Patents by Inventor Joel Willhite

Joel Willhite 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).

  • Flexible bipolar sheath
    Patent number: 11766288
    Abstract: A medical instrument sheath including an elongated hollow tube having a wall comprised of polymeric material; and at least one electrical lead embedded inside the wall, wherein the at least one electrical lead is configured to be connected with a respective electrode disposed in a member located inside the sheath and extending from a distal end of the sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
    Inventors: Ahmad Alsaffar, Joel Willhite
  • Planar alignment for asymmetric cutting members
    Patent number: 11622786
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes an outer tubular member and an inner tubular member. The outer tubular member has a distal end, an open window disposed at the distal end, and one or more dimples. The inner tubular member has a distal tip and one or more axial grooves. The inner tubular member is configured to be received within the outer tubular member. The one or more axial grooves and the one or more dimples are configured to align the distal tip of the inner tubular member with the open window of the outer tubular member. The open window of the outer tubular member and the distal tip of the inner tubular member are configured to cut tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: GYRUS ACMI, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Edwards, Jay Casey, Joel Willhite, Ahmad Alsaffar
  • Disposable debrider with cannulated solenoid
    Patent number: 11564705
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes two coaxially aligned solenoids and a cannulated armature configured to be received within the two coaxially aligned solenoids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Gyras ACMI, Inc.
    Inventors: David Church, Ahmad Alsaffar, Daniel Goldberg, Joel Willhite, Kevin Edwards
  • Methods of reciprocation in a surgical shaver
    Patent number: 11517341
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes a blade tube section, a solenoid, and a mechanical arrangement. The blade tube section includes an outer blade tube, an inner blade tube, and a cutting window at a distal end of the blade tube section. The solenoid is offset from a central axis of the blade tube section. The mechanical arrangement is between the inner blade tube and the solenoid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Gyrus ACMl, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Edwards, Ahmad Alsaffar, Joel Willhite, David Church, Daniel Goldberg
  • Methods of reciprocation in a surgical shaver
    Patent number: 11213312
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes a blade tube section, a motor, and a mechanical arrangement. The blade tube section includes an outer blade tube, inner blade tube, and a cutting window at a distal end of the blade tube section. The motor is offset from a central axis of the blade tube section. The mechanical arrangement is between the inner blade tube and the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Gyrus Acmi, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Edwards, Ahmad Alsaffar, Joel Willhite, David Church, Daniel Goldberg
  • Methods of reciprocation in a surgical shaver
    Patent number: 11147579
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes a blade tube section, a motor, and a cotch yoke or slotted link mechanism. The blade tube section includes an outer blade tube, an inner blade tube, and a cutting window at a distal end of the blade tube section. The motor is spaced from the blade tube section. The scotch yoke or slotted link mechanism is between the inner blade tube and the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Gyrus Acmi. Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Edwards, Ahmad Alsaffar, Joel Willhite, David Church, Daniel Goldberg
  • Methods of reciprocation in a surgical shaver
    Patent number: 11141182
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes a blade tube section, a motor, and a lever arm. The blade tube section includes an outer blade tube, an inner blade tube, and a cutting window at a distal end of the blade tube section. The motor is spaced from the blade tube section. The lever arm is between the inner blade tube and the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Gyrus Acmi, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Goldberg, Kevin Edwards, Ahmad Alsaffar, Joel Willhite, David Church
  • Planar Alignment for Asymmetric Cutting Members
    Publication number: 20200305919
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes an outer tubular member and an inner tubular member. The outer tubular member has a distal end, an open window disposed at the distal end, and one or more dimples. The inner tubular member has a distal tip and one or more axial grooves. The inner tubular member is configured to be received within the outer tubular member. The one or more axial grooves and the one or more dimples are configured to align the distal tip of the inner tubular member with the open window of the outer tubular member. The open window of the outer tubular member and the distal tip of the inner tubular member are configured to cut tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin Edwards, Jay Casey, Joel Willhite, Ahmad Alsaffar
  • Methods of Reciprocation in a Surgical Shaver
    Publication number: 20200275944
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes a blade tube section, a motor, and a lever arm. The blade tube section includes an outer blade tube, an inner blade tube, and a cutting window at a distal end of the blade tube section. The motor is spaced from the blade tube section. The lever arm is between the inner blade tube and the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel Goldberg, Kevin Edwards, Ahmad Alsaffar, Joel Willhite, David Church
  • Methods of Reciprocation in a Surgical Shaver
    Publication number: 20200268400
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes a blade tube section, a solenoid, and a mechanical arrangement. The blade tube section includes an outer blade tube, an inner blade tube, and a cutting window at a distal end of the blade tube section. The solenoid is offset from a central axis of the blade tube section. The mechanical arrangement is between the inner blade tube and the solenoid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin Edwards, Ahmad Alsaffar, Joel Willhite, David Church, Daniel Goldberg
  • Methods of Reciprocation in a Surgical Shaver
    Publication number: 20200268402
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes a blade tube section, a motor, and a cotch yoke or slotted link mechanism. The blade tube section includes an outer blade tube, an inner blade tube, and a cutting window at a distal end of the blade tube section. The motor is spaced from the blade tube section. The scotch yoke or slotted link mechanism is between the inner blade tube and the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin Edwards, Ahmad Alsaffar, Joel Willhite, David Church, Daniel Goldberg
  • Methods of Reciprocation in a Surgical Shaver
    Publication number: 20200268401
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes a blade tube section, a motor, and a mechanical arrangement. The blade tube section includes an outer blade tube, inner blade tube, and a cutting window at a distal end of the blade tube section. The motor is offset from a central axis of the blade tube section. The mechanical arrangement is between the inner blade tube and the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin Edwards, Ahmad Alsaffar, Joel Willhite, David Church, Daniel Goldberg
  • Flexible Bipolar Sheath
    Publication number: 20200268435
    Abstract: A medical instrument sheath including an elongated hollow tube having a wall comprised of polymeric material; and at least one electrical lead embedded inside the wall, wherein the at least one electrical lead is configured to be connected with a respective electrode disposed in a member located inside the sheath and extending from a distal end of the sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Ahmad ALSAFFAR, Joel WILLHITE
  • Disposable Debrider with Cannulated Solenoid
    Publication number: 20200078037
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes two coaxially aligned solenoids and a cannulated armature configured to be received within the two coaxially aligned solenoids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: David Church, Ahmad Alsaffar, Daniel Goldberg, Joel Willhite, Kevin Edwards
  • Disposable debrider with cannulated solenoid
    Patent number: 10517629
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes two coaxially aligned solenoids and a cannulated armature configured to be received within the two coaxially aligned solenoids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
    Inventors: David Church, Ahmad Alsaffar, Daniel Goldberg, Joel Willhite, Kevin Edwards
  • Disposable Debrider with Cannulated Solenoid
    Publication number: 20190231378
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes two coaxially aligned solenoids and a cannulated armature configured to be received within the two coaxially aligned solenoids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: David Church, Ahmad Alsaffar, Daniel Goldberg, Joel Willhite, Kevin Edwards