Patents Assigned to Bolder Surgical, LLC
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Publication number: 20240390059Abstract: An electrosurgical instrument has a movable tissue cutting mechanism, a shaft housing at least a portion of the movable tissue cutting mechanism, and a pair of opposing jaws rotatable relative to the shaft. Each jaw has an electrically conductive core member, a slot for receiving the cutting mechanism, and a sealing surface. A pin is coupled to the shaft and the jaws. The pin passes through the jaws and the cutting mechanism. A first link is rotatably coupled to the first jaw and a rod. The rod is interior of and translatable relative to the shaft. Each jaw has a coating made of a substantially non-conductive material covering a portion of the conductive core member but exposing the seal surface, whereby the coating limits an energy path from the respective conductive medium to the respective seal surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2024Publication date: November 28, 2024Applicant: BOLDER SURGICAL, LLCInventors: Joseph D. Bucciaglia, Dale Schmaltz, Jenifer Kennedy, Casey Kuchta, Andrew Christoffersen, Christopher Deborski
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Publication number: 20240390000Abstract: A device for use in laparoscopic surgery is provided. The device has a plurality of telescoping sections positioned in and movable relative to a protective sheath between an extended configuration, wherein a body section of a first one of the telescoping sections is spaced apart from a body section of a second one of the telescoping sections, and a retracted configuration wherein the body section of the first one of the telescoping sections is in contact with the body section of the second one of the telescoping sections. A tissue interaction portion is configured to interact with tissue in response to the manipulation of a device actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2024Publication date: November 28, 2024Applicant: BOLDER SURGICAL, LLCInventors: Vincent Mata, Alan Bachman, Richard N. Granger, Gerald Wheeler, Allison B. Lyle
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Publication number: 20240390004Abstract: An endoscopic surgical instrument has a distal end configured to perform an action on tissue; a proximal end; a beam; a drive rod; and at least one rail supporting at least one bearing, the at least one bearing movable relative to the at least one rail. The distal end of the instrument is configured to receive at least a portion of the beam, the beam movable longitudinally in response to an action on the drive rod. The at least one rail is shaped and configured to contact the beam tangentially to prevent the beam from buckling as the beam is moved longitudinally.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2024Publication date: November 28, 2024Applicant: BOLDER SURGICAL, LLCInventors: Perry Krager, Erin McConnaghy, Allison Lyle, Nathan Steketee
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Publication number: 20240382204Abstract: A cartridge assembly for a surgical stapler has a first cartridge portion, a second cartridge portion, and a housing. The housing is shaped and configured to provide a fulcrum about which an anvil may pivot. Each of the first and second cartridge portions has an upper surface for engaging tissue, and a slot configured to house a staple. A proximal portion of each of the first and second cartridge portions has a guide portion having at least one of a channel or a protrusion for guiding at least a portion of an i-beam. The second cartridge portion is removably coupled to the first cartridge portion to form a channel between the first and second cartridge portion. Each of the first and second cartridge portions has a recess proximal of the fulcrum, the recess shaped and configured to receive a proximal portion of the anvil.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Applicant: BOLDER SURGICAL, LLCInventors: Richard A. Granger, Allison B. Lyle, Joseph D. Bucciaglia
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Publication number: 20240366284Abstract: An electrosurgical instrument has a power supply operatively coupled to an end effector. The end effector has a pair of jaws for effectuating an action on tissue positioned therebetween. The power supply is configured to input a first signal and a second signal to a buck-boost converter. The buck-boost converter is configured to transmit an output to an H-bridge circuit. The H-bridge circuit is configured to pass a signal to a resonant LC transformer circuit. The power supply is configured to transmit a power signal. The pair of jaws are operatively coupled to the power supply to receive the power signal, the power having no more than 80 Volts RMS, and less than 2 Amps RMS. The power is configured to seal the tissue positioned between the pair of jaws in 3 seconds or less.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Applicant: BOLDER SURGICAL, LLCInventors: Jenifer Kennedy, Dale Schmaltz, David Schechter, Joel Helfer, David Ross
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Patent number: 12133646Abstract: A device for use in laparoscopic surgery is provided. The device has a plurality of telescoping sections positioned in and movable relative to a protective sheath between an extended configuration, wherein a body section of a first one of the telescoping sections is spaced apart from a body section of a second one of the telescoping sections, and a retracted configuration wherein the body section of the first one of the telescoping sections is in contact with the body section of the second one of the telescoping sections. A tissue interaction portion is configured to interact with tissue in response to the manipulation of a device actuator.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2022Date of Patent: November 5, 2024Assignee: Bolder Surgical, LLCInventors: Vincent Mata, Alan Bachman, Richard N. Granger, Gerald Wheeler, Allison B. Lyle
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Patent number: 12096936Abstract: A cartridge assembly for a surgical stapler has a first cartridge portion, a second cartridge portion, and a housing. The housing is shaped and configured to provide a fulcrum about which an anvil may pivot. Each of the first and second cartridge portions has an upper surface for engaging tissue, and a slot configured to house a staple. A proximal portion of each of the first and second cartridge portions has a guide portion having at least one of a channel or a protrusion for guiding at least a portion of an i-beam. The second cartridge portion is removably coupled to the first cartridge portion to form a channel between the first and second cartridge portion. Each of the first and second cartridge portions has a recess proximal of the fulcrum, the recess shaped and configured to receive a proximal portion of the anvil.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2023Date of Patent: September 24, 2024Assignee: Bolder Surgical, LLCInventors: Richard N. Granger, Allison B. Lyle, Joseph D. Bucciaglia
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Patent number: 12082807Abstract: A device for use in laparoscopic surgery is provided. The device has a plurality of telescoping sections positioned in and movable relative to a protective sheath between an extended configuration, wherein a body section of a first one of the telescoping sections is spaced apart from a body section of a second one of the telescoping sections, and a retracted configuration wherein the body section of the first one of the telescoping sections is in contact with the body section of the second one of the telescoping sections. A tissue interaction portion is configured to interact with tissue in response to the manipulation of a device actuator.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2022Date of Patent: September 10, 2024Assignee: Bolder Surgical, LLCInventors: Vincent Mata, Alan Bachman, Richard N. Granger, Gerald Wheeler, Allison B. Lyle
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Patent number: 12064113Abstract: An endoscopic surgical instrument has a distal end configured to perform an action on tissue; a proximal end; a beam; a drive rod; and at least one rail supporting at least one bearing, the at least one bearing movable relative to the at least one rail. The distal end of the instrument is configured to receive at least a portion of the beam, the beam movable longitudinally in response to an action on the drive rod. The at least one rail is shaped and configured to contact the beam tangentially to prevent the beam from buckling as the beam is moved longitudinally.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2023Date of Patent: August 20, 2024Assignee: Bolder Surgical, LLCInventors: Perry Krager, Erin McConnaghy, Allison Lyle, Nathan Steketee
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Patent number: 11998260Abstract: An electrosurgical instrument has a power supply operatively coupled to an end effector. The end effector has a pair of jaws for effectuating an action on tissue positioned therebetween. The power supply is configured to input a first signal and a second signal to a buck-boost converter. The buck-boost converter is configured to transmit an output to an H-bridge circuit. The H-bridge circuit is configured to pass a signal to a resonant LC transformer circuit. The power supply is configured to transmit a power signal. The pair of jaws are operatively coupled to the power supply to receive the power signal, the power having no more than 80 Volts RMS, and less than 2 Amps RMS. The power is configured to seal the tissue positioned between the pair of jaws in 3 seconds or less.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2022Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: BOLDER SURGICAL, LLCInventors: Jenifer Kennedy, Dale Schmaltz, David Schechter, Joel Helfer, David Ross
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Publication number: 20240065716Abstract: A surgical device includes a pair of jaws for manipulating tissue disposed therebetween; a housing and a hemostat style gripping mechanism; an elongated shaft positioned between the housing and the pair of jaws and defining a longitudinal axis; and a pull tube at least partially disposed within the elongated shaft. The hemostat style gripping mechanism comprises a linkage system configured to move the jaws between an open position and an approximated position, the linkage system comprises a first shank having distal end rotatably coupled to the housing at a first fixed pivot point and a proximal end coupled to a first finger grip, a second shank having a distal end rotatably coupled to the housing at a second fixed pivot point and a proximal end coupled to a second finger grip, and a slider link operatively coupled to the first shank and the second shank.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: BOLDER SURGICAL, LLCInventors: Nathan Steketee, Timothy Crowley, Christopher Deborski, Russell Hempstead, Ryan Smith, John Twomey
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Publication number: 20240058052Abstract: A surgical system includes a generator that delivers a first RF power signal during a seal cycle, and a second RF power signal during a cut cycle. A surgical device is electrically coupled to the generator and has first and second jaws having respective opposing conductive seal surface electrodes configured for bi-polar sealing of spaced apart first and second portions of tissue compressed between the jaws during a seal cycle. The device further includes a cut electrode disposed within the first jaw, the cut electrode having an elongate conductive edge surface that presses against a third portion of the tissue located between the first and second portions when the jaws are compressing the tissue, wherein the cut electrode acts as a monopolar electrode that severs the third portion of the tissue during a cut cycle performed after the seal cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: BOLDER SURGICAL, LLCInventors: Dale Schmaltz, Keir Hart, Miao Huang, Jenifer Kennedy, Dodge Kramer, David Ross, Arlen Ward
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Publication number: 20230329776Abstract: An electrosurgical instrument has a movable tissue cutting mechanism, a shaft housing at least a portion of the movable tissue cutting mechanism, and a pair of opposing jaws rotatable relative to the shaft. Each jaw has an electrically conductive core member, a slot for receiving the cutting mechanism, and a sealing surface. A pin is coupled to the shaft and the jaws. The pin passes through the jaws and the cutting mechanism. A first link is rotatably coupled to the first jaw and a rod. The rod is interior of and translatable relative to the shaft. Each jaw has a coating made of a substantially non-conductive material covering a portion of the conductive core member but exposing the seal surface, whereby the coating limits an energy path from the respective conductive medium to the respective seal surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Applicant: BOLDER SURGICAL, LLCInventors: Joseph D. Bucciaglia, Dale Schmaltz, Jenifer Kennedy, Casey Kuchta, Andrew Christoffersen, Christopher Deborski
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Publication number: 20230309999Abstract: A cartridge assembly for a surgical stapler has a first cartridge portion, a second cartridge portion, and a housing. The housing is shaped and configured to provide a fulcrum about which an anvil may pivot. Each of the first and second cartridge portions has an upper surface for engaging tissue, and a slot configured to house a staple. A proximal portion of each of the first and second cartridge portions has a guide portion having at least one of a channel or a protrusion for guiding at least a portion of an i-beam. The second cartridge portion is removably coupled to the first cartridge portion to form a channel between the first and second cartridge portion. Each of the first and second cartridge portions has a recess proximal of the fulcrum, the recess shaped and configured to receive a proximal portion of the anvil.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Applicant: BOLDER SURGICAL, LLCInventors: Richard N. Granger, Allison B. Lyle, Joseph D. Bucciaglia
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Publication number: 20230263524Abstract: An endoscopic surgical instrument has a distal end configured to perform an action on tissue; a proximal end; a beam; a drive rod; and at least one rail supporting at least one bearing, the at least one bearing movable relative to the at least one rail. The distal end of the instrument is configured to receive at least a portion of the beam, the beam movable longitudinally in response to an action on the drive rod. The at least one rail is shaped and configured to contact the beam tangentially to prevent the beam from buckling as the beam is moved longitudinally.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2023Publication date: August 24, 2023Applicant: BOLDER SURGICAL, LLCInventors: Perry Krager, Erin McConnaghy, Allison Lyle, Nathan Steketee
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Patent number: 11690620Abstract: A cartridge assembly for a surgical stapler has a first cartridge portion, a second cartridge portion, and a housing. The housing is shaped and configured to provide a fulcrum about which an anvil may pivot. Each of the first and second cartridge portions has an upper surface for engaging tissue, and a slot configured to house a staple. A proximal portion of each of the first and second cartridge portions has a guide portion having at least one of a channel or a protrusion for guiding at least a portion of an i-beam. The second cartridge portion is removably coupled to the first cartridge portion to form a channel between the first and second cartridge portion. Each of the first and second cartridge portions has a recess proximal of the fulcrum, the recess shaped and configured to receive a proximal portion of the anvil.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2021Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Bolder Surgical, LLCInventors: Richard N. Granger, Allison B. Lyle, Joseph D. Bucciaglia
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Patent number: 11653921Abstract: An endoscopic surgical instrument has a distal end configured to perform an action on tissue; a proximal end; a beam; a drive rod; and at least one rail supporting at least one bearing, the at least one bearing movable relative to the at least one rail. The distal end of the instrument is configured to receive at least a portion of the beam, the beam movable longitudinally in response to an action on the drive rod. The at least one rail is shaped and configured to contact the beam tangentially to prevent the beam from buckling as the beam is moved longitudinally.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Bolder Surgical, LLCInventors: Perry Krager, Erin McConnaghy, Allison Lyle, Nathan Steketee
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Patent number: D1024323Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2020Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Bolder Surgical, LLCInventors: Patricia Jurek, Clayton Cole, Christopher Deborski, Serge Dubeau, Keir Hart, Russ Hempstead, Ryan Smith, Jorge Trevino Blanco, Timothy Crowley
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Patent number: D1046129Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2021Date of Patent: October 8, 2024Assignee: Bolder Surgical, LLCInventors: Christopher Deborski, Joseph Bucciaglia, Timothy Crowley, Russell Hempstead, Casey Kuchta, Ryan Smith, Nathan Steketee
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Patent number: D1048394Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2021Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: Bolder Surgical, LLCInventors: Patricia Strong, Timothy Crowley, Christopher Deborski, Serge Dubeau, Donna Ford-Serbu, Russell Hempstead, Ryan Smith, Nathan Steketee, Jorge Alberto Trevino Blanco