Patents by Inventor Gene A. Stellon
Gene A. Stellon 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: 9468452Abstract: A specimen retrieval device is provided. The specimen retrieval device includes an applicator. A specimen retrieval pouch operably is disposed within the applicator and deployable therefrom. The specimen retrieval pouch defines a longitudinal axis therethrough and includes a closed bottom portion and an open upper portion. The closed bottom portion includes a plurality of spikes configured to grasp a specimen positioned within the confines closed bottom portion. The upper closed portion includes one or more axial folds that are movable from a folded configuration to an unfolded configuration when a predetermined force is applied to a portion of the specimen retrieval pouch.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2013Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Dmitri Menn, Gene A. Stellon
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Publication number: 20160256144Abstract: A removal pouch that is utilized for removing body tissue from the interior of the body as part of a minimally invasive surgical procedure. The specimen removal pouch includes an elongated body and a gas vent. The elongated body has an interior portion to collect specimen from a body cavity of a patient. The gas vent is configured to allow passage of gas from the interior portion of the elongated body to an external environment during removal of the pouch from within the body cavity of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2016Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventors: Dmitri Menn, Gene A. Stellon
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Patent number: 9364202Abstract: A removal pouch that is utilized for removing body tissue from the interior of the body as part of a minimally invasive surgical procedure. The specimen removal pouch includes an elongated body and a gas vent. The elongated body has an interior portion to collect specimen from a body cavity of a patient. The gas vent is configured to allow passage of gas from the interior portion of the elongated body to an external environment during removal of the pouch from within the body cavity of the patient.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2012Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Dmitri Menn, Gene A. Stellon
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Patent number: 9326761Abstract: An access device includes a body, a first tube, a second tube, and a mechanism. The first and second tubes extend through the body. The mechanism operably couples the first and second tubes such that at least one tube is pivotable about an axis with respect to the other tube. The body may form a substantially fluid-tight seal at the incision. In another embodiment, the access device further includes a third tube extending through the body and the mechanism operably couples the tubes together such that at least two tubes are pivotable about the axis with respect to the remaining tube.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2013Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Thomas Wingardner, III, Gene A. Stellon, Robert J. DeSantis
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Publication number: 20150351765Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2015Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: Kelly Valentine, Thomas Wingardner, David McCuen, Michael Ingmanson, Gene Stellon, Michael Zemlok, Ethan Collins, Peter Collings
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Publication number: 20150223834Abstract: A surgical access apparatus includes an access member defining a longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal passageway for reception and passage of a surgical object and an access housing mountable to the access member. The access housing includes a diaphragm mounted thereto. The diaphragm is adapted for rotational movement about the longitudinal axis relative to the access housing. The diaphragm defines at least one internal pocket and has a seal assembly disposed within the internal pocket. The seal assembly has an interface seal member adapted for establishing a fluid tight seal about the surgical object. The seal assembly is adapted for selective movement within the pocket about multiple axes in response to manipulation of the surgical object.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2015Publication date: August 13, 2015Inventors: Paul D. Richard, Gene A. Stellon, Sally Carter, Brian Rockrohr, Elias Hartoumbekis
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Publication number: 20150164524Abstract: An articulation mechanism for a surgical instrument includes an articulation assembly, a plurality of cables, and a trigger. The cables are coupled to the articulation assembly at a proximal end thereof and extend distally therefrom. The cables are configured to engage an end effector assembly of the surgical instrument at a distal end thereof. The trigger is coupled to the articulation assembly and is selectively moveable from a shipping position to a use position. In the shipping position, the cables are substantially un-tensioned. In the use position, the cables are disposed in an initial tensioned position. In the use position, the trigger is moveable between an unlocked position and a locked position. In the unlocked position, the cables are selectively tensionable to articulate the end effector assembly. In the locked position, the tensions on the cables are maintained to lock the end effector assembly in position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2015Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: Jaroslaw T. Malkowski, Ramiro Cabrera, Richard Fortier, Andrew Ziegler, Amos Cruz, Gene A. Stellon, Steve Evans
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Publication number: 20150150597Abstract: An access assembly configured to receive one or more surgical instruments is provided. The access assembly includes a flexible housing having a proximal end and a distal end, the housing defining a longitudinal passageway extending from the proximal end to the distal end and a seal assembly received within the longitudinal passageway of the housing. The seal assembly defining a plurality of ports each configured to receive an instrument inserted therethrough in a sealing manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2015Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventors: Gene A. Stellon, Elias Hartoumbekis
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Patent number: 9033928Abstract: A surgical access apparatus includes an access member defining a longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal passageway for reception and passage of a surgical object and an access housing mountable to the access member. The access housing includes a diaphragm mounted thereto. The diaphragm is adapted for rotational movement about the longitudinal axis relative to the access housing. The diaphragm defines at least one internal pocket and has a seal assembly disposed within the internal pocket. The seal assembly has an interface seal member adapted for establishing a fluid tight seal about the surgical object. The seal assembly is adapted for selective movement within the pocket about multiple axes in response to manipulation of the surgical object.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2014Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Paul D. Richard, Gene A. Stellon, Sally Carter, Brian Rockrohr, Elias Hartoumbekis
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Patent number: 8968189Abstract: An access assembly configured to receive one or more surgical instruments is provided. The access assembly includes a flexible housing having a proximal end and a distal end, the housing defining a longitudinal passageway extending from the proximal end to the distal end and a seal assembly received within the longitudinal passageway of the housing. The seal assembly defining a plurality of ports each configured to receive an instrument inserted therethrough in a sealing manner.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2010Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Gene A. Stellon, Elias Hartoumbekis
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Patent number: 8968249Abstract: A seal assembly for use with an access device includes a seal housing defining a central longitudinal axis, an inner wall and an outer wall. The inner wall defines a longitudinal opening to permit passage of instrumentation through the seal housing. A gimbal mount is at least partially accommodated within a space defined between the inner wall and the outer wall of the seal housing. The gimbal mount includes a seal member defining an aperture for substantial sealed reception of a surgical instrument. The gimbal mount is adapted for angular movement relative to the central longitudinal axis upon angulation of the surgical instrument while substantially maintaining the sealed reception of the surgical instrument.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2011Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Robert C. Smith, David C. Racenet, Gene A. Stellon
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Patent number: 8968355Abstract: An articulation mechanism for a surgical instrument includes an articulation assembly, a plurality of cables, and a trigger. The cables are coupled to the articulation assembly at a proximal end thereof and extend distally therefrom. The cables are configured to engage an end effector assembly of the surgical instrument at a distal end thereof. The trigger is coupled to the articulation assembly and is selectively moveable from a shipping position to a use position. In the shipping position, the cables are substantially un-tensioned. In the use position, the cables are disposed in an initial tensioned position. In the use position, the trigger is moveable between an unlocked position and a locked position. In the unlocked position, the cables are selectively tensionable to articulate the end effector assembly. In the locked position, the tensions on the cables are maintained to lock the end effector assembly in position.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2011Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Jaroslaw T. Malkowski, Ramiro Cabrera, Richard Fortier, Andrew Ziegler, Amos Cruz, Gene A. Stellon, Steve Evans
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Publication number: 20150038795Abstract: A surgical access apparatus includes an access member defining a longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal passageway for reception and passage of a surgical object and an access housing mountable to the access member. The access housing includes a diaphragm mounted thereto. The diaphragm is adapted for rotational movement about the longitudinal axis relative to the access housing. The diaphragm defines at least one internal pocket and has a seal assembly disposed within the internal pocket. The seal assembly has an interface seal member adapted for establishing a fluid tight seal about the surgical object. The seal assembly is adapted for selective movement within the pocket about multiple axes in response to manipulation of the surgical object.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: Paul D. Richard, Gene A. Stellon, Sally Carter, Brian Rockrohr, Elias Hartoumbekis
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Patent number: 8888746Abstract: A surgical access apparatus includes an access member defining a longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal passageway for reception and passage of a surgical object and an access housing mountable to the access member. The access housing includes a diaphragm mounted thereto. The diaphragm is adapted for rotational movement about the longitudinal axis relative to the access housing. The diaphragm defines at least one internal pocket and has a seal assembly disposed within the internal pocket. The seal assembly has an interface seal member adapted for establishing a fluid tight seal about the surgical object. The seal assembly is adapted for selective movement within the pocket about multiple axes in response to manipulation of the surgical object.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2013Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Paul D. Richard, Gene A. Stellon, Sally Carter, Brian Rockrohr, Elias Hartoumbekis
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Patent number: 8801752Abstract: A surgical device for performing surgery generally includes a handle assembly, an elongate member extending from the handle assembly, an articulation mechanism operatively associated with the handle assembly, and an end effector. The elongate member has an articulating section and straight section. The articulating section is configured to articulate with respect to the straight section. The articulation mechanism is operatively associated with the handle assembly and the articulating section such that the articulating section articulates toward a first direction relative to the straight section upon movement of the handle assembly towards the first direction with respect to the straight section. The end effector is operatively coupled to the articulating section of the elongate member and includes first and second jaw members. The surgical device further includes a locking mechanism configured for fixing a relative position of first and second jaw members.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2009Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Richard Fortier, Andrew Ziegler, Amos Cruz, Gene A. Stellon, Steve Evans
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Patent number: 8784305Abstract: A method of retracting and/or manipulating tissue is provided. The method includes providing access to a body cavity, providing a retractor including a elongated body portion, a needle formed on a proximal end of the elongated body portion and an anchor means formed on a distal end of the elongated body portion, directing the needle of the retractor through a section of tissue to be retracted, drawing the retractor though the tissue until the anchor means engages the tissue, and pulling the body portion of the retractor to manipulate the tissue.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2009Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Robert J. DeSantis, Gene Stellon, Scott Depierro
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Publication number: 20140171744Abstract: A seal assembly for reception of an elongated surgical instrument is provided which includes a body having at least one opening configured and dimensioned to permit entry of an elongated surgical instrument and defining a central longitudinal axis; a seal member formed of a resilient material and defining an aperture therein, the aperture being configured and dimensioned such that insertion of the surgical instrument into the aperture causes the resilient material defining the aperture to resiliently contact the outer surface of the surgical instrument in a substantially fluid tight manner; and a fabric layer juxtaposed relative to the resilient material. A coating may be applied to the seal member to reduce friction between the seal member and surgical instrumentation inserted therein. The coating is preferably a hydrocyclosiloxane membrane prepared by plasma polymerization process.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2014Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: David C. Racenet, Gene A. Stellon, William J. Vumback, Joseph Pasqualucci
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Patent number: 8702657Abstract: A seal assembly for reception of an elongated surgical instrument is provided which includes a body having at least one opening configured and dimensioned to permit entry of an elongated surgical instrument and defining a central longitudinal axis; a seal member formed of a resilient material and defining an aperture therein, the aperture being configured and dimensioned such that insertion of the surgical instrument into the aperture causes the resilient material defining the aperture to resiliently contact the outer surface of the surgical instrument in a substantially fluid tight manner; and a fabric layer juxtaposed relative to the resilient material. A coating may be applied to the seal member to reduce friction between the seal member and surgical instrumentation inserted therein. The coating is preferably a hydrocyclosiloxane membrane prepared by plasma polymerization process.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2012Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: David C. Racenet, Gene A. Stellon, William J. Vumback, Joseph Pasqualucci
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Publication number: 20140100429Abstract: An access device includes a body, a first tube, a second tube, and a mechanism. The first and second tubes extend through the body. The mechanism operably couples the first and second tubes such that at least one tube is pivotable about an axis with respect to the other tube. The body may form a substantially fluid-tight seal at the incision. In another embodiment, the access device further includes a third tube extending through the body and the mechanism operably couples the tubes together such that at least two tubes are pivotable about the axis with respect to the remaining tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Thomas Wingardner III, Gene A. Stellon, Robert J. DeSantis
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Publication number: 20140058403Abstract: A specimen retrieval device is provided. The specimen retrieval device includes an applicator. A specimen retrieval pouch operably is disposed within the applicator and deployable therefrom. The specimen retrieval pouch defines a longitudinal axis therethrough and includes a closed bottom portion and an open upper portion. The closed bottom portion includes a plurality of spikes configured to grasp a specimen positioned within the confines closed bottom portion. The upper closed portion includes one or more axial folds that are movable from a folded configuration to an unfolded configuration when a predetermined force is applied to a portion of the specimen retrieval pouch.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Dmitri Menn, Gene A. Stellon