Patents by Inventor Jonathan Sapienza
Jonathan Sapienza 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: 20210361289Abstract: An adapter assembly for connecting an end effector to an electrosurgical instrument is provided. The adapter assembly includes a drive transfer assembly, first and second pusher assemblies, a drive member, an extension assembly, and a trocar assembly. The drive transfer assembly includes first, second and third rotatable shafts. Each pusher assembly is operably connected to a rotatable shaft for converting rotational motion from one rotatable shaft to longitudinal movement to perform a different function. The drive member is operably connected to the third rotatable shaft for transferring rotational motion from the third rotatable shaft to perform a third function. The extension assembly is operably connected to a distal end of the adapter assembly and includes at least one flexible band assembly operably connected to one of the first and second pusher assemblies. The trocar assembly is configured for releasable engagement with the extension assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Paul Richard, Ramiro Cabrera, Stephen Paul, Jonathan Sapienza
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Patent number: 11083462Abstract: An adapter assembly for connecting an end effector to an electrosurgical instrument is provided. The adapter assembly includes a drive transfer assembly, first and second pusher assemblies, a drive member, an extension assembly, and a trocar assembly. The drive transfer assembly includes first, second and third rotatable shafts. Each pusher assembly is operably connected to a rotatable shaft for converting rotational motion from one rotatable shaft to longitudinal movement to perform a different function. The drive member is operably connected to the third rotatable shaft for transferring rotational motion from the third rotatable shaft to perform a third function. The extension assembly is operably connected to a distal end of the adapter assembly and includes at least one flexible band assembly operably connected to one of the first and second pusher assemblies. The trocar assembly is configured for releasable engagement with the extension assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2019Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Paul Richard, Ramiro Cabrera, Stephen Paul, Jonathan Sapienza
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Patent number: 10751058Abstract: An adapter assembly for connecting an end effector to an actuation assembly is provided. The adapter assembly a base defining a plurality of notches spaced at least partially about a circumference of the base, a handle supported on the base and rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the base, and a latch mechanism supported on the handle assembly and selectively engageable with the base. The latch mechanism includes a latch member and a locking member. The latch member is movable between a first position in which the locking member is received within one of the plurality of notches to lock the handle relative to the base, and a second position in which the locking member is spaced from the plurality of notches to unlock the handle relative to the base.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2016Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Ramiro Cabrera, Jonathan Sapienza, Stephen Paul
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Publication number: 20190298375Abstract: An adapter assembly for connecting an end effector to an electrosurgical instrument is provided. The adapter assembly includes a drive transfer assembly, first and second pusher assemblies, a drive member, an extension assembly, and a trocar assembly. The drive transfer assembly includes first, second and third rotatable shafts. Each pusher assembly is operably connected to a rotatable shaft for converting rotational motion from one rotatable shaft to longitudinal movement to perform a different function. The drive member is operably connected to the third rotatable shaft for transferring rotational motion from the third rotatable shaft to perform a third function. The extension assembly is operably connected to a distal end of the adapter assembly and includes at least one flexible band assembly operably connected to one of the first and second pusher assemblies. The trocar assembly is configured for releasable engagement with the extension assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: Paul Richard, Ramiro Cabrera, Stephen Paul, Jonathan Sapienza
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Patent number: 10327779Abstract: An adapter assembly for connecting an end effector to an electrosurgical instrument is provided. The adapter assembly includes a drive transfer assembly, first and second pusher assemblies, a drive member, an extension assembly, and a trocar assembly. The drive transfer assembly includes first, second and third rotatable shafts. Each pusher assembly is operably connected to a rotatable shaft for converting rotational motion from one rotatable shaft to longitudinal movement to perform a different function. The drive member is operably connected to the third rotatable shaft for transferring rotational motion from the third rotatable shaft to perform a third function. The extension assembly is operably connected to a distal end of the adapter assembly and includes at least one flexible band assembly operably connected to one of the first and second pusher assemblies. The trocar assembly is configured for releasable engagement with the extension assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Paul Richard, Ramiro Cabrera, Stephen Paul, Jonathan Sapienza
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Publication number: 20170027579Abstract: An adapter assembly for connecting an end effector to an actuation assembly is provided. The adapter assembly a base defining a plurality of notches spaced at least partially about a circumference of the base, a handle supported on the base and rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the base, and a latch mechanism supported on the handle assembly and selectively engageable with the base. The latch mechanism includes a latch member and a locking member. The latch member is movable between a first position in which the locking member is received within one of the plurality of notches to lock the handle relative to the base, and a second position in which the locking member is spaced from the plurality of notches to unlock the handle relative to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Inventors: Ramiro Cabrera, Jonathan Sapienza, Stephen Paul
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Publication number: 20160296234Abstract: An adapter assembly for connecting an end effector to an electrosurgical instrument is provided. The adapter assembly includes a drive transfer assembly, first and second pusher assemblies, a drive member, an extension assembly, and a trocar assembly. The drive transfer assembly includes first, second and third rotatable shafts. Each pusher assembly is operably connected to a rotatable shaft for converting rotational motion from one rotatable shaft to longitudinal movement to perform a different function. The drive member is operably connected to the third rotatable shaft for transferring rotational motion from the third rotatable shaft to perform a third function. The extension assembly is operably connected to a distal end of the adapter assembly and includes at least one flexible band assembly operably connected to one of the first and second pusher assemblies. The trocar assembly is configured for releasable engagement with the extension assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: Paul Richard, Ramiro Cabrera, Stephen Paul, Jonathan Sapienza
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Patent number: 9186137Abstract: A cartridge shipping aid is provided to retain staples within staple pockets of a staple cartridge during shipment. The cartridge shipping aid includes a base and a longitudinal rib extending perpendicularly from an underside of the base and indiscernible into a knife slot formed in a staple cartridge. One or more perpendicular keys are formed along a lower edge of the longitudinally extending rib for engagement with an underside surface of the staple cartridge. The cartridge shipping aid may additionally include sidewalls projecting perpendicularly from outer edges of the base. Projections are formed on one end of the base for engagement with associate detents formed on the staple cartridge. Grasping structure is formed adjacent one end of the base and longitudinal rib.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2014Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: David Farascioni, Dino Kasvikis, Russell Estrella, Michael Robbins, Jonathan Sapienza
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Publication number: 20140216964Abstract: A cartridge shipping aid is provided to retain staples within staple pockets of a staple cartridge during shipment. The cartridge shipping aid includes a base and a longitudinal rib extending perpendicularly from an underside of the base and indiscernible into a knife slot formed in a staple cartridge. One or more perpendicular keys are formed along a lower edge of the longitudinally extending rib for engagement with an underside surface of the staple cartridge. The cartridge shipping aid may additionally include sidewalls projecting perpendicularly from outer edges of the base. Projections are formed on one end of the base for engagement with associate detents formed on the staple cartridge. Grasping structure is formed adjacent one end of the base and longitudinal rib.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: David Farascioni, Dino Kasvikis, Russell Estrella, Michael Robbins, Jonathan Sapienza
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Patent number: 8714352Abstract: A cartridge shipping aid is provided to retain staples within staple pockets of a staple cartridge during shipment. The cartridge shipping aid includes a base and a longitudinal rib extending perpendicularly from an underside of the base and indiscernible into a knife slot formed in a staple cartridge. One or more perpendicular keys are formed along a lower edge of the longitudinally extending rib for engagement with an underside surface of the staple cartridge. The cartridge shipping aid may additionally include sidewalls projecting perpendicularly from outer edges of the base. Projections are formed on one end of the base for engagement with associate detents formed on the staple cartridge. Grasping structure is formed adjacent one end of the base and longitudinal rib.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2010Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: David Farascioni, Dino Kasvikis, Russell Estrella, Michael Robbins, Jonathan Sapienza
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Publication number: 20120145714Abstract: A cartridge shipping aid is provided to retain staples within staple pockets of a staple cartridge during shipment. The cartridge shipping aid includes a base and a longitudinal rib extending perpendicularly from an underside of the base and indiscernible into a knife slot formed in a staple cartridge. One or more perpendicular keys are formed along a lower edge of the longitudinally extending rib for engagement with an underside surface of the staple cartridge. The cartridge shipping aid may additionally include sidewalls projecting perpendicularly from outer edges of the base. Projections are formed on one end of the base for engagement with associate detents formed on the staple cartridge. Grasping structure is formed adjacent one end of the base and longitudinal rib.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: David Farascioni, Dino Kasvikis, Russell Estrella, Michael Robbins, Jonathan Sapienza