Patents by Inventor Jane A. Sheetz
Jane A. Sheetz 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: 10828059Abstract: A handle assembly for a handheld surgical instrument is disclosed. The handle assembly may include a body portion extending parallel to a longitudinal axis, a fixed handle interfaced with the body portion and extending downwardly from the body portion and away from the longitudinal axis, and a detachable handle portion. The fixed handle may define a proximal contact surface. The detachable handle portion may define an internal surface configured to interface with the proximal contact surface of the fixed handle and comprise at least one attachment feature to removably couple the detachable handle portion to the fixed handle.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2017Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Ethicon LLCInventors: Daniel W. Price, Galen C. Robertson, Cory G. Kimball, Scott A. Woodruff, Matthew C. Miller, Kip M. Rupp, Carrie I. Hensley, Jane A. Sheetz, Carl J. Draginoff, Jr.
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Publication number: 20180206881Abstract: A handle assembly for a handheld surgical instrument is disclosed. The handle assembly may include a body portion extending parallel to a longitudinal axis, a fixed handle interfaced with the body portion and extending downwardly from the body portion and away from the longitudinal axis, and a detachable handle portion. The fixed handle may define a proximal contact surface. The detachable handle portion may define an internal surface configured to interface with the proximal contact surface of the fixed handle and comprise at least one attachment feature to removably couple the detachable handle portion to the fixed handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2017Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventors: Daniel W. Price, Galen C. Robertson, Cory G. Kimball, Scott A. Woodruff, Matthew C. Miller, Kip M. Rupp, Carrie I. Hensley, Jane A. Sheetz, Carl J. Draginoff, Jr.
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Patent number: 9848902Abstract: A surgical instrument including a trigger configured to be actuated by a proximally directed force and by a distally directed force. The trigger may include a proximal trigger portion having a first length and a distal trigger hook comprising a distal portion having a second length. The second length may be less than the first length. The distal trigger hook may be coupled to the proximal trigger portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2014Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Ethicon LLCInventors: Daniel W. Price, Galen C. Robertson, Cory G. Kimball, Scott A. Woodruff, Matthew C. Miller, Kip M. Rupp, Carrie I. Fihe, Jane A. Sheetz, Carl J. Draginoff, Jr.
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Patent number: 9486236Abstract: A surgical instrument comprising a trigger configured to be actuated by a proximally directed force and by a distally directed force. The trigger may comprise a proximal trigger portion having a first length and a distal trigger hook comprising a distal portion having a second length. The second length may be less than the first length. The distal trigger hook may be coupled to the proximal trigger portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2012Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLCInventors: Daniel W. Price, Galen C. Robertson, Scott A. Woodruff, Matthew C. Miller, Kip M. Rupp, Carrie I. Fihe, Jane A. Sheetz, Carl J. Draginoff, Jr.
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Patent number: 9125552Abstract: A module for attachment to a medical instrument to scan the anatomy with a beam of radiation. The module comprising a housing suitable for insertion in the anatomy that includes a window and a fastener to attach the housing to a medical instrument, an oscillating reflector within the housing that directs a beam of radiation onto the anatomy, and a collector to receive radiation returned from the anatomy.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2007Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Dunki-Jacobs, Randal T. Byrum, Jane A. Sheetz, Sean P. Conlon, David C. Youmans, Robert M. Trusty, Kurt R. Bally, Gary L. Long, Paul G. Ritchie, Michael S. Cropper, Thomas W. Huitema, Bradley E. White
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Patent number: 8801606Abstract: A method of monitoring a condition within a patient's body includes locating a scanned beam imaging unit at an imaging location for a period of time to observe and characterize a portion of the patient's anatomy over at least a portion of the period of time. The scanned beam imaging unit is located at the imaging location using a locating instrument. The locating instrument is removed from the patient's body with the scanned beam imaging unit remaining at the imaging location. With the scanned beam imaging unit at the imaging location, a beam of light is scanned across the portion of the anatomy and light is received from the portion of the anatomy. A video image of the portion of the anatomy is produced from imaging data generated using detected light received from the portion of the anatomy.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2007Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Jane A. Sheetz, Jere J. Brophy, David C. Youmans, Paul G. Ritchie
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Publication number: 20140155921Abstract: A surgical instrument comprising a trigger configured to be actuated by a proximally directed force and by a distally directed force. The trigger may comprise a proximal trigger portion having a first length and a distal trigger hook comprising a distal portion having a second length. The second length may be less than the first length. The distal trigger hook may be coupled to the proximal trigger portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2014Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Daniel W. Price, Galen C. Robertson, Cory G. Kimball, Scott A. Woodruff, Matthew C. Miller, Kip M. Rupp, Carrie I. Fihe, Jane A. Sheetz, Carl J. Draginoff, JR.
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Patent number: 8623027Abstract: A surgical instrument handle assembly includes a housing having a proximal end and a distal end. A proximal opening is formed at the proximal end of the housing. A distal opening is formed at the distal end of the housing. The proximal and the distal openings define a longitudinal axis. A handle extends downwardly from the longitudinal axis. The handle defines a proximal contact surface, a saddle surface, and a stabilization tail. A trigger is pivotally attached to the housing and is pivotally moveable relative to the handle.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2008Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Daniel W. Price, Galen C. Robertson, Cory G. Kimball, Scott A. Woodruff, Matthew C. Miller, Kip M. Rupp, Carrie I. Fihe, Jane A. Sheetz, Carl J. Draginoff, Jr.
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Patent number: 8273015Abstract: A method for viewing a portion of a patient's anatomy that comprises placing a scanner assembly including an oscillating reflector in the anatomy, securing the scanner assembly to an anatomical structure, scanning the anatomy with the scanner assembly secured to the anatomical structure, collecting radiation returned from the scanned anatomy, and generating a displayable image of the anatomy.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2007Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: David C. Youmans, Jane A. Sheetz, Gary L. Long, Paul G. Ritchie, Michael S. Cropper, Jere J. Brophy, Bradley E. White
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Publication number: 20120184946Abstract: A surgical instrument comprising a trigger configured to be actuated by a proximally directed force and by a distally directed force. The trigger may comprise a proximal trigger portion having a first length and a distal trigger hook comprising a distal portion having a second length. The second length may be less than the first length. The distal trigger hook may be coupled to the proximal trigger portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2012Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Daniel W. Price, Galen C. Robertson, Cory G. Kimball, Scott A. Woodruff, Matthew C. Miller, Kip M. Rupp, Carrie I. Fihe, Jane A. Sheetz, Carl J. Draginoff, JR.
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Patent number: 8160678Abstract: A method for repairing or modifying an area of a patient's anatomy that comprises directing at least a portion of a scanning beam assembly to an area of a patient's anatomy, applying a radiation-responsive agent to portion of the anatomy, and exposing the radiation-responsive agent to radiation directed onto the agent by the reflector to cause the agent to therapeutically interact with the site. The scanning beam assembly including a radiation source capable of emitting radiation, a reflector that receives the radiation from the radiation source to direct the radiation onto the anatomy, wherein the reflector oscillates in at least two directions to create a scan of the anatomy, a detector to detect radiation returned from the anatomy, and a controller to convert the detected radiation into a displayable anatomy image.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2007Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Cropper, Thomas W. Huitema, Michael P. Weir, Robert J. Dunki-Jacobs, Jere J. Brophy, Robert M. Trusty, Randal T. Byrum, David C. Youmans, Sean P. Conlon, Gary L. Long, Paul G. Ritchie, Jane A. Sheetz
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Publication number: 20090105750Abstract: A surgical instrument handle assembly includes a housing having a proximal end and a distal end. A proximal opening is formed at the proximal end of the housing. A distal opening is formed at the distal end of the housing. The proximal and the distal openings define a longitudinal axis. A handle extends downwardly from the longitudinal axis. The handle defines a proximal contact surface, a saddle surface, and a stabilization tail. A trigger is pivotally attached to the housing and is pivotally moveable relative to the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2008Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Daniel W. Price, Gaten C. Robertson, Cory G. Kimball, Scott A. Woodruff, Matthew C. Miller, Kip M. Rupp, Carrie L. Fihe, Jane A. Sheetz, Carl J. Draginoff, JR.
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Publication number: 20090036734Abstract: A module for attachment to a medical instrument to scan the anatomy with a beam of radiation. The module comprising a housing suitable for insertion in the anatomy that includes a window and a fastener to attach the housing to a medical instrument, an oscillating reflector within the housing that directs a beam of radiation onto the anatomy, and a collector to receive radiation returned from the anatomy.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2007Publication date: February 5, 2009Applicant: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC.Inventors: Robert J. Dunki-Jacobs, Randal T. Byrum, Jane A. Sheetz, Sean P. Conlon, David C. Youmans, Robert M. Trusty, Kurt R. Bally, Gary L. Long, Paul G. Ritchie, Michael S. Cropper, Thomas W. Huitema, Bradley E. White
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Publication number: 20090021818Abstract: A scanned beam imaging system including a housing suitable for insertion into a body and a radiation source configured to direct a beam of radiation into or through the housing and onto an area within the body. The scanned beam imaging system further includes an adjustable element inside the housing and positioned to reflect the beam of radiation or to receive the beam of radiation therethrough, wherein the adjustable element is physically adjustable to vary a property of the beam of radiation that is reflected thereby or received therethrough. The scanned beam imaging system further includes a collector configured to receive radiation returned from the area within the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2007Publication date: January 22, 2009Inventors: Michael P. Weir, Robert J. Dunki-Jacobs, Jere J. Brophy, Michael S. Cropper, Thomas W. Huitema, Ronald J. Kolata, Gary L. Long, Paul G. Ritchie, Jane A. Sheetz, Robert M. Trusty, Bradley E. White, David C. Youmans
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Publication number: 20080312490Abstract: A method for repairing or modifying an area of a patient's anatomy that comprises directing at least a portion of a scanning beam assembly to an area of a patient's anatomy, applying a radiation-responsive agent to portion of the anatomy, and exposing the radiation-responsive agent to radiation directed onto the agent by the reflector to cause the agent to therapeutically interact with the site. The scanning beam assembly including a radiation source capable of emitting radiation, a reflector that receives the radiation from the radiation source to direct the radiation onto the anatomy, wherein the reflector oscillates in at least two directions to create a scan of the anatomy, a detector to detect radiation returned from the anatomy, and a controller to convert the detected radiation into a displayable anatomy image.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2007Publication date: December 18, 2008Applicant: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC.Inventors: Michael S. Cropper, Thomas W. Huitema, Michael P. Weir, Robert J. Dunki-Jacobs, Jere J. Brophy, Robert M. Trusty, Randal T. Byrum, David C. Youmans, Sean P. Conlon, Gary L. Long, Paul G. Ritchie, Jane A. Sheetz
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Publication number: 20080167546Abstract: A method for viewing a portion of a patient's anatomy that comprises placing a scanner assembly including an oscillating reflector in the anatomy, securing the scanner assembly to an anatomical structure, scanning the anatomy with the scanner assembly secured to the anatomical structure, collecting radiation returned from the scanned anatomy, and generating a displayable image of the anatomy.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC.Inventors: David C. Youmans, Jane A. Sheetz, Gary L. Long, Paul G. Ritchie, Michael S. Cropper, Jere J. Brophy, Bradley E. White
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Publication number: 20080167521Abstract: A method of monitoring a condition within a patient's body includes locating a scanned beam imaging unit at an imaging location for a period of time to observe and characterize a portion of the patient's anatomy over at least a portion of the period of time. The scanned beam imaging unit is located at the imaging location using a locating instrument. The locating instrument is removed from the patient's body with the scanned beam imaging unit remaining at the imaging location. With the scanned beam imaging unit at the imaging location, a beam of light is scanned across the portion of the anatomy and light is received from the portion of the anatomy. A video image of the portion of the anatomy is produced from imaging data generated using detected light received from the portion of the anatomy.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Jane A. Sheetz, Jere J. Brophy, David C. Youmans, Paul G. Ritchie
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Patent number: D594983Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2007Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Daniel W. Price, Galen C. Robertson, Cory G. Kimball, Scott A. Woodruff, Matthew C. Miller, Kip M. Rupp, Carrie I. Fihe, Jane A. Sheetz, Carl J. Draginoff, Jr.
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Patent number: D618797Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2008Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Daniel W. Price, Galen C. Robertson, Cory G. Kimball, Scott A. Woodruff, Matthew C. Miller, Kip M. Rupp, Carrie I. Fihe, Jane A. Sheetz, Carl J. Draginoff, Jr.
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Patent number: D631965Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2010Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Daniel W. Price, Galen C. Robertson, Cory G. Kimball, Scott A. Woodruff, Matthew C. Miller, Kip M. Rupp, Carrie I. Fihe, Jane A. Sheetz, Carl J. Draginoff, Jr.