Patents by Inventor Michael G. Hilldoerfer
Michael G. Hilldoerfer 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: 10080554Abstract: A wireless foot control apparatus allows an operator to control multiple medical devices during an endoscopic medical procedure. The apparatus comprises a control console with controls designed for foot operation to control various medical devices. The controls include one or more foot pedals and foot switches to control the devices, including a selection switch to allow selection of the device to be controlled at a particular time. The console transmits signals over a wireless medium, to cause a remote receiver unit to select the device to be controlled and to control the selected device over a wired medium, in response to operation of the foot controls. The console may include a rechargeable battery, which may be sealed within the console's housing and charged inductively when the console is placed in a charging station. The receiver unit and the charging station can be separate units or integrated within a single housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2017Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: STRYKER CORPORATIONInventors: Andrew J. Hamel, Michael D. Baycura, Michael G. Hilldoerfer, Vasudev Nambakam, Salmaan Hameed, William H. L. Chang
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Publication number: 20180221005Abstract: A wireless foot control apparatus allows an operator to control multiple medical devices during an endoscopic medical procedure. The apparatus comprises a control console with controls designed for foot operation to control various medical devices. The controls include one or more foot pedals and foot switches to control the devices, including a selection switch to allow selection of the device to be controlled at a particular time. The console transmits signals over a wireless medium, to cause a remote receiver unit to select the device to be controlled and to control the selected device over a wired medium, in response to operation of the foot controls. The console may include a rechargeable battery, which may be sealed within the console's housing and charged inductively when the console is placed in a charging station. The receiver unit and the charging station can be separate units or integrated within a single housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Andrew J. HAMEL, Michael D. BAYCURA, Michael G. HILLDOERFER, Vasudev NAMBAKAM, Salmaan HAMEED, William H.L. CHANG
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Publication number: 20170273673Abstract: A wireless foot control apparatus allows an operator to control multiple medical devices during an endoscopic medical procedure. The apparatus comprises a control console with controls designed for foot operation to control various medical devices. The controls include one or more foot pedals and foot switches to control the devices, including a selection switch to allow selection of the device to be controlled at a particular time. The console transmits signals over a wireless medium, to cause a remote receiver unit to select the device to be controlled and to control the selected device over a wired medium, in response to operation of the foot controls. The console may include a rechargeable battery, which may be sealed within the console's housing and charged inductively when the console is placed in a charging station. The receiver unit and the charging station can be separate units or integrated within a single housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2017Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventors: Andrew J. HAMEL, Michael D. BAYCURA, Michael G. HILLDOERFER, Vasudev NAMBAKAM, Salmaan HAMEED, William H.L. CHANG
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Patent number: 9681858Abstract: A wireless foot control apparatus allows an operator to control multiple medical devices during an endoscopic medical procedure. The apparatus comprises a control console with controls designed for foot operation to control various medical devices. The controls include one or more foot pedals and foot switches to control the devices, including a selection switch to allow selection of the device to be controlled at a particular time. The console transmits signals over a wireless medium, to cause a remote receiver unit to select the device to be controlled and to control the selected device over a wired medium, in response to operation of the foot controls. The console may include a rechargeable battery, which may be sealed within the console's housing and charged inductively when the console is placed in a charging station. The receiver unit and the charging station can be separate units or integrated within a single housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2015Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: STRYKER CORPORATIONInventors: Andrew J. Hamel, Michael D. Baycura, Michael G. Hilldoerfer, Vasudev Nambakam, Salmaan Hameed, William H. L. Chang
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Patent number: 9504521Abstract: A surgical tool arrangement including a powered handpiece which cooperates with a combined electrosurgical and mechanical cutting instrument. The electrosurgical and mechanical cutting instrument includes an outer static housing element which defines an electrode for delivering electrical energy to the surgical site, and a cutting element disposed within the outer housing and movable relative thereto for manipulating patient tissue. The electrosurgical and mechanical cutting instrument is an integral component attachable to the surgical tool to provide multiple functions in a single instrument, such as cauterization, ablation and mechanical cutting, without the need for attachment of additional housing structures or other adapters. The tool arrangement also includes a universal handpiece which is capable of accepting and operating a number of different surgical instruments, each having one or multiple functions.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2006Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: STRYKER CORPORATIONInventors: Kurt M. Deutmeyer, Braden M. Robison, Andrew J. Hamel, Michael G. Hilldoerfer
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Patent number: 9427279Abstract: A surgical tool arrangement a handpiece which is capable of accepting and operating a number of different surgical tools or instruments adapted for use with the handpiece, each having one or multiple functions. The handpiece incorporates a coupling arrangement located at a distal end thereof which serves to attach the desired surgical instrument to the hand-piece via a locking mechanism, and also provides an electrical contact arrangement to support the functioning of an electrosurgical probe as well as a combined mechanical cutting and electrosurgical tool. Additionally, the handpiece accepts a conventional cutter which only requires power for driving a movable cutting element.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2010Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: STRYKER CORPORATIONInventors: Pedro Javier Muniz-Medina, Michael G. Hilldoerfer, Sean M. Darby, Reid S. Cover, Wenjie Deng
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Publication number: 20150216513Abstract: A wireless foot control apparatus allows an operator to control multiple medical devices during an endoscopic medical procedure. The apparatus comprises a control console with controls designed for foot operation to control various medical devices. The controls include one or more foot pedals and foot switches to control the devices, including a selection switch to allow selection of the device to be controlled at a particular time. The console transmits signals over a wireless medium, to cause a remote receiver unit to select the device to be controlled and to control the selected device over a wired medium, in response to operation of the foot controls. The console may include a rechargeable battery, which may be sealed within the console's housing and charged inductively when the console is placed in a charging station. The receiver unit and the charging station can be separate units or integrated within a single housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2015Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventors: Andrew J. HAMEL, Michael D. BAYCURA, Michael G. HILLDOERFER, Vasudev NAMBAKAM, Salmaan HAMEED, William H.L. CHANG
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Patent number: 9035741Abstract: A wireless foot control apparatus allows an operator to control multiple medical devices during an endoscopic medical procedure. The apparatus comprises a control console with controls designed for foot operation to control various medical devices. The controls include one or more foot pedals and foot switches to control the devices, including a selection switch to allow selection of the device to be controlled at a particular time. The console transmits signals over a wireless medium, to cause a remote receiver unit to select the device to be controlled and to control the selected device over a wired medium, in response to operation of the foot controls. The console may include a rechargeable battery, which may be sealed within the console's housing and charged inductively when the console is placed in a charging station. The receiver unit and the charging station can be separate units or integrated within a single housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2003Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: STRYKER CORPORATIONInventors: Andrew J. Hamel, Michael D. Baycura, Michael G. Hilldoerfer, Vasudev Nambakam, Salmaan Hameed, William H. L. Chang
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Patent number: 8638191Abstract: A system for providing wireless remote control over one or more devices. Included in the system is at least one wireless button that can be placed at various locations and which communicates with at least one sensor when the wireless button and sensor are brought within close proximity to one another. According to one embodiment, a wireless button can only be activated when the button is located within an authorized activation area. In another embodiment, a wireless button can only be activated by an authorized user. In yet a further embodiment, a wireless button can only be activated by an authorized user when the button is located within an authorized activation area.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2008Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Andrew J. Hamel, Brannon P. Wells, Reid S. Cover, Michael G. Hilldoerfer
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System for preventing unintended activation of a medical device by a portable remote control console
Patent number: 8175590Abstract: A network system prevents portable wireless remote control consoles from unintended activation of a medical device by determining if the console is located in a working space within a medical care room. Transceiver locator devices determine the position of the remote control consoles and send information to room control units indicating when a console is within the desired working space. The room control unit receives signals from the remote control console in the working space to control medical devices. The room control unit can also determine which of multiple remote control consoles within the working space is permitted to operate the medical devices. Each room control unit can send a presence output to the remote control console to enable use thereof. The remote control console can have an orientation sensor or a grip detector to prevent unintended operation thereof.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2008Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Andrew J. Hamel, Brannon P. Wells, Michael G. Hilldoerfer -
Patent number: 8149108Abstract: A system and method for controlling one or more medical devices by a remote console. The remote console communicates wirelessly with a central control unit that connects to one or more of the medical devices. To conserve battery power and simplify operation, the remote console is configured to automatically power on and initiate a wireless connection in response to being brought into proximity of the central control unit. According to another embodiment, the remote console automatically powers on and terminates any previously established wireless connections when brought into proximity of the central control unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2007Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Andrew J. Hamel, Michael G. Hilldoerfer, Brannon P. Wells
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Publication number: 20110301578Abstract: A surgical tool arrangement a handpiece which is capable of accepting and operating a number of different surgical tools or instruments adapted for use with the handpiece, each having one or multiple functions. The handpiece incorporates a coupling arrangement located at a distal end thereof which serves to attach the desired surgical instrument to the hand-piece via a locking mechanism, and also provides an electrical contact arrangement to support the functioning of an electrosurgical probe as well as a combined mechanical cutting and electrosurgical tool. Additionally, the handpiece accepts a conventional cutter which only requires power for driving a movable cutting element.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2010Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventors: Pedro Javier Muniz-Medina, Michael G. Hilldoerfer, Sean M. Darby, Reid S. Cover, Wenjie Deng
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Patent number: 7846150Abstract: A system for controlling one or more medical devices by a remote console. The remote console communicates wirelessly with a central control unit that connects to one or more of the medical devices. To minimize the possibility that a medical device will be activated by a stray or unauthorized wireless command signal, the central control unit must synchronize with the remote console and establish a secure communication link with it before the central control unit will respond to a wireless command signal transmitted by the remote console.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2005Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Andrew J. Hamel, Michael G. Hilldoerfer, Brannon P. Wells
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Publication number: 20090121865Abstract: A system and method for controlling one or more medical devices by a remote console. The remote console communicates wirelessly with a central control unit that connects to one or more of the medical devices. To conserve battery power and simplify operation, the remote console is configured to automatically power on and initiate a wireless connection in response to being brought into proximity of the central control unit. According to another embodiment, the remote console automatically powers on and terminates any previously established wireless connections when brought into proximity of the central control unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2007Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: Andrew J. Hamel, Michael G. Hilldoerfer, Brannon P. Wells
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Publication number: 20090085718Abstract: A system for providing wireless remote control over one or more devices. Included in the system is at least one wireless button that can be placed at various locations and which communicates with at least one sensor when the wireless button and sensor are brought within close proximity to one another. According to one embodiment, a wireless button can only be activated when the button is located within an authorized activation area. In another embodiment, a wireless button can only be activated by an authorized user. In yet a further embodiment, a wireless button can only be activated by an authorized user when the button is located within an authorized activation area.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2008Publication date: April 2, 2009Applicant: Stryker CorporationInventors: Andrew J. Hamel, Brannon P. Wells, Reid S. Cover, Michael G. Hilldoerfer
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System for preventing unintended activation of a medical device by a portable remote control console
Publication number: 20090080348Abstract: A network system prevents portable wireless remote control consoles from unintended activation of a medical device by determining if the console is located in a working space within a medical care room. Transceiver locator devices determine the position of the remote control consoles and send information to room control units indicating when a console is within the desired working space. The room control unit receives signals from the remote control console in the working space to control medical devices. The room control unit can also determine which of multiple remote control consoles within the working space is permitted to operate the medical devices. Each room control unit can send a presence output to the remote control console to enable use thereof. The remote control console can have an orientation sensor or a grip detector to prevent unintended operation thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2008Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventors: Andrew J. Hamel, Brannon P. Wells, Michael G. Hilldoerfer -
Publication number: 20080188848Abstract: A surgical tool arrangement including a powered handpiece which cooperates with a combined electrosurgical and mechanical cutting instrument. The electrosurgical and mechanical cutting instrument includes an outer static housing element which defines an electrode for delivering electrical energy to the surgical site, and a cutting element disposed within the outer housing and movable relative thereto for manipulating patient tissue. The electrosurgical and mechanical cutting instrument is an integral component attachable to the surgical tool to provide multiple functions in a single instrument, such as cauterization, ablation and mechanical cutting, without the need for attachment of additional housing structures or other adapters. The tool arrangement also includes a universal handpiece which is capable of accepting and operating a number of different surgical instruments, each having one or multiple functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2006Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventors: Kurt M. Deutmeyer, Braden M. Robison, Andrew J. Hamel, Michael G. Hilldoerfer
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Publication number: 20080140158Abstract: A wireless foot control apparatus allows an operator to control multiple medical devices during an endoscopic medical procedure. The apparatus comprises a control console with controls designed for foot operation to control various medical devices. The controls include one or more foot pedals and foot switches to control the devices, including a selection switch to allow selection of the device to be controlled at a particular time. The console transmits signals over a wireless medium, to cause a remote receiver unit to select the device to be controlled and to control the selected device over a wired medium, in response to operation of the foot controls. The console may include a rechargeable battery, which may be sealed within the console's housing and charged inductively when the console is placed in a charging station. The receiver unit and the charging station can be separate units or integrated within a single housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2003Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: Andrew J. Hamel, Michael D. Baycura, Michael G. Hilldoerfer, Vasudev Nambakam, Salmaan Hameed, William H. L. Chang