Patents by Inventor Thomas Windgardner

Thomas Windgardner 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).

  • Authentication and information system for reusable surgical instruments
    Patent number: 10251725
    Abstract: An authentication and information system for use in a surgical stapling device includes a handle assembly having a controller, the controller having at least one program and a memory, an adapter assembly, and a loading unit having a tool assembly mounted for articulation and a member for actuating articulation of the tool assembly, the loading unit having at least one chip assembly having a chip storing data indicating a position of the member when the tool assembly is in a fully articulated position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Kelly Valentine, Thomas Windgardner, David McCuen, Michael Ingmanson, Gene Stellon, Michael Zemlock, Ethan Collins, Peter Collings