Patents by Inventor Edwin Floyd

Edwin Floyd 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: 12239498
    Abstract: A surgical device controlled by a control console includes a device body, an identification circuit in connection with the device body, and a communication interface. The communication interface is configured to communicatively connect the identification circuit to the control console. In response to receiving an energization signal from the control console via the communication interface, the identification circuit activates an identification signal at a fixed frequency for a predetermined period of time and communicates the identification signal to the control console via the communication interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Fugerer, John Batikian, Edwin Floyd
  • Publication number: 20240398463
    Abstract: An adaptive flow rate control system for a surgical device, whereby the control system includes one or more nonintrusive sensors configured to be positioned on an aspiration conduit extending downstream from a handheld surgical device to measure flow and reduce clogging within the aspiration conduit is disclosed. The nonintrusive sensor may provide data to a controller of a handheld surgical device system to enable it to control operation of the handheld surgical device based at least in part on the data from the adaptive flow rate control system to prevent clogging of the aspiration system. The adaptive flow rate control system may also include a clog tracking module and a clog prediction module. The adaptive flow rate control system may include a wireless communication system configured to communicate with other components of a surgical device system and may communicate with a external network and resources on the internet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Applicant: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Fugerer, Edwin Floyd, Kenneth Adams
  • Patent number: 12137960
    Abstract: An adaptive flow rate control system for a surgical device, whereby the control system includes one or more nonintrusive sensors configured to be positioned on an aspiration conduit extending downstream from a handheld surgical device to measure flow and reduce clogging within the aspiration conduit is disclosed. The nonintrusive sensor may provide data to a controller of a handheld surgical device system to enable it to control operation of the handheld surgical device based at least in part on the data from the adaptive flow rate control system to prevent clogging of the aspiration system. The adaptive flow rate control system may also include a clog tracking module and a clog prediction module. The adaptive flow rate control system may include a wireless communication system configured to communicate with other components of a surgical device system and may communicate with a external network and resources on the internet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Fugerer, Edwin Floyd, Kenneth Adams
  • Publication number: 20240225755
    Abstract: A method for controlling a surgical device includes accessing identification information from an identification device of at least one interchangeable accessory. The method further includes configuring an operating configuration of at least one surgical device in response to the identification information. The control instruction is communicated for an actuator of the at least one surgical device via a first port of a plurality of ports of a connection interface. The first port of the connection interface is distinguished from the plurality of ports of the connection interface by displaying an identification symbol identifying the interchangeable accessory on a display screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2023
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Applicant: Arthrex, Inc
    Inventors: Phil O'Quinn, Jonathan Knopf, Joshua Buckman, Robert Breckner, Edwin Floyd
  • Publication number: 20240130805
    Abstract: A method for controlling a surgical device includes accessing identification information from an identification device of at least one interchangeable accessory. The method further includes configuring an operating configuration of at least one surgical device in response to the identification information. The control instruction is communicated for an actuator of the at least one surgical device via a first port of a plurality of ports of a connection interface. The first port of the connection interface is distinguished from the plurality of ports of the connection interface by displaying an identification symbol identifying the interchangeable accessory on a display screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Arthrex, Inc
    Inventors: Phil O'Quinn, Jonathan Knopf, Joshua Buckman, Robert Breckner, Edwin Floyd
  • Publication number: 20230172687
    Abstract: A surgical device controlled by a control console includes a device body, an identification circuit in connection with the device body, and a communication interface. The communication interface is configured to communicatively connect the identification circuit to the control console. In response to receiving an energization signal from the control console via the communication interface, the identification circuit activates an identification signal at a fixed frequency for a predetermined period of time and communicates the identification signal to the control console via the communication interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: Arthrex, Inc
    Inventors: Robert Fugerer, John Batikian, Edwin Floyd
  • Publication number: 20220378491
    Abstract: An adaptive flow rate control system for a surgical device, whereby the control system includes one or more nonintrusive sensors configured to be positioned on an aspiration conduit extending downstream from a handheld surgical device to measure flow and reduce clogging within the aspiration conduit is disclosed. The nonintrusive sensor may provide data to a controller of a handheld surgical device system to enable it to control operation of the handheld surgical device based at least in part on the data from the adaptive flow rate control system to prevent clogging of the aspiration system. The adaptive flow rate control system may also include a clog tracking module and a clog prediction module. The adaptive flow rate control system may include a wireless communication system configured to communicate with other components of a surgical device system and may communicate with a external network and resources on the internet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2021
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Applicant: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Fugerer, Edwin Floyd, Kenneth Adams
  • Patent number: 9516766
    Abstract: A sterilizable housing for a personal electronic device includes a base, a cover and a user interface. The base is configured for receiving the personal electronic device. The cover is selectively engageable to the base. Both the base and the cover are sterilizable. The user interface provides selective access to the personal electronic device, and is at least partially contiguous with a corresponding user interface of the personal electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Terrance Jon McLaughlin, Edwin Floyd
  • Publication number: 20100096963
    Abstract: A sterilizable housing for a personal electronic device includes a base, a cover and a user interface. The base is configured for receiving the personal electronic device. The cover is selectively engageable to the base. Both the base and the cover are sterilizable. The user interface provides selective access to the personal electronic device, and is at least partially contiguous with a corresponding user interface of the personal electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Terrance Jon McLaughlin, Edwin Floyd