Patents by Inventor Timothy N. Wells
Timothy N. Wells 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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Publication number: 20210015435Abstract: While performing a tomosynthesis procedure, the breast of a patient is compressed between two compression elements to create an imaging condition. Foam is secured to the rigid substrate of a one of the compression elements. The patient's chest wall is aligned with the leading edge surface of the foam. The inner side of the breast is disposed proximate the lateral edge surface of the foam and the outer side of the breast is disposed proximate the outer lateral edge surface of the foam. A mid-plane is disposed between the inner and outer lateral edge surfaces of the foam. An interface connects a leading edge surface of the foam and compressive surfaces. A portion of the leading edge surface which is aligned with the mid-plane is incompletely compressed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2019Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventors: Kenneth F. DEFREITAS, Alan REGO, Richard Gladwin EDWARDS, Christine JANSSEN, Zhenxue JING, Jay A. STEIN, Diane CONLIN, Timothy N. WELLS, Cornell Lee WILLIAMS
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Publication number: 20190357935Abstract: A surgical device includes a handle, an elongated tube extending distally from the handle, and a suction tip at a distal end portion of the elongated tube. The suction tip has a cavity formed therein. A cutting blade is positioned at least partially within the cavity and rotatable across the cavity to sever tissue, the cavity dimensioned to receive the severed tissue for removal from a patient's body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventors: Danyel J. Racenet, Timothy N. Wells, Steven L. Bennett, Amin Elachchabi, Michael J. Bettuchi, Miles William Noel Hember
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Patent number: 10420578Abstract: A surgical device includes a handle, an elongated tube extending distally from the handle, and a suction tip at a distal end portion of the elongated tube. The suction tip has a cavity formed therein. A cutting blade is positioned at least partially within the cavity and rotatable across the cavity to sever tissue, the cavity dimensioned to receive the severed tissue for removal from a patient's body.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2017Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Danyel J. Racenet, Timothy N. Wells, Steven L. Bennett, Amin Elachchabi, Michael J. Bettuchi, Miles William Noel Hember
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Publication number: 20190285558Abstract: A specimen radiography system may include a controller and a cabinet. The cabinet may include an x-ray source, an x-ray detector, and a specimen drawer disposed between the x-ray source and the x-ray detector. The specimen drawer may be automatically positionable along a vertical axis between the x-ray source and the x-ray detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2017Publication date: September 19, 2019Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.Inventors: Kenneth DEFREITAS, Timothy N. WELLS, Thomas DEYOUNG, Henry LANDRY, Shawn ST. PIERRE, Shawn HOCHSTETLER, Joseph VARTOLONE, Neil ROTH, Michele LUSTRINO
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Publication number: 20170172600Abstract: A surgical device includes a handle, an elongated tube extending distally from the handle, and a suction tip at a distal end portion of the elongated tube. The suction tip has a cavity formed therein. A cutting blade is positioned at least partially within the cavity and rotatable across the cavity to sever tissue, the cavity dimensioned to receive the severed tissue for removal from a patient's body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2017Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventors: Danyel J. Racenet, Timothy N. Wells, Steven L. Bennett, Amin Elachchabi, Michael J. Bettuchi, Miles William Noel Hember
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Patent number: 9622765Abstract: A surgical device comprising a handle, an elongated tube extending distally from the handle, and a suction tip at a distal end portion of the elongated tube. The suction tip has a cavity formed therein. A cutting blade is positioned at least partially within the cavity and rotatable across the cavity to sever tissue, the cavity dimensioned to receive the severed tissue for removal from a patient's body.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2009Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Danyel J. Racenet, Timothy N. Wells, Steven L. Bennett, Amin Elachchabi, Michael J. Bettuchi, Miles William Noel Hember
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Patent number: 9427231Abstract: A surgical stapling device for applying an array of surgical staples to tissue is provided. The stapling device includes an approximation mechanism for moving a cartridge assembly and an anvil assembly between spaced and approximated positions and a firing mechanism for ejecting the array of staples from the cartridge assembly. A single trigger is operable to effect approximation and firing of the device. The device also includes an alignment pin assembly which can be selectively manually or automatically advanced. The anvil assembly includes a stiffener plate which allows the device to have a reduced head portion profile.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2014Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: David C. Racenet, Timothy N. Wells
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Publication number: 20140316459Abstract: A surgical stapling device for applying an array of surgical staples to tissue is provided. The stapling device includes an approximation mechanism for moving a cartridge assembly and an anvil assembly between spaced and approximated positions and a firing mechanism for ejecting the array of staples from the cartridge assembly. A single trigger is operable to effect approximation and firing of the device. The device also includes an alignment pin assembly which can be selectively manually or automatically advanced. The anvil assembly includes a stiffener plate which allows the device to have a reduced head portion profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: David C. Racenet, Timothy N. Wells
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Patent number: 8777083Abstract: A surgical stapling device for applying an array of surgical staples to tissue is provided. The stapling device includes an approximation mechanism for moving a cartridge assembly and an anvil assembly between spaced and approximated positions and a firing mechanism for ejecting the array of staples from the cartridge assembly. A single trigger is operable to effect approximation and firing of the device. The device also includes an alignment pin assembly which can be selectively manually or automatically advanced. The anvil assembly includes a stiffener plate which allows the device to have a reduced head portion profile.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2013Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: David C. Racenet, Timothy N. Wells
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Publication number: 20130248574Abstract: A surgical stapling device for applying an array of surgical staples to tissue is provided. The stapling device includes an approximation mechanism for moving a cartridge assembly and an anvil assembly between spaced and approximated positions and a firing mechanism for ejecting the array of staples from the cartridge assembly. A single trigger is operable to effect approximation and firing of the device. The device also includes an alignment pin assembly which can be selectively manually or automatically advanced. The anvil assembly includes a stiffener plate which allows the device to have a reduced head portion profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: COVIDIEN LPInventors: David C. Racenet, Timothy N. Wells
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Patent number: 8371494Abstract: A surgical stapling device for applying an array of surgical staples to tissue is provided. The stapling device includes an approximation mechanism for moving a cartridge assembly and an anvil assembly between spaced and approximated positions and a firing mechanism for ejecting the array of staples from the cartridge assembly. A single trigger is operable to effect approximation and firing of the device. The device also includes an alignment pin assembly which can be selectively manually or automatically advanced. The anvil assembly includes a stiffener plate which allows the device to have a reduced head portion profile.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2011Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: David C. Racenet, Timothy N. Wells
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Publication number: 20110309130Abstract: A surgical stapling device for applying an array of surgical staples to tissue is provided. The stapling device includes an approximation mechanism for moving a cartridge assembly and an anvil assembly between spaced and approximated positions and a firing mechanism for ejecting the array of staples from the cartridge assembly. A single trigger is operable to effect approximation and firing of the device. The device also includes an alignment pin assembly which can be selectively manually or automatically advanced. The anvil assembly includes a stiffener plate which allows the device to have a reduced head portion profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Inventors: David C. Racenet, Timothy N. Wells
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Publication number: 20110264091Abstract: A method for modifying a tissue specimen includes providing a specimen modifying apparatus configured to modify the specimen to thereby prevent seeding from the specimen. The specimen modifying apparatus is inserted through an opening in tissue and positioned adjacent the tissue specimen to be modified. The tissue modifying apparatus is activated to modify the tissue specimen to thereby inhibit seeding from the tissue specimen.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventors: Rachel Suzanne Koppleman, Charlotte Adele Clark, Timothy N. Wells, John Leach, Denese Ann-Marie Slowly, Alistair Ian Fleming, Nicholas John Collier
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Patent number: 8033439Abstract: A surgical stapling device for applying an array of surgical staples to tissue is provided. The stapling device includes an approximation mechanism for moving a cartridge assembly and an anvil assembly between spaced and approximated positions and a firing mechanism for ejecting the array of staples from the cartridge assembly. A single trigger is operable to effect approximation and firing of the device. The device also includes an alignment pin assembly which can be selectively manually or automatically advanced. The anvil assembly includes a stiffener plate which allows the device to have a reduced head portion profile.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2007Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: David C. Racenet, Timothy N. Wells
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Publication number: 20100256662Abstract: A surgical device comprising a handle, an elongated tube extending distally from the handle, and a suction tip at a distal end portion of the elongated tube. The suction tip has a cavity formed therein. A cutting blade is positioned at least partially within the cavity and rotatable across the cavity to sever tissue, the cavity dimensioned to receive the severed tissue for removal from a patient's body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2009Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventors: Danyel J. Racenet, Timothy N. Wells, Steven L. Bennett, Amin Elachchabi, Michael J. Bettuchi, Miles William Noel Hember
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Patent number: 7407076Abstract: A surgical stapling device for applying an array of surgical staples to tissue is provided. The stapling device includes an approximation mechanism for moving a cartridge assembly and an anvil assembly between spaced and approximated positions and a firing mechanism for ejecting the array of staples from the cartridge assembly. A single trigger is operable to effect approximation and firing of the device. The device also includes an alignment pin assembly which can be selectively manually or automatically advanced. The anvil assembly includes a stiffener plate which allows the device to have a reduced head portion profile.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2006Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: David C. Racenet, Timothy N. Wells, Stanislaw Marczyk
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Patent number: 7275674Abstract: A surgical stapling device for applying an array of surgical staples to tissue is provided. The stapling device includes an approximation mechanism for moving a cartridge assembly and an anvil assembly between spaced and approximated positions and a firing mechanism for ejecting the array of staples from the cartridge assembly. A single trigger is operable to effect approximation and firing of the device. The device also includes an alignment pin assembly which can be selectively manually or automatically advanced. The anvil assembly includes a stiffener plate which allows the device to have a reduced head portion profile.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2006Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: David C. Racenet, Timothy N. Wells
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Patent number: 7126125Abstract: A radiation detection apparatus having a hand-held radiation detection probe with a switch assembly removably mounted thereon is hereinafter disclosed. The switch assembly having first and second switches, one to initiate transmission of electrical signals representing scintillations detected over a set time period to a remotely located control unit for counting and averaging, and the other to direct the control unit to download and preferably record the counted and averaged scintillation values for further use. The switch assembly has an insulating member for electrically insulating the switches from the probe, and spaced gripping members that releasably grip the probe. A movable stand is provided preferably with a holder for holding the probe. The probe can have a protective cover thereon with a switch assembly mounted onto the probe over the cover.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2005Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: United States Surgical CorporationInventors: Eric Miller, Richard Scott Rader, Timothy N. Wells, Paul Stoppel
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Patent number: 7049599Abstract: There is provided a radiation detection apparatus having a hand-held radiation detection probe with a switch assembly removably mounted thereon. The switch assembly having first and second switches, one to initiate transmission of electrical signals representing scintillations detected over a set time period to a remotely located control unit for counting and averaging, and the other to direct the control unit to download and preferably record the counted and averaged scintillation values for further use. The switch assembly has an insulating member for electrically insulating the switches from the probe, and spaced gripping members that releasably grip the probe. A movable stand is provided preferably with a holder for holding the probe. The probe can have a protective cover thereon with a switch assembly mounted onto the probe over the cover.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2003Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: United States Surgical CorporationInventors: Eric Miller, Richard Scott Rader, Timothy N. Wells, Paul Stoppel
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Patent number: 6984826Abstract: A radiation detection apparatus having a hand-held radiation detection probe with a switch assembly removably mounted thereon is hereinafter disclosed. The switch assembly having first and second switches, one to initiate transmission of electrical signals representing scintillations detected over a set time period to a remotely located control unit for counting and averaging, and the other to direct the control unit to download and preferably record the counted and averaged scintillation values for further use. The switch assembly has an insulating member for electrically insulating the switches from the probe, and spaced gripping members that releasably grip the probe. A movable stand is provided preferably with a holder for holding the probe. The probe can have a protective cover thereon with a switch assembly mounted onto the probe over the cover.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2004Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignees: United States Surgical Corporation, Radiation Monitoring DevicesInventors: Eric Miller, Richard Scott Rader, Timothy N. Wells, Paul Stoppel