Patents by Inventor Michael J. Havrilko

Michael J. Havrilko 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).

  • Surgical stapling instrument
    Patent number: 9592051
    Abstract: A surgical stapling instrument comprising a handle assembly having a proximal end, an elongated body portion extending distally from the handle assembly, a head portion disposed adjacent a distal portion of the elongated body portion and including an anvil assembly and a shell assembly. The shell assembly includes a shell and a staple guide housing a plurality of staples. A flexible engagement structure attaches the staple guide to the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Nihir Patel, Guido Pedros, Stephen R. Paul, Keith L. Milliman, Ryan Williams, Michael J. Havrilko
  • SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT
    Publication number: 20150060523
    Abstract: A surgical stapling instrument comprising a handle assembly having a proximal end, an elongated body portion extending distally from the handle assembly, a head portion disposed adjacent a distal portion of the elongated body portion and including an anvil assembly and a shell assembly. The shell assembly includes a shell and a staple guide housing a plurality of staples. A flexible engagement structure attaches the staple guide to the shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Nihir Patel, Guido Pedros, Stephen R. Paul, Keith L. Milliman, Ryan Williams, Michael J. Havrilko
  • Surgical stapling instrument
    Patent number: 8905289
    Abstract: A surgical stapling instrument comprising a handle assembly having a proximal end, an elongated body portion extending distally from the handle assembly, a head portion disposed adjacent a distal portion of the elongated body portion and including an anvil assembly and a shell assembly. The shell assembly includes a shell and a staple guide housing a plurality of staples. A flexible engagement structure attaches the staple guide to the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Nihir Patel, Guido Pedros, Stephen R. Paul, Keith L. Milliman, Ryan Williams, Michael J. Havrilko
  • SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT
    Publication number: 20140158744
    Abstract: A surgical stapling instrument comprising a handle assembly having a proximal end, an elongated body portion extending distally from the handle assembly, a head portion disposed adjacent a distal portion of the elongated body portion and including an anvil assembly and a shell assembly. The shell assembly includes a shell and a staple guide housing a plurality of staples. A flexible engagement structure attaches the staple guide to the shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Nihir Patel, Guido Pedros, Stephen R. Paul, Keith L. Milliman, Ryan Williams, Michael J. Havrilko
  • Surgical stapling instrument
    Patent number: 8684252
    Abstract: A surgical stapling instrument comprising a handle assembly having a proximal end, an elongated body portion extending distally from the handle assembly, a head portion disposed adjacent a distal portion of the elongated body portion and including an anvil assembly and a shell assembly. The shell assembly includes a shell and a staple guide housing a plurality of staples. A flexible engagement structure attaches the staple guide to the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Nihir Patel, Guido Pedros, Stephen R. Paul, Keith L. Milliman, Ryan Williams, Michael J. Havrilko
  • Surgical stapling instrument
    Patent number: 8322590
    Abstract: A surgical stapling instrument comprising a handle assembly having a proximal end, an elongated body portion extending distally from the handle assembly, a head portion disposed adjacent a distal portion of the elongated body portion and including an anvil assembly and a shell assembly. The shell assembly includes a shell and a staple guide housing a plurality of staples. A flexible engagement structure attaches the staple guide to the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Nihir Patel, Guido Pedros, Stephen R. Paul, Keith L. Milliman, Ryan Williams, Michael J. Havrilko
  • SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT
    Publication number: 20110095070
    Abstract: A surgical stapling instrument comprising a handle assembly having a proximal end, an elongated body portion extending distally from the handle assembly, a head portion disposed adjacent a distal portion of the elongated body portion and including an anvil assembly and a shell assembly. The shell assembly includes a shell and a staple guide housing a plurality of staples. A flexible engagement structure attaches the staple guide to the shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: Nihir Patel, Guido Pedros, Stephen R. Paul, Keith L. Milliman, Ryan Williams, Michael J. Havrilko