Patents by Inventor Jude S. Sauer
Jude S. Sauer 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: 11957522Abstract: A dock for a surgical equipment holder is disclosed. The dock for a surgical equipment holder includes a base having a central arm mount and a lower clamping jaw. The dock for a surgical equipment holder also includes an upper clamp jaw movably coupled to the base. The dock for a surgical equipment holder also includes a central docking arm coupled to the central arm mount and a central ball cup coupled to the to the central docking arm. The dock for a surgical equipment holder also includes a central attachment nut coupled to the central ball cup. The central attachment nut may include an extendable moment arm, and the dock may also include a ball coupled between the central ball cup and the central attachment nut and a surgical equipment holder attached to the ball.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2020Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: LSI Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Jude S. Sauer, Benjamin James Boseck, John F. Hammond, Angelo John Martellaro, Matthew Wrona
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Patent number: 11957381Abstract: A specimen retrieval system is disclosed. The specimen retrieval system includes a first hollow tube including one or more cutting elements on a first end of the first hollow tube, a first gear on a second end of the first hollow tube, a second hollow tube movable relative to the first hollow tube a second gear on a first end of the second hollow tube, a rack coupled to the first gear and the second gear, and a first actuator coupled to the rack. A second end of the second hollow tube may include cutting elements. The specimen retrieval system also includes a rack coupled to the first gear on the first hollow tube and the second gear on the second hollow tube. The specimen retrieval system may also include a geared tenaculum disposed inside the first hollow tube, and a second actuator coupled to the geared tenaculum.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: LSI Solutions, Inc.Inventor: Jude S. Sauer
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Patent number: 11944286Abstract: A surgical rib retractor has a housing and a body pivotably coupled to the housing and moveable between a closed position and an open position. The retractor also has a first arm unit coupled to the housing and configured to atraumatically receive tissue. The first arm unit has a first arm, a first strut movable relative to the first arm in a first plane defined by the first arm, and a first frame attached to the first strut. The retractor also has a second arm unit coupled to the body and configured to atraumatically receive tissue. The second arm unit has a second arm, a second strut movable relative to the second arm in a second plane defined by the second arm, wherein the second plane is not parallel to the first plane when the body is in the closed position, and a second frame attached to the second strut.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: LSI Solutions, Inc.Inventor: Jude S. Sauer
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Patent number: 11937805Abstract: A rotation adapter for a minimally invasive surgical apparatus is disclosed. The rotation adapter has a proximal journal and a distal journal. The rotation adapter also has a rotation index coupled between the proximal and distal journals. The rotation adapter further has an actuator input wherein the actuator input comprises a keyed slot and an effector output.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2020Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: LSI Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Jude S. Sauer, Jason C. Patti
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Publication number: 20240090971Abstract: A surgical equipment holder is disclosed. The surgical equipment holder includes a first arm pivotable relative to a base, a second arm pivotably coupled to the first arm and an end effector pivotable relative to the second arm. The surgical equipment holder may also include features on the first arm and the second arm configured to allow enhanced cleanability of the surgical instrument holder. The surgical equipment holder also includes a lever configured to actuate between a locked and unlocked position by use of a single hand by an operator. The end effector of the surgical equipment holder is configured to support and finely adjust the position of any number of surgical accessories during surgical procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventor: Jude S. Sauer
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Publication number: 20240084957Abstract: The torque enhancing apparatus including a first socket and a second socket coupled to the first socket, including an extendable moment arm. The torque enhancing apparatus includes a ball pivotably and captively held between the first socket and the second socket. The torque enhancing apparatus may include one or more extendable moment arms. The extendable moment arm or arms are configured such that they provide a mechanical advantage for moving the first socket and the second socket relative to one another. The torque enhancing apparatus may include a first socket, a second socket coupled to the first socket including four extendable moment arms. The torque enhancing apparatus including a ball pivotably held between the first socket and the second socket.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventor: Jude S. Sauer, MD
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Patent number: 11925372Abstract: A surgical clamp jaw is disclosed, having an inner profile and a deflection control profile opposite the inner profile. In one embodiment, the inner profile has a first substantially concave profile in an unclamped position and a second substantially flat profile in a clamped position. In one embodiment, the deflection control profile has one or more sets of corresponding abutment surfaces, at least one set of which is not contacting each other when the inner profile is in the unclamped position and which is contacting each other when the inner profile is in the clamped position. In one embodiment, the surgical clamp jaw defines one or more flexion assistance voids, wherein at least one of the one or more flexion assistance voids is in contact with a gap between one of the one or more sets of corresponding abutment surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: LSI Solutions, Inc.Inventor: Jude S Sauer
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Patent number: 11918204Abstract: A suturing device for minimally invasive surgery is disclosed. The suturing device has a head defining one or more ferrule holders and a tissue bite area. The device also has a first needle comprising a flywheel portion and one or more curved arms extending from the flywheel portion, each of the one or more curved arms comprising a ferrule engaging tip, wherein the first needle is pivotably coupled to the head. The suturing device further has a first actuator coupled to the first needle and configured to rotate it from a retracted position, where the ferrule engaging tip of each of the one or more curved arms starts away from the one or more ferrule holders, through the tissue bite area, and to an engaged position where the ferrule engaging tip of each of the one or more curved arms is operationally aligned with the one or more ferrule holders.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: LSI Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Jude S. Sauer, Matthew R. Wrona
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Patent number: 11918464Abstract: A cassette is disclosed for use in a prosthetic suturing device. The cassette has a base. The base has a pair of pivots, a pair of alignment tabs, and at least one retention latch. The cassette also has a cover coupled to the base. The cover has at least one retention latch. The cover also defines one or more ferrule holders. The cassette further has one or more needles guided by the base and the cover. A surgical suturing device is also disclosed for use with a cassette. The suturing device has a cassette receiver and one or more needle drivers, each needle driver having a needle receiver positioned within the cassette receiver.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: LSI Solutions, Inc.Inventor: Jude S. Sauer
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Publication number: 20240065728Abstract: An expandable cannula assembly includes a first cannula subassembly comprising an upper body member having a first upper body mating feature and an upper lateral panel coupled to the first upper body member which includes a first upper lateral panel mating feature. The assembly further includes a second cannula subassembly comprising a lower body member having a first lower body mating feature and a lower lateral panel coupled to the lower body member which includes a first lower lateral panel mating feature. The first lower lateral panel mating feature operatively engages the first upper body mating feature, and the first upper lateral panel mating feature operatively engages the first lower body mating feature such that the first cannula subassembly and the second cannula assembly are displaceable between a first position having a first cross-sectional shape and a second position having a second cross-sectional shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventor: Jude S. Sauer
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Publication number: 20240057997Abstract: A rack and an apparatus for suture management are disclosed. The apparatus for suture management includes one or more racks, each rack including a plurality of cassette locations, each cassette location having an inside suture holder, an outside suture holder, and a cassette receiver. The apparatus for suture management also includes a plurality of suture grooves. The apparatus for suture management further includes a plurality of rack connection points. The apparatus for suture management also includes an attachment feature which may accept another surgical tool or mounting adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventor: Jude S. Sauer
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Patent number: 11903578Abstract: A surgical snare assembly is disclosed. The surgical snare assembly has a suture fastener having an entrance and an exit. The surgical snare assembly also has first and second suture engaging loops. The surgical snare assembly further has first and second handles configured such that: a) movement of the first handle a first distance away from the suture fastener causes the first suture engaging loop to move through the suture fastener from the exit to the entrance; and b) movement of the second handle a second distance away from the suture fastener causes the second suture engaging loop to move through the suture fastener from the entrance to the exit.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: LSI Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Jude S. Sauer, Angelo John Martellaro
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Publication number: 20240050117Abstract: A tissue manipulation device includes an end effector assembly disposed at a distal end of a shaft portion, the end effector assembly including a tissue engaging assembly having first and second tissue engaging arms that each include a first arm segment, a second arm segment, and a third arm segment that are coupled by living hinges. When an adjustment member coupled to the end effector assembly is displaced from a first position to a second position, the end effector assembly transition from a first undeployed position, in which the first and second tissue engaging arms are disposed a first configuration adapted for insertion into a patient, to a second deployed position, in which the first and second tissue engaging arms are disposed a second configuration adapted to manipulate a tissue of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Inventor: Jude S. Sauer
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Publication number: 20240041448Abstract: A suture fastening assembly includes a central hub having a base portion having an aperture that extends therethrough and a base securing surface that extends along a base securing ramp extending along an axis that forms an acute angle with an axis of the central hub. The assembly also includes a locking collar configured to be coupled to the central hub, the locking collar including a collar securing ramp having a collar securing surface that extends along a collar ramp axis forming an acute angle with the hub axis. When a segment of suture is disposed through the aperture of the base portion and when the locking collar is secured to the central hub, a first portion of the suture is engaged by portions of the base securing surface and a second portion of the suture is engaged by portions of the collar securing surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventor: Jude S. Sauer, MD
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Patent number: 11883016Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing separate loops of suture with a coaxial mechanical fastener. Separate loops of suture extend from opposite ends of the mechanical fastener. A wire snare facilitates pulling the suture through the fastener. A suturing instrument provides for the infusion of pressurized physiologic solutions into the left ventricle so that the proper replacement suture length can be demonstrated real time prior to crimping the fastener. The instrument incorporates a slotted release site so that the fastener and suture can be released from the device tip once the fastener is secured. A method of securing suture coming from cardiac valve leaflets and or other structures like papillary muscles permits a more atraumatic orientation of the fastener coaxial with the suture strands.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2013Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: LSI Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Jude S. Sauer, Angelo Martellaro
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Publication number: 20240023950Abstract: A retractor member includes a body portion extending along a longitudinal axis and being at least partially defined by a first lateral perimeter edge and a second lateral perimeter edge that each extends parallel to the longitudinal axis. The body portion additionally includes an upper surface and a lower surface that each extends between the first lateral perimeter edge and the second lateral perimeter edge. A first lateral support portion is coupled to the body portion at a first location at or adjacent to the first lateral perimeter edge, and a second lateral support portion is coupled to the body portion at a second location at or adjacent to the second lateral perimeter edge. A first coupling portion is disposed at a top end portion of the first lateral support portion and a second coupling portion is disposed at a top end portion of the second lateral support portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventor: Jude S. Sauer, MD
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Patent number: 11872128Abstract: A modular surgical apparatus is disclosed. Also disclosed is a modular incision apparatus. The modular incision apparatus may be used in a minimally invasive surgery. The modular incision apparatus includes a base having a pair of pivots, a pair of alignment tabs, a proximal opening, and at least one slide guide. The modular incision apparatus includes visual and cleaning access to the blade. The modular incision apparatus is suitable for safely, efficiently, and accurately making small incisions during surgical procedures. The modular incision apparatus provides a means of making small incisions of controlled depth, while reducing the chances of inadvertent exposure of surgical staff to sharp instrument.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: LSI Solutions, Inc.Inventor: Jude S. Sauer
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Patent number: 11871803Abstract: A wearable physical shield is disclosed. The shield includes a visor; a flexible extension coupled to the visor, and a collar coupled to the flexible extension. The visor can include a visor cavity, and the flexible extension can include a flexible extension cavity, wherein a seal is located between the visor cavity and the flexible extension cavity, such that the seal at least partially restricts movement of air between the visor cavity and the flexible extension cavity. The collar is configured to be placed around a neck of a person with a single hand for moving the collar from an open position to a closed position, where first and second arms of the collar are closed around the neck of the person.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: LSI Solutions, Inc.Inventor: Jude S. Sauer
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Patent number: D1017910Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: LSI Solutions, Inc.Inventor: Jude S. Sauer
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Patent number: D1024326Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2022Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: LSI Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Jude S. Sauer, Jeremy A. Schiele