Patents by Inventor Philip Joseph Irka

Philip Joseph Irka 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).

  • SURGICAL INSTRUMENT CONTROLS WITH ILLUMINATED FEEDBACK
    Publication number: 20150076211
    Abstract: An electromechanical powered surgical instrument includes a handle assembly and a control assembly. The handle assembly is configured to engage an end effector to manipulate a tool assembly thereof. The control assembly is positioned on the candle assembly and includes a plurality of buttons. Each of the plurality of buttons is associated with a function of the end effector. Each of the plurality of buttons is also associated with a light source. The light source is configured to selectively backlight the associated button.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Philip Joseph Irka, Matthew J. Chowaniec, Michael D. Ingmanson