Patents by Inventor Greg Okoniewski
Greg Okoniewski 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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Publication number: 20200338314Abstract: Improved tip protector assemblies (TPAs) and catheter hubs are provided for use with I.V. catheters. An improved TPA includes an upstanding push tab configured to facilitate one-handed placement of the catheter. The disclosure also provides a hinging push tab usable to fluidically seal or at least cover the proximal fitment of a catheter hub once the catheter is placed and the TPA removed. Improved TPAs are disclosed that mitigate off-axis loading and accidental premature detachment from the catheter hub.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Applicant: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.Inventors: Timothy D. Ebner, Kathryn Felicito, Walton Norfleet, Greg Okoniewski
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Patent number: 10166376Abstract: A surgical apparatus is disclosed that is configured and dimensioned to create an internal surgical worksite. The surgical apparatus includes a dissection element that is repositionable between an unexpanded condition, wherein the dissection element defines a first outer transverse cross-sectional dimension, and an expanded condition, wherein the dissection element defines a second, larger outer transverse cross-sectional dimension. The surgical apparatus further includes a restrictor that is in contact with the dissection element in order to restrict expansion of the dissection element in at least one direction.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2014Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Greg Okoniewski, Jay Breindel, Elias Hartoumbekis
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Publication number: 20160157889Abstract: A surgical access device is disclosed which includes a housing, a collar, and a plurality of deformable members. The housing defines a proximal d and a distal end and has a plurality of lumens extending therethrough. The collar is repositionable between a first position and a second position with the second position being closer to the proximal end of the housing than the first position. Each of the plurality of deformable members defines a distal portion, is coupled to the collar and is transitionable through one of the plurality of lumens. The plurality of defomiable members is in a retracted state When the collar is in the first position and a deployed state When the collar is in the second position. One or more of the plurality of deformable members may also include a barb attached to the distal portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2016Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: Anibal Rodrigues, JR., Greg Okoniewski
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Patent number: 9289234Abstract: A surgical access device is disclosed which includes a housing, a collar, and a plurality of deformable members. The housing defines a proximal end and a distal end and has a plurality of lumens extending therethrough. The collar is repositionable between a first position and a second position with the second position being closer to the proximal end of the housing than the first position. Each of the plurality of deformable members defines a distal portion, is coupled to the collar and is transitionable through one of the plurality of lumens. The plurality of deformable members is in a retracted state when the collar is in the first position and a deployed state when the collar is in the second position. One or more of the plurality of deformable members may also include a barb attached to the distal portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2014Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Anibal Rodrigues, Jr., Greg Okoniewski
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Publication number: 20150327848Abstract: A surgical apparatus includes a seal anchor member. The seal anchor member includes a first end, a second end, at least one longitudinal port extending between the two ends, and a seal assembly disposed within the at least one longitudinal port. The seal assembly can be positioned at any location along the length of the at least one longitudinal port. The seal assembly comprises a seal housing which is dimensioned to receive a surgical instrument inserted into the at least one longitudinal port and form a substantially fluid-tight seal therewith. The seal housing may comprise a pivotable member to pivot the surgical instrument inserted therein. The at least one longitudinal port may define two gradually enlarging openings to facilitate the maneuverability of the surgical instrument inserted therein. The at least one longitudinal port may comprise a protective sleeve to protect it from accidental penetration by the surgical instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2015Publication date: November 19, 2015Inventors: Gennady Kleyman, Greg Okoniewski
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Patent number: 9119664Abstract: A surgical apparatus includes a seal anchor member. The seal anchor member includes a first end, a second end, at least one longitudinal port extending between the two ends, and a seal assembly disposed within the at least one longitudinal port. The seal assembly can be positioned at any location along the length of the at least one longitudinal port. The seal assembly comprises a seal housing which is dimensioned to receive a surgical instrument inserted into the at least one longitudinal port and form a substantially fluid-tight seal therewith. The seal housing may comprise a pivotable member to pivot the surgical instrument inserted therein. The at least one longitudinal port may define two gradually enlarging openings to facilitate the maneuverability of the surgical instrument inserted therein. The at least one longitudinal port may comprise a protective sleeve to protect it from accidental penetration by the surgical instrument.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2011Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Gennady Kleyman, Greg Okoniewski
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Publication number: 20140364892Abstract: A surgical apparatus is disclosed that is configured and dimensioned to create an internal surgical worksite. The surgical apparatus includes a dissection element that is repositionable between an unexpanded condition, wherein the dissection element defines a first outer transverse cross-sectional dimension, and an expanded condition, wherein the dissection element defines a second, larger outer transverse cross-sectional dimension. The surgical apparatus further includes a restrictor that is in contact with the dissection element in order to restrict expansion of the dissection element in at least one direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Greg Okoniewski, Jay Breindel, Elias Hartoumbekis
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Patent number: 8827901Abstract: An assembly for accessing a body cavity during a surgical procedure. The access assembly includes a compressible body having proximal and distal ends and a substantially hourglass-shaped central portion extending therebetween and includes first and second lumen extending therethrough. The access assembly further includes a translating mechanism operably positioned within the compressible body between the first and second lumen for selectively translating the first and second lumen relative to each other.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2014Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Greg Okoniewski, Michael Bettuchi
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Publication number: 20140155699Abstract: A surgical access device is disclosed which includes a housing, a collar, and a plurality of deformable members. The housing defines a proximal end and a distal end and has a plurality of lumens extending therethrough. The collar is repositionable between a first position and a second position with the second position being closer to the proximal end of the housing than the first position. Each of the plurality of deformable members defines a distal portion, is coupled to the collar and is transitionable through one of the plurality of lumens. The plurality of deformable members is in a retracted state when the collar is in the first position and a deployed state when the collar is in the second position. One or more of the plurality of deformable members may also include a barb attached to the distal portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2014Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Anibal Rodrigues, JR., Greg Okoniewski
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Publication number: 20140121466Abstract: An assembly for accessing a body cavity during a surgical procedure. The access assembly includes a compressible body having proximal and distal ends and a substantially hourglass-shaped central portion extending therebetween and includes first and second lumen extending therethrough. The access assembly further includes a translating mechanism operably positioned within the compressible body between the first and second lumen for selectively translating the first and second lumen relative to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2014Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Greg Okoniewski, Michael Bettuchi
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Patent number: 8641610Abstract: An assembly for accessing a body cavity during a surgical procedure. The access assembly includes a compressible body having proximal and distal ends and a substantially hourglass-shaped central portion extending therebetween and includes first and second lumen extending therethrough. The access assembly further includes a translating mechanism operably positioned within the compressible body between the first and second lumen for selectively translating the first and second lumen relative to each other.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2011Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Greg Okoniewski, Michael Bettuchi
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Publication number: 20120157777Abstract: A surgical apparatus for positioning within a tissue tract accessing an underlying body cavity includes a seal anchor member that includes a ring and a disc that are repositionable relative to one another, such that the height of the seal anchor member is adjustable and the angular positions of the disc and the ring, relative to one another, are adjustable.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventor: Greg Okoniewski
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Publication number: 20120157780Abstract: An assembly for accessing a body cavity during a surgical procedure. The access assembly includes a compressible body having proximal and distal ends and a substantially hourglass-shaped central portion extending therebetween and includes first and second lumen extending therethrough. The access assembly further includes a translating mechanism operably positioned within the compressible body between the first and second lumen for selectively translating the first and second lumen relative to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventors: Greg Okoniewski, Michael Bettuchi
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Publication number: 20120157784Abstract: A surgical apparatus includes a seal anchor member. The seal anchor member includes a first end, a second end, at least one longitudinal port extending between the two ends, and a seal assembly disposed within the at least one longitudinal port. The seal assembly can be positioned at any location along the length of the at least one longitudinal port. The seal assembly comprises a seal housing which is dimensioned to receive a surgical instrument inserted into the at least one longitudinal port and form a substantially fluid-tight seal therewith. The seal housing may comprise a pivotable member to pivot the surgical instrument inserted therein. The at least one longitudinal port may define two gradually enlarging openings to facilitate the maneuverability of the surgical instrument inserted therein. The at least one longitudinal port may comprise a protective sleeve to protect it from accidental penetration by the surgical instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventors: Gennady Kleyman, Greg Okoniewski
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Publication number: 20120157783Abstract: A self-deploying opening protection device is disclosed. The opening protection device is transitionable between compressed and expanded conditions. The opening protection device is translatable through a lumen of a cannula placed within an opening in the skin of a patient. The opening protection device deploys to the expanded condition as it translates out from within the lumen of the cannula.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventors: Greg Okoniewski, Timothy D. Ebner
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Publication number: 20110087273Abstract: Biocompatible wound closure devices including an elongate body and a plug member are useful for wound repair.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Joshua Stopek, Timothy Sargeant, Greg Okoniewski, Gregory Fischvogt, Michael Bettuchi