Patents by Inventor Joseph P. Orban, III
Joseph P. Orban, III 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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Patent number: 8105338Abstract: A sterile adaptor, a sterile drape with the integrated sterile adaptor, and a telerobotic surgical system including the sterile drape with a drape interface are provided. The adaptor, drape, and system allow for draping portions of a telerobotic surgical system to maintain a sterile barrier between the sterile surgical field and the non-sterile robotic system while also providing an interface for transferring mechanical and electrical energy and signals between a robotic arm and a surgical instrument in the sterile field.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2010Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventors: S. Christopher Anderson, Joseph P. Orban, III, Bruce Michael Schena, Thomas G. Cooper, Roman L. Devengenzo
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Publication number: 20120010611Abstract: A cover for an electrosurgical instrument having a wrist structure and an end effector is provided. The cover includes a hollow elongated structure, which includes a tip cover portion and a base cover portion integrally connected to the tip cover portion. The tip cover portion has a distal end with an opening therethrough sized to receive the end effector of the electrosurgical instrument and is composed of a first, electrically insulative material having a flexibility sufficient to allow the end effector to be manipulated while the end effector is received in the opening. The base cover portion is composed of a second material having a higher tear strength than the first material. The tip cover portion and the base cover portion overlap at an overlap region configured to receive the wrist structure of the electrosurgical instrument when the end effector is received in the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventors: Justin Krom, Kenneth L. Gong, Richard D. Gresham, Scott E. Manzo, Joseph P. Orban, III
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Patent number: 8087563Abstract: A surgical stapling device particularly suited for endoscopic procedures is described. The device includes a handle assembly and an elongated body extending distally from the handle assembly. The distal end of the elongated body is adapted to engage a disposable loading unit. A control rod having a proximal end operatively connected to the handle assembly includes a distal end extending through the elongated body. A control rod locking member is provided to prevent movement of the control rod until the disposable loading unit is fully secured to the elongated body of the stapling device.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2011Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Keith L. Milliman, Frank J. Viola, Joseph P. Orban, III, Randolph F. Lehn
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Publication number: 20110319788Abstract: A tissue removal device is disclosed which includes an elongate shaft having a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the elongate shaft defines a longitudinal axis, a bag support defining an opening, the bag support being collapsible and expandable to open and close the opening, a bag operatively attached to the bag support, the bag having an open first end operatively secured to the bag support and a closed end, the first end being connected to the support so that when the bag support is in the collapsed position the bag opening is substantially closed, the bag having folds including at least one transverse fold. The tissue removal device may further include a tube for receiving the shaft, bag support and bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventor: Joseph P. Orban, III
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Patent number: 8083118Abstract: A surgical stapling device particularly suited for endoscopic procedures is described. The device includes a handle assembly and an elongated body extending distally from the handle assembly. The distal end of the elongated body is adapted to engage a disposable loading unit. A control rod having a proximal end operatively connected to the handle assembly includes a distal end extending through the elongated body. A control rod locking member is provided to prevent movement of the control rod until the disposable loading unit is fully secured to the elongated body of the stapling device.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2009Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Keith L. Milliman, Frank J. Viola, Joseph P. Orban, III, Randolph F. Lehn
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Patent number: 8070033Abstract: A surgical stapling device particularly suited for endoscopic procedures is described. The device includes a handle assembly and an elongated body extending distally from the handle assembly. The distal end of the elongated body is adapted to engage a disposable loading unit. A control rod having a proximal end operatively connected to the handle assembly includes a distal end extending through the elongated body. A control rod locking member is provided to prevent movement of the control rod until the disposable loading unit is fully secured to the elongated body of the stapling device.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2010Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Keith L. Milliman, Frank J. Viola, Joseph P. Orban, III, Randolph F. Lehn
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Publication number: 20110233260Abstract: A surgical stapling device particularly suited for endoscopic procedures is described. The device includes a handle assembly and an elongated body extending distally from the handle assembly. The distal end of the elongated body is adapted to engage a disposable loading unit. A control rod having a proximal end operatively connected to the handle assembly includes a distal end extending through the elongated body. A control rod locking member is provided to prevent movement of the control rod until the disposable loading unit is fully secured to the elongated body of the stapling device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2011Publication date: September 29, 2011Inventors: Keith L. Milliman, Frank J. Viola, Joseph P. Orban, III, Randolph F. Lehn
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Publication number: 20110220703Abstract: A surgical instrument for performing an end-to-end anastomosis of first and second luminal structures includes a housing having an actuator attached thereto and a selectively removable loading unit attached to a distal end of the housing which supports any array of surgical fasteners at a distal end thereof. The surgical fasteners are simultaneously deformable upon activation of the actuator such that a distal end of each surgical fastener secures each end of each luminal structure to complete the end-to-end anastomosis wherein the resulting eversion is exterior to the luminal structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Inventor: Joseph P. Orban, III
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Patent number: 8016771Abstract: A tissue removal device is disclosed which includes an elongate shaft having a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the elongate shaft defines a longitudinal axis, a bag support defining an opening, the bag support being collapsible and expandable to open and close the opening, a bag operatively attached to the bag support, the bag having an open first end operatively secured to the bag support and a closed end, the first end being connected to the support so that when the bag support is in the collapsed position the bag opening is substantially closed, the bag having folds including at least one transverse fold. The tissue removal device may further include a tube for receiving the shaft, bag support and bag.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2003Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Tyco Healthcare GroupInventor: Joseph P Orban, III
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Publication number: 20110218551Abstract: An instrument interface of a robotic manipulator and a surgical system including the instrument interface are provided. In one embodiment, the instrument interface includes a spring-loaded input for providing axial load and torque to a sterile adaptor capable of operably coupling an instrument. In another embodiment, a robotic surgical manipulator system includes a manipulator assembly, including a base link operably coupled to a distal end of a manipulator arm, and a carriage link movably coupled to the base link along a lengthwise axis, the carriage link including an integrated instrument interface. The system further includes an instrument operably coupled to the carriage link via the instrument interface, and a processor operably coupled to the manipulator assembly for sensing presence of the instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventors: Roman L. Devengenzo, Thomas G. Cooper, Joseph P. Orban, III, Bruce Schena, Alan Loh, S. Christopher Anderson
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Patent number: 7963913Abstract: An instrument interface of a robotic manipulator and a surgical system including the instrument interface are provided. In one embodiment, the instrument interface includes a spring-loaded input for providing axial load and torque to a sterile adaptor capable of operably coupling an instrument. In another embodiment, a robotic surgical manipulator system includes a manipulator assembly, including a base link operably coupled to a distal end of a manipulator arm, and a carriage link movably coupled to the base link along a lengthwise axis, the carriage link including an integrated instrument interface. The system further includes an instrument operably coupled to the carriage link via the instrument interface, and a processor operably coupled to the manipulator assembly for sensing presence of the instrument.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2006Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventors: Roman L. Devengenzo, Thomas G. Cooper, Joseph P. Orban, III, Bruce Schena, Alan Loh, S. Christopher Anderson
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Publication number: 20110130788Abstract: Reinforcing lumen rings arc configured and adapted for use in conjunction with a circular endoscopic stapling instrument having a staple cartridge assembly and an anvil assembly. The reinforcing lumen rings maintain anastomotic lumen, e.g. as formed by the circular endoscopic stapling apparatus, in an open condition. The reinforcing lumen rings can include an annular ring having an outer terminal edge and an inner terminal edge, the outer terminal edge having a diameter which is substantially equal to an outer diameter of the staple cartridge assembly and the inner terminal edge having a diameter which is substantially equal to an inner diameter of the staple cartridge assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2011Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventors: Joseph P. ORBAN, III, Timothy NOLAN
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Patent number: 7951166Abstract: Reinforcing lumen rings are configured and adapted for use in conjunction with a circular endoscopic stapling instrument having a staple cartridge assembly and an anvil assembly. The reinforcing lumen rings maintain anastomotic lumen, e.g. as formed by the circular endoscopic stapling apparatus, in an open condition. The reinforcing lumen rings can include an annular ring having an outer terminal edge and an inner terminal edge, the outer terminal edge having a diameter which is substantially equal to an outer diameter of the staple cartridge assembly and the inner terminal edge having a diameter which is substantially equal to an inner diameter of the staple cartridge assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2007Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Joseph P. Orban, III, Timothy Nolan
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Patent number: 7931183Abstract: A surgical instrument for performing an end-to-end anastomosis of first and second luminal structures includes a housing having an actuator attached thereto and a selectively removable loading unit attached to a distal end of the housing which supports any array of surgical fasteners at a distal end thereof. The surgical fasteners are simultaneously deformable upon activation of the actuator such that a distal end of each surgical fastener secures each end of each luminal structure to complete the end-to-end anastomosis wherein the resulting eversion is exterior to the luminal structures.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2010Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventor: Joseph P. Orban, III
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Publication number: 20100237131Abstract: A surgical stapling device particularly suited for endoscopic procedures is described. The device includes a handle assembly and an elongated body extending distally from the handle assembly. The distal end of the elongated body is adapted to engage a disposable loading unit. A control rod having a proximal end operatively connected to the handle assembly includes a distal end extending through the elongated body. A control rod locking member is provided to prevent movement of the control rod until the disposable loading unit is fully secured to the elongated body of the stapling device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventors: Keith L. Milliman, Frank J. Viola, Joseph P. Orban, III, Randolph F. Lehn
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Publication number: 20100237129Abstract: A surgical instrument for performing an end-to-end anastomosis of first and second luminal structures includes a housing having an actuator attached thereto and a selectively removable loading unit attached to a distal end of the housing which supports any array of surgical fasteners at a distal end thereof. The surgical fasteners are simultaneously deformable upon activation of the actuator such that a distal end of each surgical fastener secures each end of each luminal structure to complete the end-to-end anastomosis wherein the resulting eversion is exterior to the luminal structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventor: Joseph P. Orban, III
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Publication number: 20100174293Abstract: A sterile drape with integrated sterile adaptor, a telerobotic surgical system, and method of use are provided for draping portions of a telerobotic surgical system to maintain a sterile barrier between the sterile surgical field and the non-sterile robotic system while also providing an interface for transferring mechanical and electrical energy and signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2009Publication date: July 8, 2010Applicant: Intuitive Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Joseph P. Orban, III, S. Christopher Anderson, Roman Devengenzo, Bruce Schena, Michael Prindiville, Thomas G. Cooper, William Burbank
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Publication number: 20100163057Abstract: A sterile adaptor, a sterile drape with the integrated sterile adaptor, and a telerobotic surgical system including the sterile drape with a drape interface are provided. The adaptor, drape, and system allow for draping portions of a telerobotic surgical system to maintain a sterile barrier between the sterile surgical field and the non-sterile robotic system while also providing an interface for transferring mechanical and electrical energy and signals between a robotic arm and a surgical instrument in the sterile field.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2010Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: Intuitive Surgical, Inc.Inventors: S. Christopher Anderson, Joseph P. Orban, III, Bruce Schena, Thomas G. Cooper, Roman Devengenzo
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Patent number: 7743958Abstract: A surgical instrument for performing an end-to-end anastomosis of first and second luminal structures includes a housing having an actuator attached thereto and a selectively removable loading unit attached to a distal end of the housing which supports any array of surgical fasteners at a distal end thereof. The surgical fasteners are simultaneously deformable upon activation of the actuator such that a distal end of each surgical fastener secures each end of each luminal structure to complete the end-to-end anastomosis wherein the resulting eversion is exterior to the luminal structures.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2006Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventor: Joseph P. Orban, III
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Patent number: 7744627Abstract: Reinforcing lumen rings are configured and adapted for use in conjunction with a circular endoscopic stapling instrument having a staple cartridge assembly and an anvil assembly. The reinforcing lumen rings maintain anastomotic lumen, e.g. as formed by the circular endoscopic stapling apparatus, in an open condition. The reinforcing lumen rings can include an annular ring having an outer terminal edge and an inner terminal edge, the outer terminal edge having a diameter which is substantially equal to an outer diameter of the staple cartridge assembly and the inner terminal edge having a diameter which is substantially equal to an inner diameter of the staple cartridge assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2003Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Joseph P. Orban, III, Timothy Nolan