Patents by Inventor Adam J. Ross
Adam J. Ross 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: 20130292450Abstract: A surgical instrument including a housing, an endoscopic portion, a shaft portion, and an end effector is disclosed. The endoscopic portion extends distally from the housing and defines a longitudinal axis. The shaft portion is selectively connectable to a distal end of the endoscopic portion. The end effector is selectively connectable to a distal end of the shaft portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Michael A. Zemlock, David C. Racenet, Adam J. Ross
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Patent number: 8568425Abstract: A surgical apparatus for performance of a surgical procedure on body tissue is provided and includes a housing, an elongate tubular member, a drive assembly, an electrical coupling component, and an electrical wire. The elongate tubular member is at least partially supported by the housing and defines a center lumen and a longitudinal axis. The drive assembly extends from the housing into the center lumen of the elongate tubular member. The electrical coupling component is located about the drive assembly. The electrical wire extends from within the housing into the elongate tubular member. The electrical wire is wrapped about the electrical coupling component, which allows the elongate tubular member to rotate about the longitudinal axis while allowing the electrical wire to be fixed within the housing and the elongate tubular member.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Adam J. Ross, Michael A. Zemlok
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Publication number: 20130253535Abstract: A surgical fastening device includes a handle assembly having a stationary handle and a movable handle and an elongated member extending distally from the handle portion. The elongated member includes a distal end portion. The device also includes a pair of firing rods operably coupled with the movable handle and movable between a proximal position and a distal position. A tool assembly has a plurality of helical fasteners supported therein and includes a pair of opposing jaw members. At least one of the jaw members is movable in relation to the other jaw member between spaced and approximated positions. The jaw members are configured to form a pair of radial channels when the jaw members are in the approximated position. The firing rods are configured to advance helical fasteners through at least one radial channel and into tissue upon movement from the proximal position to the distal position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Russell Pribanic, Michael A. Zemlok, Stanislaw Marczyk, Adam J. Ross
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Patent number: 8506557Abstract: A surgical instrument including a housing, an endoscopic portion, a shaft portion and an end effector is disclosed. The endoscopic portion extends distally from the housing and defines a longitudinal axis. The shaft portion is selectively connectable to a distal end of the endoscopic portion. The end effector is selectively connectable to a distal end of the shaft portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2012Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Michael A. Zemlok, David C. Racenet, Adam J. Ross
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Patent number: 8459524Abstract: A surgical fastening device includes a handle assembly having a stationary handle and a movable handle and an elongated member extending distally from the handle portion. The elongated member includes a distal end portion. The device also includes a pair of firing rods operably coupled with the movable handle and movable between a proximal position and a distal position. A tool assembly has a plurality of helical fasteners supported therein and includes a pair of opposing jaw members. At least one of the jaw members is movable in relation to the other jaw member between spaced and approximated positions. The jaw members are configured to form a pair of radial channels when the jaw members are in the approximated position. The firing rods are configured to advance helical fasteners through at least one radial channel and into tissue upon movement from the proximal position to the distal position.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Russell Pribanic, Michael A. Zemlok, Stanislaw Marczyk, Adam J. Ross
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Patent number: 8360299Abstract: A surgical stapling apparatus having a housing with an actuator and an elongated member extending from the housing. An end effector is disposed on one end of the elongated member. The end effector houses a plurality of fasteners that are operatively coupled to a plurality of pusher members. An actuation mechanism is operatively coupled to the actuator; the actuation mechanism includes a longitudinally translatable drive member and an actuation sled. The actuation sled is configured for engaging the plurality of pusher members. A pressure responsive element is also disposed in one of the jaws. The pressure responsive element communicates a signal to a controller. The signal is representative of pressure applied to the pressure responsive element. The controller is configured to activate a feedback response.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2010Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Michael A. Zemlok, Adam J. Ross, Russell Pribanic
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Patent number: 8342378Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a surgical instrument, which includes a handle assembly and an elongate member having two jaw members. The second jaw member is movable in relation to the first jaw member between an open position and a closed position. The first jaw member is supported by the elongate body and contains a plurality of fasteners. The elongate member extends distally from the handle assembly and defines both a longitudinal axis and a distal portion. A switch is placed about the handle assembly to allow the handle assembly to operate in multiple modes.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2010Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Stanislaw Marczyk, Russell Pribanic, Adam J. Ross, Michael A. Zemlok
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Publication number: 20120318847Abstract: A surgical stapling apparatus is provided and includes a housing having an actuator; an elongated member extending from the housing; an end effector disposed on an end of the elongated member, the end effector having a first jaw and a second jaw, the first jaw having a staple cartridge and the second jaw having a plurality of staple forming recesses; the staple cartridge having at least a first segment and a second segment, the first segment and the second segment each having a tissue contacting surface and staple receiving slots defined in the tissue contacting surface, the first segment and the second segment being biased toward the second jaw and movable; a biasing members for each of the first segment and the second segment; and a pressure sensor for each of the first segment and the second segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LP,Inventors: Michael A. Zemlok, Adam J. Ross, Russell Pribanic, Ryan Williams
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Patent number: 8308043Abstract: A device and a method are provided for determining a characteristic of an interchangeable component of a surgical instrument. An electrically conductive material having a measurable strength measurable by a hall effect sensor is coupled to the component. In another embodiment, a plurality of conductive materials are arranged to form a binary code representing a corresponding of the interchangeable component. The number and/or strength of the magnets measurable by the sensors may be dynamically altered such that the status of the surgical instrument is determinable.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2010Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Manjit Singh Bindra, Prabhu Ramlingam, Adam J. Ross, Michael A. Zemlok
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Publication number: 20120277790Abstract: A surgical instrument including a housing, an endoscopic portion, a shaft portion and an end effector is disclosed. The endoscopic portion extends distally from the housing and defines a longitudinal axis. The shaft portion is selectively connectable to a distal end of the endoscopic portion. The end effector is selectively connectable to a distal end of the shaft portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Inventors: Michael A. Zemlok, David C. Racenet, Adam J. Ross
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Patent number: 8276801Abstract: A surgical stapling apparatus is provided and includes a housing having an actuator; an elongated member extending from the housing; an end effector disposed on an end of the elongated member, the end effector having a first jaw and a second jaw, the first jaw having a staple cartridge and the second jaw having a plurality of staple forming recesses; the staple cartridge having at least a first segment and a second segment, the first segment and the second segment each having a tissue contacting surface and staple receiving slots defined in the tissue contacting surface, the first segment and the second segment being biased toward the second jaw and movable; a biasing members for each of the first segment and the second segment; and a pressure sensor for each of the first segment and the second segment.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2011Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Michael A. Zemlok, Adam J. Ross, Russell Pribanic, Ryan Williams
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Patent number: 8267924Abstract: A surgical instrument including a housing, an endoscopic portion, a shaft portion and an end effector is disclosed. The endoscopic portion extends distally from the housing and defines a longitudinal axis. The shaft portion is selectively connectable to a distal end of the endoscopic portion. The end effector is selectively connectable to a distal end of the shaft portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2011Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Michael A. Zemlok, David C. Racenet, Adam J. Ross
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Publication number: 20120228358Abstract: A surgical stapling apparatus is provided and includes a housing, an elongated member, an end effector, and a staple formation circuit. The elongated member extends from the housing. The end effector is disposed on an end of the elongated member and has first and second jaws. The first jaw includes a staple cartridge having a plurality of staples. Each of the staples has first and second legs. The second jaw has a plurality of staple forming pockets. The staple formation circuit may be disposed on the second jaw. The staple formation circuit communicates a signal to a controller coupled to the staple formation circuit. The signal is representative of one or more of a formation, a malformation, and a nonformation of one or both of the first and second legs of one or more of the staples within one or more of the staple forming pockets.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Inventors: Michael A. Zemlok, Adam J. Ross, Russell Pribanic, Ryan Williams
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Publication number: 20120193396Abstract: A surgical stapling apparatus is provided and includes a housing having an actuator; an elongated member extending from the housing; an end effector disposed on an end of the elongated member, the end effector having a first jaw and a second jaw, the first jaw having a staple cartridge and the second jaw having a plurality of staple forming recesses; the staple cartridge having at least a first segment and a second segment, the first segment and the second segment each having a tissue contacting surface and staple receiving slots defined in the tissue contacting surface, the first segment and the second segment being biased toward the second jaw and movable; a biasing members for each of the first segment and the second segment; and a pressure sensor for each of the first segment and the second segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2011Publication date: August 2, 2012Inventors: Michael A. Zemlok, Adam J. Ross, Russell Pribanic, Ryan Williams
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Patent number: 8202252Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a surgical portal apparatus for use during a minimally invasive procedure. In one aspect, the apparatus includes a housing and a portal member extending distally from the housing, defining a longitudinal axis. The apparatus also has an iris seal including a plurality of leaf members, disposed within the housing. The leaf members are adapted for pivoting relative to the housing, to control the dimensioning of a passage in response to the insertion of a surgical object. The leaf members are not directly linked to each other to provide for off-axis movement of the surgical object. The apparatus further includes an actuation mechanism, including a motor and a sensor, operatively connected to the leaf members and adopted for movement upon the introduction of the surgical object.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventor: Adam J. Ross
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Publication number: 20120109154Abstract: A surgical apparatus for performance of a surgical procedure on body tissue is provided and includes a housing, an elongate tubular member, a drive assembly, an electrical coupling component, and an electrical wire. The elongate tubular member is at least partially supported by the housing and defines a center lumen and a longitudinal axis. The drive assembly extends from the housing into the center lumen of the elongate tubular member. The electrical coupling component is located about the drive assembly. The electrical wire extends from within the housing into the elongate tubular member. The electrical wire is wrapped about the electrical coupling component, which allows the elongate tubular member to rotate about the longitudinal axis while allowing the electrical wire to be fixed within the housing and the elongate tubular member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Inventors: Adam J. Ross, Michael A. Zemlok
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Publication number: 20120089131Abstract: Adapter assemblies are provided for selectively interconnecting a surgical end effector that is configured to perform at least a pair of functions and a surgical device that is configured to actuate the end effector, wherein the end effector includes a first axially translatable drive member and a second axially translatable drive member, and wherein the surgical device includes a first rotatable drive shaft and a second rotatable drive shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Inventors: Michael Zemlok, Adam J. Ross, John W. Beardsley, Teddy R. Bryant
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Publication number: 20110190738Abstract: A surgical instrument including a housing, an endoscopic portion, a shaft portion and an end effector is disclosed. The endoscopic portion extends distally from the housing and defines a longitudinal axis. The shaft portion is selectively connectable to a distal end of the endoscopic portion. The end effector is selectively connectable to a distal end of the shaft portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2011Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Michael A. Zemlok, David C. Racenet, Adam J. Ross
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Publication number: 20110174099Abstract: Adapter assemblies are provided for selectively interconnecting a surgical end effector that is configured to perform at least a pair of functions and a surgical device that is configured to actuate the end effector, wherein the end effector includes a first axially translatable drive member and a second axially translatable drive member, and wherein the surgical device includes a first rotatable drive shaft and a second rotatable drive shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Inventors: Adam J. Ross, John W. Beardsley, Peter Datcuk, Michael A. Zemlok, Teddy R. Bryant
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Patent number: 7954687Abstract: A coated surgical fastener is provided for an easy visualization within tissue. The coated surgical fastener includes a core and a relatively non-reflective coating applied about the core. There is also disclosed an illuminated staple cartridge for use with a surgical stapling device having a light source. The illuminated staple cartridge includes a transparent insert and a relatively nontransparent U-shaped outer channel at least partially surrounding the transparent insert. Windows formed in sides of the U-shaped outer channel allow defined amounts of light to project from the sides of the illuminated staple cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2008Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Michael Zemlok, Adam J. Ross, Peter Hathaway