Patents by Inventor Michael S. Gallie

Michael S. Gallie 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).

  • Patent number: 11744586
    Abstract: A loading unit configured for engagement with a surgical instrument, and including a proximal body portion, an end effector, and an imaging device. The end effector is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the proximal body portion, and includes a first jaw member and a second jaw member. At least one of the first jaw member and the second jaw member is movable with respect to the other of the first jaw member and the second jaw member between an open position and an approximated position. The first jaw member includes a first tissue contacting surface, and the second jaw member includes a second tissue contacting surface. A distal portion of the first jaw member is disposed at a first angle with respect to the first tissue contacting surface. The imaging device is disposed on the distal portion of the first jaw member, and is configured to capture visual data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Peter T. Collings, Japhet Colon-Rosario, Michael S. Gallie, Jean Camille Lu Ersando
  • Patent number: 11744592
    Abstract: A surgical device includes a motor and a reload having a plurality of staples. The surgical device also includes an anvil assembly movable relative to the reload by the motor to clamp tissue therebetween. The device further includes a force sensor configured to measure force imparted on the anvil assembly. The device additionally includes a controller configured to compare the measured force to a target force, determine a distance at which the measured force matches the target force, and output the distance and the target force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Patrick D. Mozdzierz, Alexander J. Hart, Michael S. Gallie
  • Publication number: 20230039459
    Abstract: A surgical device includes a motor and a reload having a plurality of staples. The surgical device also includes an anvil assembly movable relative to the reload by the motor to clamp tissue therebetween. The device further includes a force sensor configured to measure force imparted on the anvil assembly. The device additionally includes a controller configured to compare the measured force to a target force, determine a distance at which the measured force matches the target force, and output the distance and the target force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Patrick D. Mozdzierz, Alexander J. Hart, Michael S. Gallie
  • Publication number: 20210315607
    Abstract: A surgical kit includes a cannula assembly and a camera assembly. The cannula assembly includes a cannula housing and a cannula member extending from the cannula housing. The cannula member defines a channel therethrough. The camera assembly includes an insertion member including an elongate shaft including a supporting member extending proximally from a distal end portion of the elongate shaft, and a camera detachably supported on a proximal end portion of the supporting member of the insertion member. The camera is configured to be coupled to an outer surface of the cannula. The camera and the insertion member are dimensioned to be received through the channel of the cannula member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Asa G. DeBlois, Peter T. Collings, Japhet Colon-Rosario, Smiti Narayanan, Michael S. Gallie, Stephanie Logan, Adia J. Solomon, Matthew T. Coralli
  • Patent number: 10863987
    Abstract: A loading unit configured for engagement with a surgical instrument, and including a proximal body portion, an end effector, and an imaging device. The end effector is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the proximal body portion, and includes a first jaw member and a second jaw member. At least one of the first jaw member and the second jaw member is movable with respect to the other of the first jaw member and the second jaw member between an open position and an approximated position. The first jaw member includes a first tissue contacting surface, and the second jaw member includes a second tissue contacting surface. A distal portion of the first jaw member is disposed at a first angle with respect to the first tissue contacting surface. The imaging device is disposed on the distal portion of the first jaw member, and is configured to capture visual data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Peter T. Collings, Japhet Colon-Rosario, Michael S. Gallie, Jean Camille Lu Ersando
  • Publication number: 20200345365
    Abstract: A loading unit configured for engagement with a surgical instrument, and including a proximal body portion, an end effector, and an imaging device. The end effector is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the proximal body portion, and includes a first jaw member and a second jaw member. At least one of the first jaw member and the second jaw member is movable with respect to the other of the first jaw member and the second jaw member between an open position and an approximated position. The first jaw member includes a first tissue contacting surface, and the second jaw member includes a second tissue contacting surface. A distal portion of the first jaw member is disposed at a first angle with respect to the first tissue contacting surface. The imaging device is disposed on the distal portion of the first jaw member, and is configured to capture visual data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Peter T. Collings, Japhet Colon-Rosario, Michael S. Gallie, Jean Camille Lu Ersando
  • Publication number: 20190142420
    Abstract: A loading unit configured for engagement with a surgical instrument, and including a proximal body portion, an end effector, and an imaging device. The end effector is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the proximal body portion, and includes a first jaw member and a second jaw member. At least one of the first jaw member and the second jaw member is movable with respect to the other of the first jaw member and the second jaw member between an open position and an approximated position. The first jaw member includes a first tissue contacting surface, and the second jaw member includes a second tissue contacting surface. A distal portion of the first jaw member is disposed at a first angle with respect to the first tissue contacting surface. The imaging device is disposed on the distal portion of the first jaw member, and is configured to capture visual data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Peter T. Collings, Japhet Colon-Rosario, Michael S. Gallie, Jean Camille Lu Ersando