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).
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Patent number: 12239498Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 7, 2021Date of Patent: March 4, 2025Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.Inventors: Robert Fugerer, John Batikian, Edwin Floyd
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Publication number: 20240398463Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2024Publication date: December 5, 2024Applicant: ARTHREX, INC.Inventors: Robert Fugerer, Edwin Floyd, Kenneth Adams
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Patent number: 12137960Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 25, 2021Date of Patent: November 12, 2024Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.Inventors: Robert Fugerer, Edwin Floyd, Kenneth Adams
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Publication number: 20240225755Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2023Publication date: July 11, 2024Applicant: Arthrex, IncInventors: Phil O'Quinn, Jonathan Knopf, Joshua Buckman, Robert Breckner, Edwin Floyd
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Publication number: 20240130805Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Applicant: Arthrex, IncInventors: Phil O'Quinn, Jonathan Knopf, Joshua Buckman, Robert Breckner, Edwin Floyd
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Publication number: 20230172687Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2021Publication date: June 8, 2023Applicant: Arthrex, IncInventors: Robert Fugerer, John Batikian, Edwin Floyd
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Publication number: 20220378491Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2021Publication date: December 1, 2022Applicant: ARTHREX, INC.Inventors: Robert Fugerer, Edwin Floyd, Kenneth Adams
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Patent number: 9516766Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 22, 2009Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.Inventors: Terrance Jon McLaughlin, Edwin Floyd
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Publication number: 20100096963Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventors: Terrance Jon McLaughlin, Edwin Floyd