Patents by Inventor Gary W. Haberland

Gary W. Haberland 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).

  • Trocar and cannula assembly having improved conical valve, and methods related thereto
    Patent number: 9066754
    Abstract: A trocar and cannula assembly with improved conical valve that incorporates a plurality of ribs to restrict and/or otherwise influence valve movement, and a plurality of improved convolutes and bumps to enhance performance characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Inventors: Gary W. Haberland, Roland Strelitzki, Daniel G. Doerr
  • TROCAR AND CANNULA ASSEMBLY HAVING IMPROVED CONICAL VALVE, AND METHODS RELATED THERETO
    Publication number: 20140191152
    Abstract: A trocar and cannula assembly with improved conical valve that incorporates a plurality of ribs to restrict and/or otherwise influence valve movement, and a plurality of improved convolutes and bumps to enhance performance characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Inventors: Gary W. Haberland, Roland Strelitzki, Daniel G. Doerr
  • Trocar and cannula assembly having conical valve and related methods
    Patent number: 7842013
    Abstract: A trocar system for endoscopic surgery, cap assembly, and related methods are provided. The cap assembly includes a valve housing with an opening formed in line with an axis of the valve housing and also includes a valve positioned adjacent the opening of the valve housing. The valve body includes a proximal valve section including a valve ring positioned within the valve housing, and a distal valve section extending axially from the proximal valve section. The distal valve section includes a valve extension having a proximal and distal end portions, and a substantially conically shaped medial portion connected to and extending therebetween, wherein a plurality of friction-reduction features, preferably tear-drop shaped knobs, are disposed proximate the distal end portion and extending a distance in the medial portion of the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Genico, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary W. Haberland, Brent Van Camp, Michael Benner, Derrell James
  • Trocar and cannula assembly having conical valve and related methods
    Patent number: 7585288
    Abstract: A trocar system for endoscopic surgery, cap assembly, and related methods are provided. The cap assembly includes a valve housing with an opening formed in line with an axis of the valve housing. The cap assembly also includes a valve positioned adjacent the opening of the valve housing. The valve includes a valve body with an annular-shaped valve opening for receiving elongate tools with differing diameters so that a seal is maintained between the valve opening and any of the plurality of elongate tools. The valve body includes a proximal valve section including a valve ring and positioned within the valve housing and includes a distal valve section extending axially from the proximal valve section. The distal valve section includes a valve extension having a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and a substantially conically shaped medial portion connected to and extending therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Genico, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary W. Haberland, Brent Van Camp
  • Distal end of obturator for a trocar
    Patent number: D443360
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: Dexterity Surgical Inc.
    Inventor: Gary W. Haberland
  • Combination medical clamp and medical coupler
    Patent number: D537941
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Genico, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary W. Haberland, Brent Van Camp, Matthew S. Athey, Michael Scott Athey, Matthew Drake
  • Combination trocar, cannula, and valve
    Patent number: D426635
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Assignee: GeniCon, LC
    Inventors: Gary W. Haberland, Stephen J. Flynn, Randall J. Hasslinger