Patents by Inventor Chadwick J. Whitcher

Chadwick J. Whitcher 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).

  • Electrosurgical forceps with cup for supporting tines
    Patent number: 10772675
    Abstract: An electrosurgical forceps incorporates a support element within an interior of a cup for supporting one or both tines at their proximal ends. The support element minimizes or prevents misalignment of the tips of the forceps during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Kirwan Surgical Products LLC
    Inventors: Chadwick J. Whitcher, Robert T. Boyd
  • Tip Protector for Electrosurgical Forceps
    Patent number: 10531932
    Abstract: A tip protector for electrosurgical forceps is provided. The tip protector includes two sleeves connected by a bridge spacer. Each sleeve fits over a respective forceps tine to protect the tips of the forceps. The bridge spacer is sufficiently rigid to maintain the spacing between the tips and prevent the tines from closing or opening. In this manner, the tips can be protected from damage and the tines can be protected against misalignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Kirwan Surgical Products LLC
    Inventors: Lawrence T. Kirwan, Jr., Chadwick J. Whitcher
  • Electrosurgical Forceps with Embedded Heat Pipe
    Publication number: 20180368910
    Abstract: An electrosurgical forceps having an enhanced capability to transfer heat from the tip to eliminate or minimize sticking of tissue is provided. A heat pipe is secured within a groove of at least one tine of the forceps. The heat pipe has an evaporator section in thermal communication with the tip, and a condenser section in thermal communication with a portion of the body, which serves as a heat sink to receive heat transferred from the tip. A method of manufacturing the electrosurgical forceps is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Lawrence T. KIRWAN, JR., Chadwick J. WHITCHER, Jerry R. GRIFFITHS
  • Electrosurgical Forceps with Cup for Supporting Tines
    Publication number: 20180250065
    Abstract: An electrosurgical forceps incorporates a support element within an interior of a cup for supporting one or both tines at their proximal ends. The support element minimizes or prevents misalignment of the tips of the forceps during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Chadwick J. Whitcher, Robert T. Boyd
  • Tip Protector for Electrosurgical Forceps
    Publication number: 20170165021
    Abstract: A tip protector for electrosurgical forceps is provided. The tip protector includes two sleeves connected by a bridge spacer. Each sleeve fits over a respective forceps tine to protect the tips of the forceps. The bridge spacer is sufficiently rigid to maintain the spacing between the tips and prevent the tines from closing or opening. In this manner, the tips can be protected from damage and the tines can be protected against misalignment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Lawrence T. Kirwan, JR., Chadwick J. Whitcher