Patents by Inventor John Hryb

John Hryb 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).

  • HANDHELD ELECTROMECHANICAL SURGICAL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20240138840
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to adapter assemblies for use with and to electrically and mechanically interconnect electromechanical surgical devices and surgical reloads, and to surgical systems including handheld electromechanical surgical devices and adapter assemblies for connecting surgical reloads to the handheld electromechanical surgical devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Patrick Mozdzierz, James Delbo, Scott Firth, John Hryb, Steven Joyce, Charles Kollar, Stephen Paul, Paul Richard, Anthony Sgroi, JR., David Valentine
  • HANDHELD ELECTROMECHANICAL SURGICAL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20240138841
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to adapter assemblies for use with and to electrically and mechanically interconnect electromechanical surgical devices and surgical reloads, and to surgical systems including handheld electromechanical surgical devices and adapter assemblies for connecting surgical reloads to the handheld electromechanical surgical devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Patrick Mozdzierz, Ramiro Cabrera, Joseph Eisinger, Scott Firth, John Hryb, Stephen Paul, Paul Richard, Anthony Sgroi, JR., David Valentine, Justin Williams
  • Authentication and information system for reusable surgical instruments
    Patent number: 11886373
    Abstract: An authentication and information system for use in a surgical stapling system includes a microprocessor configured to demultiplex data from a plurality of components in the surgical system. The authentication and information system can include one wire chips and a coupling assembly with a communication connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Ethan Collins, David Durant, John Hryb
  • Handheld electromechanical surgical system
    Patent number: 11864768
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to adapter assemblies for use with and to electrically and mechanically interconnect electromechanical surgical devices and surgical reloads, and to surgical systems including handheld electromechanical surgical devices and adapter assemblies for connecting surgical reloads to the handheld electromechanical surgical devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Patrick Mozdzierz, Ramiro Cabrera, Joseph Eisinger, Scott Firth, John Hryb, Stephen Paul, Paul Richard, Anthony Sgroi, Jr., David Valentine, Justin Williams
  • Handheld electromechanical surgical system
    Patent number: 11857194
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to adapter assemblies for use with and to electrically and mechanically interconnect electromechanical surgical devices and surgical reloads, and to surgical systems including handheld electromechanical surgical devices and adapter assemblies for connecting surgical reloads to the handheld electromechanical surgical devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Patrick Mozdzierz, James Delbo, Scott Firth, John Hryb, Steven Joyce, Charles Kollar, Stephen Paul, Paul Richard, Anthony Sgroi, Jr., David Valentine
  • END-EFFECTOR FORCE MEASUREMENT DRIVE CIRCUIT
    Publication number: 20220412823
    Abstract: A surgical instrument for applying fasteners includes a drive motor, a replaceable loading unit having an end-effector assembly, and an adapter configured to releaseably couple a replaceable loading unit to the drive motor. The adapter includes a strain gauge having a drive circuit coupled thereto. The strain gauge and the drive circuit are configured to directly measure a driving force in the adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Ethan Collins, John Hryb, Anthony Calderoni, John Pantazis
  • End-effector force measurement drive circuit
    Patent number: 11428591
    Abstract: A surgical instrument for applying fasteners includes a drive motor, a replaceable loading unit having an end-effector assembly, and an adapter configured to releasably couple a replaceable loading unit to the drive motor. The adapter includes a strain gauge having a drive circuit coupled thereto. The strain gauge and the drive circuit are configured to directly measure a driving force in the adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Ethan Collins, John Hryb, Anthony Calderoni, John Pantazis
  • AUTHENTICATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR REUSABLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
    Publication number: 20220027453
    Abstract: An authentication and information system for use in a surgical stapling system includes a microprocessor configured to demultiplex data from a plurality of components in the surgical system. The authentication and information system can include one wire chips and a coupling assembly with a communication connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Ethan Collins, David Durant, John Hryb
  • HANDHELD ELECTROMECHANICAL SURGICAL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20220008079
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to adapter assemblies for use with and to electrically and mechanically interconnect electromechanical surgical devices and surgical reloads, and to surgical systems including handheld electromechanical surgical devices and adapter assemblies for connecting surgical reloads to the handheld electromechanical surgical devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Patrick MOZDZIERZ, James DELBO, Scott FIRTH, John HRYB, Steven JOYCE, Charles KOLLAR, Stephen PAUL, Paul RICHARD, Anthony SGROI, JR., David VALENTINE
  • Authentication and information system for reusable surgical instruments
    Patent number: 11144495
    Abstract: An authentication and information system for use in a surgical stapling system includes a microprocessor configured to demultiplex data from a plurality of components in the surgical system. The authentication and information system can include one wire chips and a coupling assembly with a communication connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Ethan Collins, David Durant, John Hryb
  • Handheld electromechanical surgical system
    Patent number: 11045199
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to adapter assemblies for use with and to electrically and mechanically interconnect electromechanical surgical devices and surgical reloads, and to surgical systems including handheld electromechanical surgical devices and adapter assemblies for connecting surgical reloads to the handheld electromechanical surgical devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Patrick Mozdzierz, James Delbo, Scott Firth, John Hryb, Steven Joyce, Charles Kollar, Stephen Paul, Paul Richard, Anthony Sgroi, Jr., David Valentine
  • HANDHELD ELECTROMECHANICAL SURGICAL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210177423
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to adapter assemblies for use with and to electrically and mechanically interconnect electromechanical surgical devices and surgical reloads, and to surgical systems including handheld electromechanical surgical devices and adapter assemblies for connecting surgical reloads to the handheld electromechanical surgical devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Patrick Mozdzierz, Ramiro Cabrera, Joseph Eisinger, Scott Firth, John Hryb, Stephen Paul, Paul Richard, Anthony Sgroi, JR., David Valentine (Deceased), Justin Williams
  • ADAPTER ASSEMBLIES FOR INTERCONNECTING ELECTROMECHANICAL HANDLE ASSEMBLIES AND SURGICAL LOADING UNITS
    Publication number: 20210059679
    Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a handle assembly and an adapter assembly. The handle assembly includes a handle housing and a processor disposed within the handle housing. The adapter assembly includes a knob housing, an elongate body, a plurality of electrical components, and a flex circuit. The knob housing is configured to be connected to the handle housing. The elongate body extends distally from the knob housing and has a distal end configured to be coupled to an end effector. The electrical components are disposed within the elongate body. The flex circuit has a proximal end configured to be electrically connected to the processor, and a distal end configured to be electrically connected to the electrical components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Ethan Collins, John Hryb, Paul D. Richard, Anthony Calderoni
  • Handheld electromechanical surgical system
    Patent number: 10932784
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to adapter assemblies for use with and to electrically and mechanically interconnect electromechanical surgical devices and surgical reloads, and to surgical systems including handheld electromechanical surgical devices and adapter assemblies for connecting surgical reloads to the handheld electromechanical surgical devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Patrick Mozdzierz, Ramiro Cabrera, Joseph Eisinger, Scott Firth, John Hryb, Stephen Paul, Paul Richard, Anthony Sgroi, Jr., David Valentine, Justin Williams
  • Adapter assemblies for interconnecting electromechanical handle assemblies and surgical loading units
    Patent number: 10835255
    Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a handle assembly and an adapter assembly. The handle assembly includes a handle housing and a processor disposed within the handle housing. The adapter assembly includes a knob housing, an elongate body, a plurality of electrical components, and a flex circuit. The knob housing is configured to be connected to the handle housing. The elongate body extends distally from the knob housing and has a distal end configured to be coupled to an end effector. The electrical components are disposed within the elongate body. The flex circuit has a proximal end configured to be electrically connected to the processor, and a distal end configured to be electrically connected to the electrical components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Ethan Collins, Paul Richard, Anthony Calderoni, John Hryb
  • AUTHENTICATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR REUSABLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
    Publication number: 20200174960
    Abstract: An authentication and information system for use in a surgical stapling system includes a microprocessor configured to demultiplex data from a plurality of components in the surgical system. The authentication and information system can include one wire chips and a coupling assembly with a communication connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: Ethan Collins, David Durant, John Hryb
  • Authentication and information system for reusable surgical instruments
    Patent number: 10585839
    Abstract: An authentication and information system for use in a surgical stapling system includes a microprocessor configured to demultiplex data from a plurality of components in the surgical system. The authentication and information system can include one wire chips and a coupling assembly with a communication connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Ethan Collins, John Hryb, David Durant
  • AUTHENTICATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR REUSABLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
    Publication number: 20190310961
    Abstract: An authentication and information system for use in a surgical stapling system includes a microprocessor configured to demultiplex data from a plurality of components in the surgical system. The authentication and information system can include one wire chips and a coupling assembly with a communication connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: Ethan Collins (deceased), John Hryb, David Durant
  • Authentication and information system for reusable surgical instruments
    Patent number: 10303641
    Abstract: An authentication and information system for use in a surgical stapling system includes a microprocessor configured to demultiplex data from a plurality of components in the surgical system. The authentication and information system can include one wire chips and a coupling assembly with a communication connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Ethan Collins, John Hryb, David Durant
  • END-EFFECTOR FORCE MEASUREMENT DRIVE CIRCUIT
    Publication number: 20190137349
    Abstract: A surgical instrument for applying fasteners includes a drive motor, a replaceable loading unit having an end-effector assembly, and an adapter configured to releasably couple a replaceable loading unit to the drive motor. The adapter includes a strain gauge having a drive circuit coupled thereto. The strain gauge and the drive circuit are configured to directly measure a driving force in the adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2019
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Ethan Collins, John Hryb, Anthony Calderoni, John Pantazis