Patents by Inventor David M. Farascioni
David M. Farascioni 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: 11937813Abstract: A surgical device includes a jaw assembly, an articulating assembly and a drive shaft. The jaw assembly includes first and second jaws. The articulating assembly is removably coupled to a proximal end of the jaw assembly and includes a distal joint member, a proximal joint member, and a pivot pin. The pivot pin is fixedly coupled to the distal joint member and is rotatably coupled to the proximal joint member. The jaw assembly and the distal joint member together define a first longitudinal axis. The proximal joint member defines a second longitudinal axis. The drive shaft includes a gear element that is meshingly engaged with a pivoting gear element that is fixedly coupled to the pivot pin. Longitudinal movement of the first drive shaft pivots the jaw assembly relative to the proximal joint member about a pivot axis defined by the pivot pin.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: John W. Beardsley, David M. Farascioni
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Publication number: 20240023963Abstract: A surgical device includes a jaw assembly, an articulating assembly and a drive shaft. The jaw assembly includes first and second jaws. The articulating assembly is removably coupled to a proximal end of the jaw assembly and includes a distal joint member, a proximal joint member, and a pivot pin. The pivot pin is fixedly coupled to the distal joint member and is rotatably coupled to the proximal joint member. The jaw assembly and the distal joint member together define a first longitudinal axis. The proximal joint member defines a second longitudinal axis. The drive shaft includes a gear element that is meshingly engaged with a pivoting gear element that is fixedly coupled to the pivot pin. Longitudinal movement of the first drive shaft pivots the jaw assembly relative to the proximal joint member about a pivot axis defined by the pivot pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: John W. Beardsley, David M. Jermine, David M. Farascioni
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Patent number: 11779328Abstract: Shipping wedges for installing end effectors onto an endoscopic assembly of a surgical tack applier are provided. In aspects, a shipping wedge includes an elongate body extending along a longitudinal axis and defining a channel therethrough, and an arm disposed within a slot defined in a side wall of the elongate body. The arm includes a first end coupled to the side wall and a second end that is movable laterally with respect to the side wall. In aspects, a shipping wedge includes an elongate body extending along a longitudinal axis and defining a channel therethrough. A proximal portion of the elongate body includes a first arm extending proximally from a distal portion of the elongate body and a locking tab extending laterally into the channel of the elongate body.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2022Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Justin Williams, David M. Farascioni, Jin Yong, John W. Beardsley, Joseph Leveillee, Stanislaw Kostrzewski, Michael J. Kolb, Kevin S. Sniffin, Mark A. Russo, Brian S. Laird
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Patent number: 11771427Abstract: A surgical device includes a jaw assembly, an articulating assembly and a drive shaft. The jaw assembly includes first and second jaws. The articulating assembly is removably coupled to a proximal end of the jaw assembly and includes a distal joint member, a proximal joint member, and a pivot pin. The pivot pin is fixedly coupled to the distal joint member and is rotatably coupled to the proximal joint member. The jaw assembly and the distal joint member together define a first longitudinal axis. The proximal joint member defines a second longitudinal axis. The drive shaft includes a gear element that is meshingly engaged with a pivoting gear element that is fixedly coupled to the pivot pin. Longitudinal movement of the first drive shaft pivots the jaw assembly relative to the proximal joint member about a pivot axis defined by the pivot pin.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: John W. Beardsley, David M. Jermine, David M. Farascioni
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Patent number: 11759206Abstract: A surgical stapling device includes a tool assembly having an anvil and a cartridge assembly that are movable in relation to each other between open and clamped positions. The cartridge assembly includes a staple cartridge that can be replaced after each firing of the stapling device to facilitate reuse of the stapling device. The anvil includes a lockout mechanism that prevents operation of the stapling device when the staple cartridge has been previously fired. The lockout mechanism moves from a locked position to an unlocked position in response to movement of the tool assembly from the open position to the clamped position.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: David M. Farascioni
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Patent number: 11744582Abstract: A surgical stapling device includes a tool assembly including an anvil and a cartridge assembly that are movable in relation to each other between open and clamped positions. The cartridge assembly includes a staple cartridge that can be replaced after each firing of the stapling device to facilitate reuse of the stapling device. The anvil includes a lockout mechanism that prevents operation of the stapling device when the staple cartridge has been previously fired. The lockout mechanism is adapted to move from a locked position to an unlocked position when the staple cartridge is replaced and the tool assembly is moved from the open position to the clamped position.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Suresh Kumar Prema Mohanasundaram, David M. Farascioni
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Patent number: 11672533Abstract: A transverse surgical stapling system includes an elongated shaft assembly, a distal tube, an anvil assembly, and a cartridge assembly. The distal tube has a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The proximal end portion of the distal tube supports the elongated shaft assembly. The anvil assembly is supported on the distal end portion of the distal tube. The cartridge assembly is supported on the distal tube in movable relation to the anvil assembly. The anvil and cartridge assemblies are movable between retracted and extended positions relative to the distal tube.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2020Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventor: David M. Farascioni
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Patent number: 11627963Abstract: A surgical stapling instrument includes an end effector, an adapter assembly, and a rotation lockout assembly. The end effector includes a staple cartridge assembly and an anvil assembly that are coupled to a proximal housing and movably positioned relative to one another. The staple cartridge assembly has a drive beam and a sled. The sled carries a knife that is rotatably supported on the sled. The drive beam is configured to move the knife relative to the drive beam. The adapter assembly has an elongated shaft that extends distally to an articulating assembly. The articulating assembly includes distal and proximal joint members coupled by a pin to articulate the end effector. The rotation lockout assembly prevents rotation of the end effector during a firing of the surgical stapling instrument.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2020Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: John W. Beardsley, David M. Jermine, David M. Farascioni
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Publication number: 20220211371Abstract: A surgical stapling device includes a tool assembly having an anvil and a cartridge assembly that are movable in relation to each other between open and clamped positions. The cartridge assembly includes a staple cartridge that can be replaced after each firing of the stapling device to facilitate reuse of the stapling device. The anvil includes a lockout mechanism that prevents operation of the stapling device when the staple cartridge has been previously fired. The lockout mechanism moves from a locked position to an unlocked position in response to movement of the tool assembly from the open position to the clamped position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2021Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventor: David M. Farascioni
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Publication number: 20220211369Abstract: A surgical stapling device includes a tool assembly including an anvil and a cartridge assembly that are movable in relation to each other between open and clamped positions. The cartridge assembly includes a staple cartridge that can be replaced after each firing of the stapling device to facilitate reuse of the stapling device. The anvil includes a lockout mechanism that prevents operation of the stapling device when the staple cartridge has been previously fired. The lockout mechanism is adapted to move from a locked position to an unlocked position when the staple cartridge is replaced and the tool assembly is moved from the open position to the clamped position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2021Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventors: Suresh Kumar Prema Mohanasundaram, David M. Farascioni
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Publication number: 20220202415Abstract: Shipping wedges for installing end effectors onto an endoscopic assembly of a surgical tack applier are provided. In aspects, a shipping wedge includes an elongate body extending along a longitudinal axis and defining a channel therethrough, and an arm disposed within a slot defined in a side wall of the elongate body. The arm includes a first end coupled to the side wall and a second end that is movable laterally with respect to the side wall. In aspects, a shipping wedge includes an elongate body extending along a longitudinal axis and defining a channel therethrough. A proximal portion of the elongate body includes a first arm extending proximally from a distal portion of the elongate body and a locking tab extending laterally into the channel of the elongate body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2022Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Justin Williams, David M. Farascioni, Jin Yong, John W. Beardsley, Joseph Leveillee, Stanislaw Kostrzewski, Michael J. Kolb, Kevin S. Sniffin, Mark A. Russo, Brian S. Laird
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Patent number: 11298126Abstract: Shipping wedges for installing end effectors onto an endoscopic assembly of a surgical tack applier are provided. In aspects, a shipping wedge includes an elongate body extending along a longitudinal axis and defining a channel therethrough, and an arm disposed within a slot defined in a side wall of the elongate body. The arm includes a first end coupled to the side wall and a second end that is movable laterally with respect to the side wall. In aspects, a shipping wedge includes an elongate body extending along a longitudinal axis and defining a channel therethrough. A proximal portion of the elongate body includes a first arm extending proximally from a distal portion of the elongate body and a locking tab extending laterally into the channel of the elongate body.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2019Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Justin Williams, David M. Farascioni, Jin Yong, John W. Beardsley, Joseph Leveillee, Stanislaw Kostrzewski, Michael J. Kolb, Kevin S. Sniffin, Mark A. Russo, Brian S. Laird
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Publication number: 20220104817Abstract: A surgical device includes a jaw assembly, an articulating assembly and a drive shaft. The jaw assembly includes first and second jaws. The articulating assembly is removably coupled to a proximal end of the jaw assembly and includes a distal joint member, a proximal joint member, and a pivot pin. The pivot pin is fixedly coupled to the distal joint member and is rotatably coupled to the proximal joint member. The jaw assembly and the distal joint member together define a first longitudinal axis. The proximal joint member defines a second longitudinal axis. The drive shaft includes a gear element that is meshingly engaged with a pivoting gear element that is fixedly coupled to the pivot pin. Longitudinal movement of the first drive shaft pivots the jaw assembly relative to the proximal joint member about a pivot axis defined by the pivot pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2021Publication date: April 7, 2022Inventors: John W. Beardsley, David M. Farascioni
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Publication number: 20220071629Abstract: A transverse surgical stapling system includes an elongated shaft assembly, a distal tube, an anvil assembly, and a cartridge assembly. The distal tube has a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The proximal end portion of the distal tube supports the elongated shaft assembly. The anvil assembly is supported on the distal end portion of the distal tube. The cartridge assembly is supported on the distal tube in movable relation to the anvil assembly. The anvil and cartridge assemblies are movable between retracted and extended positions relative to the distal tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2020Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventor: David M. Farascioni
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Patent number: 11207066Abstract: A surgical stapling system includes a hand-held instrument, an adapter assembly, a pair of stapling reloads having end effectors, and a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism is longitudinally movable through one of the end effectors to fire staples therefrom. The drive mechanism extends through a support block positioned to move across a mounting member of the adapter assembly as the mounting member articulates the end effectors.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2018Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: John W. Beardsley, David M. Farascioni
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Publication number: 20210236125Abstract: A surgical device includes a jaw assembly, an articulating assembly and a drive shaft. The jaw assembly includes first and second jaws. The articulating assembly is removably coupled to a proximal end of the jaw assembly and includes a distal joint member, a proximal joint member, and a pivot pin. The pivot pin is fixedly coupled to the distal joint member and is rotatably coupled to the proximal joint member. The jaw assembly and the distal joint member together define a first longitudinal axis. The proximal joint member defines a second longitudinal axis. The drive shaft includes a gear element that is meshingly engaged with a pivoting gear element that is fixedly coupled to the pivot pin. Longitudinal movement of the first drive shaft pivots the jaw assembly relative to the proximal joint member about a pivot axis defined by the pivot pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2021Publication date: August 5, 2021Inventors: John W. Beardsley, David M. Jermine, David M. Farascioni
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Patent number: 10987104Abstract: A surgical device includes a jaw assembly, an articulating assembly and a drive shaft. The jaw assembly includes first and second jaws. The articulating assembly is removably coupled to a proximal end of the jaw assembly and includes a distal joint member, a proximal joint member, and a pivot pin. The pivot pin is fixedly coupled to the distal joint member and is rotatably coupled to the proximal joint member. The jaw assembly and the distal joint member together define a first longitudinal axis. The proximal joint member defines a second longitudinal axis. The drive shaft includes a gear element that is meshingly engaged with a pivoting gear element that is fixedly coupled to the pivot pin. Longitudinal movement of the first drive shaft pivots the jaw assembly relative to the proximal joint member about a pivot axis defined by the pivot pin.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2018Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: John W. Beardsley, David M. Jermine, David M Farascioni
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Publication number: 20210100552Abstract: A surgical device includes a jaw assembly, an articulating assembly and a drive shaft. The jaw assembly includes first and second jaws. The articulating assembly is removably coupled to a proximal end of the jaw assembly and includes a distal joint member, a proximal joint member, and a pivot pin. The pivot pin is fixedly coupled to the distal joint member and is rotatably coupled to the proximal joint member. The jaw assembly and the distal joint member together define a first longitudinal axis. The proximal joint member defines a second longitudinal axis. The drive shaft includes a gear element that is meshingly engaged with a pivoting gear element that is fixedly coupled to the pivot pin. Longitudinal movement of the first drive shaft pivots the jaw assembly relative to the proximal joint member about a pivot axis defined by the pivot pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2020Publication date: April 8, 2021Inventors: John W. Beardsley, David M. Jermine, David M. Farascioni
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Publication number: 20190336126Abstract: Shipping wedges for installing end effectors onto an endoscopic assembly of a surgical tack applier are provided. In aspects, a shipping wedge includes an elongate body extending along a longitudinal axis and defining a channel therethrough, and an arm disposed within a slot defined in a side wall of the elongate body. The arm includes a first end coupled to the side wall and a second end that is movable laterally with respect to the side wall. In aspects, a shipping wedge includes an elongate body extending along a longitudinal axis and defining a channel therethrough. A proximal portion of the elongate body includes a first arm extending proximally from a distal portion of the elongate body and a locking tab extending laterally into the channel of the elongate body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: Justin Williams, David M. Farascioni, Jin Yong, John W. Beardsley, Joseph Leveillee, Stanislaw Kostrzewski, Michael J. Kolb, Kevin S. Sniffin, Mark A. Russo, Brian S. Laird
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Publication number: 20190125341Abstract: A surgical device includes a jaw assembly, an articulating assembly and a drive shaft. The jaw assembly includes first and second jaws. The articulating assembly is removably coupled to a proximal end of the jaw assembly and includes a distal joint member, a proximal joint member, and a pivot pin. The pivot pin is fixedly coupled to the distal joint member and is rotatably coupled to the proximal joint member. The jaw assembly and the distal joint member together define a first longitudinal axis. The proximal joint member defines a second longitudinal axis. The drive shaft includes a gear element that is meshingly engaged with a pivoting gear element that is fixedly coupled to the pivot pin. Longitudinal movement of the first drive shaft pivots the jaw assembly relative to the proximal joint member about a pivot axis defined by the pivot pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: John W. Beardsley, David M. Farascioni