Patents by Inventor H. Jonathan Tovey
H. Jonathan Tovey 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: 8968278Abstract: Disposable loading units (DLUs) configured for mounting to a robotic arm for performing at least one surgical task are presented. Each DLU includes an attachment platform having at least one connector for engaging at least one connector on a distal end of the robotic arm for connecting the DLU to the robotic arm, a head portion connected to the attachment platform at one end and configured for housing an electromechanical actuation assembly therein, and at least one surgical tool member extending from the head portion and operatively associated with the electromechanical actuation assembly for controlling the operation and movement of the at least one surgical tool member. The at least one surgical tool member may include a cutting assembly, an aortic hole punch assembly, a lasing assembly, a coring assembly, or a vascular suturing assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2013Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: H. Jonathan Tovey, Keith Ratcliff, Kenneth E. Toso, Peter W. J. Hinchliffe
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Patent number: 8663203Abstract: Disposable loading units (DLUs) configured for mounting to a robotic arm for performing at least one surgical task are presented. Each DLU includes an attachment platform having at least one connector for engaging at least one connector on a distal end of the robotic arm for connecting the DLU to the robotic arm, a head portion connected to the attachment platform at one end and configured for housing an electro-mechanical actuation assembly therein, and at least one surgical tool member extending from the head portion and operatively associated with the electro-mechanical actuation assembly for controlling the operation and movement of the at least one surgical tool member. The at least one surgical tool member may include a cutting assembly, an aortic hole punch assembly, a lasing assembly, a coring assembly, or a vascular suturing assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: H. Jonathan Tovey, Keith Ratcliff, Kenneth E. Toso, Peter W. J. Hinchliffe
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Publication number: 20130304086Abstract: Disposable loading units (DLUs) configured for mounting to a robotic arm for performing at least one surgical task are presented. Each DLU includes an attachment platform having at least one connector for engaging at least one connector on a distal end of the robotic arm for connecting the DLU to the robotic arm, a head portion connected to the attachment platform at one end and configured for housing an electromechanical actuation assembly therein, and at least one surgical tool member extending from the head portion and operatively associated with the electromechanical actuation assembly for controlling the operation and movement of the at least one surgical tool member. The at least one surgical tool member may include a cutting assembly, an aortic hole punch assembly, a lasing assembly, a coring assembly, or a vascular suturing assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventors: H. Jonathan Tovey, Keith Ratcliff, Kenneth E. Toso, Peter W.J. Hinchliffe
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Patent number: 8512318Abstract: Disposable loading units (DLUs) configured for mounting to a robotic arm for performing at least one surgical task are presented. Each DLU includes an attachment platform having at least one connector for engaging at least one connector on a distal end of the robotic arm for connecting the DLU to the robotic arm, a head portion connected to the attachment platform at one end and configured for housing an electromechanical actuation assembly therein, and at least one surgical tool member extending from the head portion and operatively associated with the electromechanical actuation assembly for controlling the operation and movement of the at least one surgical tool member. The at least one surgical tool member may include a cutting assembly, an aortic hole punch assembly, a lasing assembly, a coring assembly, or a vascular suturing assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2011Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: H. Jonathan Tovey, Keith Ratcliff, Kenneth E. Toso, Peter W. J. Hinchliffe
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Publication number: 20110282360Abstract: Disposable loading units (DLUs) configured for mounting to a robotic arm for performing at least one surgical task are presented. Each DLU includes an attachment platform having at least one connector for engaging at least one connector on a distal end of the robotic arm for connecting the DLU to the robotic arm, a head portion connected to the attachment platform at one end and configured for housing an electromechanical actuation assembly therein, and at least one surgical tool member extending from the head portion and operatively associated with the electromechanical actuation assembly for controlling the operation and movement of the at least one surgical tool member. The at least one surgical tool member may include a cutting assembly, an aortic hole punch assembly, a lasing assembly, a coring assembly, or a vascular suturing assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventors: H. Jonathan Tovey, Keith Ratcliff, Kenneth E. Toso, Peter W.J. Hinchliffe
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Patent number: 6827712Abstract: Disposable loading units (DLUs) configured for mounting to a robotic arm for performing at least one surgical task are presented. Each DLU includes an attachment platform having at least one connector for engaging at least one connector on a distal end of the robotic arm for connecting the DLU to the robotic arm, a head portion connected to the attachment platform at one end and configured for housing an electro-mechanical actuation assembly therein, and at least one surgical tool member extending from the head portion and operatively associated with the electro-mechanical actuation assembly for controlling the operation and movement of the at least one surgical tool member. The at least one surgical tool member may include a cutting assembly, an aortic hole punch assembly, a lasing assembly, a coring assembly, or a vascular suturing assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2001Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: United States Surgical CorporationInventors: H. Jonathan Tovey, Keith Ratcliff, Kenneth E. Toso, Peter W. J. Hinchliffe
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Publication number: 20040243109Abstract: Disposable loading units (DLUs) configured for mounting to a robotic arm for performing at least one surgical task are presented. Each DLU includes an attachment platform having at least one connector for engaging at least one connector on a distal end of the robotic arm for connecting the DLU to the robotic arm, a head portion connected to the attachment platform at one end and configured for housing an electro-mechanical actuation assembly therein, and at least one surgical tool member extending from the head portion and operatively associated with the electro-mechanical actuation assembly for controlling the operation and movement of the at least one surgical tool member. The at least one surgical tool member may include a cutting assembly, an aortic hole punch assembly, a lasing assembly, a coring assembly, or a vascular suturing assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2004Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventors: H. Jonathan Tovey, Keith Ratcliff, Kenneth E. Toso, Peter W.J. Hinchliffe
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Patent number: 6764467Abstract: A fibrin mixture and dispenser assembly is provided for mixing a first protein component with sterile water to form a first protein solution and for dispensing the first protein solution. The first protein solution forms a biological adhesive when intermixed with a second protein solution. The second protein solution is preferably mixed and dispensed by a similar fibrin mixture and dispenser assembly. The two fibrin mixture and dispenser assemblies can be housed within a single housing. The assembly includes a piercer and a first tubular extension having grooves for providing fluid communication between a reservoir and a mixing chamber or a vial. The reservoir is also in fluid communication with a dispensing needle through a second tubular extension. The reservoir is configured to contain water which is introduced to the mixing chamber. The mixing chamber is configured to contain the first protein component.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2000Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: United States Surgical CorporationInventors: Mark S. Roby, Ernie Aranyi, Richard Yagami, H. Jonathan Tovey
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Patent number: 6527749Abstract: An applicator is provided for dispensing a first and a second protein solution to form a biological adhesive where the solutions can be deflected by a deflection assembly during dispensing for the adhesive to cover a broad or limited area. The applicator includes a housing having a housing head for enclosing therein a first reservoir containing a first component, and a second reservoir containing a second component. The first and second components are preferably fibrinogen and thrombin which intermix with water to form the first and second protein solutions, respectively. The housing further includes an elongated body portion defining a longitudinal axis for enclosing therein a conduit assembly having a first and a second conduit in communication with the first and second reservoir, respectively. The solutions intermix on an application site to form a fibrin sealant. In an alternate embodiment, the applicator includes two valves.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2000Date of Patent: March 4, 2003Assignee: United States Surgical CorporationInventors: Mark S. Roby, Ernie Aranyi, Richard Yagami, H. Jonathan Tovey
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Patent number: 6416462Abstract: A sterile sheath and applicator apparatus for use with a surgical instrument, includes a flexible sheath member defining a longitudinal bore at least extending through the proximal end thereof dimensioned for reception of an elongated portion of a surgical instrument and an applicator mounted adjacent the proximal end of the sheath member for facilitating positioning of the sheath member about the elongated portion of the surgical instrument. The applicator includes a hollow tube portion defining an axial bore therethrough and a handle operatively connected to the tube portion. The tube portion is sufficient in length to support the sheath member in a folded condition thereof with a major portion of the length of the sheath member disposed about the tubular portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2000Date of Patent: July 9, 2002Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: H. Jonathan Tovey, Eric C. Miller
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Patent number: 6280407Abstract: An ultrasonic dissection and coagulation system for surgical use is provided. The system includes an ultrasonic instrument, a control module, and a pedal actuator. The ultrasonic actuator has a housing and an elongated body portion extending from the housing. An ultrasonic transducer supported within the housing is operatively connected to a cutting blade by a vibration coupler. The vibration coupler conducts high frequency vibration from the ultrasonic transducer to the cutting blade. The cutting blade has a cutting surface which is angled with respect to the longitudinal axis of the elongated body portion and, thus, with respect to the axis of vibration. A clamp member having a tissue contact surface is positioned adjacent to the blade member and is movable from an open position in which the tissue contact surface is spaced form the cutting surface to a clamped position in which the tissue contact surface is in close juxtaposed alignment with the cutting surface to clamp tissue therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2000Date of Patent: August 28, 2001Assignee: United States Surgical CorporationInventors: Ronald Manna, Scott Isola, H. Jonathan Tovey, Dominick L. Mastri, Corbett W. Stone, Ernie Aranyi
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Publication number: 20010014801Abstract: Disposable loading units (DLUs) configured for mounting to a robotic arm for performing at least one surgical task are presented. Each DLU includes an attachment platform having at least one connector for engaging at least one connector on a distal end of the robotic arm for connecting the DLU to the robotic arm, a head portion connected to the attachment platform at one end and configured for housing an electro-mechanical actuation assembly therein, and at least one surgical tool member extending from the head portion and operatively associated with the electro-mechanical actuation assembly for controlling the operation and movement of the at least one surgical tool member. The at least one surgical tool member may include a cutting assembly, an aortic hole punch assembly, a lasing assembly, a coring assembly, or a vascular suturing assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2001Publication date: August 16, 2001Applicant: United States Surgical CorporationInventors: H. Jonathan Tovey, Keith Ratcliff, Kenneth E. Toso, Peter W.J. Hinchliffe
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Patent number: 6231565Abstract: Disposable loading units (DLUs) configured for mounting to a robotic arm for performing at least one surgical task are presented. Each DLU includes an attachment platform having at least one connector for engaging at least one connector on a distal end of the robotic arm for connecting the DLU to the robotic arm, a head portion connected to the attachment platform at one end and configured for housing an electro-mechanical actuation assembly therein, and at least one surgical tool member extending from the head portion and operatively associated with the electro-mechanical actuation assembly for controlling the operation and movement of the at least one surgical tool member. The at least one surgical tool member may include a cutting assembly, an aortic hole punch assembly, a lasing assembly, a coring assembly, or a vascular suturing assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1998Date of Patent: May 15, 2001Assignee: United States Surgical CorporationInventors: H. Jonathan Tovey, Keith Ratcliff, Kenneth E. Toso, Peter W. J. Hinchliffe
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Patent number: 6063050Abstract: An ultrasonic dissection and coagulation system for surgical use is provided. The system includes an ultrasonic instrument, a control module, and a pedal actuator. The ultrasonic actuator has a housing and an elongated body portion extending from the housing. An ultrasonic transducer supported within the housing is operatively connected to a cutting blade by a vibration coupler. The vibration coupler conducts high frequency vibration from the ultrasonic transducer to the cutting blade. The cutting blade has a cutting surface which is angled with respect to the longitudinal axis of the elongated body portion and, thus, with respect to the axis of vibration. A clamp member having a tissue contact surface is positioned adjacent to the blade member and is movable from an open position in which the tissue contact surface is in close juxtaposed alignment with the cutting surface to clamp tissue therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 1998Date of Patent: May 16, 2000Assignees: United States Surgical Corp., Misonix Inc.Inventors: Ronald Manna, Scott Isola, H. Jonathan Tovey, Dominick L. Mastri, Corbett W. Stone, Ernie Aranvi
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Patent number: 6036667Abstract: An ultrasonic dissection and coagulation system for surgical use is provided. The system includes an ultrasonic instrument, a control module, and a pedal actuator. The ultrasonic actuator has a housing and an elongated body portion extending from the housing. An ultrasonic transducer supported within the housing is operatively connected to a cutting blade by a vibration coupler. The vibration coupler conducts high frequency vibration from the ultrasonic transducer to the cutting blade. The cutting blade has a cutting surface which is angled with respect to the longitudinal axis of the elongated body portion and, thus, with respect to the axis of vibration. A clamp member having a tissue contact surface is positioned adjacent to the blade member and is movable from an open position in which the tissue contact surface is spaced form the cutting surface to a clamped position in which the tissue contact surface is in close juxtaposed alignment with the cutting surface to clamp tissue therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 1997Date of Patent: March 14, 2000Assignees: United States Surgical Corporation, Misonix IncorporatedInventors: Ronald Manna, Scott Isola, H. Jonathan Tovey, Dominick L. Mastri, Corbett W. Stone, Ernie Aranvi
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Patent number: 5976161Abstract: A tissue everting apparatus includes at least one elongated frame, at least one actuator slidably mounted to the frame and longitudinally movable between proximal and distal positions, a tissue everting bulbous tip, and at least two prongs which are laterally movable between open and closed positions. The bulbous tissue everting tip is positioned, for example, in the lumen of a vascular segment to evert the edge and the prong is closed to capture the everted edge of the vascular segment. The edge of a second vascular segment is everted and captured in a similar manner with the edges being brought together to form a flange-like structure to which one or more surgical clips may be applied to fasten the segments together.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 1998Date of Patent: November 2, 1999Assignee: University of New MexicoInventors: Wolff M. Kirsch, Yong Hua Zhu, Robert B. Cushman, Ellen Golds, H. Jonathan Tovey
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Patent number: 5928259Abstract: A surgical instrument for performing procedures such as carpal tunnel release. The instrument consists of an elongated member having a spring or cam plate positioned therein. The spring or cam plate is movable from a retracted position within the elongated member to an extended position protruding through an aperture in the elongated member. Movement of the spring or cam plate to the extended position stretches a flexible membrane positioned over at least a portion of the elongated member to stretch the carpal tunnel ligament.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 1997Date of Patent: July 27, 1999Assignee: United States Surgical CorporationInventor: H. Jonathan Tovey
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Patent number: 5913870Abstract: A method for percutaneous dissection of a segment of vascular tissue from a patient is provided which includes providing an elongated tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end, and blunt dissection structure positioned adjacent the distal end of the tubular member and remotely actuable from adjacent the proximal end of the tubular member. The method further provides for percutaneously accessing a first end portion of the vascular tissue segment, the blunt dissection structure is positioned adjacent the vascular tissue segment and is actuated to bluntly dissect the vascular tissue segment from surrounding body tissue.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 1996Date of Patent: June 22, 1999Assignee: United States Surgical CorporationInventors: Stephan A. DeFonzo, H. Jonathan Tovey, Keith Ratcliff, Salvatore Castro, Gerald Castellano
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Patent number: 5871488Abstract: An apparatus for manipulating a surgical needle is disclosed, comprising a body portion, a first needle receiving jaw mounted for movement on a distal end of the body portion and having a first needle engaging member, a second needle receiving jaw mounted for movement on the distal end of the body portion and having a second needle engaging member, the second needle engaging member being operatively interconnected to the first needle engaging member for relative reciprocal movement therewith, wherein each of the first and second needle receiving jaws has a recess for receipt of a portion of a surgical needle therein. The first and second needle engaging members are mounted for alternate reciprocal movement into and out of locking engagement with the surgical needle.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 1997Date of Patent: February 16, 1999Assignee: United States Surgical CorporationInventors: H. Jonathan Tovey, Corbett W. Stone, Stephen W. Zlock, David A. Nicholas, Paul A. Scirica, Philip Richardson, Margaret Pamela Richardson
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Patent number: 5792150Abstract: An apparatus is provided for applying surgical clips which includes provisions for applying a partially closed clip to ducts or shunts during a surgical procedure. The apparatus includes a ratchet mechanism for permitting incremental closure of a pair of jaw members. A slide member is associated with the ratchet mechanism to prevent a movable handle from opening during a closing stroke until the closing stroke is completed.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: August 11, 1998Assignee: United States Surgical CorporationInventors: James R. Pratt, Gary S. Kappel, Douglas J. Cuny, H. Jonathan Tovey, Paul J. Phillips, Mark S. Peyser, Ernie Aranyi