Patents by Inventor Derek Dee Devill

Derek Dee Devill 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).

  • Electrically Self-Powered Surgical Instrument With Cryptographic Identification of Interchangeable Part
    Publication number: 20140224856
    Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a surgical end effector having a receiving portion for removably receiving therein an interchangeable part. The receiving portion has a communication connection. A handle connected to the end effector actuates the end effector. The handle has a controller electrically connected to the communication connection for authenticating the interchangeable part when placed at the end effector. An interchangeable part is removably connected to the receiving portion and has an encryption device electrically removably connected to the communication connection when placed at the receiving portion. The encryption device authenticates the interchangeable part when queried by the electric controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin W. Smith, Thomas O. Bales, JR., Derek Dee Devill, Carlos Rivera, Matthew A. Palmer