Patents by Inventor Bradley E. White
Bradley E. White 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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Patent number: 9919151Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for controlling the application of current and/or voltage to deliver drug from patient contacts of an electrotransport drug delivery device by indirectly controlling and/or monitoring the applied current without directly measuring from the cathode of the patient terminal. In particular, described herein are electrotransport drug delivery systems including constant current delivery systems having a feedback current and/or voltage control module that is isolated from the patient contacts (e.g., anodes and cathodes). The feedback module may be isolated by a transistor from the patient contacts; feedback current and/or voltage control measurements may be performed at the transistor rather than at the patient contact (e.g., cathode).Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2013Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignees: Incline Therapeutics, Inc., Alza CorporationInventors: Bradley E. White, Paul Hayter, John Lemke, Scot Satre, Corinna X. Chen, Brian W. Read, Jason E. Dougherty
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Publication number: 20170239468Abstract: A switch-operated therapeutic agent delivery device. Embodiments of the operated therapeutic agent delivery device my include a switch that can be operated by a user, a device controller connected to the switch through a switch input where the device can actuate the device when certain predetermined conditions are met, following performance of both a digital switch validation test and an analog switch validation test. The switch operated therapeutic agent delivery device may have two parts, which are assembled by a user prior to use. These devices may be configured to determine if a current is present between the anode and cathode when drug is not intended to be delivered by the device. These devices may indirectly control and/or monitor the applied current without directly measuring from the cathode of the patient terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2017Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: John LEMKE, Scot SATRE, Corinna X. CHEN, Brian W. READ, Zita S. NETZEL, David SEWARD, Bradley E. WHITE, Paul HAYTER, Jason E. DOUGHERTY
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Patent number: 9737358Abstract: In various embodiments, a surgical instrument is provided that may comprise an end effector for performing a surgical procedure on tissue, for example. The end effector may comprise at least one energy delivery surface and heat dissipation means for dissipating heat from at least a portion of the end effector. For example, in at least one embodiment, the end effector may comprise a first jaw, a second jaw, and a cutting member. The cutting member may comprise a cutting surface and a body, which may define a cavity and at least one opening communicating with the cavity. A fluid may be moved through the cavity to and/or from the opening(s). Additionally, in at least one embodiment, a surgical instrument's end effector may comprise a first jaw, a second jaw, a cutting member, and at least one heat pipe. Various other heat dissipation means are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Ethicon LLCInventors: Andrew T. Beckman, Bradley E. White, Cory G. Kimball, John F. Cummings, Al Mirel, Christopher J. Schall, Jeffrey L. Aldridge, Timothy G. Dietz, David A. Witt, Mary E. Mootoo, Zhifan F. Huang, Raymond M. Banks, Tamara Widenhouse, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris, Jeffrey S. Swayze, Prasanna Malaviya, Gregory W. Johnson, Paul Guerra
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Patent number: 9645179Abstract: Electrotransport drug delivery devices, system and methods of using configured to determine if a current is present between the anode and cathode when drug is not intended to be delivered by the device. These devices/systems may include an off-current module to determine that any current (e.g., which may be inferred by measuring potential difference between the anode and cathode of the device) flowing between the anode and cathode is below a threshold value when the device is not supposed to be delivering drug, thereby preventing unintended delivery of drug and/or alerting a user that unintended delivery of drug may occur.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2015Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignees: Incline Therapeutics, Inc., Alza CorporationInventors: Bradley E. White, John Lemke, Paul Hayter, Corinna X. Chen, Brian W. Read, Jason E. Dougherty
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Publication number: 20160296750Abstract: A switch operated therapeutic agent delivery device is described. The device comprises two parts, which are assembled by a user prior to use. A first part contains a power supply and circuitry for the device; and a second part comprises electrodes and reservoirs containing the therapeutic agent to be delivered. The action of combining the two parts of the device causes the two parts to be irreversibly coupled together, completes an electrical connection between the two parts, and closes one or more switches, thereby connecting a power source, such as a battery, into the device's circuitry, thereby powering the device on so that it is ready for use. The device can then be attached to a patient, who can operate the device by pressing a button in a proper sequence.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: Zita S. NETZEL, John LEMKE, David SEWARD, Brian W. READ, Bradley E. WHITE, Corinna X. CHEN, Paul HAYTER
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Patent number: 9364656Abstract: A switch operated therapeutic agent delivery device is described. The device comprises two parts, which are assembled by a user prior to use. A first part contains a power supply and circuitry for the device; and a second part comprises electrodes and reservoirs containing the therapeutic agent to be delivered. The action of combining the two parts of the device causes the two parts to be irreversibly coupled together, completes an electrical connection between the two parts, and closes one or more switches, thereby connecting a power source, such as a battery, into the device's circuitry, thereby powering the device on so that it is ready for use. The device can then be attached to a patient, who can operate the device by pressing a button in a proper sequence.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2012Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignees: Incline Therapeutics, Inc., Alza CorporationInventors: Zita S. Netzel, John Lemke, David Seward, Brian W. Read, Bradley E. White, Corinna X. Chen, Paul Hayter
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Publication number: 20150338445Abstract: Electrotransport drug delivery devices, system and methods of using configured to determine if a current is present between the anode and cathode when drug is not intended to be delivered by the device. These devices/systems may include an off-current module to determine that any current (e.g., which may be inferred by measuring potential difference between the anode and cathode of the device) flowing between the anode and cathode is below a threshold value when the device is not supposed to be delivering drug, thereby preventing unintended delivery of drug and/or alerting a user that unintended delivery of drug may occur.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2015Publication date: November 26, 2015Inventors: Bradley E. WHITE, John LEMKE, Paul HAYTER, Corinna X. CHEN, Brian W. READ, Jason E. DOUGHERTY
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Patent number: 9125552Abstract: A module for attachment to a medical instrument to scan the anatomy with a beam of radiation. The module comprising a housing suitable for insertion in the anatomy that includes a window and a fastener to attach the housing to a medical instrument, an oscillating reflector within the housing that directs a beam of radiation onto the anatomy, and a collector to receive radiation returned from the anatomy.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2007Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Dunki-Jacobs, Randal T. Byrum, Jane A. Sheetz, Sean P. Conlon, David C. Youmans, Robert M. Trusty, Kurt R. Bally, Gary L. Long, Paul G. Ritchie, Michael S. Cropper, Thomas W. Huitema, Bradley E. White
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Patent number: 9095706Abstract: Electrotransport drug delivery devices, system and methods of using configured to determine if a current is present between the anode and cathode when drug is not intended to be delivered by the device. These devices/systems may include an off-current module to determine that any current (e.g., which may be inferred by measuring potential difference between the anode and cathode of the device) flowing between the anode and cathode is below a threshold value when the device is not supposed to be delivering drug, thereby preventing unintended delivery of drug and/or alerting a user that unintended delivery of drug may occur.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2013Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignees: Incline Therapeutics, Inc., Alza CorporationInventors: Bradley E. White, John Lemke, Paul Hayter, Corinna X. Chen, Brian W. Read, Jason E. Dougherty
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Publication number: 20150196352Abstract: In various embodiments, a surgical instrument is provided that may comprise an end effector for performing a surgical procedure on tissue, for example. The end effector may comprise at least one energy delivery surface and heat dissipation means for dissipating heat from at least a portion of the end effector. For example, in at least one embodiment, the end effector may comprise a first jaw, a second jaw, and a cutting member. The cutting member may comprise a cutting surface and a body, which may define a cavity and at least one opening communicating with the cavity. A fluid may be moved through the cavity to and/or from the opening(s). Additionally, in at least one embodiment, a surgical instrument's end effector may comprise a first jaw, a second jaw, a cutting member, and at least one heat pipe. Various other heat dissipation means are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2015Publication date: July 16, 2015Inventors: Andrew T. Beckman, Bradley E. White, Cory G. Kimball, John F. Cummings, Al Mirel, Christopher J. Schall, Jeffrey L. Aldridge, Timothy G. Dietz, David A. Witt, Mary E. Mootoo, Zhifan F. Huang, Raymond M. Banks, Tamara Widenhouse, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris, Jeffrey S. Swayze, Foster B. Stulen, Prasanna Malaviya, Gregory W. Johnson, Paul Guerra
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Publication number: 20150196754Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for controlling the application of current and/or voltage to deliver drug from patient contacts of an electrotransport drug delivery device by indirectly controlling and/or monitoring the applied current without directly measuring from the cathode of the patient terminal. In particular, described herein are electrotransport drug delivery systems including constant current delivery systems having a feedback current and/or voltage control module that is isolated from the patient contacts (e.g., anodes and cathodes). The feedback module may be isolated by a transistor from the patient contacts; feedback current and/or voltage control measurements may be performed at the transistor rather than at the patient contact (e.g., cathode).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2013Publication date: July 16, 2015Applicants: ALZA CORPORATION, INCLINE THERAPEUTICS, INC.Inventors: Bradley E. White, Paul Hayter, John Lemke, Scot Satre, Corinna X. Chen, Brian W. Read, Jason E. Dougherty
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Patent number: 9005199Abstract: In various embodiments, a surgical instrument is provided that may comprise an end effector for performing a surgical procedure on tissue, for example. The end effector may comprise at least one energy delivery surface and heat dissipation means for dissipating heat from at least a portion of the end effector. For example, in at least one embodiment, the end effector may comprise a first jaw, a second jaw, and a cutting member. The cutting member may comprise a cutting surface and a body, which may define a cavity and at least one opening communicating with the cavity. A fluid may be moved through the cavity to and/or from the opening(s). Additionally, in at least one embodiment, a surgical instrument's end effector may comprise a first jaw, a second jaw, a cutting member, and at least one heat pipe. Various other heat dissipation means are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2010Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Andrew T. Beckman, Bradley E. White, Cory G. Kimball, John F. Cummings, Al Mirel, Christopher J. Schall, Jeffrey L. Aldridge, Timothy G. Dietz, David A. Witt, Mary E. Mootoo, Zhifan F. Huang, Raymond M. Banks, Tamara Widenhouse, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris, Jeffrey S. Swayze, Foster B. Stulen, Prasanna Malaviya, Gregory W. Johnson, Paul Guerra
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Patent number: 8979844Abstract: A surgical instrument for supplying energy to tissue can comprise a jaw member comprising an electrode, wherein the electrode is configured to supply energy from a power source to captured tissue. The surgical instrument comprises a tissue-cutting element to transect the captured tissue. The rate of distal translation of the tissue-cutting element during the operational stroke may be regulated by an electromagnetic brake.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2010Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Bradley E. White, John F. Cummings, Cory G. Kimball, Andrew T. Beckman, Christopher J. Schall, Al Mirel
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Patent number: 8764747Abstract: An electrosurgical surgical instrument can comprise a handle and an end effector, wherein the end effector can comprise first and second jaws which can be opened and closed to capture tissue therebetween. One or both of the first and second jaws can comprise a plurality of electrodes which can be sequentially activated. The electrodes can be activated in a predetermined order in connection with a cutting member being advanced through the tissue. In various embodiments, the electrodes can be deactivated in a predetermined order. In certain embodiments, the electrodes can be comprised of a positive temperature coefficient material which can allow the electrodes to be sequentially deactivated.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2010Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: John F. Cummings, Andrew T. Beckman, Bradley E. White, Christopher J. Schall, Cory G. Kimball, Al Mirel
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Publication number: 20140115882Abstract: A switch operated therapeutic agent delivery device is described. The device comprises two parts, which are assembled by a user prior to use. A first part contains a power supply and circuitry for the device; and a second part comprises electrodes and reservoirs containing the therapeutic agent to be delivered. The action of combining the two parts of the device causes the two parts to be irreversibly coupled together, completes an electrical connection between the two parts, and closes one or more switches, thereby connecting a power source, such as a battery, into the device's circuitry, thereby powering the device on so that it is ready for use. The device can then be attached to a patient, who can operate the device by pressing a button in a proper sequence.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Inventors: Zita S. Netzel, John Lemke, David Seward, Brian W. Read, Bradley E. White, Corinna X. Chen, Paul Hayter
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Patent number: 8613383Abstract: A surgical stapling assembly is configured to be used to form a tissue seal having an arcuate portion. The surgical stapling assembly comprises an end-effector extending from the distal end of the shaft. The end-effector comprises a first portion and a second portion. The first portion comprises a first face at least partially surrounding the aperture, a staple cavity defined in the first face, a staple removably positioned within the staple cavity, and a first electrode positioned one of on and proximate to the first face. The second portion comprises a second face, an anvil pocket defined in the second face, and a second electrode positioned one of on and proximate to the second face, and a second electrode. The first electrode and the second electrode each comprise an arcuate portion. The first electrode has a different polarity than the second electrode.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2010Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Andrew T. Beckman, Paul Guerra, Jason L. Harris, Prasanna Malaviya, Foster B. Stulen, Jeffrey S. Swayze, Bradley E. White
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Publication number: 20130310729Abstract: Electrotransport drug delivery devices, system and methods of using configured to determine if a current is present between the anode and cathode when drug is not intended to be delivered by the device. These devices/systems may include an off-current module to determine that any current (e.g., which may be inferred by measuring potential difference between the anode and cathode of the device) flowing between the anode and cathode is below a threshold value when the device is not supposed to be delivering drug, thereby preventing unintended delivery of drug and/or alerting a user that unintended delivery of drug may occur.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Inventors: Bradley E. WHITE, John LEMKE, Paul HAYTER, Corinna X. CHEN, Brian W. READ, Jason E. DOUGHERTY
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Patent number: 8428708Abstract: Electrotransport drug delivery devices, system and methods of using configured to determine if a current is present between the anode and cathode when drug is not intended to be delivered by the device. These devices/systems may include an off-current module to determine that any current (e.g., which may be inferred by measuring potential difference between the anode and cathode of the device) flowing between the anode and cathode is below a threshold value when the device is not supposed to be delivering drug, thereby preventing unintended delivery of drug and/or alerting a user that unintended delivery of drug may occur.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2012Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignees: Incline Therapeutics, Inc., Alza CorporationInventors: Bradley E. White, John Lemke, Paul Hayter, Corinna X. Chen, Brian W. Read, Jason E. Dougherty
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Patent number: 8428709Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for controlling the application of current and/or voltage to deliver drug from patient contacts of an electrotransport drug delivery device by indirectly controlling and/or monitoring the applied current without directly measuring from the cathode of the patient terminal. In particular, described herein are electrotransport drug delivery systems including constant current delivery systems having a feedback current and/or voltage control module that is isolated from the patient contacts (e.g., anodes and cathodes). The feedback module may be isolated by a transistor from the patient contacts; feedback current and/or voltage control measurements may be performed at the transistor rather than at the patient contact (e.g., cathode).Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2012Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignees: Incline Therapeutics, Inc., Alza CorporationInventors: Bradley E. White, Paul Hayter, John Lemke, Scot Satre, Corinna X. Chen, Brian W. Read, Jason E. Dougherty
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Patent number: 8301238Abstract: A switch operated therapeutic agent delivery device is described. The device comprises two parts, which are assembled by a user prior to use. A first part contains a power supply and circuitry for the device; and a second part comprises electrodes and reservoirs containing the therapeutic agent to be delivered. The action of combining the two parts of the device causes the two parts to be irreversibly coupled together, completes an electrical connection between the two parts, and closes one or more switches, thereby connecting a power source, such as a battery, into the device's circuitry, thereby powering the device on so that it is ready for use. The device can then be attached to a patient, who can operate the device by pressing a button in a proper sequence.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignees: Incline Therapeutics, Inc., Alza CorporationInventors: Zita S. Netzel, John Lemke, David Seward, Brian W. Read, Bradley E. White, Corinna X. Chen, Paul Hayter