Patents by Inventor Frank Maffei

Frank Maffei 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).

  • Surgical apparatus
    Patent number: 11134948
    Abstract: A surgical apparatus including a tool assembly is provided. The tool assembly includes a chip assembly, a staple cartridge body, a support plate, and a jaw member. The chip assembly includes a first projection facilitating alignment and connection with a connector assembly of the jaw. The chip assembly further includes a second projection received in a recess in the staple cartridge body. The connector assembly and chip assembly include an electrical connection therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Kenneth Cappola, Lee Ann Olson, Frank Maffei
  • Surgical apparatus
    Patent number: 10987105
    Abstract: A surgical apparatus including an electrical conductor with a strain relief is provided. A tool assembly is supported on a body portion and is articulable relative to the body portion. The tool assembly includes an identification assembly in electrical communication with a powered handle assembly. An electrical conductor extends from a connection assembly in the body portion to the identification assembly. The electrical conductor includes a strain relief portion for accommodating the articulation of the tool assembly relative to the body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Kenneth Cappola, Frank Maffei, Lee Ann Olson
  • SURGICAL APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20190261994
    Abstract: A surgical apparatus including a tool assembly is provided. The tool assembly includes a chip assembly, a staple cartridge body, a support plate, and a jaw member. The chip assembly includes a first projection facilitating alignment and connection with a connector assembly of the jaw. The chip assembly further includes a second projection received in a recess in the staple cartridge body. The connector assembly and chip assembly include an electrical connection therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Kenneth Cappola, Lee Ann Olson, Frank Maffei
  • Surgical apparatus
    Patent number: 10285698
    Abstract: A surgical apparatus including a tool assembly is provided. The tool assembly includes a chip assembly, a staple cartridge body, a support plate, and a jaw member. The chip assembly includes a first projection facilitating alignment and connection with a connector assembly of the jaw. The chip assembly further includes a second projection received in a recess in the staple cartridge body. The connector assembly and chip assembly include an electrical connection therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Kenneth Cappola, Lee Ann Olson, Frank Maffei
  • SURGICAL APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20190059899
    Abstract: A surgical apparatus including an electrical conductor with a strain relief is provided. A tool assembly is supported on a body portion and is articulable relative to the body portion. The tool assembly includes an identification assembly in electrical communication with a powered handle assembly. An electrical conductor extends from a connection assembly in the body portion to the identification assembly. The electrical conductor includes a strain relief portion for accommodating the articulation of the tool assembly relative to the body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Kenneth Cappola, Frank Maffei, Lee Ann Olson
  • Surgical apparatus
    Patent number: 10130367
    Abstract: A surgical apparatus including an electrical conductor with a strain relief is provided. A tool assembly is supported on a body portion and is articulable relative to the body portion. The tool assembly includes an identification assembly in electrical communication with a powered handle assembly. An electrical conductor extends from a connection assembly in the body portion to the identification assembly. The electrical conductor includes a strain relief portion for accommodating the articulation of the tool assembly relative to the body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Kenneth Cappola, Frank Maffei, Lee Ann Olson
  • SURGICAL APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20160249929
    Abstract: A surgical apparatus including a tool assembly is provided. The tool assembly includes a chip assembly, a staple cartridge body, a support plate, and a jaw member. The chip assembly includes a first projection facilitating alignment and connection with a connector assembly of the jaw. The chip assembly further includes a second projection received in a recess in the staple cartridge body. The connector assembly and chip assembly include an electrical connection therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2015
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Kenneth Cappola, Lee Ann Olson, Frank Maffei
  • SURGICAL APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20160249928
    Abstract: A surgical apparatus including an electrical conductor with a strain relief is provided. A tool assembly is supported on a body portion and is articulable relative to the body portion. The tool assembly includes an identification assembly in electrical communication with a powered handle assembly. An electrical conductor extends from a connection assembly in the body portion to the identification assembly. The electrical conductor includes a strain relief portion for accommodating the articulation of the tool assembly relative to the body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2015
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Kenneth Cappola, Frank Maffei, Lee Ann Olson