Patents by Inventor Jason D. Adams
Jason D. Adams 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: 20240108334Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for controlling a tissue-treatment motion by a surgical instrument are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2022Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Taylor W. Aronhalt, Michael J. Vendely, Shane R. Adams, Nicholas J. Ross, Matthew D. Cowperthwait, Jason L. Harris, Kevin M. Fiebig, Eric B. LaFay, Jose Luis De Cordoba Matilla, Raymond E. Parfett, Curtis A. Maples, Sarah A. Worthington, Jacqueline C. Aronhalt
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Publication number: 20240108340Abstract: A surgical instrument system comprising a motor system and a control circuit is disclosed. The motor system comprises a motor and a drive train movable by the motor to actuate a firing member through a staple firing stroke. The control circuit is coupled to the motor, wherein, during the staple firing stroke, the control circuit is configured to perform a first sensory action to determine if a speed of the motor can be increased to a first target speed, monitor a result of the first sensory action, adjust a parameter of a subsequent sensory action based on the monitored result of the first sensory action, and perform the subsequent sensory action with the adjusted parameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2022Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris, Kevin M. Fiebig, Matthew D. Cowperthwait, Nicholas J. Ross, Shane R. Adams
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Patent number: 11931034Abstract: A surgical instrument includes an anvil and an elongate channel. The elongate channel includes a plurality of first electrical contacts and a plurality of electrical connectors comprising a plurality of second electrical contacts, wherein the electrical connectors are spring-biased such that a gap is maintained between the first electrical contacts and the second electrical contacts. The surgical instrument further includes a staple cartridge releasably attachable to the elongate channel, wherein the staple cartridge has a cartridge body comprising a plurality of staple cavities, a plurality of staples deployable from the staple cavities into the tissue, and a plurality of third electrical contacts, wherein the attachment of the staple cartridge to the elongate channel moves the electrical connectors causing the second electrical contacts to bridge the gap and become electrically coupled to the first electrical contacts.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Sol E. Posada, Mark D. Overmyer, Raymond E. Parfett, Brian D. Schings, Brett E. Swensgard, Richard L. Leimbach, Shane R. Adams, David C. Yates, Jason L. Harris, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Kharyl Evenson George Stephens, Jason M. Rector
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Patent number: 11588218Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a frequency selective limiter (FSL) having a magnetic material substrate that tapers in thickness and supports a transmission line that has segments and bends. The segments, which differ in width and are substantially parallel to each other, such that each segment traverses the substrate on a constant thickness of the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Matthew A. Morton, Gerhard Sollner, Jason D. Adams, Poornima Varadarajan, Evelina Aleksandro Polyzoeva, Thomas M. Hartnett
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Publication number: 20230052113Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a frequency selective limiter (FSL) having a magnetic material substrate that tapers in thickness and supports a transmission line that has segments and bends. The segments, which differ in width and are substantially parallel to each other, such that each segment traverses the substrate on a constant thickness of the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2021Publication date: February 16, 2023Applicant: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Matthew A. Morton, Gerhard Sollner, Jason D. Adams, Poornima Varadarajan, Evelina Aleksandro Polyzoeva, Thomas M. Hartnett
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Patent number: 10797592Abstract: A regulated current-fed power system employs power branching units connected in series. Each power branching unit includes a plurality of parallel-redundant converter groups connected in series with each other within a current path for the regulated current. Each parallel-redundant converter group includes at least two direct current (DC)/DC converters connected in parallel with each other, each sharing the power load. A protection device connected in series with each DC/DC converter disconnects the respective DC/DC converter from the regulated current when the respective DC/DC converter short circuits, with the remaining DC/DC converter(s) then receiving more of the power load. An active clamp connected in parallel with all of the DC/DC converters within a parallel-redundant converter group temporarily sinks a portion of the regulated current when one of the DC/DC converters fails in a short-circuit condition.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2018Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Boris S. Jacobson, John C. Cochran, Jason D. Adams, Mark S. Langelier
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Patent number: 10361143Abstract: An apparatus includes a substrate and a matrix having multiple cells embedded within the substrate. The matrix is configured to generate electrostatic fields to define at least one flow path for liquid metal. The apparatus also includes a pump configured to create movement of the liquid metal through the at least one flow path defined by the matrix. The matrix is configured to transport the liquid metal through the at least one flow path in order to remove thermal energy from one or more areas of the substrate. The matrix could include a matrix of capacitors, and polarities of charges stored on the capacitors could define which cells allow passage of the liquid metal and which cells block or restrict passage of the liquid metal. The cells that block or restrict passage of the liquid metal could be configured to increase a viscosity of the liquid metal.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2017Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventor: Jason D. Adams
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Publication number: 20180352678Abstract: An apparatus includes a substrate and a matrix having multiple cells embedded within the substrate. The matrix is configured to generate electrostatic fields to define at least one flow path for liquid metal. The apparatus also includes a pump configured to create movement of the liquid metal through the at least one flow path defined by the matrix. The matrix is configured to transport the liquid metal through the at least one flow path in order to remove thermal energy from one or more areas of the substrate. The matrix could include a matrix of capacitors, and polarities of charges stored on the capacitors could define which cells allow passage of the liquid metal and which cells block or restrict passage of the liquid metal. The cells that block or restrict passage of the liquid metal could be configured to increase a viscosity of the liquid metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2017Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventor: Jason D. Adams
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Publication number: 20180294715Abstract: A regulated current-fed power system employs power branching units connected in series. Each power branching unit includes a plurality of parallel-redundant converter groups connected in series with each other within a current path for the regulated current. Each parallel-redundant converter group includes at least two direct current (DC)/DC converters connected in parallel with each other, each sharing the power load. A protection device connected in series with each DC/DC converter disconnects the respective DC/DC converter from the regulated current when the respective DC/DC converter short circuits, with the remaining DC/DC converter(s) then receiving more of the power load. An active clamp connected in parallel with all of the DC/DC converters within a parallel-redundant converter group temporarily sinks a portion of the regulated current when one of the DC/DC converters fails in a short-circuit condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Boris S. Jacobson, John C. Cochran, Jason D. Adams, Mark S. Langelier
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Patent number: 9997997Abstract: A regulated current-fed power system employs power branching units connected in series. Each power branching unit includes a plurality of parallel-redundant converter groups connected in series with each other within a current path for the regulated current. Each parallel-redundant converter group includes at least two direct current (DC)/DC converters connected in parallel with each other, each sharing the power load. A protection device connected in series with each DC/DC converter disconnects the respective DC/DC converter from the regulated current when the respective DC/DC converter short circuits, with the remaining DC/DC converter(s) then receiving more of the power load. An active clamp connected in parallel with all of the DC/DC converters within a parallel-redundant converter group temporarily sinks a portion of the regulated current when one of the DC/DC converters fails in a short-circuit condition.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2014Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Boris S. Jacobson, John C. Cochran, Jason D. Adams, Mark S. Langelier
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Publication number: 20160181802Abstract: A regulated current-fed power system employs power branching units connected in series. Each power branching unit includes a plurality of parallel-redundant converter groups connected in series with each other within a current path for the regulated current. Each parallel-redundant converter group includes at least two direct current (DC)/DC converters connected in parallel with each other, each sharing the power load. A protection device connected in series with each DC/DC converter disconnects the respective DC/DC converter from the regulated current when the respective DC/DC converter short circuits, with the remaining DC/DC converter(s) then receiving more of the power load. An active clamp connected in parallel with all of the DC/DC converters within a parallel-redundant converter group temporarily sinks a portion of the regulated current when one of the DC/DC converters fails in a short-circuit condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2014Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: Boris S. Jacobson, John C. Cochran, Jason D. Adams, Mark S. Langelier