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).

  • Publication number: 20170231611
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Henry E. Holsten, Stanislaw Marczyk, Eugene A. Stellon, Kenneth W. Horton, Jr., Terri Wells, Michael Tarnoff, Stanislaw Kostrzewski, Jaroslaw T. Malkowski, Anibal Rodrigues, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9636099
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventor: Anibal Rodrigues, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9615893
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Gregory G. Okoniewski, Anibal Rodrigues, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20160242759
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventor: Anibal Rodrigues, JR.
  • Publication number: 20160157889
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Anibal Rodrigues, JR., Greg Okoniewski
  • Patent number: 9351760
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventor: Anibal Rodrigues, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9289234
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Anibal Rodrigues, Jr., Greg Okoniewski
  • Publication number: 20140249375
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventor: Anibal Rodrigues, JR.
  • Publication number: 20140155699
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Anibal Rodrigues, JR., Greg Okoniewski
  • Publication number: 20140135740
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Gregory G. Okoniewski, Anibal Rodrigues, JR.
  • Patent number: 8679151
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Anibal Rodrigues, Jr., Gregory Okoniewski
  • Publication number: 20120253136
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventor: Anibal Rodrigues, JR.
  • Publication number: 20120130182
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Anibal Rodrigues, JR., Gregory Okoniewski
  • Publication number: 20110087067
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Anibal Rodrigues, JR., Timothy D. Ebner