Patents by Inventor Louis P. Mingione
Louis P. Mingione 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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Publication number: 20230329742Abstract: An apparatus configured for use with an end effector of a surgical instrument, comprising: (a) a housing, wherein the housing includes a first housing portion defining a first gap, wherein the first gap is configured to receive a jaw of the end effector; and (b) a lubricant application member positioned within the first gap, wherein the lubricant application member is configured to be loaded with a lubricant for applying the lubricant to a tissue clamping surface of the jaw when the jaw is received within the first gap.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2022Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Steven M. Boronyak, Demetrius N. Harris, Patrick G. McElhaney, JR., Scott L. Johnson, Elie R. F. Laumond, Johnnie Bell, Maxwell T. Rockman, Jacob S. Gee, Jacqueline A. Anim, John E. Brady, Anna Peterson Wilson, Oscar R. Chavez Montes, Jeffrey L. Aldridge, Candice Otrembiak, Nicholas D. Schley, Stephen M. Torain, Chad P. Boudreaux, Kylie L. Hays, Rosa Castillo, Todd E. Riethmiller, Rachael A. Swenson, Louis P. Mingione, Monica L. Rivard, Justin M. Kovach, Mark E. Tebbe, Sean P. Conlon
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Publication number: 20230329420Abstract: An apparatus includes an external body, a floor attached to the external body, an applicator pad, and a cover. The external body defines an internal cavity and extends between a bottom and top end. The applicator pad extends from the floor into the internal cavity defined by the external body. The applicator pad has an absorbent material that can absorb an electro-lubricant. The applicator pad is dimensioned to be grasped by a pair of jaws of a surgical instrument. The cover is associated with the top end of the external body and partially defines the internal cavity of the external body. The cover allows the pair of jaws to enter the internal cavity via the cover to grasp the applicator pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2022Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Mallory E. Schroeder, Justin M. Kovach, Sean P. Conlon, Mark E. Tebbe, Louis P. Mingione, Sudha Vijaykumar, Monica L. Rivard, Shane R. Adams, Karen M. Averbeck, Ryan J. Reese
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Patent number: 10549078Abstract: An applicator assembly includes at least one ampoule formed of a frangible material and containing liquid to be applied, a body having a proximal end, a distal end, and an interior portion defining a chamber adapted to receive the at least one ampoule, an application member attached to the distal end of the body, an actuator projecting from the body operable to fracture the at least one ampoule, a trench formed in a surface of the body, and a vent disposed through a surface of the trench.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2018Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: CAREFUSION 2200, INCInventors: Louis P. Mingione, Satish Degala, Kenneth Bruce Thurmond, Andre M. Rustad, Michael McMahon, Benjamin T. Krupp, Charlie Beuchat, Maya P. Singh
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Patent number: 10195381Abstract: A patient interface assembly includes a housing that defines an inlet port and an outlet port. A jet pump receives pressurized gas flow from the inlet port and delivers the gas flow to the outlet port. A nebulizer is fluidly coupled to the outlet port and positioned to introduce medication into the gas flow and deliver medicated gas flow to a patient.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2014Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: VYAIRE MEDICAL CONSUMABLES LLCInventors: Thomas J. Dunsmore, Geoffrey C. Wise, Thomas C. Wilschke, Louis P. Mingione
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Patent number: 10076648Abstract: An applicator assembly includes a plurality of ampoules formed of a frangible material and containing liquid to be applied, a container having a proximal end, a distal end, and an interior portion defining a chamber adapted to receive the plurality of ampoules, an application member attached to the distal end of the container; and at least one actuator projecting from the container, wherein the at least one actuator is actuatable to independently fracture the plurality of ampoules, thereby independently releasing the liquid into the application member. The at least one actuator may be moveable from a first position to a second position, the applicator having a smaller profile when the actuator is in the second position than when the actuator is in the first position.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2018Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: CAREFUSION 2200, INC.Inventors: Louis P. Mingione, Charlie Beuchat
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Publication number: 20180147398Abstract: An applicator assembly includes a plurality of ampoules formed of a frangible material and containing liquid to be applied, a container having a proximal end, a distal end, and an interior portion defining a chamber adapted to receive the plurality of ampoules, an application member attached to the distal end of the container; and at least one actuator projecting from the container, wherein the at least one actuator is actuatable to independently fracture the plurality of ampoules, thereby independently releasing the liquid into the application member. The at least one actuator may be moveable from a first position to a second position, the applicator having a smaller profile when the actuator is in the second position than when the actuator is in the first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2018Publication date: May 31, 2018Inventors: Louis P. MINGIONE, Charlie BEUCHAT
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Publication number: 20180147397Abstract: An applicator assembly includes at least one ampoule formed of a frangible material and containing liquid to be applied, a body having a proximal end, a distal end, and an interior portion defining a chamber adapted to receive the at least one ampoule, an application member attached to the distal end of the body, an actuator projecting from the body operable to fracture the at least one ampoule, a trench formed in a surface of the body, and a vent disposed through a surface of the trench.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2018Publication date: May 31, 2018Inventors: Louis P. Mingione, Satish Degala, Kenneth Bruce Thurmond, Andre M. Rustad, Michael McMahon, Benjamin T. Krupp, Charlie Beuchat, Maya P. Singh
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Patent number: 9480466Abstract: A laparoscopic surgical device is provided, including a removable tool-comprising shaft having an outer shaft and an inner actuation rod that may be removably or permanently connected together. A handle of the device includes a two-button mechanism for engaging and releasing the removable tool-comprising shaft. The two-button mechanism is configured to engage overlapping corresponding apertures of the outer shaft and the inner rod that extends through the outer shaft, and the handle may include a variety of configurations that can readily interchangeably be used with different tool bodies.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2014Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: CareFusion 2200, Inc.Inventors: Andrew P. Van De Weghe, Louis P. Mingione, David A. Schechter, David Scott Hazlitt
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Publication number: 20160199631Abstract: An applicator assembly includes at least one ampoule formed of a frangible material and containing liquid to be applied, a body having a proximal end, a distal end, and an interior portion defining a chamber adapted to receive the at least one ampoule, an application member attached to the distal end of the body, an actuator projecting from the body operable to fracture the at least one ampoule, a trench formed in a surface of the body, and a vent disposed through a surface of the trench.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Louis P. MINGIONE, Satish Degala, Kenneth Bruce Thurmond, Andre M. Rustad, Michael McMahon, Benjamin T. Krupp, Charlie Beuchat, Maya P. Singh
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Publication number: 20160166816Abstract: An applicator assembly includes a plurality of ampoules formed of a frangible material and containing liquid to be applied, a container having a proximal end, a distal end, and an interior portion defining a chamber adapted to receive the plurality of ampoules, an application member attached to the distal end of the container; and at least one actuator projecting from the container, wherein the at least one actuator is actuatable to independently fracture the plurality of ampoules, thereby independently releasing the liquid into the application member. The at least one actuator may be moveable from a first position to a second position, the applicator having a smaller profile when the actuator is in the second position than when the actuator is in the first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Louis P. MINGIONE, Charlie Beuchat
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Publication number: 20150342583Abstract: A laparoscopic surgical device is provided, including a removable tool-comprising shaft having an outer shaft and an inner actuation rod that may be removably or permanently connected together. A handle of the device includes a two-button mechanism for engaging and releasing the removable tool-comprising shaft. The two-button mechanism is configured to engage overlapping corresponding apertures of the outer shaft and the inner rod that extends through the outer shaft, and the handle may include a variety of configurations that can readily interchangeably be used with different tool bodies.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2014Publication date: December 3, 2015Applicant: CareFusion 2200, Inc.Inventors: Andrew P. Van De Weghe, Louis P. Mingione, David A. Schechter, David Scott Hazlitt
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Publication number: 20150096562Abstract: A patient interface assembly includes a housing that defines an inlet port and an outlet port. A jet pump receives pressurized gas flow from the inlet port and delivers the gas flow to the outlet port. A nebulizer is fluidly coupled to the outlet port and positioned to introduce medication into the gas flow and deliver medicated gas flow to a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Thomas J. DUNSMORE, Geoffrey C. WISE, Thomas C. WILSCHKE, Louis P. MINGIONE
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Patent number: 8931478Abstract: A patient interface assembly includes a housing that defines an inlet port and an outlet port. A jet pump receives pressurized gas flow from the inlet port and delivers the gas flow to the outlet port. A nebulizer is fluidly coupled to the outlet port and positioned to introduce medication into the gas flow and deliver medicated gas flow to a patient.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2008Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Carefusion 2200, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J Dunsmore, Geoffrey C. Wise, Thomas C. Wilschke, Louis P. Mingione
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Publication number: 20120109186Abstract: An articulating laparoscopic instrument including a handle body, a shaft, an end effector, an operation mechanism, and an articulation mechanism. The end effector is connected to a shaft end. The operation mechanism includes a rod and an actuator. The rod is coupled to the end effector. Movement of the actuator relative to the handle body transfers a force onto the rod in a longitudinal direction to operate the end effector. The articulation mechanism includes a deflection assembly, first and second collar assemblies, first and second cables, a linkage, and an articulation actuator. The first and second collar assemblies are slidably disposed over the rod. The cables extend between the collar assemblies and the deflection assembly. Movement of the articulation actuator drives the first and second collar assemblies in opposite directions to cause a longitudinal deflection in the deflection assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Inventors: David A. Parrott, Benjamin T. Krupp, Christoph L. Gillum, Christopher J. Matice, Louis P. Mingione
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Publication number: 20090126731Abstract: A patient interface assembly includes a housing that defines an inlet port and an outlet port. A jet pump receives pressurized gas flow from the inlet port and delivers the gas flow to the outlet port. A nebulizer is fluidly coupled to the outlet port and positioned to introduce medication into the gas flow and deliver medicated gas flow to a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2008Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicant: Allegiance CorporationInventors: Thomas J. Dunsmore, Geoffrey C. Wise, Thomas C. Wilschke, Louis P. Mingione