based on the data gathered during the subsequent surgical procedure.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2018Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Cllag GmbH InternationalInventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Michael J. Stokes, Gregory G. Scott, Nicholas M. Morgan, Disha V. Estera, Jason L. Harris, Chester O. Baxter, III, Daniel J. Mumaw
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Patent number: 8511066Abstract: A two-stage turbocharging system with a high pressure (HP) turbine and a low pressure (LP) turbine, exhaust piping connecting an engine to the HP turbine inlet, exhaust piping connecting the HP turbine outlet to the LP turbine inlet, piping connecting the LP turbine outlet to an aftertreatment device, and branched bypass piping having an inlet and first and second branches, the inlet connected to the engine to HP turbine inlet exhaust piping, the first branch outlet connected to the LP turbine inlet, the second branch outlet connected to the aftertreatment device, and an R2S valve in the first branch and a warm-up valve in said second branch. By opening of the valve, exhaust gas can bypass both the HP and LP turbines and flow to, e.g., the catalytic converter. The R2S valve and the warm-up valve may be integrated into a single exhaust flow control unit.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2009Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Harris, Brock Fraser
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Patent number: 8499432Abstract: A wastegate assembly (200) for a turbocharger (101) or the like is provided having a support plate (300), an actuator (275), a linkage (250) operably connected to the actuator (275), and a valve plate (225) operably connected to the linkage (250). The linkage (250) translates actuation of the actuator (275) to movement of the valve plate (225) thereby sealing or unsealing the bypass outlet (500). The actuator (275), linkage (250) and valve plate (225) can be pre-assembled to the support plate (300) prior to the support plate (300) being connected to the turbine housing (102). The actuator (275), linkage (250) and valve plate (225) can be calibrated prior to the wastegate assembly (200) being connected to the turbine housing (102). The bypass outlet (500) can be machined via access provided by the wastegate port (400).Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2008Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.Inventor: Michael E. Harris
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Publication number: 20110061381Abstract: A two-stage turbocharging system with a high pressure (HP) turbine and a low pressure (LP) turbine, exhaust piping connecting an engine to the HP turbine inlet, exhaust piping connecting the HP turbine outlet to the LP turbine inlet, piping connecting the LP turbine outlet to an aftertreatment device, and branched bypass piping having an inlet and first and second branches, the inlet connected to the engine to HP turbine inlet exhaust piping, the first branch outlet connected to the LP turbine inlet, the second branch outlet connected to the aftertreatment device, and an R2S valve in the first branch and a warm-up valve in said second branch. By opening of the valve, exhaust gas can bypass both the HP and LP turbines and flow to, e.g., the catalytic converter. The R2S valve and the warm-up valve may be integrated into a single exhaust flow control unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2009Publication date: March 17, 2011Applicant: BORGWARNER INC.Inventors: Michael E. Harris, Brock Fraser
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Publication number: 20080298953Abstract: A wastegate assembly (200) for a turbocharger (101) or the like is provided having a support plate (300), an actuator (275), a linkage (250) operably connected to the actuator (275), and a valve plate (225) operably connected to the linkage (250). The linkage (250) translates actuation of the actuator (275) to movement of the valve plate (225) thereby sealing or unsealing the bypass outlet (500). The actuator (275), linkage (250) and valve plate (225) can be pre-assembled to the support plate (300) prior to the support plate (300) being connected to the turbine housing (102). The actuator (275), linkage (250) and valve plate (225) can be calibrated prior to the wastegate assembly (200) being connected to the turbine housing (102). The bypass outlet (500) can be machined via access provided by the wastegate port (400).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: BORG WARNER INC.Inventor: Michael E. Harris
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Patent number: 6828703Abstract: An alternator having a plurality of positive and negative diodes, is disclosed. The alternator further includes a plurality of stator windings each of the plurality of stator windings has a first end and a second end, and a first diode plate for fixing one of the plurality of positive and plurality of negative diodes in a first orientation. Further, the alternator includes a second diode plate for fixing the other of the plurality of negative and plurality of positive diodes in a second orientation. Each of the anodes of the positive diodes are connected to each of the cathodes of the negative diodes and to at least one end of each of the plurality of stator windings to form a rectifier bridge circuit.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2003Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gary M. Einheuser, Jeanne M. Schiavone, Michael E. Harris, Paul M. Evans, Carl W. Cenzer
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Publication number: 20040174081Abstract: An alternator having a plurality of positive and negative diodes, is disclosed. The alternator further includes a plurality of stator windings each of the plurality of stator windings has a first end and a second end, and a first diode plate for fixing one of the plurality of positive and plurality of negative diodes in a first orientation. Further, the alternator includes a second diode plate for fixing the other of the plurality of negative and plurality of positive diodes in a second orientation. Each of the anodes of the positive diodes are connected to each of the cathodes of the negative diodes and to at least one end of each of the plurality of stator windings to form a rectifier bridge circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2003Publication date: September 9, 2004Applicant: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gary M. Einheuser, Jeanne M. Schiavone, Michael E. Harris, Paul M. Evans, Carl W. Cenzer
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Patent number: 5235948Abstract: A throttle valve control system for an automobile having an engine, a carburetor mounted on the engine, a throttle valve in the carburetor for controlling the flow of fuel to the engine, an accelerator pedal, and a throttle linkage interconnected between the accelerator pedal and the throttle valve, the throttle linkage including a throttle linkage adjustment means including a piston/cylinder assembly (11) for expanding and shortening the effective length of the throttle linkage. A throttle limiting closure assembly (16) is mounted onto the piston/cylinder assembly (11) and includes a threaded travel rod (39) and a pair of lock nuts (46) for selectively limiting the amount of expansion of the piston rod from the cylinder. A source of compressed gas is provided including a normally open control valve (19) and an gas flow controller (21).Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 1992Date of Patent: August 17, 1993Assignee: BG 300, Inc.Inventors: Barry Grant, Michael E. Harris
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Patent number: 5211205Abstract: A fuel pressure regulator including a high pressure fuel supply chamber (18), a low pressure diaphragm chamber (19), a valve mechanism (21-24) for controlling the flow of fuel between the high and low pressure chambers, and a resilient impervious diaphragm (31) within the low pressure diaphragm chamber and coupled to the valve mechanism for imparting pressure fluctuations in the low pressure diaphragm chamber to the valve element of the valve mechanism. The fuel pressure regulator includes an array of alternating valve guide surfaces (58) and fuel flow channels (59) disposed about the valve element (23,24) for restraining the reciprocating movement of the valve element to and from a valve seat. The fuel flow channels provide a fuel flow design that uniformly delivers fuel through the valve mechanism into the low pressure diaphragm chamber.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 1992Date of Patent: May 18, 1993Assignee: BG 300, Inc.Inventors: Barry Grant, Michael E. Harris
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Patent number: D1028233Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2022Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris, Michael J. Vendely, Chester O. Baxter, III, Mark S. Zeiner