Patents by Inventor Christopher Deborski
Christopher Deborski 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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Publication number: 20240065716Abstract: A surgical device includes a pair of jaws for manipulating tissue disposed therebetween; a housing and a hemostat style gripping mechanism; an elongated shaft positioned between the housing and the pair of jaws and defining a longitudinal axis; and a pull tube at least partially disposed within the elongated shaft. The hemostat style gripping mechanism comprises a linkage system configured to move the jaws between an open position and an approximated position, the linkage system comprises a first shank having distal end rotatably coupled to the housing at a first fixed pivot point and a proximal end coupled to a first finger grip, a second shank having a distal end rotatably coupled to the housing at a second fixed pivot point and a proximal end coupled to a second finger grip, and a slider link operatively coupled to the first shank and the second shank.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: BOLDER SURGICAL, LLCInventors: Nathan Steketee, Timothy Crowley, Christopher Deborski, Russell Hempstead, Ryan Smith, John Twomey
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Publication number: 20230329776Abstract: An electrosurgical instrument has a movable tissue cutting mechanism, a shaft housing at least a portion of the movable tissue cutting mechanism, and a pair of opposing jaws rotatable relative to the shaft. Each jaw has an electrically conductive core member, a slot for receiving the cutting mechanism, and a sealing surface. A pin is coupled to the shaft and the jaws. The pin passes through the jaws and the cutting mechanism. A first link is rotatably coupled to the first jaw and a rod. The rod is interior of and translatable relative to the shaft. Each jaw has a coating made of a substantially non-conductive material covering a portion of the conductive core member but exposing the seal surface, whereby the coating limits an energy path from the respective conductive medium to the respective seal surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Applicant: BOLDER SURGICAL, LLCInventors: Joseph D. Bucciaglia, Dale Schmaltz, Jenifer Kennedy, Casey Kuchta, Andrew Christoffersen, Christopher Deborski
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Patent number: 11007000Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a reusable component and a disposable component selectively separable from and engagable with the reusable component. The disposable component includes an end effector and a mechanical actuator operable to induce mechanical movement of the end effector. The reusable component is configured for providing electrosurgical energy to the disposable component when engaged with the disposable component. A physical mating feature is configured to maintain engagement between the reusable and disposable components when the reusable and disposable components are engaged, and an electrical mating feature is configured to transmit electrical energy between the disposable and reusable components when the disposable and reusable components are engaged. All mechanical motion resulting from operation of the mechanical actuator may be contained within the disposable component.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Christopher A. Deborski, Russell D. Hempstead, Keir Hart
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Publication number: 20210038286Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a reusable component and a disposable component selectively separable from and engagable with the reusable component. The disposable component includes an end effector and a mechanical actuator operable to induce mechanical movement of the end effector. The reusable component is configured for providing electrosurgical energy to the disposable component when engaged with the disposable component. A physical mating feature is configured to maintain engagement between the reusable and disposable components when the reusable and disposable components are engaged, and an electrical mating feature is configured to transmit electrical energy between the disposable and reusable components when the disposable and reusable components are engaged. All mechanical motion resulting from operation of the mechanical actuator may be contained within the disposable component.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Inventors: Christopher A. Deborski, Russell D. Hempstead, Keir Hart
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Publication number: 20200323579Abstract: An electrosurgical instrument has a movable tissue cutting mechanism, a shaft housing at least a portion of the movable tissue cutting mechanism, and a pair of opposing jaws rotatable relative to the shaft. Each jaw has an electrically conductive core member, a slot for receiving the cutting mechanism, and a sealing surface. A pin is coupled to the shaft and the jaws. The pin passes through the jaws and the cutting mechanism. A first link is rotatably coupled to the first jaw and a rod. The rod is interior of and translatable relative to the shaft. Each jaw has a coating made of a substantially non-conductive material covering a portion of the conductive core member but exposing the seal surface, whereby the coating limits an energy path from the respective conductive medium to the respective seal surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2020Publication date: October 15, 2020Inventors: Joseph D. Bucciaglia, Dale Schmaltz, Jenifer Kennedy, Casey Kuchta, Andrew Christoffersen, Christopher Deborski
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Patent number: 10765471Abstract: An electrosurgical instrument has a movable tissue cutting mechanism, a first elongated shaft housing at least a proximal portion of the movable tissue cutting mechanism, and a pair of jaws for clamping tissue. Each jaw of the pair of opposing jaws is rotatable relative to the first elongated shaft, and the movable tissue cutting mechanism is slidable relative to the first elongated shaft. A first link has a distal end rotatably coupled to a proximal one of a pair of non-conductive bushings in the first jaw and a proximal end rotatably coupled to a second elongated shaft, the second elongated shaft interior of and translatable relative the first elongated shaft.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2018Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: BOLDER SURGICAL, LLCInventors: Joseph D. Bucciaglia, Dale Schmaltz, Jenifer Kennedy, Casey Kuchta, Andrew Christoffersen, Christopher Deborski
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Publication number: 20190105100Abstract: An electrosurgical instrument has a movable tissue cutting mechanism, a first elongated shaft housing at least a proximal portion of the movable tissue cutting mechanism, and a pair of jaws for clamping tissue. Each jaw of the pair of opposing jaws is rotatable relative to the first elongated shaft, and the movable tissue cutting mechanism is slidable relative to the first elongated shaft. A first link has a distal end rotatably coupled to a proximal one of a pair of non-conductive bushings in the first jaw and a proximal end rotatably coupled to a second elongated shaft, the second elongated shaft interior of and translatable relative the first elongated shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: Joseph D. Bucciaglia, Dale Schmaltz, Jenifer Kennedy, Casey Kuchta, Andrew Christoffersen, Christopher Deborski
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Publication number: 20190021793Abstract: A device for directing energy to a target volume of tissue includes an inner conductor having a length and an outer conductor coaxially surrounding the inner conductor along the length. The outer conductor has a proximal portion and a distal portion. The distal portion of the outer conductor is provided with a number of apertures N defined therein for radiating energy, where N is an integer greater than 1, each aperture having a size and extending at an angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the outer conductor. At least one of the size and the angle of each aperture is varied in relation to the other apertures N?1 such that the energy radiated along the distal portion is substantially uniform.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Francesca Rossetto, Joseph D. Brannan, Joseph A. Paulus, Christopher A. Deborski
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Patent number: 10080610Abstract: A device for directing energy to a target volume of tissue includes an inner conductor having a length and an outer conductor coaxially surrounding the inner conductor along the length. The outer conductor has a proximal portion and a distal portion. The distal portion of the outer conductor is provided with a number of apertures N defined therein for radiating energy, where N is an integer greater than 1, each aperture having a size and extending at an angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the outer conductor. At least one of the size and the angle of each aperture is varied in relation to the other apertures N?1 such that the energy radiated along the distal portion is substantially uniform.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2015Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Francesca Rossetto, Joseph D. Brannan, Joseph A. Paulus, Christopher A. Deborski
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Publication number: 20180185084Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a reusable component and a disposable component selectively separable from and engagable with the reusable component. The disposable component includes an end effector and a mechanical actuator operable to induce mechanical movement of the end effector. The reusable component is configured for providing electrosurgical energy to the disposable component when engaged with the disposable component. A physical mating feature is configured to maintain engagement between the reusable and disposable components when the reusable and disposable components are engaged, and an electrical mating feature is configured to transmit electrical energy between the disposable and reusable components when the disposable and reusable components are engaged. All mechanical motion resulting from operation of the mechanical actuator may be contained within the disposable component.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2018Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: CHRISTOPHER A. DEBORSKI, RUSSELL D. HEMPSTEAD, KEIR HART
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Patent number: 9918777Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a reusable component and a disposable component selectively separable from and engagable with the reusable component. The disposable component includes an end effector and a mechanical actuator operable to induce mechanical movement of the end effector. The reusable component is configured for providing electrosurgical energy to the disposable component when engaged with the disposable component. A physical mating feature is configured to maintain engagement between the reusable and disposable components when the reusable and disposable components are engaged, and an electrical mating feature is configured to transmit electrical energy between the disposable and reusable components when the disposable and reusable components are engaged. All mechanical motion resulting from operation of the mechanical actuator may be contained within the disposable component.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2015Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Christopher A. Deborski, Russell D. Hempstead, Keir Hart
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Patent number: 9642671Abstract: A medical device including one or more components positioned to contact contaminants during use of the medical device. The one or more components including one or more limited-use portions transitionable upon use from an initial state, wherein the limited-use portion(s) exhibits a clean appearance, to a used state, wherein the limited-use portion(s) exhibits a contaminated appearance that visually indicates to a user that the at least one component is not further usable.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2014Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Weng-Kai K. Lee, Christopher A. Deborski, Duane E. Kerr
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Patent number: 9597099Abstract: A method of performing a medical procedure is disclosed. The method includes: positioning an energy delivery device configured to deliver energy adjacent uric acid (UA) crystals having a resonance frequency; applying energy to tissue through the energy delivery device at a predetermined frequency thereby resonating the UA crystals; debulking at least a portion of the UA crystals; and removing at least a portion of the debulked UA crystals.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2014Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Christopher A. Deborski, Anthony B. Ross, William H. Nau, Jr., David J. Van Tol
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Publication number: 20150320487Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a reusable component and a disposable component selectively separable from and engagable with the reusable component. The disposable component includes an end effector and a mechanical actuator operable to induce mechanical movement of the end effector. The reusable component is configured for providing electrosurgical energy to the disposable component when engaged with the disposable component. A physical mating feature is configured to maintain engagement between the reusable and disposable components when the reusable and disposable components are engaged, and an electrical mating feature is configured to transmit electrical energy between the disposable and reusable components when the disposable and reusable components are engaged. All mechanical motion resulting from operation of the mechanical actuator may be contained within the disposable component.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: CHRISTOPHER A. DEBORSKI, RUSSELL D. HEMPSTEAD, KEIR HART
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Patent number: 9113897Abstract: A surgical instrument a reusable component and a disposable component selectively separable from and engagable with the reusable component. The disposable component includes an end effector and a mechanical actuator operable to induce mechanical movement of the end effector. The reusable component is configured for providing electrosurgical energy to the disposable component when engaged with the disposable component. A physical mating feature is configured to maintain engagement between the reusable and disposable components when the reusable and disposable components are engaged, and an electrical mating feature is configured to transmit electrical energy between the disposable and reusable components when the disposable and reusable components are engaged. All mechanical motion resulting from operation of the mechanical actuator may be contained within the disposable component.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Christopher A. Deborski, Russell D. Hempstead, Keir Hart
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Patent number: D888950Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2018Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Bolder Surgical, LLCInventors: Casey Kuchta, Joseph Bucciaglia, Dale Schmaltz, Andrew Christoffersen, Christopher Deborski
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Patent number: D904611Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2018Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: BOLDER SURGICAL, LLCInventors: Casey Kuchta, Christopher Deborski, Joseph Bucciaglia, Andrew Christoffersen, Dale Schmaltz
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Patent number: D934423Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2020Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: Bolder Surgical, LLCInventors: Clayton Cole, Christopher Deborski, Keir Hart, Russ Hempstead, Casey Kuchta, Dale Schmaltz
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Patent number: D936584Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2020Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: Bolder Surgical, LLCInventors: Patricia Jurek, Carolyn Adams, Christopher Deborski, Serge Dubeau, Martin Duhayon, Eric Krause
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Patent number: D1024323Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2020Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Bolder Surgical, LLCInventors: Patricia Jurek, Clayton Cole, Christopher Deborski, Serge Dubeau, Keir Hart, Russ Hempstead, Ryan Smith, Jorge Trevino Blanco, Timothy Crowley