Patents Assigned to Gyrus ENT L.L.C.
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Publication number: 20070073312Abstract: A surgical instrument includes an elongate shaft (3) adapted to be inserted within the human body, the elongate shaft (3) being formed of a shape memory material having an initial shape, the shape memory material being malleable at room temperature so that its shape can be changed by hand, and having a transition temperature such that it reverts to the initial shape when subject to a temperature rise associated with an autoclave sterilisation process.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2006Publication date: March 29, 2007Applicant: GYRUS ENT, L.L.C.Inventors: Perry Mykleby, Kevin Edwards, Phillip Ryan
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Publication number: 20060264927Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a hollow tube (18) having a cutting window (16) at the distal end portion. An inner tube (15) is disposed within the tube (18) and is mounted for rotation about its longitudinal axis. A cutting tool (17) is located at the distal end of the tube (15), and is positioned adjacent to the cutting window (16). An outer tube (14) is provided over the tube (18). A motor (5) is provided for rotating the inner tube (15), and saline is fed to the cutting window (16) via a passageway (25) between the tubes (15) and (18). The inner tube (15) has a central lumen (24) through which tissue cut by the cutting tool (17) is removed under the action of a source of suction (12). The outer surface of the tube (18) is covered with an electrically insulating layer (22) and coagulating RF signals are supplied between the tube (18) and the outer tube (14) so as to coagulate tissue at the cutting window (16).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2006Publication date: November 23, 2006Applicant: GYRUS ENT, L.L.C.Inventor: Phillip Ryan
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Publication number: 20060200123Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a hollow tube (18) having a cutting window (16) at the distal end portion. An inner tube (15) is disposed within the tube (18) and is mounted for rotation about its longitudinal axis. A cutting tool (17) is located at the distal end of the tube (15), and is positioned adjacent to the cutting window (16). An outer tube (14) is provided over the tube (18). A motor (5) is provided for rotating the inner tube (15), and saline is fed to the cutting window (16) via a passageway (25) between the tubes (15) and (18). The inner tube (15) has a central lumen (24) through which tissue cut by the cutting tool (17) is removed under the action of a source of suction (12). The outer surface of the tube 18 is covered with an electrically insulating layer (22) and coagulating RF signals are supplied between the tube (18) and the outer tube (14) so as to coagulate tissue at the cutting window (16).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2006Publication date: September 7, 2006Applicant: GYRUS ENT, L.L.C.Inventor: Phillip Ryan
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Publication number: 20050267501Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure A powered surgical apparatus can be used with a source of irrigation fluid and a source of suction. The powered surgical apparatus can include a cutting blade assembly and a handle. The handle can include an upper portion defining a distal section connectable to the cutting blade assembly and a lower portion extending downwardly from the upper portion. The handle can be connectable to the source of irrigation fluid and the source of suction. The system can also include a manually actuable input device that provides at least one signal relevant to at least one operation of the system, and a controller that receives the at least one input signal and provides an output signal to perform the at least one operation of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2002Publication date: December 1, 2005Applicant: Gyrus ENT L.L.C.Inventors: Constance JOHNSTON, Phillip RYAN, Carrie MILLS, Perry MYKLEBY, Andrew BURROUGHS, Benjamin RUSH, Tasos KARAHALIOS, Jacob BRAUER, Rodney MONSON, Eric SUGALSKI, Dickon ISAACS, James TAPPEL, Thomas ENDERS, Benjamin CHOW, Energy CRUSE, Scott BRENNEMAN
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Publication number: 20050187572Abstract: A powered surgical apparatus can be used with a source of irrigation fluid and a source of suction. The powered surgical apparatus can include a cutting blade assembly and a handle. The handle can include an upper portion defining a distal section connectable to the cutting blade assembly and a lower portion extending downwardly from the upper portion. The handle can be connectable to the source of irrigation fluid and the source of suction. The system can also include a manually actuable input device that provides at least one signal relevant to at least one operation of the system, and a controller that receives the at least one input signal and provides an output signal to perform the at least one operation of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2005Publication date: August 25, 2005Applicant: GYRUS ENT L.L.C.Inventors: Constance Johnston, Phillip Ryan, Carrie Mills, Perry Mykleby, Andrew Burroughs, Benjamin Rush, Tasos Karahalios, Jacob Brauer, Rodney Monson, Eric Sugalski, Dickon Isaacs, James Tappel, Thomas Enders, Benjamin Chow, Energy Cruse, Scott Brenneman
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Publication number: 20050165435Abstract: A powered surgical apparatus can be used with a source of irrigation fluid and a source of suction. The powered surgical apparatus can include a cutting blade assembly and a handle. The handle can include an upper portion defining a distal section connectable to the cutting blade assembly and a lower portion extending downwardly from the upper portion. The handle can be connectable to the source of irrigation fluid and the source of suction. The system can also include a manually actuable input device that provides at least one signal relevant to at least one operation of the system, and a controller that receives the at least one input signal and provides an output signal to perform the at least one operation of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2005Publication date: July 28, 2005Applicant: GYRUS ENT L.L.C.Inventors: Constance Johnston, Phillip Ryan, Carrie Mills, Perry Mykleby, Andrew Burroughs, Benjamin Rush, Tasos Karahalios, Jacob Brauer, Rodney Monson, Eric Sugalski, Dickon Isaacs, James Tappel, Thomas Enders, Benjamin Chow, Energy Cruse, Scott Brenneman
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Publication number: 20050131437Abstract: A powered surgical apparatus can be used with a source of irrigation fluid and a source of suction. The powered surgical apparatus can include a cutting blade assembly and a handle. The handle can include an upper portion defining a distal section connectable to the cutting blade assembly and a lower portion extending downwardly from the upper portion. The handle can be connectable to the source of irrigation fluid and the source of suction. The system can also include a manually actuable input device that provides at least one signal relevant to at least one operation of the system, and a controller that receives the at least one input signal and provides an output signal to perform the at least one operation of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2005Publication date: June 16, 2005Applicant: GYRUS ENT L.L.C.Inventors: Constance Johnston, Phillip Ryan, Carrie Mills, Perry Mykleby, Andrew Burroughs, Benjamin Rush, Tasos Karahalios, Jacob Brauer, Rodney Monson, Eric Sugalski, Dickon Isaacs, James Tappel, Thomas Enders, Benjamin Chow, Energy Cruse, Scott Brenneman
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Publication number: 20050131436Abstract: A powered surgical apparatus can be used with a source of irrigation fluid and a source of suction. The powered surgical apparatus can include a cutting blade assembly and a handle. The handle can include an upper portion defining a distal section connectable to the cutting blade assembly and a lower portion extending downwardly from the upper portion. The handle can be connectable to the source of irrigation fluid and the source of suction. The system can also include a manually actuable input device that provides at least one signal relevant to at least one operation of the system, and a controller that receives the at least one input signal and provides an output signal to perform the at least one operation of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2005Publication date: June 16, 2005Applicant: GYRUS ENT L.L.C.Inventors: Constance Johnston, Phillip Ryan, Carrie Mills, Perry Mykleby, Andrew Burroughs, Benjamin Rush, Tasos Karahalios, Jacob Brauer, Rodney Monson, Eric Sugalski, Dickon Isaacs, James Tappel, Thomas Enders, Benjamin Chow, Energy Cruse, Scott Brenneman
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Publication number: 20050107814Abstract: A powered surgical apparatus can be used with a source of irrigation fluid and a source of suction. The powered surgical apparatus can include a cutting blade assembly and a handle. The handle can include an upper portion defining a distal section connectable to the cutting blade assembly and a lower portion extending downwardly from the upper portion. The handle can be connectable to the source of irrigation fluid and the source of suction. The system can also include a manually actuable input device that provides at least one signal relevant to at least one operation of the system, and a controller that receives the at least one input signal and provides an output signal to perform the at least one operation of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2004Publication date: May 19, 2005Applicant: GYRUS ENT L.L.C.Inventors: Constance Johnston, Phillip Ryan, Carrie Mills, Perry Mykleby, Andrew Burroughs, Benjamin Rush, Tasos Karahalios, Jacob Brauer, Rodney Monson, Eric Sugalski, Dickon Isaacs, James Tappel, Thomas Enders, Benjamin Chow, Energy Cruse, Scott Brenneman
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Publication number: 20040243163Abstract: A rotary tissue-cutting instrument forming a laryngeal blade (3) includes an outer tubular member (14) having a hub (4), a proximal portion (150) having a longitudinal axis and extending distally from said hub to a proximal bend (151) curving in a first direction. An intermediate portion (152) extends distally at an angle to the longitudinal axis of said proximal portion (150) in a first plane. The intermediate section extends from the proximal bend (151) to a distal bend (153) curving in a second direction, and a distal portion (154) extends distally from the distal bend (153) in a second plane. The distal portion (154) extends to a distal end having an opening (16) therein. An inner member (15) is rotatably disposed in the outer tubular member (14) and has a proximal end for mounting to a powered handpiece and a distal cutting tip (17) disposed adjacent the opening (16), the inner member being flexible adjacent said distal and proximal bends.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2004Publication date: December 2, 2004Applicant: GYRUS ENT L.L.CInventors: Roy R. Casiano, Phillip Andrew Ryan
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Publication number: 20040147909Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a probe (3) including an elongate hollow outer member (14) having a cutting window (16) at its distal end portion. An elongate drive shaft (15) is disposed within the outer member (14) and is mounted for rotation about its longitudinal axis within the probe. A cutting tool (17) is located at the distal end of the drive shaft, and is positioned adjacent to the cutting window (16). An indicia in the form of an etched marking (18) runs proximally along the outer member (14) in alignment with the center of the cutting window (16). The indicia allows the user of the instrument to ascertain the position of the cutting window (16), whatever the orientation of the probe (3).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2003Publication date: July 29, 2004Applicant: GYRUS ENT L.L.C.Inventors: Constance Elaine Johnston, Phillip Andrew Ryan, Perry Robin Mykleby
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Patent number: 6682501Abstract: A cell necrosis apparatus includes an elongated member with a longitudinal axis. The elongated member being is configured to be positionable and maneuverable in an oral cavity. First and second energy delivery devices are positioned at a distal portion of the elongated member. Each of the first and second energy delivery devices is laterally offset from the longitudinal axis. In another embodiment, the apparatus can also include a template with a tissue penetrating introducer and a lumen. The energy delivery device is configured to be advancable from the first lumen into a tonsil intratonsil lymphoid stroma.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 1999Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Assignee: Gyrus ENT, L.L.C.Inventors: Lionel Nelson, Stuart D. Edwards, Ashoor Shahbazi Yourgenlow
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Publication number: 20030181934Abstract: A powered surgical apparatus can be used with a source of irrigation fluid and a source of suction. The powered surgical apparatus can include a cutting blade assembly and a handle. The handle can include an upper portion defining a distal section connectable to the cutting blade assembly and a lower portion extending downwardly from the upper portion. The handle can be connectable to the source of irrigation fluid and the source of suction. The system can also include a manually actuable input device that provides at least one signal relevant to at least one operation of the system, and a controller that receives the at least one input signal and provides an output signal to perform the at least one operation of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2002Publication date: September 25, 2003Applicant: GYRUS ENT L.L.C.Inventors: Constance Elaine Johnston, Phillip Andrew Ryan, Carrie Deanne Mills, Perry Robin Mykleby, Andrew Christopher Burroughs, Benjamin Leo Rush, Tasos George Karahalios, Jacob Schieffelin Brauer, Rodney Hal Monson, Eric Christopher Sugalski, Dickon Isaacs, James Gerard Tappel, Thomas Franz Enders, Benjamin Mark Chow, Energy Cruse, Scott Andrew Brenneman
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Patent number: 6554861Abstract: Otologic prosthesis of shape memory metal alloy self-secure about an otologic structure when heat is applied to a preformed bight by means of a laser.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2001Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Assignee: Gyrus ENT L.L.C.Inventors: Glenn W. Knox, Harlan Reitan
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Patent number: D478665Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2002Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Assignee: Gyrus Ent L.L.C.Inventors: Dickon Isaacs, Benjamin Leo Rush
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Patent number: D478986Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2002Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Assignee: Gyrus Ent L.L.C.Inventors: Constance Elaine Johnston, Phillip Andrew Ryan, Dickon Isaacs, George Kyaw Soe Maung Aye, Andrew Christopher Burroughs, Benjamin Leo Rush, Jeremiah O'Leary
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Patent number: D484243Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2002Date of Patent: December 23, 2003Assignee: Gyrus Ent L.L.C.Inventors: Phillip Andrew Ryan, Constance Elaine Johnston, Dickon Isaacs
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Patent number: D484595Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2002Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Assignee: Gyrus Ent L.L.C.Inventors: Phillip Andrew Ryan, Constance Elaine Johnston, Dickon Isaacs
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Patent number: D484596Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2002Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Assignee: Gyrus ENT L.L.C.Inventors: Phillip Andrew Ryan, Constance Elaine Johnston, Dickon Isaacs
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Patent number: D484977Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2002Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Assignee: Gyrus Ent L.L.C.Inventors: Phillip Andrew Ryan, Constance Elaine Johnston, Dickon Isaacs