Patents by Inventor Russell S. Heinrich
Russell S. Heinrich 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: 9186043Abstract: A scaffold assembly includes an instrument pod and a plurality of actuable movers. The instrument pod may include one or more instruments operably coupled thereto. The instrument pod is inserted through a tissue tract into the body cavity. Each actuatable mover includes an insertion member extending therefrom for insertion within tissue. Each mover has one or more lines removably attachable to the instrument pod that are configured to move the instrument pod between different positions relative to each mover upon the actuation of one or more of the movers to move the instrument pod within the body cavity.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Russell S. Heinrich, Frank Viola, Eric Alexander Stanley
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Patent number: 8728102Abstract: A surgical fastener apparatus, for securing a surgical mesh material to body tissue including a pair of anchors each having retaining structure formed on an outer surface thereof; and a suture tether interconnecting the pair of anchors to one another. The pair of anchors having a substantially cylindrical body having a conically tapered distal end and a planar proximal end. The retaining structure includes a series of semi-circular angled projections having a planar proximal surface and a tapered distal end, wherein a center of each of the angled projections is spaced a distance from a longitudinal central axis of the body portion. The surgical fastener is made from a bioabsorbable material which reabsorbs into body tissue at an appropriate rate, such as for example, polyglycolic acid and polylactic acid.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2011Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Christopher J. Criscuolo, Russell S. Heinrich, Kourosh Azarbarzin
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Publication number: 20140018614Abstract: A scaffold assembly includes an instrument pod and a plurality of actuable movers. The instrument pod may include one or more instruments operably coupled thereto. The instrument pod is inserted through a tissue tract into the body cavity. Each actuatable mover includes an insertion member extending therefrom for insertion within tissue. Each mover has one or more lines removably attachable to the instrument pod that are configured to move the instrument pod between different positions relative to each mover upon the actuation of one or more of the movers to move the instrument pod within the body cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Russell S. Heinrich, Frank Viola, Eric Alexander Stanley
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Patent number: 8597311Abstract: A surgical fastener apparatus, for securing a surgical mesh material to body tissue including a pair of anchors each having retaining structure formed on an outer surface thereof; and a suture tether interconnecting the pair of anchors to one another. The pair of anchors having a substantially cylindrical body having a conically tapered distal end and a planar proximal end. The retaining structure includes a series of semi-circular angled projections having a planar proximal surface and a tapered distal end, wherein a center of each of the angled projections is spaced a distance from a longitudinal central axis of the body portion. The surgical fastener is made from a bioabsorbable material which reabsorbs into body tissue at an appropriate rate, such as for example, polyglycolic acid and polylactic acid.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Christopher J. Criscuolo, Russell S. Heinrich, Kourosh Azarbarzin
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Patent number: 8551078Abstract: A scaffold assembly includes an instrument pod and a plurality of actuable movers. The instrument pod may include one or more instruments operably coupled thereto. The instrument pod is inserted through a tissue tract into the body cavity. Each actuatable mover includes an insertion member extending therefrom therefrom for insertion within tissue. Each mover has one or more lines removably attachable to the instrument pod that are configured to move the instrument pod between different positions relative to each mover upon the actuation of one or more of the movers to move the instrument pod within the body cavity.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Russell S. Heinrich, Frank Viola, Eric Alexander Stanley
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Patent number: 8544711Abstract: A surgical instrument comprising a handle portion, an elongated body portion extending distally from the handle portion, and a tool adjacent the distal portion of the elongated body portion and having at least one jaw movable to a clamping position to clamp tissue. A tactile feedback system includes an expandable member extending from the handle portion, the expandable member providing a tactile indicator of a tissue parameter of tissue clamped by the least one jaw.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2012Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Yong Ma, Russell S. Heinrich
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Publication number: 20120255985Abstract: A surgical instrument comprising a handle portion, an elongated body portion extending distally from the handle portion, and a tool adjacent the distal portion of the elongated body portion and having at least one jaw movable to a clamping position to clamp tissue. A tactile feedback system includes an expandable member extending from the handle portion, the expandable member providing a tactile indicator of a tissue parameter of tissue clamped by the least one jaw.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Inventors: Yong Ma, Russell S. Heinrich
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Patent number: 8205779Abstract: A surgical instrument comprising a handle portion, an elongated body portion extending distally from the handle portion, and a tool adjacent the distal portion of the elongated body portion and having at least one jaw movable to a clamping position to clamp tissue. A tactile feedback system includes an expandable member extending from the handle portion, the expandable member providing a tactile indicator of a tissue parameter of tissue clamped by the least one jaw.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2010Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Yong Ma, Russell S. Heinrich
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Publication number: 20120109157Abstract: A surgical fastener apparatus, for securing a surgical mesh material to body tissue including a pair of anchors each having retaining means formed on an outer surface thereof; and a suture tether interconnecting the pair of anchors to one another. The pair of anchors having a substantially cylindrical body having a conically tapered distal end and a planar proximal end. The retaining means includes a series of semi-circular angled projections having a planar proximal surface and a tapered distal end, wherein a center of each of the angled projections is spaced a distance from a longitudinal central axis of the body portion. The surgical fastener is made from a bioabsorbable material which reabsorbs into said body tissue at an appropriate rate, such as for example, polyglycolic acid and polylactic acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2012Publication date: May 3, 2012Inventors: Christopher J. Criscuolo, Russell S. Heinrich, Kourosh Azarbarzin
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Publication number: 20120078275Abstract: A surgical fastener apparatus, for securing a surgical mesh material to body tissue including a pair of anchors each having retaining means formed on an outer surface thereof; and a suture tether interconnecting the pair of anchors to one another. The pair of anchors having a substantially cylindrical body having a conically tapered distal end and a planar proximal end. The retaining means includes a series of semi-circular angled projections having a planar proximal surface and a tapered distal end, wherein a center of each of the angled projections is spaced a distance from a longitudinal central axis of the body portion. The surgical fastener is made from a bioabsorbable material which reabsorbs into said body tissue at an appropriate rate, such as for example, polyglycolic acid and polylactic acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Inventors: Christopher J. Criscuolo, Russell S. Heinrich, Kourosh Azarbarzin
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Publication number: 20120059397Abstract: A surgical fastener apparatus, for securing a surgical mesh material to body tissue including a pair of anchors each having retaining means formed on an outer surface thereof; and a suture tether interconnecting the pair of anchors to one another. The pair of anchors having a substantially cylindrical body having a conically tapered distal end and a planar proximal end. The retaining means includes a series of semi-circular angled projections having a planar proximal surface and a tapered distal end, wherein a center of each of the angled projections is spaced a distance from a longitudinal central axis of the body portion. The surgical fastener is made from a bioabsorbable material which reabsorbs into said body tissue at an appropriate rate, such as for example, polyglycolic acid and polylactic acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Inventors: Christopher J. Criscuolo, Russell S. Heinrich, Kourosh Azarbarzin
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Patent number: 8114101Abstract: A surgical fastener apparatus, for securing a surgical mesh material to body tissue including a pair of anchors each having a retaining structure formed on an outer surface thereof; and a suture tether interconnecting the pair of anchors to one another. The pair of anchors have a substantially cylindrical body having a conically tapered distal end and a planar proximal end. The retaining structure includes a series of semi-circular angled projections having a planar proximal surface and a tapered distal end, wherein a center of each of the angled projections is spaced a distance from a longitudinal central axis of the body portion. The surgical fastener is made from a bioabsorbable material which reabsorbs into body tissue at an appropriate rate, such as for example, polyglycolic acid and polylactic acid.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2008Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Christopher J. Criscuolo, Russell S. Heinrich, Kourosh Azarbarzin
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Publication number: 20120004674Abstract: A surgical fastener apparatus, for securing a surgical mesh material to body tissue including a pair of anchors each having retaining means formed on an outer surface thereof; and a suture tether interconnecting the pair of anchors to one another. The pair of anchors having a substantially cylindrical body having a conically tapered distal end and a planar proximal end. The retaining means includes a series of semi-circular angled projections having a planar proximal surface and a tapered distal end, wherein a center of each of the angled projections is spaced a distance from a longitudinal central axis of the body portion. The surgical fastener is made from a bioabsorbable material which reabsorbs into said body tissue at an appropriate rate, such as for example, polyglycolic acid and polylactic acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Inventors: Christopher J. Criscuolo, Russell S. Heinrich, Kourosh Azarbarzin
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Patent number: 8034076Abstract: A surgical fastener apparatus, for securing a surgical mesh material to body tissue including a pair of anchors each having a retaining structure formed on an outer surface thereof; and a suture tether interconnecting the pair of anchors to one another. The pair of anchors have a substantially cylindrical body having a conically tapered distal end and a planar proximal end. The retaining structure includes a series of semi-circular angled projections having a planar proximal surface and a tapered distal end, wherein a center of each of the angled projections is spaced a distance from a longitudinal central axis of the body portion. The surgical fastener is made from a bioabsorbable material which reabsorbs into said body tissue at an appropriate rate, such as for example, polyglycolic acid and polylactic acid.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2008Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Christopher J. Criscuolo, Russell S. Heinrich, Kourosh Azarbarzin
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Publication number: 20110137129Abstract: A scaffold assembly includes an instrument pod and a plurality of actuable movers. The instrument pod may include one or more instruments operably coupled thereto. The instrument pod is inserted through a tissue tract into the body cavity. Each actuatable mover includes an insertion member extending therefrom therefrom for insertion within tissue. Each mover has one or more lines removably attachable to the instrument pod that are configured to move the instrument pod between different positions relative to each mover upon the actuation of one or more of the movers to move the instrument pod within the body cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventors: Russell S. Heinrich, Frank Viola, Eric Alexander Stanley
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Publication number: 20110017802Abstract: A surgical instrument comprising a handle portion, an elongated body portion extending distally from the handle portion, and a tool adjacent the distal portion of the elongated body portion and having at least one jaw movable to a clamping position to clamp tissue. A tactile feedback system includes an expandable member extending from the handle portion, the expandable member providing a tactile indicator of a tissue parameter of tissue clamped by the least one jaw.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Inventors: Yong Ma, Russell S. Heinrich
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Publication number: 20080167667Abstract: A surgical fastener apparatus, for securing a surgical mesh material to body tissue including a pair of anchors each having retaining means formed on an outer surface thereof; and a suture tether interconnecting the pair of anchors to one another. The pair of anchors having a substantially cylindrical body having a conically tapered distal end and a planar proximal end. The retaining means includes a series of semi-circular angled projections having a planar proximal surface and a tapered distal end, wherein a center of each of the angled projections is spaced a distance from a longitudinal central axis of the body portion. The surgical fastener is made from a bioabsorbable material which reabsorbs into said body tissue at an appropriate rate, such as for example, polyglycolic acid and polylactic acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Christopher J. Criscuolo, Russell S. Heinrich, Kourosh Azarbarzin
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Publication number: 20080167668Abstract: A surgical fastener apparatus, for securing a surgical mesh material to body tissue including a pair of anchors each having retaining means formed on an outer surface thereof; and a suture tether interconnecting the pair of anchors to one another. The pair of anchors having a substantially cylindrical body having a conically tapered distal end and a planar proximal end. The retaining means includes a series of semi-circular angled projections having a planar proximal surface and a tapered distal end, wherein a center of each of the angled projections is spaced a distance from a longitudinal central axis of the body portion. The surgical fastener is made from a bioabsorbable material which reabsorbs into said body tissue at an appropriate rate, such as for example, polyglycolic acid and polylactic acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Christopher J. Criscuolo, Russell S. Heinrich, Kourosh Azarbarzin
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Publication number: 20040092937Abstract: A surgical fastener apparatus, for securing a surgical mesh material to body tissue including a pair of anchors each having retaining means formed on an outer surface thereof, and a suture tether interconnecting the pair of anchors to one another. The pair of anchors having a substantially cylindrical body having a conically tapered distal end and a planar proximal end. The retaining means includes a series of semi-circular angled projections having a planar proximal surface and a tapered distal end, wherein a center of each of the angled projections is spaced a distance from a longitudinal central axis of the body portion. The surgical fastener is made from a bioabsorbable material which reabsorbs into said body tissue at an appropriate rate, such as for example, polyglycolic acid and polylactic acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2003Publication date: May 13, 2004Inventors: Christopher J. Criscuolo, Russell S Heinrich, Kourosh Azarbarzin