Patents by Inventor Michael John Lands

Michael John Lands 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).

  • Laparoscopic bipolar electrosurgical instrument
    Patent number: 7207990
    Abstract: A laparoscopic bipolar electrosurgical instrument can apply a large closure force between its jaws without damaging the small yoke assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Sherwood Services Ag
    Inventors: Michael John Lands, Stephen Wade Lukianow, Donald Robert Loeffler, James Steven Cunnigham, Kate Ryland Lawes, Daniel Lee Trimberger, II, Mathew Erle Mitchell, Jenifer Serafin Kennedy
  • Laparoscopic bipolar electrosurgical instrument
    Patent number: 6960210
    Abstract: A laparoscopic bipolar electrosurgical instrument can apply a large closure force between its jaw without damaging the small yoke assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: Sherwood Services AG
    Inventors: Michael John Lands, Stephen Wade Lukianow, Donald Robert Loeffler, James Steven Cunnigham, Kate Ryland Lawes, Daniel Lee Trimberger, II, Mathew Erle Mitchell, Jenifer Serafin Kennedy
  • Endoscopic bipolar electrosurgical forceps
    Patent number: 6682528
    Abstract: A endoscopic bipolar forceps for clamping and sealing tissue includes first and second jaw members pivotally attached in opposing relation relative to one another which are movable from a first open position wherein the jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to a second clamping position wherein the jaw members cooperate to grasp tissue therebetween. A drive rod assembly connects each of the jaw members to a source of electrical energy such that the jaw members are capable of conducting bipolar energy through the tissue held therebetween. A handle attached to the drive rod assembly imparts movement of the first and second jaw members from the first and second positions. At least one stop member is attached to the jaw members for controlling the distance between the jaw members. The forceps may also include a yoke member for insulating the jaw members from one another to prevent short circuiting of the forceps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: Sherwood Services AG
    Inventors: Randel Alven Frazier, Michael John Lands, Wade Lukianow
  • Endoscopic bipolar electrosurgical forceps
    Patent number: 6585735
    Abstract: A endoscopic bipolar forceps for clamping and sealing tissue includes first and second jaw members pivotally attached in opposing relation relative to one another which are movable from a first open position wherein the jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to a second clamping position wherein the jaw members cooperate to grasp tissue therebetween. A drive rod assembly connects each of the jaw members to a source of electrical energy such that the jaw members are capable of conducting bipolar energy through the tissue held therebetween. A handle attached to the drive rod assembly imparts movement of the first and second jaw members from the first and second positions. At least one stop member is attached to the jaw members for controlling the distance between the jaw members. The forceps may also include a yoke member for insulating the jaw members from one another to prevent short circuiting of the forceps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: Sherwood Services AG
    Inventors: Randel Alven Frazier, Michael John Lands, Wade Lukianow
  • Endoscopic bipolar electrosurgical forceps
    Publication number: 20030040745
    Abstract: A endoscopic bipolar forceps for clamping and sealing tissue includes first and second jaw members pivotally attached in opposing relation relative to one another which are movable from a first open position wherein the jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to a second clamping position wherein the jaw members cooperate to grasp tissue therebetween. A drive rod assembly connects each of the jaw members to a source of electrical energy such that the jaw members are capable of conducting bipolar energy through the tissue held therebetween. A handle attached to the drive rod assembly imparts movement of the first and second jaw members from the first and second positions. At least one stop member is attached to the jaw members for controlling the distance between the jaw members. The forceps may also include a yoke member for insulating the jaw members from one another to prevent short circuiting of the forceps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Inventors: Randel Alven Frazier, Michael John Lands, Wade Lukianow
  • Laparoscopic bipolar electrosurgical instrument
    Publication number: 20030032956
    Abstract: A laparoscopic bipolar electrosurgical instrument can apply a large closure force between its jaw without damaging the small yoke assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventors: Michael John Lands, Stephen Wade Lukianow, Donald Robert Loeffler, James Steven Cunnigham, Kate Ryland Lawes, Daniel Lee Trimberger, Mathew Erle Mitchell, Jenifer Serafin Kennedy
  • Endoscopic bipolar electrosurgical forceps
    Patent number: 6458130
    Abstract: A endoscopic bipolar forceps for clamping and sealing tissue includes first and second jaw members pivotally attached in opposing relation relative to one another which are movable from a first open position wherein the jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to a second clamping position wherein the jaw members cooperate to grasp tissue therebetween. A drive rod assembly connects each of the jaw members to a source of electrical energy such that the jaw members are capable of conducting bipolar energy through the tissue held therebetween. A handle attached to the drive rod assembly imparts movement of the first and second jaw members from the first and second positions. At least one stop member is attached to the jaw members for controlling the distance between the jaw members. The forceps may also include a yoke member for insulating the jaw members from one another to prevent short circuiting of the forceps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: Sherwood Services AG
    Inventors: Randel Alven Frazier, Michael John Lands, Wade Lukianow
  • Laparoscopic bipolar electrosurgical instrument
    Patent number: 6451018
    Abstract: A laparoscopic bipolar electrosurgical instrument can apply a large closure force between its jaws without damaging the small yoke assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Sherwood Services AG
    Inventors: Michael John Lands, Stephen Wade Lukianow, Donald Robert Loeffler, James Steven Cunnigham, Kate Ryland Lawes, Daniel Lee Trimberger, II, Mathew Erle Mitchell, Jenifer Serafin Kennedy
  • Laparoscopic bipolar electrosurgical instrument
    Patent number: 6228083
    Abstract: A laparoscopic bipolar electrosurgical instrument can apply a large closure force between its jaws without damaging the small yoke assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: Sherwood Services AG
    Inventors: Michael John Lands, Stephen Wade Lukianow, Donald Robert Loeffler, James Steven Cunningham, Kate Ryland Lawes, Daniel Lee Trimberger, II, Mathew Erle Mitchell, Jenifer Serafin Kennedy
  • Laparoscopic bipolar electrosurgical instrument
    Patent number: 6090109
    Abstract: A laparoscopic bipolar electrosurgical instrument can apply a large closure force between its jaws without damaging the small yoke assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Assignee: Sherwood Services AG
    Inventors: Michael John Lands, Stephen Wade Lukianow, Donald Robert Loeffler, James Steven Cunnigham, Kate Ryland Lawes, Daniel Lee Trimberger, II, Mathew Erle Mitchell, Jenifer Serafin Kennedy