Patents by Inventor Les Hull

Les Hull 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).

  • Publication number: 20140014213
    Abstract: A manifold for use with an applicator assembly is provided. The manifold includes a base having at least a first proximal extension and a distal extension. The at least first proximal extension includes an outer flange and an inner flange and defines a recess therebetween. The manifold further includes at least a first connection member securely affixed to the first proximal extension. The first connection member includes an annular flange configured to be received within the recess of the at least first proximal extension and the annular flange defines a proximal cavity. The manifold further includes at least a first seal member received within the proximal cavity between the first proximal extension and the first connection member. The seal member is configured to permit flow through the manifold in a first direction and obstruct flow through the manifold in a second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventor: Les Hull
  • Patent number: 8616468
    Abstract: A spray assembly for dispensing a mixture is provided. The spray assembly includes a connector configured for operable engagement with a first and a second source of component and a source of pressurized fluid, and a tip operably connected to the connector. The tip includes an opening and defines a mixing chamber between the connector and the opening of the tip, and an insert member configured to be received in the mixing chamber. The insert member includes a plurality of radially extending slots on at least one end of the insert. The plurality of radially extending slots is configured to mix the first and second components prior to the mixture exiting the opening in the tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Les Hull, Jason Fortier
  • Publication number: 20130324910
    Abstract: An ablation device includes a handle assembly, an ablation electrode extending from the handle assembly, and one or more delivery needles extending from the handle assembly. The ablation electrode includes an ablation needle. The ablation needle includes a distal end portion including a drug delivery port defined therethrough. The ablation device also includes and a biopsy tool extending from the handle assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventors: RACHIT OHRI, STEPHEN H. WU, LES HULL, JR., PHILLIP D. BLASKOVICH, LAN PHAM, WILLIAM H. NAU, JR., FRANCESCA ROSSETTO, RUPAL AYER
  • Publication number: 20130324911
    Abstract: An ablation system includes a source of electrosurgical energy, a source of coolant fluid, and an ablation electrode assembly operatively connected to the source of electrosurgical energy and fluidly-coupled to the source of coolant fluid. The ablation electrode assembly includes a hub defining a chamber therein and one or more electrically-conductive ablation needles extending from the hub. The ablation system also includes one or more delivery needles extending from the hub. The one or more delivery needles are selectively moveable from a first position, wherein the distal end of the delivery needle is disposed proximal to the distal end portion of the ablation needle, to at least a second position, wherein at least the distal end of the delivery needle is disposed distally beyond the distal end portion of the ablation needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: RACHIT OHRI, LAN PHAM, PHILLIP D. BLASKOVICH, LES HULL, RUPAL AYER, STEPHEN H. WU, CLIFFORD J. HERMAN, WILLIAM H. NAU, Jr., FRANCESCA ROSSETTO, ALLISON WALLER, RICHARD HUANG, PAUL DICARLO
  • Patent number: 8468708
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a surgical patch and methods of using the same. The surgical patch includes a body having a substrate, a longitudinal slit bisecting at least a portion of the body, and at least one additional slit extending from the longitudinal slit defining a retractable section. The surgical patch of the disclosure may be used, for example, to provide hemostasis at a site of anastomosis. The present disclosure also provides kits including such surgical patches, as well as templates that permit one to cut the patch to a desired size and/or shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Confluent Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Fortier, Les Hull
  • Patent number: 8408480
    Abstract: A spray tip assembly capable of self-clearing is provided. The spray tip assembly includes a distal end including an outlet. The outlet defines at least a first configuration during a first condition and at least a second configuration during a second condition. The distal end may be configured to at least one of flex and expand such that the outlet changes from the first configuration to the second configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Confluent Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Les Hull, Derek Rissman, Jason Fortier, Art Driscoll
  • Patent number: 8387899
    Abstract: An applicator assembly for mixing at least a first and second component is provided. The applicator assembly includes a manifold configured for operable engagement with at least a first and second source of component, the manifold including at least a first and second component channel therethrough, an elongated shaft extending distally from the manifold, the elongated shaft including at least a first and second component lumen extending the length thereof, the at least first and second component channels in fluid communication with the at least first and second component channels, a tip assembly defining a first chamber, an intermediate chamber and a final chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Confluent Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Fortier, Les Hull, Arthur Driscoll
  • Patent number: 8302323
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a surgical patch and methods of using the same. The surgical patch includes a body having a substrate, a longitudinal slit bisecting at least a portion of the body, and at least one additional slit extending from the longitudinal slit defining a retractable section. The surgical patch of the disclosure may be used, for example, to provide hemostasis at a site of anastomosis. The present disclosure also provides kits including such surgical patches, as well as templates that permit one to cut the patch to a desired size and/or shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Confluent Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Fortier, Les Hull
  • Publication number: 20120248220
    Abstract: A spray assembly for dispensing a mixture is provided. The spray assembly includes a connector configured for operable engagement with a first and a second source of component and a source of pressurized fluid, and a tip operably connected to the connector. The tip includes an opening and defines a mixing chamber between the connector and the opening of the tip, and an insert member configured to be received in the mixing chamber. The insert member includes a plurality of radially extending slots on at least one end of the insert. The plurality of radially extending slots is configured to mix the first and second components prior to the mixture exiting the opening in the tip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: CONFLUENT SURGICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Les Hull, Jason Fortier
  • Patent number: 8210453
    Abstract: A spray assembly for dispensing a mixture is provided. The spray assembly includes a connector configured for operable engagement with a first and a second source of component and a source of pressurized fluid, and a tip operably connected to the connector. The tip includes an opening and defines a mixing chamber between the connector and the opening of the tip, and an insert member configured to be received in the mixing chamber. The insert member includes a plurality of radially extending slots on at least one end of the insert. The plurality of radially extending slots is configured to mix the first and second components prior to the mixture exiting the opening in the tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Confluent Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Les Hull, Jason Fortier
  • Publication number: 20120043399
    Abstract: An applicator assembly for mixing at least a first and second component is provided. The applicator assembly includes a manifold configured for operable engagement with at least a first and second source of component, the manifold including at least a first and second component channel therethrough, an elongated shaft extending distally from the manifold, the elongated shaft including at least a first and second component lumen extending the length thereof, the at least first and second component channels in fluid communication with the at least first and second component channels, a tip assembly defining a first chamber, an intermediate chamber and a final chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: Confluent Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Fortier, Les Hull, Arthur Driscoll
  • Publication number: 20110313406
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a surgical patch and methods of using the same. The surgical patch includes a body having a substrate, a longitudinal slit bisecting at least a portion of the body, and at least one additional slit extending from the longitudinal slit defining a retractable section. The surgical patch of the disclosure may be used, for example, to provide hemostasis at a site of anastomosis. The present disclosure also provides kits including such surgical patches, as well as templates that permit one to cut the patch to a desired size and/or shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: Confluent Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Fortier, Les Hull
  • Patent number: 8033483
    Abstract: An applicator assembly for mixing at least a first and a second component is provided. The applicator assembly includes a manifold configured for operable engagement with first and second source of component, the manifold including first and second component channels therethrough, an elongated shaft extending distally from the manifold, the elongated shaft including first and second component lumens extending the length thereof, the first and second component channels in fluid communication with the first and second component lumens, a tip assembly defining a first chamber, an intermediate chamber and a final chamber, wherein the first chamber is configured to receive a distal end of the elongated shaft, the second chamber is configured to receive an insert, and the final chamber is configured to receive the first and second components prior to the mixture being ejected from an outlet defined in the distal end of the tip assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Confluent Surgical Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Fortier, Les Hull, Arthur Driscoll
  • Publication number: 20100096481
    Abstract: A spray tip assembly capable of self-clearing is provided. The spray tip assembly includes a distal end including an outlet. The outlet defines at least a first configuration during a first condition and at least a second configuration during a second condition. The distal end may be configured to at least one of flex and expand such that the outlet changes from the first configuration to the second configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Les Hull, Derek Rissman, Jason Fortier, Art Driscoll
  • Publication number: 20100065660
    Abstract: A spray assembly for dispensing a mixture is provided. The spray assembly includes a connector configured for operable engagement with a first and a second source of component and a source of pressurized fluid, and a tip operably connected to the connector. The tip includes an opening and defines a mixing chamber between the connector and the opening of the tip, and an insert member configured to be received in the mixing chamber. The insert member includes a plurality of radially extending slots on at least one end of the insert. The plurality of radially extending slots is configured to mix the first and second components prior to the mixture exiting the opening in the tip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventors: Les Hull, Jason Fortier
  • Publication number: 20090266918
    Abstract: An applicator assembly for mixing at least a first and a second component is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: Jason Fortier, Les Hull, Arthur Driscoll
  • Publication number: 20070162123
    Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for fixing a ligament graft in a bone tunnel. In general, the methods and devices involve affixing a ligament graft within a bone tunnel using an adhesive. A fixation device can be inserted through the ligament graft in a direction transverse to an axis of the tunnel to maintain the ligament graft in contact with the adhesive. The fixation device can be removed when the adhesive is cured such that the ligament graft is fixed in the tunnel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Gregory Whittaker, Les Hull
  • Patent number: 7128208
    Abstract: A package for a sterile reamer. The package has an outer foldable package and an inner foam retainer. A sterile surgical instrument in a sealed pouch is contained in the retainer. The package provides economical, protective and space efficient containment for heavy surgical instruments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventor: Les Hull
  • Publication number: 20050211595
    Abstract: A package for a sterile reamer. The package has an outer foldable package and an inner foam retainer. A sterile surgical instrument in a sealed pouch is contained in the retainer. The package provides economical, protective and space efficient containment for heavy surgical instruments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Inventor: Les Hull