Patents by Inventor Anthony Sgroi

Anthony Sgroi 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).

  • SENSOR ENCAPSULATING ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20210015512
    Abstract: A system includes a wiring harness and an encapsulation assembly for encapsulating a connection region between electronic components of the wiring harness. The wiring harness includes a force sensor electrically coupled to a flex cable at a connection region. The encapsulation assembly includes a mold having a first and second mold halves configured to retain the force sensor therein and define a cavity above the connection region of the wiring harness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Anthony Sgroi, JR., David Valentine, JR.
  • RELOAD ASSEMBLY FOR A CIRCULAR STAPLING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20210007745
    Abstract: A reload assembly includes a shell housing, a staple cartridge, a staple actuator, and a knife carrier. In embodiments, the knife carrier or the shell housing defines a locking groove and the other of the knife carrier and the shell housing supports a locking member. In other embodiments, the knife carrier or the staple actuator defines a locking groove and the other of the knife carrier and the staple actuator supports a locking member. The locking member is received within and movable through the locking groove to prevent readvancement of the knife carrier after the reload assembly is fired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventor: Anthony Sgroi, JR.
  • RETAINING MECHANISMS FOR TROCAR ASSEMBLIES
    Publication number: 20210000500
    Abstract: An adapter assembly includes a sleeve, a trocar assembly releasably securable within the sleeve, and a retaining mechanism configured to releasably secure the trocar assembly within the sleeve. The retaining mechanism includes a retaining block, a cam wire moveably positioned relative to the retaining block between a lock position and a release position, a retaining block extension for maintaining the cam wire relative to the retaining block, a button member in operable engagement with the cam wire, and a pair of retaining members. The button member includes a center beam moveable from an unflexed position in engagement with a stop tab of the retaining block extension to prevent movement of the button member to a flexed position out of alignment with the stop tab to permit movement of the button member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2019
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventor: Anthony Sgroi, JR.
  • TROCAR COUPLING ASSEMBLIES FOR A SURGICAL STAPLER
    Publication number: 20210000472
    Abstract: A trocar coupling assembly includes a housing disposable in a tubular shaft of a surgical stapler. The housing has opposed openings defining a passage through the housing that is capable of receiving a trocar assembly therein. A release button is accessible through the tubular shaft for transitioning the trocar coupling assembly between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2019
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: Anthony Sgroi, JR., Joseph Eisinger, Ramiro Cabrera, David Valentine, Patrick Mozdzierz
  • CIRCULAR STAPLING INSTRUMENTS
    Publication number: 20210000473
    Abstract: A surgical system includes an adapter assembly and a tip protector. The adapter assembly includes a tubular housing, and a trocar assembly selectively receivable in the tubular housing. The tip protector includes a housing defining a channel therethrough configured for receipt of the trocar member, a first locking member movably coupled to the housing and configured to selectively engage the trocar member to lock the tip protector to the trocar member, and a second locking member movably coupled to the housing and configured to selectively engage a distal end portion of the tubular housing to lock the tip protector to the tubular housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2019
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventor: Anthony Sgroi, JR.
  • HANDHELD ELECTROMECHANICAL SURGICAL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200405304
    Abstract: A handheld electromechanical surgical device, capable of effectuating a surgical procedure, includes a handle assembly having a power source; at least one motor coupled to the power source; and a controller configured to control the motor. The surgical device includes an adapter assembly having an electrical assembly having a proximal end in communication with the controller of the handle assembly. The surgical device includes a reload configured to selectively connect to a distal end of the adapter assembly. The reload includes an annular array of staples; an annular staple pusher for ejecting the staples; and a data storage device selectively connectable to a distal end of the electrical assembly. The data storage device receives and stores performance data of the surgical device from the controller of the handle assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Patrick Mozdzierz, Anthony Sgroi, JR., James P. Delbo, Charles R. Kollar, John J. Hryb, IV, Scott G. Firth, David E. Valentine, JR., Paul D. Richard, Stephen R. Paul, Steven H. Joyce, Haley E. Strassner, Alexander J. Hart, Joseph Eisinger
  • RETAINING MECHANISMS FOR TROCAR ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20200397475
    Abstract: A retaining mechanism for releasably securing a trocar assembly within an outer sleeve of an adapter assembly includes a retaining block, a cam wire moveably positioned relative to the retaining block between a lock position and a release position, a retaining block extension maintaining the cam wire relative to the retaining block, a button member in operable engagement with the cam wire, and a pair of retaining members moveable from a first position received within first and second openings of the trocar assembly when the cam wire is in the lock position and a second position spaced from the trocar assembly when the cam wire is in the release position. The retaining members each define a cutout having first and second stepped cutout portions and a smooth transition between the first and second stepped cutouts for receiving the cam wire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Anthony Sgroi, JR., Justin Williams, Joseph Eisinger
  • LOAD SENSING ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING LOAD SENSING ASSEMBLIES
    Publication number: 20200397440
    Abstract: An adapter assembly of a circular stapling instrument includes a load sensing assembly configured to measure a load exerted on a tubular housing of the adapter assembly. The load sensor assembly has a sensor body, electrical components supported by the sensor body, and a hermetic seal assembly enclosing the electrical components. The hermetic seal assembly includes a stamped base portion and an overmolded upper portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventor: Anthony Sgroi, JR.
  • RETAINING MECHANISMS FOR TROCAR ASSEMBLIES
    Publication number: 20200397441
    Abstract: An adapter assembly for connecting a loading unit to a handle assembly includes a sleeve, a trocar assembly releasably securable with the sleeve, and a retaining mechanism configured to releasably secure the trocar assembly within the sleeve and to facilitate cleaning and sterilizing of the adapter assembly. The retaining mechanism includes first and second button members and a mechanism for maintaining the first and second button members relative to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Paul D. Richard, Ramiro D. Cabrera, Stephen R. Paul, Jonathan W. Sapienza, David E. Valentine, Justin Williams, Anthony Sgroi, JR.
  • HERMETIC FORCE SENSORS FOR SURGICAL DEVICES
    Publication number: 20200397435
    Abstract: A force sensor includes a substrate, a plurality of sensing elements, and a plate. The substrate includes a central aperture extending along a longitudinal axis of the substrate, and has a proximal surface, a distal surface, a first side surface, a second side surface, a top surface, and a bottom surface. A recess is defined in at least one of the distal surface, the first side surface, the second side surface, the top surface, or the bottom surface of the substrate. The plurality of sensing elements are disposed within the recess, and the plate is disposed over the recess and mounted to the substrate to hermetically seal the plurality of sensing elements within the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventor: Anthony Sgroi, Jr.
  • LOADING UNIT LOCKING COLLAR WITH ROTATIONAL ACTUATED RELEASE
    Publication number: 20200345371
    Abstract: A loading unit includes a shell assembly and a locking collar. The shell assembly has an annular ring that defines a locking slot and a proximal opening. The proximal opening configured to receive a distal end portion of the surgical instrument. The locking collar is rotatably disposed about the annular ring. The locking collar has a body including a flexible tab that has an inwardly extending lock. The locking collar is moveable about the annular ring between a locked and unlocked configuration. In the locked configuration, the lock passes through the locking slot and into the proximal opening of the annular ring. In the unlocked configuration, the body of the locking collar is rotated about the annular ring from the locked configuration to move the lock from within the proximal opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventor: Anthony Sgroi
  • END EFFECTOR FOR CIRCULAR STAPLING INSTRUMENT
    Publication number: 20200337708
    Abstract: An end effector for use with a circular stapling instrument incorporates an anvil assembly having features which enhance the coring or cutting of organ tissue internal of the annular array of staples thereby creating a tubular passage free of tissue obstructions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventor: Anthony Sgroi, JR.
  • TROCAR ASSEMBLIES FOR ADAPTER ASSEMBLIES FOR SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENTS
    Publication number: 20200330128
    Abstract: A trocar assembly for releasable engagement with an adapter assembly of a surgical stapling instrument includes a trocar mechanism that includes a trocar member that is at least one of rotatable or articulable relative to a housing of the trocar assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Anthony Sgroi, JR., Justin Williams
  • TROCAR ASSEMBLIES FOR ADAPTER ASSEMBLIES FOR SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENTS
    Publication number: 20200330127
    Abstract: A trocar assembly for releasable engagement with an adapter assembly of a surgical stapling instrument includes a trocar mechanism that includes a trocar member that is at least one of rotatable or articulable relative to a housing of the trocar assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Justin Williams, Anthony Sgroi, JR., David Valentine, JR., Jon Wink, Ramiro Cabrera, Stephen Paul
  • TROCAR ASSEMBLIES FOR ADAPTER ASSEMBLIES FOR SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENTS
    Publication number: 20200330123
    Abstract: A trocar assembly for releasable engagement with an adapter assembly of a surgical stapling instrument includes a trocar mechanism that includes a trocar member that is at least one of rotatable or articulable relative to a housing of the trocar assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Justin Williams, Anthony Sgroi, JR., Jon Wink
  • TROCAR ASSEMBLIES FOR ADAPTER ASSEMBLIES FOR SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENTS
    Publication number: 20200330126
    Abstract: A trocar assembly for releasable engagement with an adapter assembly of a surgical stapling instrument includes a trocar mechanism that includes a trocar member that is at least one of rotatable or articulable relative to a housing of the trocar assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Anthony Sgroi, JR., Justin Williams
  • Chip assembly for reusable surgical instruments
    Patent number: 10811816
    Abstract: An improved chip assembly for use in a stapling device includes a housing assembly receivable within a reload assembly. The housing assembly includes a base member defining a cavity and an identification assembly received within the cavity. The chip assembly further includes a plug assembly configured to selectively engage the base member. The plug assembly includes a housing, a wire extending from the housing, a seal member disposed within and extending from a distal end of the housing, and first and second contact members extending through the seal member and from the housing. The seal member is configured to be frictionally received within the base member to secure the plug assembly to the housing assembly in a fluid tight manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Christopher Penna, Anthony Sgroi, Jr., Charlie Kollar, David Valentine, Justin Williams, Patrick Mozdzierz, Stephen Paul, Ramiro Cabrera, Steven Joyce, Joseph Guerrera
  • ANVIL ASSEMBLY FOR SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT
    Publication number: 20200305880
    Abstract: An anvil assembly for use with a circular stapling instrument includes an anvil center rod and an anvil head. The anvil head includes an anvil housing, a backup member and at least one retainer. The backup member is configured for longitudinal movement from an initial longitudinal position retaining the anvil head in a first operative condition to an advanced longitudinal position permitting pivotal movement of the anvil head to a second tilted condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventor: Anthony Sgroi, JR.
  • SPLINE CRASH CORRECTION WITH MOTOR OSCILLATION
    Publication number: 20200305879
    Abstract: A method for obviating spline crash in a surgical stapler that utilizes a motor of the surgical stapler includes oscillating an anvil retainer of the surgical stapler in a first oscillation pattern, oscillating the anvil retainer in a second oscillation pattern that is different from the first oscillation pattern after the first oscillation pattern, and retracting the anvil retainer until an anvil of the surgical stapler is in a clamped position relative to a shell assembly after the second oscillation pattern. Oscillating the anvil retainer in the first oscillation pattern includes oscillating the anvil retainer in a longitudinal direction between extension and retraction with the motor such that the anvil moves towards and away from the shell assembly. Oscillating the anvil retainer in the second oscillation pattern includes moving the anvil towards and away from the shell assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Anthony Sgroi, JR., Justin Williams
  • Hermetic force sensors for surgical devices
    Patent number: 10765428
    Abstract: A force sensor includes a substrate, a plurality of sensing elements, and a plate. The substrate includes a central aperture extending along a longitudinal axis of the substrate, and has a proximal surface, a distal surface, a first side surface, a second side surface, a top surface, and a bottom surface. A recess is defined in at least one of the distal surface, the first side surface, the second side surface, the top surface, or the bottom surface of the substrate. The plurality of sensing elements are disposed within the recess, and the plate is disposed over the recess and mounted to the substrate to hermetically seal the plurality of sensing elements within the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventor: Anthony Sgroi, Jr.