Patents by Inventor Kelly Valentine

Kelly Valentine 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).

  • Patent number: 11918216
    Abstract: An adapter assembly includes a switch actuator, an actuation bar, and a latch. The switch actuator is movable between a proximal position, in which the switch actuator actuates a switch, and a distal position. The latch is movable between a first position, in which the latch permits proximal movement of the switch actuator, and a second position, in which the latch prevents proximal movement of the switch actuator. The latch is configured to move from the first position toward the second position in response to the actuation bar moving toward a proximal position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Elizabeth Contini, Kelly Valentine, Thomas Wingardner, David McCuen, Matthew Chowaniec, John Beardsley, Russell Pribanic, Xingrui Chen, Christopher Switalski
  • Patent number: 11382623
    Abstract: A handheld electromechanical surgical device includes a non-sterile power-pack having a drive component(s) including a rotatable drive shaft extending therefrom, a main processor configured to control each drive component, a battery configured to power each drive component, an electrical receptacle, and a control interface(s) configured to control a functionality of the drive component. A sterile outer shell housing is configured to removably encase the power-pack to define a sterile barrier thus enabling use in a surgical environment without breaking sterility. The outer shell housing includes a coupler configured to transmit a rotation from the rotatable drive shaft through the outer shell housing, a control button(s) operatively positioned such that actuation of the control button actuates the control interface, and a pass-through connector configured to transmit electrical communications from the electrical receptacle through the outer shell housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Elizabeth Contini, Kelly Valentine, Thomas Wingardner, David McCuen, Matthew Chowaniec, John Beardsley, Russell Pribanic, Xingrui Chen
  • Publication number: 20220211374
    Abstract: An adapter assembly includes a switch actuator, an actuation bar, and a latch. The switch actuator is movable between a proximal position, in which the switch actuator actuates a switch, and a distal position. The latch is movable between a first position, in which the latch permits proximal movement of the switch actuator, and a second position, in which the latch prevents proximal movement of the switch actuator. The latch is configured to move from the first position toward the second position in response to the actuation bar moving toward a proximal position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Elizabeth Contini, Kelly Valentine, Thomas Wingardner, David McCuen, Matthew Chowaniec, John Beardsley, Russell Pribanic, Xingrui Chen, Christopher Switalski
  • Patent number: 11311295
    Abstract: A surgical system includes: an adapter assembly; an end effector configured to couple to a distal portion of the adapter assembly; and a surgical device configured to couple to a proximal portion of the adapter assembly. The surgical device includes: a power source; a motor coupled to the power source, the motor configured to actuate at least one of the adapter assembly or the end effector; and a controller operatively coupled to the motor and configured to calibrate the motor while at least one of the adapter assembly or the end effector is actuated by the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Thomas Wingardner, Elizabeth Contini, Kelly Valentine
  • Patent number: 11278286
    Abstract: An adapter assembly includes a switch actuator, an actuation bar, and a latch. The switch actuator is movable between a proximal position, in which the switch actuator actuates a switch, and a distal position. The latch is movable between a first position, in which the latch permits proximal movement of the switch actuator, and a second position, in which the latch prevents proximal movement of the switch actuator. The latch is configured to move from the first position toward the second position in response to the actuation bar moving toward a proximal position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Elizabeth Contini, Kelly Valentine, Thomas Wingardner, David McCuen, Matthew Chowaniec, John Beardsley, Russell Pribanic, Xingrui Chen, Christopher Switalski
  • Patent number: 11071561
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to hand held electromechanical powered surgical handle assemblies for use with surgical end effectors capable of clamping, cutting and/or stapling tissue and methods of use thereof. The surgical device includes a handle assembly and a drive unit assembly removably and selectively connectable to a selected first connecting feature and second connecting feature of the handle assembly. The drive unit assembly includes a motor and a drive shaft driven by the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Peter T. Collings, Xingrui Chen, Luis Dussan, Kelly Valentine
  • Patent number: 10891149
    Abstract: An authentication and information system for use in a surgical stapling device includes a handle assembly having a controller, the controller having at least one program and a memory, an adapter assembly, and a loading unit having a tool assembly mounted for articulation and a member for actuating articulation of the tool assembly, the loading unit having at least one chip assembly having a chip storing data indicating a position of the member when the tool assembly is in a fully articulated position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Kelly Valentine, Thomas Wingardner, David McCuen, Michael Ingmanson, Gene Stellon, Michael Zemlok, Ethan Collins, Peter Collings
  • Publication number: 20200038021
    Abstract: An adapter assembly includes a switch actuator, an actuation bar, and a latch. The switch actuator is movable between a proximal position, in which the switch actuator actuates a switch, and a distal position. The latch is movable between a first position, in which the latch permits proximal movement of the switch actuator, and a second position, in which the latch prevents proximal movement of the switch actuator. The latch is configured to move from the first position toward the second position in response to the actuation bar moving toward a proximal position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Elizabeth Contini, Kelly Valentine, Thomas Wingardner, David McCuen, Matthew Chowaniec, John Beardsley, Russell Pribanic, Xingrui Chen, Christopher Switalski
  • Publication number: 20200015820
    Abstract: A handheld electromechanical surgical device includes a non-sterile power-pack having a drive component(s) including a rotatable drive shaft extending therefrom, a main processor configured to control each drive component, a battery configured to power each drive component, an electrical receptacle, and a control interface(s) configured to control a functionality of the drive component. A sterile outer shell housing is configured to removably encase the power-pack to define a sterile barrier thus enabling use in a surgical environment without breaking sterility. The outer shell housing includes a coupler configured to transmit a rotation from the rotatable drive shaft through the outer shell housing, a control button(s) operatively positioned such that actuation of the control button actuates the control interface, and a pass-through connector configured to transmit electrical communications from the electrical receptacle through the outer shell housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Elizabeth Contini, Kelly Valentine, Thomas Wingardner, David McCuen, Matthew Chowaniec, John Beardsley, Russell Pribanic, Xingrui Chen
  • Patent number: 10463382
    Abstract: An electromechanical surgical system is provided and includes a hand-held surgical device. The surgical device includes a device housing defining a connecting portion for selectively connecting with an adapter assembly, the housing being configured to removably receive a battery therein; at least one drive motor supported in the device housing for controlling power delivered from a battery to the motor. The system includes a battery configured for disposition in the device housing, the battery being capable of powering the at least one drive motor, the battery including at least one display. The device housing is configured such that the at least one display of the battery is visible therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Michael D. Ingmanson, Kelly Valentine, Elizabeth Hufnagel
  • Patent number: 10426468
    Abstract: A handheld electromechanical surgical device includes a non-sterile power-pack having a drive component(s) including a rotatable drive shaft extending therefrom, a main processor configured to control each drive component, a battery configured to power each drive component, an electrical receptacle, and a control interface(s) configured to control a functionality of the drive component. A sterile outer shell housing is configured to removably encase the power-pack to define a sterile barrier thus enabling use in a surgical environment without breaking sterility. The outer shell housing includes a coupler configured to transmit a rotation from the rotatable drive shaft through the outer shell housing, a control button(s) operatively positioned such that actuation of the control button actuates the control interface, and a pass-through connector configured to transmit electrical communications from the electrical receptacle through the outer shell housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Elizabeth Contini, Kelly Valentine, Thomas Wingardner, David McCuen, Matthew Chowaniec, John Beardsley, Russell Pribanic, Xingrui Chen
  • Patent number: 10426466
    Abstract: An adapter assembly includes a switch actuator, an actuation bar, and a latch. The switch actuator is movable between a proximal position, in which the switch actuator actuates a switch, and a distal position. The latch is movable between a first position, in which the latch permits proximal movement of the switch actuator, and a second position, in which the latch prevents proximal movement of the switch actuator. The latch is configured to move from the first position toward the second position in response to the actuation bar moving toward a proximal position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Elizabeth Contini, Kelly Valentine, Thomas Wingardner, David McCuen, Matthew Chowaniec, John Beardsley, Russell Pribanic, Xingrui Chen, Christopher Switalski
  • Patent number: 10420554
    Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a motor configured to actuate end effector; a communication interface configured to couple to a configuration device; and a controller coupled to the motor and the communication interface, the controller includes a memory configured to store an operational parameter for operating the motor, the controller configured to modify the operational parameter based on configuration data received from the configuration device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Peter Collings, Kelly Valentine, Jessica Blake
  • Publication number: 20190235910
    Abstract: An authentication and information system for use in a surgical stapling device includes a handle assembly having a controller, the controller having at least one program and a memory, an adapter assembly, and a loading unit having a tool assembly mounted for articulation and a member for actuating articulation of the tool assembly, the loading unit having at least one chip assembly having a chip storing data indicating a position of the member when the tool assembly is in a fully articulated position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Kelly Valentine, Thomas Wingardner, David McCuen, Michael Ingmanson, Gene Stellon, Michael Zemlok, Ethan Collins, Peter Collings
  • Publication number: 20190216483
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to hand held electromechanical powered surgical handle assemblies for use with surgical end effectors capable of clamping, cutting and/or stapling tissue and methods of use thereof. The surgical device includes a handle assembly and a drive unit assembly removably and selectively connectable to a selected first connecting feature and second connecting feature of the handle assembly. The drive unit assembly includes a motor and a drive shaft driven by the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Peter T. Collings, Xingrui Chen, Luis Dussan, Kelly Valentine
  • Patent number: 10271844
    Abstract: A surgical device is provided that includes a tool assembly having an anvil assembly and a cartridge assembly configured to grasp tissue therebetween, the cartridge assembly including a plurality of surgical fasteners. A motor is configured to fire one or more surgical fasteners. A sensor determines a first parameter of the tool assembly and a control system adjusts a second parameter of the motor used to fire the one or more surgical fasteners based on the first parameter detected by the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Kelly Valentine, Elizabeth Contini, Thomas Wingardner
  • Patent number: 10265090
    Abstract: An electromechanical surgical system is provided and includes a hand-held surgical device. The surgical device includes a device housing defining a connecting portion for selectively connecting with an adapter assembly, the housing being configured to removably receive a battery therein; at least one drive motor supported in the device housing and being configured to rotate a drive shaft; and a circuit board disposed within the housing for controlling power delivered from a battery to the motor. The system includes a battery configured for disposition in the device housing, the battery being capable of powering the at least one drive motor, the battery including at least one display. The device housing is configured such that the at least one display of the battery is visible therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Michael D. Ingmanson, Kelly Valentine, Elizabeth Hufnagel
  • Patent number: 10251725
    Abstract: An authentication and information system for use in a surgical stapling device includes a handle assembly having a controller, the controller having at least one program and a memory, an adapter assembly, and a loading unit having a tool assembly mounted for articulation and a member for actuating articulation of the tool assembly, the loading unit having at least one chip assembly having a chip storing data indicating a position of the member when the tool assembly is in a fully articulated position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Kelly Valentine, Thomas Windgardner, David McCuen, Michael Ingmanson, Gene Stellon, Michael Zemlock, Ethan Collins, Peter Collings
  • Patent number: 10251661
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to hand held electromechanical powered surgical handle assemblies for use with surgical end effectors capable of clamping, cutting and/or stapling tissue and methods of use thereof. The surgical device includes a handle assembly and a drive unit assembly removably and selectively connectable to a selected first connecting feature and second connecting feature of the handle assembly. The drive unit assembly includes a motor and a drive shaft driven by the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Peter T. Collings, Xingrui Chen, Luis Dussan, Kelly Valentine
  • Publication number: 20180325517
    Abstract: A surgical system includes: an adapter assembly; an end effector configured to couple to a distal portion of the adapter assembly; and a surgical device configured to couple to a proximal portion of the adapter assembly. The surgical device includes: a power source; a motor coupled to the power source, the motor configured to actuate at least one of the adapter assembly or the end effector; and a controller operatively coupled to the motor and configured to calibrate the motor while at least one of the adapter assembly or the end effector is actuated by the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas Wingardner, Elizabeth Contini, Kelly Valentine