Patents by Inventor Kevin G. Davis

Kevin G. Davis 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: 11925335
    Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a rotatable electrical coupling assembly having a first part and a second part that electrically couple and rotate relative to each other. The second part is carried by and rotates with a tube collar coupled to a transducer. A portion of the transducer is inserted through an aperture of the second part, but does not contact the second part. The first part of the assembly may electrically couple to the second part via pogo pins, brush contacts, or ball bearings. Alternatively, the first part may comprise conductive channels formed in the casing. The second part may comprise a rotatable drum with a conductive trace. In some versions, one or more components may comprise MID components. In another version, the rotatable electrical coupling assembly comprises a rotatable PC board and brush contact. Further still, a circuit board may be provided with the transducer inside a transducer casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Cilag GmbH International
    Inventors: Daniel J. Mumaw, Shawn D. Bialczak, Sora Rhee, Craig T. Davis, John A. Weed, III, Kip M. Rupp, Foster B. Stulen, Timothy G. Dietz, Kevin L. Houser
  • Publication number: 20040020495
    Abstract: A practical joke device in the embodiment of a hazelnut which when broken open with object of user choice, will create an illusion of displaying the interior contents of a miniature condom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventor: Kevin G. Davis