Patents by Inventor Ethan Collins
Ethan Collins 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: 11950783Abstract: A surgical device includes a handle assembly having a controller and an adapter assembly including a tubular housing having a proximal end portion configured to couple to the handle assembly and a distal end portion. The adapter assembly also includes a load sensing assembly disposed with the tubular housing. The load sensing assembly is configured to measure a load exerted on the tubular housing and includes: a sensor body having a pocket defined therein; a load sensor circuit disposed within the pocket and coupled to the sensor body; and a signal processing circuit disposed within the pocket and electrically coupled to the load sensor circuit. The load sensing assembly further includes a cover disposed over the pocket and enclosing the load sensor circuit and the signal processing circuit therein, the cover being coupled to the sensor body thereby forming a first hermetic seal therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Anthony Sgroi, Jr., David Valentine, Jr., Ramiro Cabrera, Ethan Collins, Scott Firth, Joseph Eisinger, John J. Hryb, IV, Patrick Mozdzierz
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Patent number: 11886373Abstract: An authentication and information system for use in a surgical stapling system includes a microprocessor configured to demultiplex data from a plurality of components in the surgical system. The authentication and information system can include one wire chips and a coupling assembly with a communication connection.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Ethan Collins, David Durant, John Hryb
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Publication number: 20230333456Abstract: A backdrop stand may have a hub with an arm receiving portion with an arm opening. An arm may be selectively located in the arm opening and moved between a first position and a second position to permit backdrops of different sizes to be used with the stand.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Applicant: The F.J. Westcott CompanyInventors: Christian Bradley Matthews, Brandon Maxwell Heiss, Jacob Ethan Collins
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Publication number: 20230056274Abstract: A surgical device includes a jaw assembly defining a first longitudinal axis and including a first jaw and a second jaw moveable relative to the first jaw; an elongated body defining a second longitudinal axis and coupled to a proximal end of the jaw assembly, wherein the jaw assembly is configured to articulate about an articulation axis transverse to the second longitudinal axis relative to the elongated body; and a handle assembly coupled to a proximal end of the elongated body and including at least one motor mechanically coupled to the jaw assembly and a control assembly including a first control button and a second control button, wherein actuation of the first control button moves the second jaw in approximation relative to the first jaw and actuating the second control button moves the second jaw away from the first jaw, and actuating the first and second control buttons moves the jaw assembly to a centered position in which the first and second longitudinal axes are substantially aligned, the handleType: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2022Publication date: February 23, 2023Inventors: Josh Snow, Philip Irka, Ethan Collins, Joseph Costanzo, Anthony Calderoni, Michael Ingmanson, Timothy Wells, Thomas Wingardner, III, Ramiro Cabrera
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Publication number: 20220412823Abstract: A surgical instrument for applying fasteners includes a drive motor, a replaceable loading unit having an end-effector assembly, and an adapter configured to releaseably couple a replaceable loading unit to the drive motor. The adapter includes a strain gauge having a drive circuit coupled thereto. The strain gauge and the drive circuit are configured to directly measure a driving force in the adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Ethan Collins, John Hryb, Anthony Calderoni, John Pantazis
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Patent number: 11490918Abstract: A surgical device is provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2019Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Josh Snow, Philip Irka, Ethan Collins, Joseph Costanzo, Anthony Calderoni, Michael Ingmanson, Timothy Wells, Thomas Wingardner, III, Ramiro Cabrera
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Publication number: 20220338876Abstract: A surgical device includes a handle assembly having a controller and an adapter assembly including a tubular housing having a proximal end portion configured to couple to the handle assembly and a distal end portion. The adapter assembly also includes a load sensing assembly disposed with the tubular housing. The load sensing assembly is configured to measure a load exerted on the tubular housing and includes: a sensor body having a pocket defined therein; a load sensor circuit disposed within the pocket and coupled to the sensor body; and a signal processing circuit disposed within the pocket and electrically coupled to the load sensor circuit. The load sensing assembly further includes a cover disposed over the pocket and enclosing the load sensor circuit and the signal processing circuit therein, the cover being coupled to the sensor body thereby forming a first hermetic seal therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventors: Anthony Sgroi, JR., David Valentine, JR., Ramiro Cabrera, Ethan Collins, Scott Firth, Joseph Eisinger, John J. Hryb, IV, Patrick Mozdzierz
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Publication number: 20220323071Abstract: A surgical device includes a handle assembly including a controller and a first electrical connector. The surgical device also includes an adapter assembly having: a tubular housing having a proximal end portion configured to couple to the handle assembly, and a distal end portion; a second electrical connector disposed at the proximal end portion and configured to couple to the first electrical connector; an electrical contact assembly disposed at the distal end portion; and a wire harness disposed within the tubular housing and interconnecting the second electrical connector and the electrical contact assembly. The surgical device also includes a surgical end effector configured to couple to the distal end portion of the adapter assembly, the surgical end effector includes an electrical contact configured to couple to the electrical contact assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventors: David Chowaniec, Ethan Collins, Pawel Abramek, Ryan Williams, Matthew Chowaniec
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Patent number: 11428591Abstract: A surgical instrument for applying fasteners includes a drive motor, a replaceable loading unit having an end-effector assembly, and an adapter configured to releasably couple a replaceable loading unit to the drive motor. The adapter includes a strain gauge having a drive circuit coupled thereto. The strain gauge and the drive circuit are configured to directly measure a driving force in the adapter.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2019Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Ethan Collins, John Hryb, Anthony Calderoni, John Pantazis
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Patent number: 11376006Abstract: A surgical device includes a handle assembly having a controller and an adapter assembly including a tubular housing having a proximal end portion configured to couple to the handle assembly and a distal end portion. The adapter assembly also includes a load sensing assembly disposed with the tubular housing. The load sensing assembly is configured to measure a load exerted on the tubular housing and includes: a sensor body having a pocket defined therein; a load sensor circuit disposed within the pocket and coupled to the sensor body; and a signal processing circuit disposed within the pocket and electrically coupled to the load sensor circuit. The load sensing assembly further includes a cover disposed over the pocket and enclosing the load sensor circuit and the signal processing circuit therein, the cover being coupled to the sensor body thereby forming a first hermetic seal therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2020Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Anthony Sgroi, Jr., David Valentine, Jr., Ramiro Cabrera, Ethan Collins, Scott Firth, Joseph Eisinger, John J. Hryb, IV, Patrick Mozdzierz
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Patent number: 11369372Abstract: A surgical device includes a handle assembly including a controller and a first electrical connector. The surgical device also includes an adapter assembly having: a tubular housing having a proximal end portion configured to couple to the handle assembly, and a distal end portion; a second electrical connector disposed at the proximal end portion and configured to couple to the first electrical connector; an electrical contact assembly disposed at the distal end portion; and a wire harness disposed within the tubular housing and interconnecting the second electrical connector and the electrical contact assembly. The surgical device also includes a surgical end effector configured to couple to the distal end portion of the adapter assembly, the surgical end effector includes an electrical contact configured to couple to the electrical contact assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2019Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: David Chowaniec, Ethan Collins, Pawel Abramek, Ryan Williams, Matthew Chowaniec
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Patent number: 11255625Abstract: A muzzle brake has body having a muzzle end and an exit end with at least one side connecting the ends. A muzzle aperture in the muzzle end is sized and configured to fit a firearm muzzle. A projectile aperture in the exit end extends to the muzzle aperture. A line segment within the space of the muzzle aperture aligns with the centerline of the firearm and defines a projectile line through the body. Apertures pass through the body with their generating lines being perpendicular to the projectile line. The apertures are shaped to allow more gases to escape in one direction and to contain gases in the opposing direction. This causes the gases to exert forces on the muzzle brake which compensates for the tendency of the muzzle to rise when the firearm is fired.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2020Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Inventor: Ethan A. Collins
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Publication number: 20220027453Abstract: An authentication and information system for use in a surgical stapling system includes a microprocessor configured to demultiplex data from a plurality of components in the surgical system. The authentication and information system can include one wire chips and a coupling assembly with a communication connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Inventors: Ethan Collins, David Durant, John Hryb
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Patent number: 11144495Abstract: An authentication and information system for use in a surgical stapling system includes a microprocessor configured to demultiplex data from a plurality of components in the surgical system. The authentication and information system can include one wire chips and a coupling assembly with a communication connection.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2020Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Ethan Collins, David Durant, John Hryb
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Publication number: 20210207918Abstract: A muzzle brake has body having a muzzle end and an exit end with at least one side connecting the ends. A muzzle aperture in the muzzle end is sized and configured to fit a firearm muzzle. A projectile aperture in the exit end extends to the muzzle aperture. A line segment within the space of the muzzle aperture aligns with the centerline of the firearm and defines a projectile line through the body. Apertures pass through the body with their generating lines being perpendicular to the projectile line. The apertures are shaped to allow more gases to escape in one direction and to contain gases in the opposing direction. This causes the gases to exert forces on the muzzle brake which compensates for the tendency of the muzzle to rise when the firearm is fired.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2020Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventor: Ethan A. Collins
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Publication number: 20210059679Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a handle assembly and an adapter assembly. The handle assembly includes a handle housing and a processor disposed within the handle housing. The adapter assembly includes a knob housing, an elongate body, a plurality of electrical components, and a flex circuit. The knob housing is configured to be connected to the handle housing. The elongate body extends distally from the knob housing and has a distal end configured to be coupled to an end effector. The electrical components are disposed within the elongate body. The flex circuit has a proximal end configured to be electrically connected to the processor, and a distal end configured to be electrically connected to the electrical components.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2020Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventors: Ethan Collins, John Hryb, Paul D. Richard, Anthony Calderoni
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Patent number: 10891149Abstract: An authentication and information system for use in a surgical stapling device includes a handle assembly having a controller, the controller having at least one program and a memory, an adapter assembly, and a loading unit having a tool assembly mounted for articulation and a member for actuating articulation of the tool assembly, the loading unit having at least one chip assembly having a chip storing data indicating a position of the member when the tool assembly is in a fully articulated position.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2019Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Kelly Valentine, Thomas Wingardner, David McCuen, Michael Ingmanson, Gene Stellon, Michael Zemlok, Ethan Collins, Peter Collings
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Patent number: 10835255Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a handle assembly and an adapter assembly. The handle assembly includes a handle housing and a processor disposed within the handle housing. The adapter assembly includes a knob housing, an elongate body, a plurality of electrical components, and a flex circuit. The knob housing is configured to be connected to the handle housing. The elongate body extends distally from the knob housing and has a distal end configured to be coupled to an end effector. The electrical components are disposed within the elongate body. The flex circuit has a proximal end configured to be electrically connected to the processor, and a distal end configured to be electrically connected to the electrical components.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2017Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Ethan Collins, Paul Richard, Anthony Calderoni, John Hryb
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Publication number: 20200246011Abstract: A surgical device includes a handle assembly having a controller and an adapter assembly including a tubular housing having a proximal end portion configured to couple to the handle assembly and a distal end portion. The adapter assembly also includes a load sensing assembly disposed with the tubular housing. The load sensing assembly is configured to measure a load exerted on the tubular housing and includes: a sensor body having a pocket defined therein; a load sensor circuit disposed within the pocket and coupled to the sensor body; and a signal processing circuit disposed within the pocket and electrically coupled to the load sensor circuit. The load sensing assembly further includes a cover disposed over the pocket and enclosing the load sensor circuit and the signal processing circuit therein, the cover being coupled to the sensor body thereby forming a first hermetic seal therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Anthony Sgroi, JR., David Valentine, JR., Ramiro Cabrera, Ethan Collins, Scott Firth, Joseph Eisinger, John J. Hryb, IV, Patrick Mozdzierz
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Publication number: 20200174960Abstract: An authentication and information system for use in a surgical stapling system includes a microprocessor configured to demultiplex data from a plurality of components in the surgical system. The authentication and information system can include one wire chips and a coupling assembly with a communication connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2020Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Ethan Collins, David Durant, John Hryb