Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Henderson

Thomas J. Henderson 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 stapling system including jaw windows
    Patent number: 11944307
    Abstract: A fastener cartridge can include, one, a cartridge body comprising a deck and a plurality of fastener cavities and, two, a plurality of fasteners positioned in the fastener cavities. The cartridge body can further comprise extensions extending from the deck having different sizes and/or configurations. The extensions can control the flow of tissue relative to the deck and/or support the fasteners as they are ejected from the fastener cavities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Cilag GmbH International
    Inventors: Thomas W. Huitema, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris, Charles J. Scheib, Cortney E. Henderson
  • Stapling assembly having firing member viewing windows
    Patent number: 11918222
    Abstract: A fastener cartridge can include, one, a cartridge body comprising a deck and a plurality of fastener cavities and, two, a plurality of fasteners positioned in the fastener cavities. The cartridge body can further comprise extensions extending from the deck having different sizes and/or configurations. The extensions can control the flow of tissue relative to the deck and/or support the fasteners as they are ejected from the fastener cavities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Cilag GmbH International
    Inventors: Thomas W. Huitema, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris, Charles J. Scheib, Cortney E. Henderson
  • Method of forming metal matrix composite bodies by a spontaneous infiltration process, and products produced therefrom
    Patent number: 5249621
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for forming metal matrix composite bodies. Particularly, an infiltration enhancer and/or an infiltration enhancer precursor and/or an infiltrating atmosphere are in communication with a filler material or a preform, at least at some point during the process, which permits molten matrix metal to spontaneously infiltrate the filler material or preform. Such spontaneous infiltration occurs without the requirement for the application of any pressure or vacuum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1993
    Assignee: Lanxide Technology Company, LP
    Inventors: Michael K. Aghajanian, Gregory E. Hannon, Russell G. Smith, John P. Biel, Jr., John T. Burke, Christopher R. Kennedy, Michael A. Roczella, Kurt J. Becker, Thomas J. Henderson
  • Trailer
    Patent number: D245495
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1977
    Inventor: Thomas J. Henderson
  • Welding cart
    Patent number: D612562
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Inventor: Thomas J. Henderson