Patents by Inventor Joseph McNellis

Joseph McNellis 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).

  • Staple line reinforcement for anvil and cartridge
    Patent number: 10682140
    Abstract: A surgical buttress for use in a surgical stapling apparatus is provided and includes an elongate rectangular body portion defining a width; a neck portion integrally formed with and extending from a distal end of the body portion, the neck portion defining a width; a head portion integrally formed with and connected to a distal end of the neck portion, the head portion defining a width; and a tail portion integrally formed with and extending from a proximal end of the body portion, the tail portion defining a width. The width of the tail portion is less than the width of the body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Michael D. Ingmanson, Sachin Shah, Joseph McNellis, Thomas Casasanta, Jr., Kevin Golebieski
  • STAPLE LINE REINFORCEMENT FOR ANVIL AND CARTRIDGE
    Publication number: 20170296188
    Abstract: A surgical buttress for use in a surgical stapling apparatus is provided and includes an elongate rectangular body portion defining a width; a neck portion integrally formed with and extending from a distal end of the body portion, the neck portion defining a width; a head portion integrally formed with and connected to a distal end of the neck portion, the head portion defining a width; and a tail portion integrally formed with and extending from a proximal end of the body portion, the tail portion defining a width. The width of the tail portion is less than the width of the body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Michael D. Ingmanson, Sachin Shah, Joseph McNellis, Thomas Casasanta, Kevin Golebieski
  • Staple line reinforcement for anvil and cartridge
    Patent number: 9693772
    Abstract: A surgical buttress for use in a surgical stapling apparatus is provided and includes an elongate rectangular body portion defining a width; a neck portion integrally formed with and extending from a distal end of the body portion, the neck portion defining a width; a head portion integrally formed with and connected to a distal end of the neck portion, the head portion defining a width; and a tail portion integrally formed with and extending from a proximal end of the body portion, the tail portion defining a width. The width of the tail portion is less than the width of the body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Michael D. Ingmanson, Sachin Shah, Joseph McNellis, Thomas Casasanta, Jr., Kevin Golebieski
  • STAPLE LINE REINFORCEMENT FOR ANVIL AND CARTRIDGE
    Publication number: 20170119378
    Abstract: A surgical buttress for use in a surgical stapling apparatus is provided and includes an elongate rectangular body portion defining a width; a neck portion integrally formed with and extending from a distal end of the body portion, the neck portion defining a width; a head portion integrally formed with and connected to a distal end of the neck portion, the head portion defining a width; and a tail portion integrally formed with and extending from a proximal end of the body portion, the tail portion defining a width. The width of the tail portion is less than the width of the body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Michael D. Ingmanson, Sachin Shah, Joseph McNellis, Thomas Casasanta, JR., Kevin Golebieski
  • Staple line reinforcement for anvil and cartridge
    Patent number: 9622745
    Abstract: A surgical stapling apparatus including a cartridge assembly defining a first tissue contacting surface, an anvil assembly defining a second tissue contacting surface, and a surgical buttress releasably secured to at least one of the first tissue contacting surface and the second tissue contacting surface is provided. The buttress provides a uniform profile to be used on both the anvil and cartridge of a loading unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Michael D. Ingmanson, Sachin Shah, Joseph McNellis
  • STAPLE LINE REINFORCEMENT FOR ANVIL AND CARTRIDGE
    Publication number: 20140061280
    Abstract: A surgical buttress for use in a surgical stapling apparatus is provided and includes an elongate rectangular body portion defining a width; a neck portion integrally formed with and extending from a distal end of the body portion, the neck portion defining a width; a head portion integrally formed with and connected to a distal end of the neck portion, the head portion defining a width; and a tail portion integrally formed with and extending from a proximal end of the body portion, the tail portion defining a width. The width of the tail portion is less than the width of the body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Michael D. Ingmanson, Sachin Shah, Joseph McNellis, Thomas Casasanta, JR., Kevin Golebieski
  • STAPLE LINE REINFORCEMENT FOR ANVIL AND CARTRIDGE
    Publication number: 20140034704
    Abstract: A surgical stapling apparatus including a cartridge assembly defining a first tissue contacting surface, an anvil assembly defining a second tissue contacting surface, and a surgical buttress releasably secured to at least one of the first tissue contacting surface and the second tissue contacting surface is provided. The buttress provides a uniform profile to be used on both the anvil and cartridge of a loading unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Michael D. Ingmanson, Sachin Shah, Joseph McNellis
  • Staple line reinforcement for anvil and cartridge
    Patent number: 8561873
    Abstract: A surgical stapling apparatus including a cartridge assembly defining a first tissue contacting surface, an anvil assembly defining a second tissue contacting surface, and a surgical buttress releasably secured to at least one of the first tissue contacting surface and the second tissue contacting surface is provided. The buttress provides a uniform profile to be used on both the anvil and cartridge of a loading unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Michael D. Ingmanson, Sachin Shah, Joseph McNellis
  • Staple Line Reinforcement For Anvil And Cartridge
    Publication number: 20120168486
    Abstract: A surgical stapling apparatus including a cartridge assembly defining a first tissue contacting surface, an anvil assembly defining a second tissue contacting surface, and a surgical buttress releasably secured to at least one of the first tissue contacting surface and the second tissue contacting surface is provided. The buttress provides a uniform profile to be used on both the anvil and cartridge of a loading unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Michael D. Ingmanson, Sachin Shah, Joseph McNellis
  • Staple line reinforcement for anvil and cartridge
    Patent number: 8157151
    Abstract: A surgical stapling apparatus including a cartridge assembly defining a first tissue contacting surface, an anvil assembly defining a second tissue contacting surface, and a surgical buttress releasably secured to at least one of the first tissue contacting surface and the second tissue contacting surface is provided. The buttress provides a uniform profile to be used on both the anvil and cartridge of a loading unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Michael D. Ingmanson, Sachin Shah, Joseph McNellis