Patents by Inventor Amy L. Brady

Amy L. Brady 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).

  • Surgical instrument with selectively actuated gap-setting features for end effector
    Patent number: 11963691
    Abstract: A surgical instrument, has an end effector that includes an ultrasonic blade, and a clamp arm that moves relative to the ultrasonic blade from an opened position toward an intermediate position and a closed position. The clamp arm is offset from the ultrasonic blade to define a predetermined gap in the intermediate position between the opened position and the closed position. A clamp arm actuator connects to the clamp arm and moves from an opened configuration to a closed configuration to direct the clamp arm from the opened position toward the intermediate position and the closed position. A spacer connects with the clamp arm to inhibit movement of the clamp arm from the intermediate position toward the closed position for maintaining the predetermined gap between the clamp arm and the ultrasonic blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Cilag GmbH International
    Inventors: Ryan M. Asher, Brian D. Black, John E. Brady, Joseph Dennis, Geni M. Giannotti, Bryce L. Heitman, Timothy S. Holland, Joseph E. Hollo, Andrew Kolpitcke, Amy M. Krumm, Jason R. Lesko, Matthew C. Miller, David A. Monroe, Ion V. Nicolaescu, Rafael J. Ruiz Ortiz, Matthew S. Schneider, Richard C. Smith, Shawn C. Snyder, Sarah A. Worthington, Monica L. Rivard, Fajian Zhang
  • Piezoelectric ink jet module with seal
    Patent number: 8491100
    Abstract: A piezoelectric ink jet head that includes a polymer film, for example a flex print, located between the piezoelectric element and the reservoirs in the jet body. The film provides an efficient seal for the reservoirs and also positions the electrodes on the side of the piezoelectric element in which motion is effected, which can reduce the magnitude of the drive voltage. This location of the compliant flex print material also can enhance electrical and mechanical isolation between reservoirs, which improves jetting accuracy. The compliance of the polymer also reduces strain on the ink jet head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: FUJIFILM Dimatix, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward R. Moynihan, Paul A. Hoisington, Yong Zhou, Amy L. Brady, Robert G. Palifka
  • PIEZOELECTRIC INK JET MODULE WITH SEAL
    Publication number: 20090079801
    Abstract: A piezoelectric ink jet head that includes a polymer film, for example a flex print, located between the piezoelectric element and the reservoirs in the jet body. The film provides an efficient seal for the reservoirs and also positions the electrodes on the side of the piezoelectric element in which motion is effected, which can reduce the magnitude of the drive voltage. This location of the compliant flex print material also can enhance electrical and mechanical isolation between reservoirs, which improves jetting accuracy. The compliance of the polymer also reduces strain on the ink jet head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Edward R. Moynihan, Paul A. Hoisington, Yong Zhou, Amy L. Brady, Robert G. Palifka
  • Piezoelectric ink jet module with seal
    Patent number: 7478899
    Abstract: A piezoelectric ink jet head that includes a polymer film, for example a flex print, located between the piezoelectric element and the reservoirs in the jet body. The film provides an efficient seal for the reservoirs and also positions the electrodes on the side of the piezoelectric element in which motion is effected, which can reduce the magnitude of the drive voltage. This location of the compliant flex print material also can enhance electrical and mechanical isolation between reservoirs, which improves jetting accuracy. The compliance of the polymer also reduces strain on the ink jet head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: FUJIFILM Dimatix, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward R. Moynihan, Paul A. Hoisington, Yong Zhou, Amy L. Brady, Robert G. Palifka
  • Piezoelectric ink jet module with seal
    Patent number: 7011396
    Abstract: A piezoelectric ink jet head that includes a polymer film, for example a flex print, located between the piezoelectric element and the reservoirs in the jet body. The film provides an efficient seal for the reservoirs and also positions the electrodes on the side of the piezoelectric element in which motion is effected, which can reduce the magnitude of the drive voltage. This location of the compliant flex print material also can enhance electrical and mechanical isolation between reservoirs, which improves jetting accuracy. The compliance of the polymer also reduces strain on the ink jet head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: Dimatix, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward R. Moynihan, Paul A. Hoisington, Yong Zhou, Amy L. Brady, Robert G. Palifka
  • Piezoelectric ink jet module with seal
    Patent number: 6755511
    Abstract: A piezoelectric ink jet head that includes a polymer film, for example a flex print, located between the piezoelectric element and the reservoirs in the jet body. The film provides an efficient seal for the reservoirs and also positions the electrodes on the side of the piezoelectric element in which motion is effected, which can reduce the magnitude of the drive voltage. This location of the compliant flex print material also can enhance electrical and mechanical isolation between reservoirs, which improves jetting accuracy. The compliance of the polymer also reduces strain on the ink jet head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Spectra, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward R. Moynihan, Paul A. Hoisington, Yong Zhou, Amy L. Brady, Robert G. Palifka