Patents by Inventor Andrew T. Beckman

Andrew T. Beckman 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).

  • ROBOTIC SURGICAL TOOL WITH PIVOTABLE TRANSMISSION LINKAGE ON TRANSLATING CARRIAGE
    Publication number: 20210393348
    Abstract: A robotic surgical tool includes a drive housing having first and second ends, a carriage movably mounted to the drive housing, and a shaft extending from the carriage and penetrating the first end, the shaft having an end effector arranged at a distal end. An activating mechanism is secured to the carriage and includes a transmission link pivotably coupled to the carriage, a transmission drive gear rotatably mounted to a transmission link, a drive gear rotatably mounted to the carriage and operatively coupled to the transmission drive gear, and a transmission driven gear rotatably mounted to the transmission link and driven by rotation of the transmission drive gear. The transmission link is pivotable between a first and second positions to actuate the activating mechanism to perform first and second functions, respectively, of the end effector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: Auris Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew T. BECKMAN, Charles J. SCHEIB, Travis SCHUH, Ben DICKERSON
  • ROBOTIC SURGICAL TOOLS THAT TRANSLATE THROUGH INSTRUMENT DRIVER
    Publication number: 20210393345
    Abstract: A robotic surgical tool includes a drive housing having a first end, a second end, and a lead screw extending between the first and second ends, a carriage movably mounted to the lead screw at a carriage nut secured to the carriage, and an elongate shaft extending from the carriage and extending through the first end, the shaft having an end effector arranged at a distal end thereof. Rotation of the lead screw moves the carriage and the carriage nut axially between the first and second ends and thereby moves the end effector distally or proximally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: Auris Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew T. BECKMAN, Charles J. SCHEIB, Travis Michael SCHUH, Benjamin David DICKERSON, Aren Calder HILL, Yanan HUANG
  • DRIVE PATTERNS AND SPLINE ARRANGEMENT FOR ROBOTIC SURGICAL TOOLS
    Publication number: 20210393346
    Abstract: A surgical tool includes a handle having a first end and a second end, a lead screw rotatably coupled to the handle and extending between the first and second ends, and a spline rotatably coupled to the handle and extending between the first and second ends. The spline is arranged at a distance from the lead screw such that the lead screw assumes torsional loading generated by the spline. A surgical tool with first and second splines with a first activating mechanism supported by the carriage and coupled to the first spline and a second activating mechanism supported by the carriage and coupled to the second spline may balance a first torsional load generated by the first spline rotating in a first direction with a second torsional load generated by the second spline rotating in a second direction opposite the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: Auris Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew T. BECKMAN, Charles J. SCHEIB
  • CLAMPING MECHANISMS FOR ROBOTIC SURGICAL TOOLS
    Publication number: 20210393354
    Abstract: A robotic surgical tool includes a drive housing having first and second ends, at least one spline extending between the first and second ends and including a drive gear that rotates with rotation of the spline, and a carriage mounted to the spline. A closure tube extends from the carriage through the first end and has an end effector arranged at a distal end. An activating mechanism is housed in the carriage and includes a driven gear coupled to the drive gear such that rotation of the drive gear rotates the driven gear, and a carrier arranged at a proximal end of the closure tube and coupled to the driven gear such that rotation of the driven gear moves the carrier and the closure tube axially along a longitudinal axis of the closure tube. Moving the closure tube along the longitudinal axis closes or opens end effector jaws.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: Auris Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew T. BECKMAN, Charles J. SCHEIB, Travis Michael SCHUH, Benjamin David DICKERSON, Jason Alan HILL, Neil MARKWARDT
  • Assembly comprising a lock
    Patent number: 11191543
    Abstract: An end effector is disclosed comprising a cartridge channel, a staple cartridge positionable in the cartridge channel, and a firing assembly configured to lock itself if the staple cartridge is not positioned in the cartridge channel. Moreover, the firing assembly is configured to lock itself if the staple cartridge has been at least partially spent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Cilag GmbH International
    Inventors: Mark D. Overmyer, Jeffrey S. Swayze, Andrew T. Beckman, Robert L. Koch, Jr., Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris
  • Modular stapling assembly
    Patent number: 11154301
    Abstract: A modular shaft assembly is disclosed. The modular shaft assembly includes one or more inputs configured to receive input motions from a surgical instrument system, such as a handle, for example. The shaft assembly further includes one or more on-board inputs configured to generate input motions. The input motions received and generated by the shaft assembly are transferrable to an end effector of the shaft assembly to perform various functions at the end effector. The end effector can include a staple cartridge and a firing member which is movable between a proximal position and a distal position to eject staples from the staple cartridge. The end effector can include a plurality of jaw members and the firing member can comprise camming members which are configured to position the jaw members relative to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Cilag GmbH International
    Inventors: Andrew T. Beckman, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jerome R. Morgan, David C. Yates, Chester O. Baxter, III, Joshua R. Uth, Jeffrey L. Savage, Jason L. Harris
  • MODULAR STAPLING ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20210275176
    Abstract: A modular shaft assembly is disclosed. The modular shaft assembly includes one or more inputs configured to receive input motions from a surgical instrument system, such as a handle, for example. The shaft assembly further includes one or more on-board inputs configured to generate input motions. The input motions received and generated by the shaft assembly are transferrable to an end effector of the shaft assembly to perform various functions at the end effector. The end effector can include a staple cartridge and a firing member which is movable between a proximal position and a distal position to eject staples from the staple cartridge. The end effector can include a plurality of jaw members and the firing member can comprise camming members which are configured to position the jaw members relative to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventors: Andrew T. Beckman, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jerome R. Morgan, David C. Yates, Chester O. Baxter, III, Joshua R. Uth, Jeffrey L. Savage, Jason L. Harris
  • Shaft assembly comprising a lockout
    Patent number: 11096689
    Abstract: An end effector is disclosed comprising a cartridge channel, a staple cartridge positionable in the cartridge channel, and a firing assembly configured to lock itself if the staple cartridge is not positioned in the cartridge channel. Moreover, the firing assembly is configured to lock itself if the staple cartridge has been at least partially spent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Cilag GmbH International
    Inventors: Mark D. Overmyer, Jeffrey S. Swayze, Andrew T. Beckman, Robert L. Koch, Jr., Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris
  • FEATURES TO ALIGN AND CLOSE LINEAR SURGICAL STAPLER
    Publication number: 20210251631
    Abstract: A surgical stapler includes an anvil half and a cartridge half. The anvil half includes an anvil channel member and an anvil surface. The cartridge half releasably couples with the anvil half and includes a cartridge channel member having a distal portion that receives a staple cartridge, and a latching member coupled to the cartridge channel member and movable between open and closed positions. A resilient member is arranged at a proximal end of one of the anvil half or the cartridge half, and a projection is arranged at a proximal end of the other of the anvil half or the cartridge half. The resilient member is configured to contact and releasably couple with the projection to thereby couple the proximal end of the anvil half with the proximal end of the cartridge half while the latching member is in the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Jason Jones, Michael J. Stokes, Chester O. Baxter, III, Andrew T. Beckman, Anil K. Nalagatla, Robert L. Koch, JR.
  • Smart cartridge wake up operation and data retention
    Patent number: 11076854
    Abstract: An electronic system for a surgical instrument is disclosed. The electronic system comprises a main power supply circuit configured to supply electrical power to a primary circuit. A supplementary power supply circuit configured to supply electrical power to a secondary circuit. A short circuit protection circuit coupled between the main power supply circuit and the supplementary power supply circuit. The supplementary power supply circuit is configured to isolate itself from the main power supply circuit when the supplementary power supply circuit detects a short circuit condition at the secondary circuit. The supplementary power supply circuit is configured to rejoin the main power supply circuit and supply power to the secondary circuit, when the short circuit condition is remedied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Cilag GmbH International
    Inventors: Daniel L. Baber, Jeffrey S. Swayze, Andrew T. Beckman, Frederick E. Shelton, IV
  • Smart cartridge wake up operation and data retention
    Patent number: 11071545
    Abstract: An electronic system for a surgical instrument is disclosed. The electronic system comprises a main power supply circuit configured to supply electrical power to a primary circuit. A supplementary power supply circuit configured to supply electrical power to a secondary circuit. A short circuit protection circuit coupled between the main power supply circuit and the supplementary power supply circuit. The supplementary power supply circuit is configured to isolate itself from the main power supply circuit when the supplementary power supply circuit detects a short circuit condition at the secondary circuit. The supplementary power supply circuit is configured to rejoin the main power supply circuit and supply power to the secondary circuit, when the short circuit condition is remedied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Cilag GmbH International
    Inventors: Daniel L. Baber, Jeffrey S. Swayze, Andrew T. Beckman, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Christopher C. Miller, Charles J. Scheib
  • SMART CARTRIDGE WAKE UP OPERATION AND DATA RETENTION
    Publication number: 20210068830
    Abstract: An electronic system for a surgical instrument is disclosed. The electronic system comprises a main power supply circuit configured to supply electrical power to a primary circuit. A supplementary power supply circuit configured to supply electrical power to a secondary circuit. A short circuit protection circuit coupled between the main power supply circuit and the supplementary power supply circuit. The supplementary power supply circuit is configured to isolate itself from the main power supply circuit when the supplementary power supply circuit detects a short circuit condition at the secondary circuit. The supplementary power supply circuit is configured to rejoin the main power supply circuit and supply power to the secondary circuit, when the short circuit condition is remedied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel L. Baber, Jeffrey S. Swayze, Andrew T. Beckman, Frederick E. Shelton, IV
  • SMART CARTRIDGE WAKE UP OPERATION AND DATA RETENTION
    Publication number: 20210068831
    Abstract: An electronic system for a surgical instrument is disclosed. The electronic system comprises a main power supply circuit configured to supply electrical power to a primary circuit. A supplementary power supply circuit configured to supply electrical power to a secondary circuit. A short circuit protection circuit coupled between the main power supply circuit and the supplementary power supply circuit. The supplementary power supply circuit is configured to isolate itself from the main power supply circuit when the supplementary power supply circuit detects a short circuit condition at the secondary circuit. The supplementary power supply circuit is configured to rejoin the main power supply circuit and supply power to the secondary circuit, when the short circuit condition is remedied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel L. Baber, Jeffrey S. Swayze, Andrew T. Beckman, Frederick E. Shelton, IV
  • Features to align and close linear surgical stapler
    Patent number: 10932781
    Abstract: A surgical stapler includes an anvil half and a cartridge half. The anvil half includes an anvil channel member and an anvil surface. The cartridge half releasably couples with the anvil half and includes a cartridge channel member having a distal portion that receives a staple cartridge, and a latching member coupled to the cartridge channel member and movable between open and closed positions. A resilient member is arranged at a proximal end of one of the anvil half or the cartridge half, and a projection is arranged at a proximal end of the other of the anvil half or the cartridge half. The resilient member is configured to contact and releasably couple with the projection to thereby couple the proximal end of the anvil half with the proximal end of the cartridge half while the latching member is in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Ethicon LLC
    Inventors: Jason Jones, Michael J. Stokes, Chester O. Baxter, III, Andrew T. Beckman, Anil K. Nalagatla, Robert L. Koch, Jr.
  • Smart cartridge wake up operation and data retention
    Patent number: 10905423
    Abstract: An electronic system for a surgical instrument is disclosed. The electronic system comprises a main power supply circuit configured to supply electrical power to a primary circuit. A supplementary power supply circuit configured to supply electrical power to a secondary circuit. A short circuit protection circuit coupled between the main power supply circuit and the supplementary power supply circuit. The supplementary power supply circuit is configured to isolate itself from the main power supply circuit when the supplementary power supply circuit detects a short circuit condition at the secondary circuit. The supplementary power supply circuit is configured to rejoin the main power supply circuit and supply power to the secondary circuit, when the short circuit condition is remedied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Ethicon LLC
    Inventors: Daniel L. Baber, Jeffrey S. Swayze, Andrew T. Beckman, Frederick E. Shelton, IV
  • SURGICAL BOWEL RETRACTOR DEVICES
    Publication number: 20210000462
    Abstract: Bowel retractor devices. In various forms, the bowel retractor devices are configurable from a collapsed position wherein the retractor may be inserted through a trocar cannula or other opening in a patient's body to a second expanded position wherein at least a portion of the patient's bowel may be advantageously supported in a desired position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: Tamara Widenhouse, Andrew Yoo, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Katherine J. Schmid, Aron O. Zingman, Richard W. Timm, Jacob S. Gee, Steven G. Hall, Daniel J. Mumaw, Taylor W. Aronhalt, Gregory W. Johnson, Michael J. Vendely, Andrew T. Beckman, James R. Janszen
  • SHAFT ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A LOCKOUT
    Publication number: 20200178960
    Abstract: An end effector is disclosed comprising a cartridge channel, a staple cartridge positionable in the cartridge channel, and a firing assembly configured to lock itself if the staple cartridge is not positioned in the cartridge channel. Moreover, the firing assembly is configured to lock itself if the staple cartridge has been at least partially spent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Mark D. Overmyer, Jeffrey S. Swayze, Andrew T. Beckman, Robert L. Koch, JR., Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris
  • SHAFT ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A LOCKOUT
    Publication number: 20200155151
    Abstract: An end effector is disclosed comprising a cartridge channel, a staple cartridge positionable in the cartridge channel, and a firing assembly configured to lock itself if the staple cartridge is not positioned in the cartridge channel. Moreover, the firing assembly is configured to lock itself if the staple cartridge has been at least partially spent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Mark D. Overmyer, Jeffrey S. Swayze, Andrew T. Beckman, Robert L. Koch, JR., Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris
  • System for detecting the mis-insertion of a staple cartridge into a surgical stapler
    Patent number: 10617412
    Abstract: A surgical instrument system can include an end effector and a staple cartridge which is removably insertable into the end effector. The staple cartridge includes a sled movable from an unfired position to a fired position to eject staples removably stored in the staple cartridge. In various instances, the sled can be inadvertently advanced from its unfired position when the staple cartridge is positioned in the end effector, for example. The surgical instrument system further comprises one or more sensors configured to detect whether the sled is in its unfired position and/or whether the staple cartridge has been mis-inserted into the end effector. The one or more sensors can also determine whether the staple cartridge has been fully seated in the cartridge channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Ethicon LLC
    Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jerome R. Morgan, Jeffrey S. Swayze, Andrew T. Beckman, Jason L. Harris, Brett E. Swensgard
  • SMART CARTRIDGE WAKE UP OPERATION AND DATA RETENTION
    Publication number: 20200093487
    Abstract: An electronic system for a surgical instrument is disclosed. The electronic system comprises a main power supply circuit configured to supply electrical power to a primary circuit. A supplementary power supply circuit configured to supply electrical power to a secondary circuit. A short circuit protection circuit coupled between the main power supply circuit and the supplementary power supply circuit. The supplementary power supply circuit is configured to isolate itself from the main power supply circuit when the supplementary power supply circuit detects a short circuit condition at the secondary circuit. The supplementary power supply circuit is configured to rejoin the main power supply circuit and supply power to the secondary circuit, when the short circuit condition is remedied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel L. Baber, Jeffrey S. Swayze, Andrew T. Beckman, Frederick E. Shelton, IV