Patents by Inventor Andrew VanDeWeghe

Andrew VanDeWeghe 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).

  • Publication number: 20230414814
    Abstract: A sterilization container for sterilizing medical instruments that includes a body defining an interior volume and a lid connected to the body and configured to seal the interior volume between the lid and the body. The lid includes an exterior filter structure including a first plurality of ridges and a first plurality of troughs formed between the first ridges. The container includes a filter assembly connected to the lid and including an interior filter structure including a second plurality of ridges and a second plurality of troughs formed between the second ridges. The first plurality of ridges of the exterior filter structure are interposed between the second plurality of ridges of the interior filter structure. The exterior and interior filter structures are configured to form longitudinal channels positioned between the lid and filter assembly to define a rectangular tortuous filter path that inhibits ingress and egress from the interior volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: CareFusion 2200, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Cartwright, Brandon Toth, Benjamin Hopwood, Bradley Thomas Williams, Andrew VanDeWeghe, Atif Yardimci
  • Publication number: 20230404694
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a surgical drape to be used in conjunction with a surgical procedure, and more specifically to a surgical drape that includes one or more of the following: (1) a patient drape for use with a standalone non-draped image acquisition device (requiring circumferential access to the patient); (2) a patient drape for use with a standalone non-draped image acquisition device with image guidance navigation technology; (3) the means to provide temporary sterile coverage of an underlying sterile field; (4) the means to provide sterile separation of at least a portion, if not the entire temporary sterile coverage; (5) the means to provide covering of the undersurface of the operating surface and enclosing any suspended medical devices, wires, cables, tubes, etc; and (6) a single-use disposable outer surgical drape that ensures sterility of a covered surgical apparatus, device, or machine, or an inner drape associated therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2021
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Eric STRAUCH, Donald CORENMAN, Dan DROY, Andrew VANDEWEGHE, Shayna MASSI, Phillip BROWN, Evelina LEECE, Samba TOURE, Nick SIEVERS, Charles KLINE
  • Patent number: 11786621
    Abstract: A sterilization container for sterilizing medical instruments that includes a body defining an interior volume and a lid connected to the body and configured to seal the interior volume between the lid and the body. The lid includes an exterior filter structure including a first plurality of ridges and a first plurality of troughs formed between the first ridges. The container includes a filter assembly connected to the lid and including an interior filter structure including a second plurality of ridges and a second plurality of troughs formed between the second ridges. The first plurality of ridges of the exterior filter structure are interposed between the second plurality of ridges of the interior filter structure. The exterior and interior filter structures are configured to form longitudinal channels positioned between the lid and filter assembly to define a rectangular tortuous filter path that inhibits ingress and egress from the interior volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: CareFusion 2200, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Cartwright, Brandon Toth, Benjamin Hopwood, Bradley Thomas Williams, Andrew VanDeWeghe, Atif Yardimci
  • Publication number: 20210106709
    Abstract: A sterilization container for sterilizing medical instruments that includes a body defining an interior volume and a lid connected to the body and configured to seal the interior volume between the lid and the body. The lid includes an exterior filter structure including a first plurality of ridges and a first plurality of troughs formed between the first ridges. The container includes a filter assembly connected to the lid and including an interior filter structure including a second plurality of ridges and a second plurality of troughs formed between the second ridges. The first plurality of ridges of the exterior filter structure are interposed between the second plurality of ridges of the interior filter structure. The exterior and interior filter structures are configured to form longitudinal channels positioned between the lid and filter assembly to define a rectangular tortuous filter path that inhibits ingress and egress from the interior volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Applicant: CareFusion 2200, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Cartwright, Brandon Toth, Benjamin Hopwood, Bradley Thomas Williams, Andrew VanDeWeghe, Atif Yardimci
  • Publication number: 20210015576
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a surgical drape to be used in conjunction with a surgical procedure, and more specifically to a surgical drape that includes one or more of the following: (1) a patient drape for use with a standalone non-draped image acquisition device (requiring circumferential access to the patient); (2) a patient drape for use with a standalone non-draped image acquisition device with image guidance navigation technology; (3) the means to provide temporary sterile coverage of an underlying sterile field; (4) the means to provide sterile separation of at least a portion, if not the entire temporary sterile coverage; (5) the means to provide covering of the undersurface of the operating surface and enclosing any suspended medical devices, wires, cables, tubes, etc; and (6) a single-use disposable outer surgical drape that ensures sterility of a covered surgical apparatus, device, or machine, or an inner drape associated therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Eric Strauch, Donald Corenman, Dan Droy, Andrew VanDeWeghe, Shayna Massi, Phillip Brown, Evelina Leece, Samba Toure, Nick Sievers, Charles Kline
  • Patent number: 10863975
    Abstract: An adjustable retractor blade and retractor system are disclosed. The retractor blade includes a fixed portion, extendible portion, and means for adjusting the length of the retractor blade. The means for adjusting may include a threaded rod engaging the fixed portion with the extendible portion. In one aspect, the extendible portion includes a plurality of stackable members, with the length of the adjustable blade adjusted by attaching stackable members. In one aspect, the fixed portion includes a plurality of holes, and the extendible portion includes at least one post, the plurality of holes configured to receive the at least one post, with the length of the adjustable blade adjusted by slidably displacing the extendible portion until the at least one post engages with at least one of the plurality of holes. Methods are provided for adjusting the length of a retractor blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: CareFusion 2200, Inc.
    Inventors: Joanna Rosenbaum, Sara Tillman, Andrew VanDeWeghe, Timothy Hussey, Brandon Toth, Bradley Williams, Jessica McQuaide, Jason Cartwright, Adam Fedenia, Thomas Wilschke
  • Patent number: 10864006
    Abstract: An adjustable length laparoscopic instrument is provided. The instrument includes a shaft with a shaft distal end and a shaft proximal end. The instrument further includes an actuation rod with an actuation rode distal end and an actuation rod proximal end. The actuation rod is receivable by the shaft such that the actuation rod can translate longitudinally relative to the shaft to actuate an end effector. The instrument further includes a handle configured to hold the shaft and the actuation rod. The handle is configured to cause the actuation rod to translate longitudinally relative to the shaft to actuate the end effector. The instrument further includes a length adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a shaft length. The shaft length is defined between the handle and the shaft distal end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: CareFusion 2200, Inc.
    Inventors: Sara Tillman, Andrew VanDeWeghe, Bradley Thomas Williams, Joanna Rosenbaum, Timothy Hussey, Jessica McQuaide, Thomas Wilschke, Jason Cartwright
  • Publication number: 20190059923
    Abstract: An adjustable length laparoscopic instrument is provided. The instrument includes a shaft with a shaft distal end and a shaft proximal end. The instrument further includes an actuation rod with an actuation rode distal end and an actuation rod proximal end. The actuation rod is receivable by the shaft such that the actuation rod can translate longitudinally relative to the shaft to actuate an end effector. The instrument further includes a handle configured to hold the shaft and the actuation rod. The handle is configured to cause the actuation rod to translate longitudinally relative to the shaft to actuate the end effector. The instrument further includes a length adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a shaft length. The shaft length is defined between the handle and the shaft distal end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Applicant: CareFusion 2200, Inc.
    Inventors: Sara Tillman, Andrew VanDeWeghe, Bradley Thomas Williams, Joanna Rosenbaum, Timothy Hussey, Jessica McQuaide, Thomas Wilschke, Jason Cartwright
  • Publication number: 20190015089
    Abstract: An adjustable retractor blade and retractor system are disclosed. The retractor blade includes a fixed portion, extendible portion, and means for adjusting the length of the retractor blade. The means for adjusting may include a threaded rod engaging the fixed portion with the extendible portion. In one aspect, the extendible portion includes a plurality of stackable members, with the length of the adjustable blade adjusted by attaching stackable members. In one aspect, the fixed portion includes a plurality of holes, and the extendible portion includes at least one post, the plurality of holes configured to receive the at least one post, with the length of the adjustable blade adjusted by slidably displacing the extendible portion until the at least one post engages with at least one of the plurality of holes. Methods are provided for adjusting the length of a retractor blade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: Joanna Rosenbaum, Sara Tillman, Andrew VanDeWeghe, Timothy Hussey, Brandon Toth, Bradley Williams, Jessica McQuaide, Jason Cartwright, Adam Fedenia, Thomas Wilschke
  • Publication number: 20160106528
    Abstract: Described are devices, implants and kits for treating incontinence in a male or female. In particular an assembly comprising a multi-piece implant comprising a support portion piece (82) and two extension portion pieces (84) adjustably connected to the support portion piece, and an adjusting tool (92) to allow adjustment of extension portion pieces relative to the support portion piece, is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew VanDeWeghe, Alan G. Wirbisky, Randall C. Lieser
  • Patent number: 9226809
    Abstract: Described are devices, implants and kits for treating incontinence in a male or female. In particular an assembly comprising a multi-piece implant comprising a support portion piece (82) and two extension portion pieces (84) adjustably connected to the support portion piece, and an adjusting tool (92) to allow adjustment of extension portion pieces relative to the support portion piece, is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew VanDeWeghe, Alan G. Wirbisky, Randall C. Lieser
  • Publication number: 20110288368
    Abstract: Described are devices, implants and kits for treating incontinence in a male or female.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Andrew VanDeWeghe, Alan G. Wirbisky, Randall C. Lieser
  • Patent number: D1018805
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: TIDI Products, LLC
    Inventor: Andrew VanDeWeghe