Patents Assigned to Gyrus Acmi, Inc.
  • Thermal mechanism to prevent reprocessing or reuse of mechanical surgical devices
    Patent number: 11517296
    Abstract: A surgical apparatus comprising: a mechanism that is configured to perform an operational motion of the surgical apparatus; and at least one transformation member having an original shape and a deformed shape, the at least one transformation member connecting the mechanism together, when the at least one transformation member is in the deformed shape so that the mechanism is capable of performing the operational motion; and wherein after the transformation member is subject a transition temperature, the at least one transformation member changes from the deformed shape to the original shape and disengages a portion of the mechanism so that the mechanism is prevented from performing the operational motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Gyrus ACMI Inc.
    Inventor: William F. Kratoska
  • Multiple mode electrosurgical device
    Patent number: 11510698
    Abstract: An electrosurgical device having first and second poles; blade electrode with a metal shim having two opposing faces and one or more facets, a nonconductive coating which covers at least the faces and a portion of the facets of the metal shim, while a distal portion of the one or more facets remains uncovered by the nonconductive coating; a lateral electrode comprised of a broad shim having one or more conductive faces and is placed parallel to the blade electrode so that at least one of the one or more conductive faces is exposed and a distal end of the blade electrode protrudes from the lateral electrode; the lateral electrode is fixed stationary relative to the blade electrode; the nonconductive coating insulates the blade electrode from the lateral electrode; and the first pole is connected to the blade electrode and the second pole is connected to the lateral electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
    Inventors: Kester J. Batchelor, Eric G. Tate, Theodore C. Blus, Richard J. Curtis, Nikhil M. Murdeshwar
  • Forceps with tissue stops
    Patent number: 11510693
    Abstract: Forceps that include a hand piece, a jaw assembly connected to the hand piece, and a web. The jaw assembly is moveable between an open position and a closed position. The web is adapted to block an anatomical feature from extending beyond a proximal end of a gripping section of the jaw assembly. The web remains generally stationary relative to the handpiece when the jaw assembly is moved between an open position and a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Nelson, Zane R Ward, Laura B. Eliason
  • Forceps jaw flanges
    Patent number: 11497515
    Abstract: Forceps can include an outer tube, a first jaw, a second jaw, and an inner tube. The outer tube can extend along a longitudinal axis and can include a pair of outer arms extending from a distal portion of the outer tube. The first jaw can be pivotably connected to the outer tube and the first jaw can include a first flange and a second flange each located at a proximal portion of the first jaw. The first flange and the second flange can each include a proximal portion extending outward of the outer tube when the jaws are in an open position. The proximal portions can be shaped to limit extension of the proximal portions laterally beyond the outer arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
    Inventors: Christian J. Fiksen, William E. Butler, William Kratoska, Hanam Pham
  • Colpotomy cup assembly
    Patent number: 11484342
    Abstract: A medical device for performing a hysterectomy is provided. The medical device has a tissue incision assembly that includes a first cup nested within a second cup. The tissue incision assembly also includes a spacer assembly between the first cup and the second cup in order to maintain a spacing between the first and second cups. The tissue incision assembly also has a cutting implement that has a portion extending between, and movable with respect to, the first and second cups. The cutting implement can provide a circular cut guided via the spacing between the first and second cups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey MacDonald, Jeffrey Radziunas, Lynn MacDonald, Carollynn Goldenberg
  • User interface and lock features for positioning multiple components within a body
    Patent number: 11484360
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include apparatuses, systems, and methods for positioning electrodes within a body. In an illustrative embodiment, an apparatus for slidably moving multiple features relative to a sheath insertable into a body and positionable relative to a reference point includes a primary actuator configured to move a primary electrode to a first position. A secondary actuator is configured to move a secondary electrode to a second position. A shrouding device is configured to selectively prevent access to the secondary actuator until the primary actuator has been manipulated to extend the primary electrode to the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
    Inventors: Taylor N. Tyson, Madeline C. Graham, Christine N. Jurevicius
  • System and method for predictable deployment of a medical device
    Patent number: 11478296
    Abstract: A medical device system for the delivery of energy to a region of a patient's anatomy is provided. An introducer tube defines a lumen therein and bears a first electrode. A second electrode is movable within the lumen between a retracted position and an extended position. In the retracted position, the second electrode is substantially disposed within the lumen. In the extended position, the second electrode extends at least partially beyond the distal end of the introducer tube. In one form, the introducer tube is configured to substantially hold the second electrode within the lumen in a predetermined orientation in the extended position, and the introducer tube prevents the second electrode from substantially rotating within the lumen of the introducer tube during movement into the extended position. In one form, the introducer tube is more flexible in a first plane than in a second plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon J. Shuman, Hugo Xavier Gonzalez, David H. Dillard
  • Electrosurgical forceps with resilient jaws
    Patent number: 11478264
    Abstract: The teachings herein provide an instrument comprising a forceps. The forceps comprise a hand piece; a tubular member connected to the hand piece; and a jaw assembly connected to the hand piece. The jaw assembly includes a first jaw element and a second jaw element. The first jaw element includes a gripping section and a flexing section. The flexing section includes an arcuate section. The second jaw element opposes the first jaw element and includes a gripping section. The tubular member is moveable onto the arcuate section of the first jaw element so that the flexing section of the first jaw element is flexed and the jaw assembly is moved into a closed position. The first jaw element, the second jaw element, or both include a stiffening spine so that the jaw assembly is substantially rigid in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
    Inventors: Nikhil M. Murdeshwar, John R. Mensch, Zane R. Ward, Kester J. Batchelor, Richard A. Thompson, II, Evan M. Leingang, Jeffrey J. Nelson
  • Forceps guide plug
    Patent number: 11464530
    Abstract: A surgical tool can include an outer tube, an end effector, an inner tube, and a distal plug. The outer tube can extend along a longitudinal axis and the outer tube can include a pair of outer arms. The end effector can be connected to the outer arms. The inner tube can be located within the outer tube and can extend along the longitudinal axis. The inner tube can be connected to the end effector and the inner tube can be translatable along the outer tube to operate the end effector. The distal plug can be securable to the outer tube between the outer arms proximal of the end effector. The distal plug can include a wire routing bore extending therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore C. Blus, Zane R. Ward
  • Two-stage electrosurgical device for vessel sealing
    Patent number: 11464561
    Abstract: An end effector assembly of a forceps includes a first jaw with a tissue sealing surface and an electrode on the sealing surface, and a second jaw with a tissue sealing surface and an electrode on the sealing surface. The first jaw and the second jaw move between an open position and a closed position. The sealing surface of at least one of the first jaw and the second jaw has a rigid medial section and flexible lateral sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
    Inventors: Huisun Wang, Kester J. Batchelor, William Butler
  • Forceps blade control
    Patent number: 11457939
    Abstract: A surgical tool can include a shaft, a pin, an end effector, and a translating member. The shaft can define a longitudinal axis. The pin can be located at a distal portion of the shaft. The end effector can be connected to the shaft. The translating member can be positioned laterally inward of the shaft. The translating member can include a track and the pin can extend into the track to limit translation of the translating member along the longitudinal axis with respect to the end effector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
    Inventor: Zane R. Ward
  • Forceps jaw flanges
    Patent number: 11452535
    Abstract: Forceps can include a drive pin, an outer tube, a first jaw, a second jaw, and an inner shaft. The outer tube can extend along a longitudinal axis. The first jaw can be pivotably connected to the outer tube. The first jaw can include a first flange that can be located at a proximal portion of the first jaw. The first flange can include a first chamfered edge configured to limit extension of the first flange laterally beyond an outer surface of the outer tube when the first jaw is in a closed position. The inner shaft can be located within the outer tube and can extend along the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
    Inventors: Christian J. Fiksen, William E. Butler, Hanam Pham
  • Medical device handle lock
    Patent number: 11439476
    Abstract: A medical instrument having a handle with a clamp that is configured to maintain the instrument in two different operational modes. The medical instrument includes a needle, a sheath, a sheath handle, a needle actuator and a locking device. The distal end of the needle actuator is connected to the proximal end of the needle. The distal end of the sheath handle is connected to the proximal end of the sheath. The locking device restricts distal movement of the needle actuator relative to the sheath handle when the medical device is placed in one of two operational states. In a deactivation state the distal end of the needle is housed within the distal end of the sheath. In an activation state the distal end of the needle is distal from the distal end of the sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
    Inventor: Madeline C. Graham
  • Suturing apparatus and method
    Patent number: 11439397
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include apparatuses, systems, and methods for driving a needle to facilitate suturing, such as may be performed in a surgical anastomosis procedure. In an illustrative embodiment, an apparatus includes a frame. First and second rollers are rotatably mounted parallel with each other in the frame and are configured to engage therebetween a shaft of a needle formed in a helical shape. The first and second rollers are configured to counter-rotate. The needle is revolvable eccentrically around the first roller responsive to counter-rotation of the first and second rollers. A drive mechanism is secured to the frame and is configured to move the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Lee Smith, Clifton A. Alferness, Gina M. Muia-Longman, David R. Seward, Chenhao Fu, Ilia Timonin, Blake R. Stancik, Amanda Kay Woodcock, David A. Desmarais, Donald C. Baumgarten, Paul T. Hinrichs, Thomas H. Ruscher
  • Advanced leverage instrument
    Patent number: 11419666
    Abstract: An instrument including a first arm and a second arm. The first arm includes a first jaw including a first distal end. The second arm includes a second jaw including a second distal end. One of the first jaw and the second jaw includes a first protrusion. When the instrument is moved into a closed configuration, the first distal end and the second distal end make contact, which occurs after the first protrusion and the opposing jaw make contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
    Inventors: Kester J. Batchelor, Theodore C. Blus, Tailin Fan, Riyad Moe
  • Electrosurgical instrument with a functional element
    Patent number: 11413109
    Abstract: An electrosurgical assembly that includes one or more electrodes, and one or more AC conductors electrically connecting the one or more electrodes to a power source that is configured to generate and output an AC power signal to the one or more electrodes via the one or more AC conductors. A rectifier is electrically connected to the one or more AC conductors, and configured to convert the AC power signal into a DC power signal. A light source is electrically powered by the DC power signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
    Inventors: Kester J. Batchelor, Riyad Moe, Huisun Wang
  • Retraction force sensing basket
    Patent number: 11413053
    Abstract: A stone retrieval device includes a sheath and a stone retrieval basket that includes a distal region with a plurality of basket wires and a proximal region with one or more core wires. The stone retrieval basket is contained within the sheath and is movable out a distal opening of the sheath to cause the plurality of basket wires to open into a basket shape. The stone retrieval device further includes a lock mechanism that locks the position of the stone retrieval basket with respect to the position of the sheath and a basket force controller that includes a first and a second control stage. The first control stage includes a sensor for measuring force on the stone retrieval basket when the lock mechanism is in an unlocked position, and the second control stage includes a sensor for measuring force when the lock mechanism is in a locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence J. St. George, Artemie G. Gavala
  • Optical splitter for laser surgical systems with overheating protection
    Patent number: 11406449
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for identifying a target in vivo are disclosed. A target identification system for use in electrosurgery includes a probe, an optical splitter, and a spectroscopy system. The probe includes an optical pathway to pass a first optical signal to an anatomical target and at least a portion of a second optical signal from the anatomical target. The optical splitter includes a first port to direct the first optical signal to the optical pathway and to receive the at least a portion of the second optical signal from the optical pathway, a second port to receive the first optical signal, and a parabolic reflector to redirect the portion of the second optical signal. The spectroscopy system can identify a characteristic of the anatomical target based on the redirected at least a portion of the second optical signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
    Inventors: Sergey A. Bukesov, Kurt G. Shelton
  • Target identification with optical feedback signal splitter
    Patent number: 11406447
    Abstract: A probe of a target identification system can be extended via a first lumen of a viewing instrument, such as for illuminating an area beyond a distal end of the viewing instrument via an optical path of the viewing instrument. An optical response to the illumination of the area can be received via an optical path of the probe and can be split from other optical signals of the optical path. The optical response information can be used to identify characteristics of a target and to adjust parameters of a working instrument such as a working instrument contemporaneously using the probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
    Inventors: Sergey A. Bukesov, Kurt G. Shelton, Brian M. Talbot
  • Forceps with two-part drive bar
    Patent number: 11406408
    Abstract: A forceps having a first jaw and a second jaw, where at least one of the first and second jaws is capable of moving between an open position and a closed positions. The forceps including an inner shaft located within an outer shaft and extending along the longitudinal axis, and a drive bar coupled to and extending distally from the inner shaft. The drive bar including a pair of drive bar struts extending from a distal portion of the inner shaft and positioned laterally inward of at least one of first and second set of flanges of the first and second jaws. A drive pin is securable to the pair of drive bar struts and the drive bar is translatable within the outer shaft to translate the drive pin to move the first jaw and/or the second jaw between open and closed positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Holton, Theodore C. Blus, Mark Kroll, John Mensch