Patents by Inventor Anibal Rodrigues, JR.
Anibal Rodrigues, JR. 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: 20170231611Abstract: A specimen bag configured for viewing the contents therein during a surgical procedure is provided. The specimen bag includes an open end and a closed end and defines a cavity. An appendage extends from the bag and defines a channel in communication with the cavity of the bag for receiving a surgical instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2014Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Henry E. Holsten, Stanislaw Marczyk, Eugene A. Stellon, Kenneth W. Horton, Jr., Terri Wells, Michael Tarnoff, Stanislaw Kostrzewski, Jaroslaw T. Malkowski, Anibal Rodrigues, Jr.
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Patent number: 9636099Abstract: The present disclosure relates to surgical access systems and methods of using the same to access a surgical site during a surgical procedure. The surgical access system includes a portal member and a patch. The portal member includes at least one longitudinal port for passage of a surgical object. The portal member is formed from a compressible material and is adapted to transition from a first expanded condition to a second compressed condition such that an outer surface of the portal member is adapted for a substantial sealing relation with an opening in tissue upon insertion of the portal member therethrough. The patch includes a non-porous substrate having a tissue facing surface including an adhesive for positioning over the opening in the tissue and sealing a surface thereof. The patch is adapted for sealed reception of the portal member.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2016Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Anibal Rodrigues, Jr.
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Patent number: 9615893Abstract: A surgical instrument configured for insertion through a surgical access device including a seal member is disclosed. The surgical instrument includes an elongate body having a central passageway extending at least partially therethrough and a plurality of slots extending radially outward from the central passageway. The plurality of slots are configured to engage the seal member and the surgical access device when the elongate body is translated therethrough to remove debris from the seal member and the surgical access device. The plurality of slots and the central passageway are configured to retain the removed debris therein during withdrawal of the surgical instrument from the surgical access device.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2013Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Gregory G. Okoniewski, Anibal Rodrigues, Jr.
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Publication number: 20160242759Abstract: The present disclosure relates to surgical access systems and methods of using the same to access a surgical site during a surgical procedure. The surgical access system includes a portal member and a patch. The portal member includes at least one longitudinal port for passage of a surgical object. The portal member is formed from a compressible material and is adapted to transition from a first expanded condition to a second compressed condition such that an outer surface of the portal member is adapted for a substantial sealing relation with an opening in tissue upon insertion of the portal member therethrough. The patch includes a non-porous substrate having a tissue facing surface including an adhesive for positioning over the opening in the tissue and sealing a surface thereof. The patch is adapted for sealed reception of the portal member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2016Publication date: August 25, 2016Inventor: Anibal Rodrigues, JR.
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Publication number: 20160157889Abstract: A surgical access device is disclosed which includes a housing, a collar, and a plurality of deformable members. The housing defines a proximal d and a distal end and has a plurality of lumens extending therethrough. The collar is repositionable between a first position and a second position with the second position being closer to the proximal end of the housing than the first position. Each of the plurality of deformable members defines a distal portion, is coupled to the collar and is transitionable through one of the plurality of lumens. The plurality of defomiable members is in a retracted state When the collar is in the first position and a deployed state When the collar is in the second position. One or more of the plurality of deformable members may also include a barb attached to the distal portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2016Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: Anibal Rodrigues, JR., Greg Okoniewski
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Patent number: 9351760Abstract: The present disclosure relates to surgical access systems and methods of using the same to access a surgical site during a surgical procedure. The surgical access system includes a portal member and a patch. The portal member includes at least one longitudinal port for passage of a surgical object. The portal member is formed from a compressible material and is adapted to transition from a first expanded condition to a second compressed condition such that an outer surface of the portal member is adapted for a substantial sealing relation with an opening in tissue upon insertion of the portal member therethrough. The patch includes a non-porous substrate having a tissue facing surface including an adhesive for positioning over the opening in the tissue and sealing a surface thereof. The patch is adapted for sealed reception of the portal member.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2012Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Anibal Rodrigues, Jr.
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Patent number: 9289234Abstract: A surgical access device is disclosed which includes a housing, a collar, and a plurality of deformable members. The housing defines a proximal end and a distal end and has a plurality of lumens extending therethrough. The collar is repositionable between a first position and a second position with the second position being closer to the proximal end of the housing than the first position. Each of the plurality of deformable members defines a distal portion, is coupled to the collar and is transitionable through one of the plurality of lumens. The plurality of deformable members is in a retracted state when the collar is in the first position and a deployed state when the collar is in the second position. One or more of the plurality of deformable members may also include a barb attached to the distal portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2014Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Anibal Rodrigues, Jr., Greg Okoniewski
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Publication number: 20140249375Abstract: The present disclosure relates to surgical access systems and methods of using the same to access a surgical site during a surgical procedure. The surgical access system includes a portal member and a patch. The portal member includes at least one longitudinal port for passage of a surgical object. The portal member is formed from a compressible material and is adapted to transition from a first expanded condition to a second compressed condition such that an outer surface of the portal member is adapted for a substantial sealing relation with an opening in tissue upon insertion of the portal member therethrough. The patch includes a non-porous substrate having a tissue facing surface including an adhesive for positioning over the opening in the tissue and sealing a surface thereof. The patch is adapted for sealed reception of the portal member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2012Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventor: Anibal Rodrigues, JR.
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Publication number: 20140155699Abstract: A surgical access device is disclosed which includes a housing, a collar, and a plurality of deformable members. The housing defines a proximal end and a distal end and has a plurality of lumens extending therethrough. The collar is repositionable between a first position and a second position with the second position being closer to the proximal end of the housing than the first position. Each of the plurality of deformable members defines a distal portion, is coupled to the collar and is transitionable through one of the plurality of lumens. The plurality of deformable members is in a retracted state when the collar is in the first position and a deployed state when the collar is in the second position. One or more of the plurality of deformable members may also include a barb attached to the distal portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2014Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Anibal Rodrigues, JR., Greg Okoniewski
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Publication number: 20140135740Abstract: A surgical instrument configured for insertion through a surgical access device including a seal member is disclosed. The surgical instrument includes an elongate body having a central passageway extending at least partially therethrough and a plurality of slots extending radially outward from the central passageway. The plurality of slots are configured to engage the seal member and the surgical access device when the elongate body is translated therethrough to remove debris from the seal member and the surgical access device. The plurality of slots and the central passageway are configured to retain the removed debris therein during withdrawal of the surgical instrument from the surgical access device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Gregory G. Okoniewski, Anibal Rodrigues, JR.
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Patent number: 8679151Abstract: A surgical access device is disclosed which includes a housing, a collar, and a plurality of deformable members. The housing defines a proximal end and a distal end and has a plurality of lumens extending therethrough. The collar is repositionable between a first position and a second position with the second position being closer to the proximal end of the housing than the first position. Each of the plurality of deformable members defines a distal portion, is coupled to the collar and is transitionable through one of the plurality of lumens. The plurality of deformable members is in a retracted state when the collar is in the first position and a deployed state when the collar is in the second position. One or more of the plurality of deformable members may also include a barb attached to the distal portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2011Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Anibal Rodrigues, Jr., Gregory Okoniewski
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Publication number: 20120253136Abstract: A surgical apparatus for positioning within a tissue tract accessing an underlying body cavity is adapted to receive a portal member inserted therein. The surgical apparatus includes a flexible sleeve and a cord attached to one end of the sleeve. The cord is configured to secure the portal member within the surgical apparatus such that the surgical apparatus forms a sealing relation with the portal member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventor: Anibal Rodrigues, JR.
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Publication number: 20120130182Abstract: A surgical access device is disclosed which includes a housing, a collar, and a plurality of deformable members. The housing defines a proximal end and a distal end and has a plurality of lumens extending therethrough. The collar is repositionable between a first position and a second position with the second position being closer to the proximal end of the housing than the first position. Each of the plurality of deformable members defines a distal portion, is coupled to the collar and is transitionable through one of the plurality of lumens. The plurality of deformable members is in a retracted state when the collar is in the first position and a deployed state when the collar is in the second position. One or more of the plurality of deformable members may also include a barb attached to the distal portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventors: Anibal Rodrigues, JR., Gregory Okoniewski
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Publication number: 20110087067Abstract: A retractor system is provided having an anchor coupled to soft tissue and a surgical mesh configured to suspend tissue and/or organs. An adjuster is also provided and coupled to the anchor. Further, a wire is provided having one end coupled to the surgical mesh and the other end coupled to the adjuster where the wire is operable to suspend the surgical mesh at a desired suspension length.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Anibal Rodrigues, JR., Timothy D. Ebner