Patents by Inventor Henry Bolanos
Henry Bolanos 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: 9322481Abstract: A valve assembly includes a valve housing having an upper body portion and a lower body portion that define an internal chamber for accommodating a valve member. The housing has axially aligned inlet and outlet ports. The valve assembly includes a generally spherical valve member seated within the internal chamber that defines first and second bores. The first bore defines a first longitudinal axis and the second bore defines a second longitudinal axis offset relative to the first longitudinal axis. The valve member is mounted for movement between a first position and a second position. The valve assembly includes a camming mechanism for moving the valve member between the first position and the second position, including cam surfaces formed on the exterior surface of the valve member and a cam pin formed on the interior surface of the upper body portion of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2014Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Thomas Wenchell, Michael Ross Kessell, Paul Neville Adams, Stephen Lyle Weir, Henry Bolanos
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Publication number: 20140231687Abstract: A valve assembly includes a valve housing having an upper body portion and a lower body portion that define an internal chamber for accommodating a valve member. The housing has axially aligned inlet and outlet ports. The valve assembly includes a generally spherical valve member seated within the internal chamber that defines first and second bores. The first bore defines a first longitudinal axis and the second bore defines a second longitudinal axis offset relative to the first longitudinal axis. The valve member is mounted for movement between a first position and a second position. The valve assembly includes a camming mechanism for moving the valve member between the first position and the second position, including cam surfaces formed on the exterior surface of the valve member and a cam pin formed on the interior surface of the upper body portion of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Thomas Wenchell, Michael Ross Kessell, Paul Neville Adams, Stephen Lyle Weir, Henry Bolanos
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Patent number: 8663170Abstract: A valve assembly includes a valve housing having an upper body portion and a lower body portion that define an internal chamber for accommodating a valve member. The housing has axially aligned inlet and outlet ports. The valve assembly includes a generally spherical valve member seated within the internal chamber that defines first and second bores. The first bore defines a first longitudinal axis and the second bore defines a second longitudinal axis offset relative to the first longitudinal axis. The valve member is mounted for movement between a first position and a second position. The valve assembly includes a caroming mechanism for moving the valve member between the first position and the second position, including cam surfaces formed on the exterior surface of the valve member and a cam pin formed on the interior surface of the upper body portion of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2010Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Thomas Wenchell, Michael Ross Kessell, Paul Neville Adams, Stephen Lyle Weir, Henry Bolanos
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Patent number: 7874308Abstract: A valve/seal assembly that is adapted for use in a variety of applications, such as for example, medical, consumer beverage, pharmaceutical containers, automobile, household appliance and marine. The valve includes, a valve housing having an upper body portion and a lower body portion and a generally spherical valve member. The upper and lower body portions of the housing define an internal chamber for accommodating the valve member and a central axis for the valve. The generally spherical valve member is seated within the internal chamber of the valve housing and has an axial bore extending therethrough. The valve member is mounted for movement between an open position; wherein the axial bore of the valve member is axially aligned with the inlet and outlet ports of the valve housing, and a closed position; wherein the axial bore of the valve member is out of alignment with the inlet and outlet ports of the valve housing.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2006Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Axial Technologies, LimitedInventors: Michael Ross Kessell, Paul Neville Adams, Steven Lyle Weir, Henry Bolanos
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Patent number: 7866526Abstract: An apparatus for endoscopic application of surgical staples adapted to attach surgical mesh to body tissue includes a frame and an elongated endoscopic section connected to the frame-and extending distally therefrom. A staple storage cartridge is removably supported on a pivotal support system at the distal end portion of the endoscopic section. An elongated pusher system is provided for individually advancing at least one staple at a time distally. The pusher system includes a trigger system to actuate the pusher. The trigger system is provided with perceptible tactile sensing means to indicate when the legs of the staple being advanced are exposed so as to be visible to the user for positioning and orientation purposes.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2009Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: David T Green, Henry Bolanos, Wayne Young, Stephan A DeFonzo, Richard A McGarry, Dominick L Mastri
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Patent number: 7828187Abstract: An apparatus for endoscopic application of surgical staples adapted to attach surgical mesh to body tissue includes a frame and an elongated endoscopic section connected to the frame and extending distally therefrom. A staple storage cartridge is removably supported on a pivotal support system at the distal end portion of the endoscopic section. An elongated pusher system is provided for individually advancing at least one staple at a time distally. The pusher system includes a trigger system to actuate the pusher. The trigger system is provided with perceptible tactile sensing means to indicate when the legs of the staple being advanced are exposed so as to be visible to the user for positioning and orientation purposes.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2009Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: David T Green, Henry Bolanos, Wayne Young, Stephan A DeFonzo, Richard A McGarry, Dominick L Mastri
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Publication number: 20100207046Abstract: A valve assembly that includes a valve housing having an upper body portion and a lower body portion, the upper and lower body portions defining an internal chamber for accommodating a valve member and a central axis for the valve, the housing having axially aligned inlet and outlet ports formed in the upper and lower body portions, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2010Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventors: Thomas Wenchell, Michael Ross Kessell, Paul Neville Adams, Stephen Lyle Weir, Henry Bolanos
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Patent number: 7681772Abstract: An apparatus for endoscopic application of surgical staples adapted to attach surgical mesh to body tissue in laparoscopic hernia surgery includes an elongate member defining a longitudinal axis, a cartridge, an anvil, and a control member located in a proximal region of the elongate member. The cartridge is removably supported on a pivotal support system at the distal end portion of the endoscopic section with each staple being configured and adapted to attach the mesh to the body tissue. The anvil provides for individually closing each staple to encompass at least a portion of the surgical mesh and to penetrate the body tissue in a manner to attach the portion of the mesh to body tissue. The control member is axially movable along the longitudinal axis to articulate the cartridge. The control member is also rotatable to rotate the cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Inventors: David T. Green, Henry Bolanos, Wayne Young, Stephan A. DeFonzo, Richard A. McGarry, Dominick L. Mastri
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Publication number: 20090314820Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for endoscopic application of surgical staples adapted to attach surgical mesh to body tissue in laparoscopic hernia surgery. The apparatus includes a frame, and a generally elongated endoscopic section connected to the frame and extending distally therefrom. A staple storage cartridge is removably supported on a pivotal support system at the distal end portion of the endoscopic section with each staple being configured and adapted to attach the mesh to the body tissue. An elongated pusher system formed of several assembled components and extending from the frame to the endoscopic section is provided for individually advancing at least one staple at a time distally for positioning adjacent the surgical mesh and the body tissue. The pusher system also includes a trigger system to actuate the pusher.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Applicant: United States Surgical CorporationInventors: David T. Green, Henry Bolanos, Wayne Young, Stephan A. DeFonzo, Richard A. McGarry, Dominick L. Mastri
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Publication number: 20090308908Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for endoscopic application of surgical staples adapted to attach surgical mesh to body tissue in laparoscopic hernia surgery. The apparatus includes a frame, and a generally elongated endoscopic section connected to the frame and extending distally therefrom. A staple storage cartridge is removably supported on a pivotal support system at the distal end portion of the endoscopic section with each staple being configured and adapted to attach the mesh to the body tissue. An elongated pusher system formed of several assembled components and extending from the frame to the endoscopic section is provided for individually advancing at least one staple at a time distally for positioning adjacent the surgical mesh and the body tissue. The pusher system also includes a trigger system to actuate the pusher.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2009Publication date: December 17, 2009Applicant: United States Surgical CorporationInventors: David T. Green, Henry Bolanos, Wayne Young, Stephan A. DeFonzo, Richard A. McGarry, Dominick L. Mastri
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Patent number: 7624903Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for endoscopic application of surgical staples adapted to attach surgical mesh to body tissue in laparoscopic hernia surgery. The apparatus includes a frame, and a generally elongated endoscopic section connected to the frame and extending distally therefrom. A staple storage cartridge is removably supported on a pivotal support system at the distal end portion of the endoscopic section with each staple being configured and adapted to attach the mesh to the body tissue. An elongated pusher system formed of several assembled components and extending from the frame to the endoscopic section is provided for individually advancing at least one staple at a time distally for positioning adjacent the surgical mesh and the body tissue. The pusher system also includes a trigger system to actuate the pusher.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2004Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Inventors: David T. Green, Henry Bolanos, Wayne Young, Stephan A. DeFonzo, Richard A. McGarry, Dominick L. Mastri
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Publication number: 20090105535Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for endoscopic application of surgical staples adapted to attach surgical mesh to body tissue in laparoscopic hernia surgery. The apparatus includes a frame, and a generally elongated endoscopic section connected to the frame and extending distally therefrom. A staple storage cartridge is removably supported on a pivotal support system at the distal end portion of the endoscopic section with each staple being configured and adapted to attach the mesh to the body tissue. An elongated pusher system formed of several assembled components and extending from the frame to the endoscopic section is provided for individually advancing at least one staple at a time distally for positioning adjacent the surgical mesh and the body tissue. The pusher system also includes a trigger system to actuate the pusher.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: April 23, 2009Inventors: David T. Green, Henry Bolanos, Wayne Young, Stephan A. DeFonzo, Richard A. McGarry, Dominick L. Mastri
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Publication number: 20090032533Abstract: A flow switch assembly which includes a valve housing that includes an upper body portion and a lower body portion that are rotatably engaged relative each other. The upper and lower body portions define a chamber. The housing includes an inlet and outlet to the chamber. A valve member seated in the chamber of the valve housing for movement between an open position establishing at least one passage between the inlet and the outlet and a closed position wherein the at least one passage between the inlet and the outlet is non-established. Interactive cam elements are associated with at least one of the upper body portion and the lower body portion, and associated with the valve member, are provided for moving the valve member between the open position and the closed position when the upper body portion of the housing is rotated relative to the lower body portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2007Publication date: February 5, 2009Inventors: Michael R. Kessell, Paul Neville Adams, Steven L. Weir, Henry Bolanos
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Publication number: 20080157018Abstract: Disclosed is a valve/seal assembly that is adapted for use in a variety of applications, such as for example, medical, consumer beverage, pharmaceutical containers, automobile, household appliance and marine. The disclosed valve includes, inter alia, a valve housing having an upper body portion and a lower body portion and a generally spherical valve member. The upper and lower body portions of the housing define an internal chamber for accommodating the valve member and a central axis for the valve. The generally spherical valve member is seated within the internal chamber of the valve housing and has an axial bore extending therethrough. The valve member is mounted for movement between an open position; wherein the axial bore of the valve member is axially aligned with the inlet and outlet ports of the valve housing, and a closed position; wherein the axial bore of the valve member is out of alignment with the inlet and outlet ports of the valve housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2006Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventors: Michael Ross Kessell, Paul Neville Adams, Steven Lyle Weir, Henry Bolanos
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Publication number: 20070162072Abstract: A surgical instrument is provided for use in endoscopic or laparoscopic procedures. The instrument includes a handle portion, an endoscopic portion extending from the handle portion, an articulating section pivotably connected to a distal end portion of the endoscopic portion, and a retractor assembly operatively associated with the articulating section. Structure is provided for manipulating the articulating section relative to the longitudinal axis of the endoscopic portion within an angular degree of rotation. An injection port may also be provided to deliver fluids through the endoscopic portion to the operative site.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2007Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventors: David Nicholas, Ernic Aranyi, Boris Zvenyatsky, Paul Matula, Stanley Remiszewski, David Green, Henry Bolanos
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Patent number: 7165568Abstract: Disclosed is a valve/seal assembly that is adapted for use in a variety of applications, such as for example, medical, consumer beverage, pharmaceutical containers, automobile, household appliance and marine. The disclosed valve includes, inter alia, a valve housing having an upper body portion and a lower body portion and a generally spherical valve member. The upper and lower body portions of the housing define an internal chamber for accommodating the valve member and a central axis for the valve. The generally spherical valve member is seated within the internal chamber of the valve housing and has an axial bore extending therethrough. The valve member is mounted for movement between an open position; wherein the axial bore of the valve member is axially aligned with the inlet and outlet ports of the valve housing, and a closed position; wherein the axial bore of the valve member is out of alignment with the inlet and outlet ports of the valve housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2004Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignee: Axial Technologies LimitedInventors: Michael Ross Kessell, Paul Neville Adams, Steven Lyle Weir, Henry Bolanos
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Publication number: 20070009846Abstract: An oil lamp is disclosed which includes a container defining an interior chamber for holding a combustible liquid, and a template adapted to float on combustible liquid held within the interior chamber of the container, and configured to support a plurality of elongated oil candles in a substantially upright position within the container in a decorative or ornamental arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2006Publication date: January 11, 2007Inventor: Henry Bolanos
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Patent number: 7087071Abstract: A surgical instrument is provided for use in endoscopic or laparoscopic procedures. The instrument includes a handle portion, an endoscopic portion extending from the handle portion, an articulating section pivotably connected to a distal end portion of the endoscopic portion, and a retractor assembly operatively associated with the articulating section. Structure is provided for manipulating the articulating section relative to the longitudinal axis of the endoscopic portion within an angular degree of rotation. An injection port may also be provided to deliver fluids through the endoscopic portion to the operative site.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2001Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: United States Surgical CorporationInventors: David A. Nicholas, Ernie Aranyi, Boris Zvenyatsky, Paul A. Matula, Stanley H. Remiszewski, David T. Green, Henry Bolanos
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Patent number: 6981966Abstract: A valve assembly is provided for permitting the introduction of a surgical instrument into a patient's body while providing a substantial seal about the instrument. The valve assembly includes a sealing gasket assembly providing a fluid tight seal before instrument insertion, and is configured and dimensioned for accommodating an instrument and providing a substantial fluid tight seal after insertion of an instrument. The valve assembly may further include a deformable sealing member having a substantially central aperture for accommodating the instrument. The sealing member provides a substantial seal about the instrument when the instrument is passed therethrough impeding the egress of fluids and gasses through the valve assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2003Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: United States SurgicalInventors: David T. Green, Henry Bolanos, Salvatore Castro, Henry Sienkiewicz, Stephan A. DeFonzo, Douglas J. Cuny, Wayne P. Young
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Patent number: D610279Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2009Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Inventor: Henry Bolanos