Patents by Inventor Christopher Rowland

Christopher Rowland 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).

  • Patent number: 10177498
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly which has a first connector and a second connector. The first connector and second connector have connector housings with first latching areas extending from the top surfaces of the connector housings and second latching areas extending from the bottom surfaces of the connector housing. Sealing members are positioned proximate wire-receiving faces of the connector housings. Rear seal cover members are positioned in the connector housings. The rear seal cover members are configured to cooperate with the sealing members to prevent the rear seal cover members from being latched to the connector housing when the terminals are not fully inserted into the terminal receiving cavities of the connector housings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: TE CONNECTIVITY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chong Hun Yi, Matthew David Morrison, Christopher Rowland
  • Publication number: 20160135669
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system for use with an endoscope. Certain embodiments of the invention include a single, large fluid source and pump installed upon an operator console, in combination with a small fluid reservoir and pump installed within a proximal connector of the imaging endoscope, multiple fluid sources that feed a common fluid channel that are pressurized by a common pump, multiple fluid sources that feed dedicated fluid channels that are pressurized by dedicated pumps, and a small fluid reservoir and pump installed within a handheld manual controller of the imaging endoscope. The fluid delivery endoscopic systems of the present invention provide the user with the flexibility of changing fluids either in advance of a procedure or on-the-fly as needed, instead of relying on fixed fluid sources only.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis R. BOULAIS, Michael S. BANIK, Vincent TURTURRO, Christopher ROWLAND, David W. HOFFMAN, John P. O'CONNOR, Eric LITSCHER
  • Patent number: 8746666
    Abstract: A media carrier, adapted to hold a plurality of pieces of magnetic media, is disclosed. This media carrier can be placed on the workpiece support, or platen, allowing the magnetic media to be processed. In some embodiments, the media carrier is designed such that only one side of the magnetic media is exposed, requiring a robot or other equipment to invert each piece of media in the carrier to process the second side. In other embodiments, the media carrier is designed such that both sides of the magnetic media are exposed. In this scenario, the media carrier is inverted on the platen to allow processing of the second side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Hertel, Julian Blake, Edward Macintosh, Alexander Kontos, Frank Sinclair, Christopher Rowland, Mayur Jagtap, Sankar Ganesh Kolappan
  • Patent number: 8585715
    Abstract: A variceal banding endoscope includes an elongated shaft having a distal end and a proximal end that is removably connected to a control unit. The endoscope includes a variceal banding apparatus fixedly attached to the distal end of the endoscope and capable of receiving a plurality of ligation bands. A trigger cable extends from the proximal end to the distal end of the shaft and is digitally actuated by an actuator in the control unit or handle of the scope in response to a user input device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Hoffman, Christopher Rowland
  • Patent number: 8357148
    Abstract: A multi-functional endoscopic system, for use in electrosurgical applications, that includes an imaging endoscope that may be used in combination with various electrosurgical devices, all of which are sufficiently inexpensive to manufacture, such that the endoscope and electrosurgical devices are considered single use, disposable items. The multi-functional endoscopic system of the present invention is suitable for use with a variety of common electrosurgical devices that require electrical/electronic support in order to function. The electrical/electronic support for these electrosurgical devices (e.g., an electrosurgical generator and associated controls) is integrated with the operator console of the imaging endoscope of the multi-functional endoscopic system of the present invention, rather than provided as a separate device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis R. Boulais, Michael S. Banik, Vincent Turturro, Christopher Rowland, David Hoffman, John P. O'Connor
  • Patent number: 8353860
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is a system for preparing a patient for an endoscopy procedure, such as a colonoscopy. The endoscopic preparation and examination system includes an endoscope, a source of irrigation and aspiration, and a control unit. The endoscope includes an elongated flexible shaft with a distal tip and a proximal end, at least one aspiration lumen and at least one irrigation lumen. A plurality of irrigation ports are functionally connected to the at least one irrigation lumen and a plurality of aspiration ports are functionally connected to the at least one aspiration lumen. In another aspect, the invention provides a method of clearing an obstructed view in a patient prior to, or during an endoscopic examination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis R Boulais, Michael S Banik, Vincent Turturro, Christopher Rowland, David W Hoffman, John P O'Connor, Lucien A Couvillon, Jr., Mark L Adams, William J Shaw, Donald C Hovey, Luis J Maseda, Laurence D Brenner
  • Publication number: 20120302836
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system for use with an endoscope. Certain embodiments of the invention include a single, large fluid source and pump installed upon an operator console, in combination with a small fluid reservoir and pump installed within a proximal connector of the imaging endoscope, multiple fluid sources that feed a common fluid channel that are pressurized by a common pump, multiple fluid sources that feed dedicated fluid channels that are pressurized by dedicated pumps, and a small fluid reservoir and pump installed within a handheld manual controller of the imaging endoscope. The fluid delivery endoscopic systems of the present invention provide the user with the flexibility of changing fluids either in advance of a procedure or on-the-fly as needed, instead of relying on fixed fluid sources only.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventors: Dennis R. Boulais, Michael S. Banik, Vincent Turturro, Christopher Rowland, David W. Hoffman, John P. O'Connor, Eric Litscher
  • Publication number: 20120150196
    Abstract: A variceal banding endoscope includes an elongated shaft having a distal end and a proximal end that is removably connected to a control unit. The endoscope includes a variceal banding apparatus fixedly attached to the distal end of the endoscope and capable of receiving a plurality of ligation bands. A trigger cable extends from the proximal end to the distal end of the shaft and is digitally actuated by an actuator in the control unit or handle of the scope in response to a user input device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventors: David W. Hoffman, Christopher Rowland
  • Patent number: 8097003
    Abstract: A variceal banding endoscope includes an elongated shaft having a distal end and a proximal end that is removably connected to a control unit. The endoscope includes a variceal banding apparatus fixedly attached to the distal end of the endoscope and capable of receiving a plurality of ligation bands. A trigger cable extends from the proximal end to the distal end of the shaft and is digitally actuated by an actuator in the control unit or handle of the scope in response to a user input device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Hoffman, Christopher Rowland
  • Patent number: 8083671
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system for use with an endoscope. Certain embodiments of the invention include a single, large fluid source and pump installed upon an operator console, in combination with a small fluid reservoir and pump installed within a proximal connector of the imaging endoscope, multiple fluid sources that feed a common fluid channel that are pressurized by a common pump, multiple fluid sources that feed dedicated fluid channels that are pressurized by dedicated pumps, and a small fluid reservoir and pump installed within a handheld manual controller of the imaging endoscope. The fluid delivery endoscopic systems of the present invention provide the user with the flexibility of changing fluids either in advance of a procedure or on-the-fly as needed, instead of relying on fixed fluid sources only.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis R Boulais, Michael S Banik, Vincent Turturro, Christopher Rowland, David W Hoffman, John P O'Connor, Eric Litscher
  • Publication number: 20110105839
    Abstract: An imaging endoscope comprising a shaft having a proximal end adapted to be secured to a handle, and a distal end having a biopsy forceps disposed therein. The biopsy forceps includes one or more end-effector elements that are actuated with a control cable that may be connected to the handle. The endoscope shaft includes a biopsy sample lumen that is configured to receive a biopsy sample obtained from the forceps assembly. A sample collection apparatus is attached to the handle to capture multiple biopsy samples. In some embodiments, the endoscope is a single-use endoscope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Hoffman, Christopher Rowland
  • Patent number: 7846107
    Abstract: An imaging endoscope comprising a shaft having a proximal end adapted to be secured to a handle, and a distal end having a biopsy forceps disposed therein. The biopsy forceps includes one or more end-effector elements that are actuated with a control cable that may be connected to the handle. The endoscope shaft includes a biopsy sample lumen that is configured to receive a biopsy sample obtained from the forceps assembly. A sample collection apparatus is attached to the handle to capture multiple biopsy samples. In some embodiments, the endoscope is a single-use endoscope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Hoffman, Christopher Rowland
  • Publication number: 20060259041
    Abstract: A variceal banding endoscope includes an elongated shaft having a distal end and a proximal end that is removably connected to a control unit. The endoscope includes a variceal banding apparatus fixedly attached to the distal end of the endoscope and capable of receiving a plurality of ligation bands. A trigger cable extends from the proximal end to the distal end of the shaft and is digitally actuated by an actuator in the control unit or handle of the scope in response to a user input device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2005
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: David Hoffman, Christopher Rowland
  • Publication number: 20060258955
    Abstract: An imaging endoscope comprising a shaft having a proximal end adapted to be secured to a handle, and a distal end having a biopsy forceps disposed therein. The biopsy forceps includes one or more end-effector elements that are actuated with a control cable that may be connected to the handle. The endoscope shaft includes a biopsy sample lumen that is configured to receive a biopsy sample obtained from the forceps assembly. A sample collection apparatus is attached to the handle to capture multiple biopsy samples. In some embodiments, the endoscope is a single-use endoscope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2005
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: David Hoffman, Christopher Rowland
  • Publication number: 20060173244
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is a system for preparing a patient for an endoscopy procedure, such as a colonoscopy. The endoscopic preparation and examination system includes an endoscope, a source of irrigation and aspiration, and a control unit. The endoscope includes an elongated flexible shaft with a distal tip and a proximal end, at least one aspiration lumen and at least one irrigation lumen. A plurality of irrigation ports are functionally connected to the at least one irrigation lumen and a plurality of aspiration ports are functionally connected to the at least one aspiration lumen. In another aspect, the invention provides a method of clearing an obstructed view in a patient prior to, or during an endoscopic examination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Boulais, Michael Banik, Vincent Turturro, Christopher Rowland, David Hoffman, John O'Connor, Lucien Couvillon, Luis Maseda, Donald Hovey, Mark Adams, William Shaw, Laurence Brenner
  • Publication number: 20060106281
    Abstract: A multi-functional endoscopic system, for use in electrosurgical applications, that includes an imaging endoscope that may be used in combination with various electrosurgical devices, all of which are sufficiently inexpensive to manufacture, such that the endoscope and electrosurgical devices are considered single use, disposable items. The multi-functional endoscopic system of the present invention is suitable for use with a variety of common electrosurgical devices that require electrical/electronic support in order to function. The electrical/electronic support for these electrosurgical devices (e.g., an electrosurgical generator and associated controls) is integrated with the operator console of the imaging endoscope of the multi-functional endoscopic system of the present invention, rather than provided as a separate device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventors: Dennis Boulais, Michael Banik, Vincent Turturro, Christopher Rowland, David Hoffman, John O'Connor
  • Publication number: 20060106285
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system for use with an endoscope. Certain embodiments of the invention include a single, large fluid source and pump installed upon an operator console, in combination with a small fluid reservoir and pump installed within a proximal connector of the imaging endoscope, multiple fluid sources that feed a common fluid channel that are pressurized by a common pump, multiple fluid sources that feed dedicated fluid channels that are pressurized by dedicated pumps, and a small fluid reservoir and pump installed within a handheld manual controller of the imaging endoscope. The fluid delivery endoscopic systems of the present invention provide the user with the flexibility of changing fluids either in advance of a procedure or on-the-fly as needed, instead of relying on fixed fluid sources only.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Boulais, Michael Banik, Vincent Turturro, Christopher Rowland, David Hoffman, John O'Connor, Eric Litscher
  • Patent number: 4057049
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for the examination of specimens, particularly human tissue in vivo, by pulse-echo ultrasonic methods. To compensate for the variable and unpredictable attenuation of examining signals when reflected from different targets within the specimen, the echoes are processed -- for instance by frequency analysis -- to produce at least two sets of echo-amplitude information. These sets of information are in turn processed to produce a quantity indicative of the attenuation actually undergone by signals in examining each particular target. This quantity may then be applied to the "A" - scan, "B" - scan or other displays of the echoes of the examining signals to compensate them for the effects of varying attenuation. The apparatus may also include similar uncompensated displays and displays directly representing the attenuation co-efficients of the regions of tissue under scan; comparison of these with the compensated displays may reveal further useful information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1975
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1977
    Assignee: National Research Development Corporation
    Inventor: Christopher Rowland Hill