Patents by Inventor Bruce K. Jankowski
Bruce K. Jankowski 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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Surgical stapling apparatus including an anvil and cartridge each having cooperating mating surfaces
Patent number: 11160554Abstract: Surgical stapling apparatus are disclosed including an anvil having a working surface with a shaped topography; and a staple cartridge, in juxtaposition with the anvil. The staple cartridge includes a working surface with shaped topography which is complementary to the shaped topography of the working surface of the shaped anvil. When the anvil and the staple cartridge are approximated with or toward one another, at least a portion of the working surface of the anvil cooperates with at least a portion of the working surface of the staple cartridge to enhance alignment of the staple cartridge and the anvil in at least one of a transverse and longitudinal direction.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2019Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventor: Bruce K. Jankowski -
SURGICAL STAPLING APPARATUS INCLUDING AN ANVIL AND CARTRIDGE EACH HAVING COOPERATING MATING SURFACES
Publication number: 20190269408Abstract: Surgical stapling apparatus are disclosed including an anvil having a working surface with a shaped topography; and a staple cartridge, in juxtaposition with the anvil. The staple cartridge includes a working surface with shaped topography which is complementary to the shaped topography of the working surface of the shaped anvil. When the anvil and the staple cartridge are approximated with or toward one another, at least a portion of the working surface of the anvil cooperates with at least a portion of the working surface of the staple cartridge to enhance alignment of the staple cartridge and the anvil in at least one of a transverse and longitudinal direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2019Publication date: September 5, 2019Inventor: Bruce K. Jankowski -
Surgical stapling apparatus including an anvil and cartridge each having cooperating mating surfaces
Patent number: 10307161Abstract: Surgical stapling apparatus are disclosed including an anvil having a working surface with a shaped topography; and a staple cartridge, in juxtaposition with the anvil. The staple cartridge includes a working surface with shaped topography which is complementary to the shaped topography of the working surface of the shaped anvil. When the anvil and the staple cartridge are approximated with or toward one another, at least a portion of the working surface of the anvil cooperates with at least a portion of the working surface of the staple cartridge to enhance alignment of the staple cartridge and the anvil in at least one of a transverse and longitudinal direction.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2016Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Bruce K. Jankowski -
Surgical stapling apparatus including an anvil and cartridge each having cooperating mating surfaces
Patent number: 10292706Abstract: Surgical stapling apparatus are disclosed including an anvil having a working surface with a shaped topography; and a staple cartridge, in juxtaposition with the anvil. The staple cartridge includes a working surface with shaped topography which is complementary to the shaped topography of the working surface of the shaped anvil. When the anvil and the staple cartridge are approximated with or toward one another, at least a portion of the working surface of the anvil cooperates with at least a portion of the working surface of the staple cartridge to enhance alignment of the staple cartridge and the anvil in at least one of a transverse and longitudinal direction.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2016Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Bruce K. Jankowski -
SURGICAL STAPLING APPARATUS INCLUDING AN ANVIL AND CARTRIDGE EACH HAVING COOPERATING MATING SURFACES
Publication number: 20160278779Abstract: Surgical stapling apparatus are disclosed including an anvil having a working surface with a shaped topography; and a staple cartridge, in juxtaposition with the anvil. The staple cartridge includes a working surface with shaped topography which is complementary to the shaped topography of the working surface of the shaped anvil. When the anvil and the staple cartridge are approximated with or toward one another, at least a portion of the working surface of the anvil cooperates with at least a portion of the working surface of the staple cartridge to enhance alignment of the staple cartridge and the anvil in at least one of a transverse and longitudinal direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventor: Bruce K. Jankowski -
SURGICAL STAPLING APPARATUS INCLUDING AN ANVIL AND CARTRIDGE EACH HAVING COOPERATING MATING SURFACES
Publication number: 20160270790Abstract: Surgical stapling apparatus are disclosed including an anvil having a working surface with a shaped topography; and a staple cartridge, in juxtaposition with the anvil. The staple cartridge includes a working surface with shaped topography which is complementary to the shaped topography of the working surface of the shaped anvil. When the anvil and the staple cartridge are approximated with or toward one another, at least a portion of the working surface of the anvil cooperates with at least a portion of the working surface of the staple cartridge to enhance alignment of the staple cartridge and the anvil in at least one of a transverse and longitudinal direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventor: Bruce K. Jankowski -
Surgical stapling apparatus including an anvil and cartridge each having cooperating mating surfaces
Patent number: 8800840Abstract: Surgical stapling apparatus are disclosed including an anvil having a working surface with a shaped topography, and a staple cartridge, in juxtaposition with the anvil. The staple cartridge includes a working surface with shaped topography which is complementary to the shaped topography of the working surface of the shaped anvil. When the anvil and the staple cartridge are approximated with or toward one another, at least a portion of the working surface of the anvil cooperates with at least a portion of the working surface of the staple cartridge to enhance alignment of the staple cartridge and the anvil in at least one of a transverse and longitudinal direction.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2005Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Bruce K. Jankowski -
SURGICAL STAPLING APPARATUS INCLUDING AN ANVIL AND CARTRIDGE EACH HAVING COOPERATING MATING SURFACES
Publication number: 20140027493Abstract: Surgical stapling apparatus are disclosed including an anvil having a working surface with a shaped topography; and a staple cartridge, in juxtaposition with the anvil. The staple cartridge includes a working surface with shaped topography which is complementary to the shaped topography of the working surface of the shaped anvil. When the anvil and the staple cartridge are approximated with or toward one another, at least a portion of the working surface of the anvil cooperates with at least a portion of the working surface of the staple cartridge to enhance alignment of the staple cartridge and the anvil in at least one of a transverse and longitudinal direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventor: Bruce K. Jankowski -
Surgical stapling apparatus including an anvil and cartridge each having cooperating mating surfaces
Patent number: 8544712Abstract: Surgical stapling apparatus are disclosed including an anvil having a working surface with a shaped topography; and a staple cartridge, in juxtaposition with the anvil. The staple cartridge includes a working surface with shaped topography which is complementary to the shaped topography of the working surface of the shaped anvil. When the anvil and the staple cartridge are approximated with or toward one another, at least a portion of the working surface of the anvil cooperates with at least a portion of the working surface of the staple cartridge to enhance alignment of the staple cartridge and the anvil in at least one of a transverse and longitudinal direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2013Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Bruce K. Jankowski -
Patent number: 8464924Abstract: This application is directed to a surgical stapling device for performing circular anastomoses. The surgical stapling device includes a handle portion, an elongated body portion and a head portion including an anvil assembly and a shell assembly. The handle portion includes a rotatable approximation knob for approximating the anvil and shell assemblies and a firing trigger for actuating a firing mechanism for ejecting staples positioned within the shell assembly. The firing trigger forms one link of a two bar linkage provided to actuate the firing mechanism. The anvil assembly includes a tiltable anvil which will tilt automatically after firing of the device and unapproximating the anvil and shell assemblies. The head portion also includes a retractable trocar assembly which is slidably positioned within an anvil retainer and is automatically advanced and retracted upon attachment and detachment of the anvil assembly onto the anvil retainer, and a lockout tube.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2007Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Richard D. Gresham, Scott E. Manzo, Ernest Aranyi, Robert J. Geiste, Bruce K. Jankowski, Keith Milliman
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Publication number: 20130072955Abstract: A surgical stapling device is disclosed for performing circular anastomoses. The surgical stapling device includes a handle portion, an elongated body portion and a head portion including an anvil assembly and a shell assembly. A removable trocar for attachment to the anvil assembly is also disclosed which includes a rib positioned proximally of a mounting projection. The rib is positioned to align the mounting projection with associated engagement structure of the anvil assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventors: Keith L. Milliman, Bruce K. Jankowski, Douglas J. Cuny, Kevin Sniffin, Anthony Dato, Richard D. Gresham
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Surgical stapling apparatus including an anvil and cartridge each having cooperating mating surfaces
Patent number: 8393513Abstract: Surgical stapling apparatus are disclosed including an anvil having a working surface with a shaped topography, and a staple cartridge, in juxtaposition with the anvil. The staple cartridge includes a working surface with shaped topography which is complementary to the shaped topography of the working surface of the shaped anvil. When the anvil and the staple cartridge are approximated with or toward one another, at least a portion of the working surface of the anvil cooperates with at least a portion of the working surface of the staple cartridge to enhance alignment of the staple cartridge and the anvil in at least one of a transverse and longitudinal direction.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2008Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Bruce K. Jankowski -
Patent number: 8348122Abstract: A surgical stapling device is disclosed for performing circular anastomoses. The surgical stapling device includes a handle portion, an elongated body portion and a head portion including an anvil assembly and a shell assembly. The head portion includes an anvil assembly including a tiltable anvil which will tilt automatically after the device has been fired and unapproximated. The tiltable anvil provides a reduced anvil profile to reduce trauma during removal of the device after the anastomoses procedure has been performed. The stapling device includes an approximation mechanism including a rotatable knob, a screw having a helical channel and an anvil retainer. The helical channel includes a dwell portion for providing a tactile indication to a surgeon that the anvil retainer has been advanced to a position wherein the anvil assembly can be removed from the anvil retainer.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2006Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Keith L. Milliman, Bruce K. Jankowski, Douglas J. Cuny, Kevin Sniffin, Anthony Dato, Richard D. Gresham
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Surgical stapling apparatus including an anvil and cartridge each having cooperating mating surfaces
Patent number: 8292153Abstract: Surgical stapling apparatus are disclosed including an anvil having a working surface with a shaped topography; and a staple cartridge, in juxtaposition with the anvil. The staple cartridge includes a working surface with shaped topography which is complementary to the shaped topography of the working surface of the shaped anvil. When the anvil and the staple cartridge are approximated with or toward one another, at least a portion of the working surface of the anvil cooperates with at least a portion of the working surface of the staple cartridge to enhance alignment of the staple cartridge and the anvil in at least one of a transverse and longitudinal direction.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2007Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventor: Bruce K. Jankowski -
Patent number: 7846149Abstract: Instrument introducers are disclosed which facilitate the insertion of a surgical instrument into a cavity or a body of a patient. In one embodiment, the instrument introducer includes a hollow elongate cylindrical body including a distal end portion terminating in a distal edge and a proximal end portion, the cylindrical body defining a central longitudinal axis, and an elastomeric cap secured to the distal end portion of the cylindrical body, the cap including a distal end wall having an outer terminal edge and an annular side wall depending from the outer terminal edge thereof. The distal end wall includes an aperture formed therein, wherein a center of the aperture is coaxially aligned with the central longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2003Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventor: Bruce K. Jankowski
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Surgical stapling apparatus including an anvil and cartridge each having cooperating mating surfaces
Patent number: 7828188Abstract: Surgical stapling apparatus are disclosed including an anvil having a working surface with a shaped topography; and a staple cartridge, in juxtaposition with the anvil. The staple cartridge includes a working surface with shaped topography which is complementary to the shaped topography of the working surface of the shaped anvil. When the anvil and the staple cartridge are approximated with or toward one another, at least a portion of the working surface of the anvil cooperates with at least a portion of the working surface of the staple cartridge to enhance alignment of the staple cartridge and the anvil in at least one of a transverse and longitudinal direction.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2007Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventor: Bruce K. Jankowski -
Patent number: 7546940Abstract: A surgical stapling device is disclosed for performing circular anastomoses. The surgical stapling device includes a handle portion, an elongated body portion and a head portion including an anvil assembly and a shell assembly. The anvil assembly includes a tiltable anvil which will tilt automatically after the device has been fired and unapproximated. The anvil assembly of the stapling device also includes a retainer clip positioned on the anvil head. The retainer clip includes at least one resilient arm which is positioned to engage a cutting ring during unapproximation of the stapling device.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2007Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Keith L. Milliman, Bruce K. Jankowski, Douglas J. Cuny, Kevin Sniffin, Anthony Dato, Richard D. Gresham
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Publication number: 20080142566Abstract: This application is directed to a surgical stapling device for performing circular anastomoses. The surgical stapling device includes a handle portion, an elongated body portion and a head portion including an anvil assembly and a shell assembly. The handle portion includes a rotatable approximation knob for approximating the anvil and shell assemblies and a firing trigger for actuating a firing mechanism for ejecting staples positioned within the shell assembly. The firing trigger forms one link of a two bar linkage provided to actuate the firing mechanism. The anvil assembly includes a tiltable anvil which will tilt automatically after firing of the device and unapproximating the anvil and shell assemblies. The head portion also includes a retractable trocar assembly which is slidably positioned within an anvil retainer and is automatically advanced and retracted upon attachment and detachment of the anvil assembly onto the anvil retainer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2007Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: Richard D. Gresham, Scott E. Manzo, Ernest Aranyi, Robert J. Geiste, Bruce K. Jankowski, Keith Milliman
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Patent number: 7303106Abstract: A surgical stapling device is disclosed for performing circular anastomoses. The surgical stapling device includes a handle portion, an elongated body portion and a head portion including an anvil assembly and a shell assembly. The head portion includes an anvil assembly including a tiltable anvil which will tilt automatically after the device has been fired and unapproximated. The tiltable anvil provides a reduced anvil profile to reduce trauma during removal of the device after the anastomoses procedure has been performed. The stapling device includes a bulbous indicator which preferably extends above a top surface of the handle assembly of the device. The indicator includes indicia to identify to a surgeon that the device has been approximated and is in a fire-ready position. Preferably, the indicator includes a cover which is formed of a magnification material to prominently display the indicia. The anvil assembly of the stapling device preferably includes a retainer clip positioned on the anvil head.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2003Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Keith L. Milliman, Bruce K. Jankowski, Douglas J. Cuny, Kevin Sniffin, Anthony Dato, Richard D. Gresham
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Patent number: 7234624Abstract: This application is directed to a surgical stapling device for performing circular anastomoses. The surgical stapling device includes a handle portion, an elongated body portion and a head portion including an anvil assembly and a shell assembly. The handle portion includes a rotatable approximation knob for approximating the anvil and shell assemblies and a firing trigger for actuating a firing mechanism for ejecting staples positioned within the shell assembly. The firing trigger forms one link of a two bar linkage provided to actuate the firing mechanism. The anvil assembly includes a tiltable anvil which will tilt automatically after firing of the device and unapproximating the anvil and shell assemblies. The head portion also includes a retractable trocar assembly which is slidably positioned within an anvil retainer and is automatically advanced and retracted upon attachment and detachment of the anvil assembly onto the anvil retainer.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2005Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Richard D. Gresham, Scott E. Manzo, Ernest Aranyi, Robert J. Geiste, Bruce K. Jankowski, Keith Milliman