Patents by Inventor John C. Baccus

John C. Baccus 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).

  • Reusable endoscopic surgical instrument
    Patent number: 5928255
    Abstract: A reusable endoscopic surgical instrument includes a tool assembly and a detachable handle. The tool assembly consists of an outer sleeve to which a surgical jaw assembly such as scissors or graspers is mounted. An inner extension is mounted inside the sleeve and is longitudinally translatable with respect to the sleeve. When the distal end of the extension is in engagement with the jaws of the jaw assembly, translation of the extension causes the jaws to open and close. The extension can be translated out of engagement with the jaws to permit disassembly of the instrument for cleaning and changing jaw assemblies. The tool assembly is retained within the handle assembly. The sleeve is retained within the handle in a longitudinally stationary position with respect to the handle, while the extension is permitted to move longitudinally within the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Assignee: Microsurge, Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Meade, John C. Baccus
  • Reusable endoscopic surgical instrument
    Patent number: 5746759
    Abstract: A reusable endoscopic surgical instrument includes a tool assembly and a detachable handle. The tool assembly consists of an outer sleeve to which a surgical jaw assembly such as scissors or graspers is mounted. An inner extension is mounted inside the sleeve and is longitudinally translatable with respect to the sleeve. When the distal end of the extension is in engagement with the jaws of the jaw assembly, translation of the extension causes the jaws to open and close. The extension can be translated out of engagement with the jaws to permit disassembly of the instrument for cleaning and changing jaw assemblies. The tool assembly is retained within the handle assembly. The sleeve is retained within the handle in a longitudinally stationary position with respect to the handle, while the extension is permitted to move longitudinally within the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Assignee: MicroSurge, Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Meade, John C. Baccus
  • Reuseable endoscopic surgical instrument
    Patent number: 5499992
    Abstract: A reusable endoscopic surgical instrument includes a tool assembly and a detachable handle. The tool assembly consists of an outer sleeve to which a surgical jaw assembly such as scissors or graspers is mounted. An inner extension is mounted inside the sleeve and is longitudinally translatable with respect to the sleeve. When the distal end of the extension is in engagement with the jaws of the jaw assembly, translation of the extension causes the jaws to open and close. The extension can be translated out of engagement with the jaws to permit disassembly of the instrument for cleaning and changing jaw assemblies. The tool assembly is retained within the handle assembly. The sleeve is retained within the handle in a longitudinally stationary position with respect to the handle, while the extension is permitted to move longitudinally within the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1996
    Assignee: Microsurge, Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Meade, John C. Baccus