Patents by Inventor Sam T. Crews

Sam T. Crews 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).

  • Patent number: 11793985
    Abstract: A surgical port includes an end face with a channel extending through the end face. The channel has a cross section shaped to receive a surgical instrument cannula. A lateral wall extends around a perimeter of the end face. The lateral wall and end face enclose an open volume. A rim extends radially inward from the lateral wall and projects into the open volume. An apron portion extends radially outward from the lateral wall and in a direction axially away from the end face. Surgical systems may include surgical ports. Methods relate to using surgical ports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Brian M. Crews, Sam T. Crews, Craig R. Gerbi, Michael Hurst, Sumona Adhya
  • Publication number: 20220152373
    Abstract: A surgical port includes an end face with a channel extending through the end face. The channel has a cross section shaped to receive a surgical instrument cannula. A lateral wall extends around a perimeter of the end face. The lateral wall and end face enclose an open volume. A rim extends radially inward from the lateral wall and projects into the open volume. An apron portion extends radially outward from the lateral wall and in a direction axially away from the end face. Surgical systems may include surgical ports. Methods relate to using surgical ports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Brian M. CREWS, Sam T. CREWS, Craig R. GERBI, Michael HURST, Sumona ADHYA
  • Patent number: 11235133
    Abstract: A surgical port includes an end face with a channel extending through the end face. The channel has a cross section shaped to receive a surgical instrument cannula. A lateral wall extends around a perimeter of the end face. The lateral wall and end face enclose an open volume. A rim extends radially inward from the lateral wall and projects into the open volume. An apron portion extends radially outward from the lateral wall and in a direction axially away from the end face. Surgical systems may include surgical ports. Methods relate to using surgical ports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian M. Crews, Sam T. Crews, Craig R. Gerbi, Michael Hurst, Sumona Adhya
  • Publication number: 20180214681
    Abstract: A surgical port includes an end face with a channel extending through the end face. The channel has a cross section shaped to receive a surgical instrument cannula. A lateral wall extends around a perimeter of the end face. The lateral wall and end face enclose an open volume. A rim extends radially inward from the lateral wall and projects into the open volume. An apron portion extends radially outward from the lateral wall and in a direction axially away from the end face. Surgical systems may include surgical ports. Methods relate to using surgical ports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Applicant: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian M. CREWS, Sam T. CREWS, Craig R. GERBI, Michael HURST, Sumona ADHYA
  • Patent number: 4273159
    Abstract: A box tool joint member of generally tubular configuration is adapted for securement by welding to one end of a steel tube to form a drill pipe. The box tool joint member comprises a body having a cylindrical outer periphery, an internally threaded socket at one end of the body, and a weld neck of smaller outer diameter than the body adjacent to the other end of the body. A tapered transition piece connecting the neck with the adjacent end of the body provides an elevator shoulder. A correlative pin tool joint member is welded to the opposite end of the tube to complete the drill pipe.The box tool joint member has an annular band of hard facing over the outer periphery of the transition piece and extending down over the adjacent part of the weld neck and up around the adjacent part of the body. The hard facing is corrosion resistant and has a smooth finished surface. Underneath the hard facing and extending beyond both ends of the hard facing is an annular butter layer of non-hardenable steel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1981
    Assignee: Smith International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jimmie B. Bolton, Sam T. Crews
  • Patent number: 4256518
    Abstract: A box tool joint member of generally tubular configuration is adapted for securement by welding to one end of a steel tube to form a drill pipe. The box tool joint member comprises a body having a cylindrical outer periphery, an internally threaded socket at one end of the body, and a weld neck of smaller outer diameter than the body adjacent to the other end of the body. A tapered transition piece connecting the neck with the adjacent end of the body provides an elevator shoulder. A correlative pin tool joint member is welded to the opposite end of the tube to complete the drill pipe.The box tool joint member has an annular band of hard facing over the outer periphery of the transition piece and extending down over the adjacent part of the weld neck and up around the adjacent part of the body. The hard facing is corrosion resistant and has a smooth finished surface. Underneath the hard facing and extending beyond both ends of the hard facing is an annular butter layer of non-hardenable steel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1981
    Assignee: Smith International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jimmie B. Bolton, Sam T. Crews