Patents by Inventor Neal H. Marshall
Neal H. Marshall 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: 20190110675Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning at least one optical element of an imaging system is disclosed, the imaging system having a distal end inserted into a patient during a medical procedure. The apparatus includes a manifold removably receivable on the distal end of the imaging system, the manifold having an inlet for receiving a flow of cleaning fluid and including a plurality of nozzles in communication with the inlet, each nozzle being aligned to direct cleaning fluid toward the at least one optical element when the manifold is received on the distal end of the imaging system. The apparatus also includes a feed tube in communication with the inlet for supplying cleaning fluid to the manifold, the feed tube having an end for removably coupling to a cleaning fluid supply, the feed tube being routed external to the imaging system when the manifold is received on the distal end of the imaging system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2017Publication date: April 18, 2019Inventors: Leonard M. Faria, Dustin Gaidos, Neal H. Marshall, Brian A. Schopka, Jason P. Julian, Ronald F. Scharf, Randal B. Chinnock
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Patent number: 8277468Abstract: A medical instrument for engaging tissue includes a flexible shaft, a tissue piercing coil at a distal portion of the shaft, and a tissue stabilizer positioned over the shaft and biased in a distal direction such that as the tissue piercing coil enters tissue, the tissue stabilizer is urged against a surface of the tissue. A medical instrument for reconfiguring tissue includes a flexible shaft defining a lumen housing actuating controls, and a distal actuating assembly with a sealing portion configured to substantially seal the shaft lumen from contact with bodily fluids. A cartridge assembly includes first and second members configured for releasable attachment to a medical instrument, and a holder configured to receive the first and second members and to be released from the first and second members upon action of the first and second members attaching to the medical instrument.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2010Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Laufer, Jeffrey C. Cerier, Amos G. Cruz, Jonathan O'Keefe, Richard Andrews, Ram Chuttani, Vincent A. Piucci, Jr., Michael Barenboym, Neal H. Marshall, Randal B. Chinnock
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Publication number: 20110068143Abstract: A medical instrument for engaging tissue includes a flexible shaft, a tissue piercing coil at a distal portion of the shaft, and a tissue stabilizer positioned over the shaft and biased in a distal direction such that as the tissue piercing coil enters tissue, the tissue stabilizer is urged against a surface of the tissue. A medical instrument for reconfiguring tissue includes a flexible shaft defining a lumen housing actuating controls, and a distal actuating assembly with a sealing portion configured to substantially seal the shaft lumen from contact with bodily fluids. A cartridge assembly includes first and second members configured for releasable attachment to a medical instrument, and a holder configured to receive the first and second members and to be released from the first and second members upon action of the first and second members attaching to the medical instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Laufer, Jeffrey C. Cerier, Amos Cruz, Jonathan O'Keefe, Richard Andrews, Ram Chuttani, Vincent A. Puicci, JR., Michael Barenboym, Neal H. Marshall, Randall B. Chinnock
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Patent number: 7857823Abstract: A medical instrument for engaging tissue includes a flexible shaft, a tissue piercing coil at a distal portion of the shaft, and a tissue stabilizer positioned over the shaft and biased in a distal direction such that as the tissue piercing coil enters tissue, the tissue stabilizer is urged against a surface of the tissue. A medical instrument for reconfiguring tissue includes a flexible shaft defining a lumen housing actuating controls, and a distal actuating assembly with a sealing portion configured to substantially seal the shaft lumen from contact with bodily fluids. A cartridge assembly includes first and second members configured for releasable attachment to a medical instrument, and a holder configured to receive the first and second members and to be released from the first and second members upon action of the first and second members attaching to the medical instrument.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2004Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Laufer, Jeffrey C Cerier, Amos Cruz, Jonathan O'Keefe, Richard Andrews, Ram Chuttani, Vincent A. Puicci, Jr., Michael Barenboym, Neal H. Marshall, Randall B. Chinnock
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Patent number: 7776057Abstract: A method includes advancing an apparatus having an elongated member transorally into the stomach. The apparatus includes a distal end effector having first and second members configured to engage tissue. The first and second members are movable relatively toward one another generally in a first plane. The method includes moving the distal end effector relative to the elongated member in the first plane such that the distal end effector is retroflexed out of alignment with the elongated member to position the first and second members for engagement with the tissue. At least one of the first and second members carries a fixation device for fixing engaged portions of tissue together.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2004Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Laufer, Jeffrey C. Cerier, Amos Cruz, Jonathan O'Keefe, Richard Andrews, Vincent A. Puicci, Jr., Michael Barenboym, Neal H. Marshall, Randal B. Chinnock
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Patent number: 7722633Abstract: A medical instrument for engaging tissue includes a flexible shaft, a tissue piercing coil at a distal portion of the shaft, and a tissue stabilizer positioned over the shaft and biased in a distal direction such that as the tissue piercing coil enters tissue, the tissue stabilizer is urged against a surface of the tissue. A medical instrument for reconfiguring tissue includes a flexible shaft defining a lumen housing actuating controls, and a distal actuating assembly with a sealing portion configured to substantially seal the shaft lumen from contact with bodily fluids. A cartridge assembly includes first and second members configured for releasable attachment to a medical instrument, and a holder configured to receive the first and second members and to be released from the first and second members upon action of the first and second members attaching to the medical instrument.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2004Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Laufer, Jeffrey C. Cerier, Amos Cruz, Jonathan O'Keefe, Richard Andrews, Ram Chuttani, Vincent A. Puicci, Jr., Michael Barenboym, Neal H. Marshall, Randall B. Chinnock
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Patent number: 7713277Abstract: A medical instrument for engaging tissue includes a flexible shaft, a tissue piercing coil at a distal portion of the shaft, and a tissue stabilizer positioned over the shaft and biased in a distal direction such that as the tissue piercing coil enters tissue, the tissue stabilizer is urged against a surface of the tissue. A medical instrument for reconfiguring tissue includes a flexible shaft defining a lumen housing actuating controls, and a distal actuating assembly with a sealing portion configured to substantially seal the shaft lumen from contact with bodily fluids. A cartridge assembly includes first and second members configured for releasable attachment to a medical instrument, and a holder configured to receive the first and second members and to be released from the first and second members upon action of the first and second members attaching to the medical instrument.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2004Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Laufer, Jeffrey C. Cerier, Amos Cruz, Jonathan O'Keefe, Richard Andrews, Ram Chuttani, Vincent A. Puicci, Jr., Michael Barenboym, Neal H. Marshall, Randall B. Chinnock
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Patent number: 6835200Abstract: A method includes advancing an apparatus having an elongated member transorally into the stomach. The apparatus includes a distal end effector having first and second members configured to engage tissue. The first and second members are movable relatively toward one another generally in a first plane. The method includes moving the distal end effector relative to the elongated member in the first plane such that the distal end effector is retroflexed out of alignment with the elongated member to position the first and second members for engagement with the tissue. At least one of the first and second members carries a fixation device for fixing engaged portions of tissue together.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2002Date of Patent: December 28, 2004Assignee: ndo surgical. Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Laufer, Jeffrey C. Cerier, Amos Cruz, Jonathan O'Keefe, Richard Andrews, Vincent A. Puicci, Jr., Michael Barenboym, Neal H. Marshall, Randal B. Chinnock
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Patent number: 6821285Abstract: A medical instrument for engaging tissue includes a flexible shaft, a tissue piercing coil at a distal portion of the shaft, and a tissue stabilizer positioned over the shaft and biased in a distal direction such that as the tissue piercing coil enters tissue, the tissue stabilizer is urged against a surface of the tissue. A medical instrument for reconfiguring tissue includes a flexible shaft defining a lumen housing actuating controls, and a distal actuating assembly with a sealing portion configured to substantially seal the shaft lumen from contact with bodily fluids. A cartridge assembly includes first and second members configured for releasable attachment to a medical instrument, and a holder configured to receive the first and second members and to be released from the first and second members upon action of the first and second members attaching to the medical instrument.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2001Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: ndo surgical, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Laufer, Jeffrey C. Cerier, Amos Cruz, Jonathan O'Keefe, Richard Andrews, Ram Chuttani, Vincent A. Puicci, Jr., Michael Barenboym, Neal H. Marshall, Randall B. Chinnock
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Publication number: 20040194790Abstract: A medical instrument for engaging tissue includes a flexible shaft, a tissue piercing coil at a distal portion of the shaft, and a tissue stabilizer positioned over the shaft and biased in a distal direction such that as the tissue piercing coil enters tissue, the tissue stabilizer is urged against a surface of the tissue. A medical instrument for reconfiguring tissue includes a flexible shaft defining a lumen housing actuating controls, and a distal actuating assembly with a sealing portion configured to substantially seal the shaft lumen from contact with bodily fluids. A cartridge assembly includes first and second members configured for releasable attachment to a medical instrument, and a holder configured to receive the first and second members and to be released from the first and second members upon action of the first and second members attaching to the medical instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2004Publication date: October 7, 2004Applicant: ndo Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Laufer, Jeffrey C. Cerier, Amos Cruz, Jonathan O'Keefe, Richard Andrews, Ram Chuttani, Vincent A. Piucci, Michael Barenboym, Neal H. Marshall, Randal B. Chinnock
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Publication number: 20040193194Abstract: A medical instrument for engaging tissue includes a flexible shaft, a tissue piercing coil at a distal portion of the shaft, and a tissue stabilizer positioned over the shaft and biased in a distal direction such that as the tissue piercing coil enters tissue, the tissue stabilizer is urged against a surface of the tissue. A medical instrument for reconfiguring tissue includes a flexible shaft defining a lumen housing actuating controls, and a distal actuating assembly with a sealing portion configured to substantially seal the shaft lumen from contact with bodily fluids. A cartridge assembly includes first and second members configured for releasable attachment to a medical instrument, and a holder configured to receive the first and second members and to be released from the first and second members upon action of the first and second members attaching to the medical instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2004Publication date: September 30, 2004Applicant: ndo Surgical, Inc., a Massachusetts corporationInventors: Michael D. Laufer, Jeffrey C. Cerier, Amos Cruz, Jonathan O'Keefe, Richard Andrews, Ram Chuttani, Vincent A. Piucci, Michael Barenboym, Neal H. Marshall, Randal B. Chinnock
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Publication number: 20040193117Abstract: A medical instrument for engaging tissue includes a flexible shaft, a tissue piercing coil at a distal portion of the shaft, and a tissue stabilizer positioned over the shaft and biased in a distal direction such that as the tissue piercing coil enters tissue, the tissue stabilizer is urged against a surface of the tissue. A medical instrument for reconfiguring tissue includes a flexible shaft defining a lumen housing actuating controls, and a distal actuating assembly with a sealing portion configured to substantially seal the shaft lumen from contact with bodily fluids. A cartridge assembly includes first and second members configured for releasable attachment to a medical instrument, and a holder configured to receive the first and second members and to be released from the first and second members upon action of the first and second members attaching to the medical instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2004Publication date: September 30, 2004Applicant: ndo Surgical, Inc., a Massachusetts corporationInventors: Michael D. Laufer, Jeffrey C. Cerier, Amos Cruz, Jonathan O'Keefe, Richard Andrews, Ram Chuttani, Vincent A. Piucci, Michael Barenboym, Neal H. Marshall, Randal B. Chinnock
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Publication number: 20040193193Abstract: A medical instrument for engaging tissue includes a flexible shaft, a tissue piercing coil at a distal portion of the shaft, and a tissue stabilizer positioned over the shaft and biased in a distal direction such that as the tissue piercing coil enters tissue, the tissue stabilizer is urged against a surface of the tissue. A medical instrument for reconfiguring tissue includes a flexible shaft defining a lumen housing actuating controls, and a distal actuating assembly with a sealing portion configured to substantially seal the shaft lumen from contact with bodily fluids. A cartridge assembly includes first and second members configured for releasable attachment to a medical instrument, and a holder configured to receive the first and second members and to be released from the first and second members upon action of the first and second members attaching to the medical instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2004Publication date: September 30, 2004Applicant: ndo Surgical, Inc., a Massachusetts corporationInventors: Michael D. Laufer, Jeffrey C. Cerier, Amos Cruz, Jonathan O'Keefe, Richard Andrews, Ram Chuttani, Vincent A. Piucci, Michael Barenboym, Neal H. Marshall, Randal B. Chinnock
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Publication number: 20030055442Abstract: A method includes advancing an apparatus having an elongated member transorally into the stomach. The apparatus includes a distal end effector having first and second members configured to engage tissue. The first and second members are movable relatively toward one another generally in a first plane. The method includes moving the distal end effector relative to the elongated member in the first plane such that the distal end effector is retroflexed out of alignment with the elongated member to position the first and second members for engagement with the tissue. At least one of the first and second members carries a fixation device for fixing engaged portions of tissue together.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2002Publication date: March 20, 2003Inventors: Michael D. Laufer, Jeffrey C. Cerier, Amos Cruz, Jonathan O'Keefe, Richard Andrews, Ram Chuttani, Vincent A. Piucci, Michael Barenboym, Neal H. Marshall, Randal B. Chinnock
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Publication number: 20020040226Abstract: A medical instrument for engaging tissue includes a flexible shaft, a tissue piercing coil at a distal portion of the shaft, and a tissue stabilizer positioned over the shaft and biased in a distal direction such that as the tissue piercing coil enters tissue, the tissue stabilizer is urged against a surface of the tissue. A medical instrument for reconfiguring tissue includes a flexible shaft defining a lumen housing actuating controls, and a distal actuating assembly with a sealing portion configured to substantially seal the shaft lumen from contact with bodily fluids. A cartridge assembly includes first and second members configured for releasable attachment to a medical instrument, and a holder configured to receive the first and second members and to be released from the first and second members upon action of the first and second members attaching to the medical instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2001Publication date: April 4, 2002Inventors: Michael D. Laufer, Jeffrey C. Cerier, Amos Cruz, Jonathan O'keefe, Richard Andrews, Ram Chuttani, Vincent A. Puicci, Michael Barenboym, Neal H. Marshall, Randall B. Chinnock
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Patent number: 4934764Abstract: A computer system module assembly has modular equipment enclosures slidable and securable in a modular exoskeletal frame structure on a base. The frame structure includes horizontal frame members on which the enclosures slide with pawls movable on a threaded rod to engage studs on the enclosures to clamp the enclosure to the frame. Air cooling units in the enclosures provide independent cooling for each enclosure, moving air preferably from front to back of the enclosures, through perforated frame doors.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 1989Date of Patent: June 19, 1990Assignee: Kendall Square Research CorporationInventors: Richard E. Leitermann, Neal H. Marshall, John C. Costello, Gianfranco D. Zaccai
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Patent number: 4180140Abstract: In a loudspeaker system having eight drivers on a baffle, the baffle has two port openings centered in respective squares embracing respective groups of four drivers. A tubular column extender snaps into each port opening and has a snap cap for detachably securing a polyester disk over the opening. A grill formed with two openings for accomodating the column extenders covers the drivers. A grill retainer formed with openings at each end for accomodating the column extenders abuts the grill, and clinch nuts screws on the threaded end of ach column extender to keep the grill retainer against the grill with the grill against the front baffle.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 1978Date of Patent: December 25, 1979Assignee: Bose CorporationInventor: Neal H. Marshall
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Patent number: D324376Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 1989Date of Patent: March 3, 1992Assignee: Kendall Square Research CorporationInventors: Richard E. Leitermann, Neal H. Marshall, John C. Costello, Gianfranco D. Zaccai
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Patent number: D338663Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 1991Date of Patent: August 24, 1993Assignee: Kendall Square Research CorporatioinInventors: Richard E. Leitermann, Neal H. Marshall, John C. Costello, Benjamin J. Beck
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Patent number: D343828Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 1991Date of Patent: February 1, 1994Assignee: Kendall Square Research CorporationInventors: Richard E. Leitermann, Neal H. Marshall, John c. Costello, Benjamin J. Beck