Patents by Inventor Philip Irka
Philip Irka 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: 20230056274Abstract: A surgical device includes a jaw assembly defining a first longitudinal axis and including a first jaw and a second jaw moveable relative to the first jaw; an elongated body defining a second longitudinal axis and coupled to a proximal end of the jaw assembly, wherein the jaw assembly is configured to articulate about an articulation axis transverse to the second longitudinal axis relative to the elongated body; and a handle assembly coupled to a proximal end of the elongated body and including at least one motor mechanically coupled to the jaw assembly and a control assembly including a first control button and a second control button, wherein actuation of the first control button moves the second jaw in approximation relative to the first jaw and actuating the second control button moves the second jaw away from the first jaw, and actuating the first and second control buttons moves the jaw assembly to a centered position in which the first and second longitudinal axes are substantially aligned, the handleType: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2022Publication date: February 23, 2023Inventors: Josh Snow, Philip Irka, Ethan Collins, Joseph Costanzo, Anthony Calderoni, Michael Ingmanson, Timothy Wells, Thomas Wingardner, III, Ramiro Cabrera
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Patent number: 11490918Abstract: A surgical device is provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2019Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Josh Snow, Philip Irka, Ethan Collins, Joseph Costanzo, Anthony Calderoni, Michael Ingmanson, Timothy Wells, Thomas Wingardner, III, Ramiro Cabrera
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Patent number: 11291443Abstract: A surgical apparatus has a clamp and a stapling mechanism. The clamp has a first jaw and a second jaw to clamp on a body tissue at a desired location for a stapling operation. The stapling mechanism is controlled by a trigger handle or a switch assembly. The surgical apparatus has a controller for providing a delay between clamping and actuating of the firing mechanism of the stapling mechanism. The delay provides for a desired amount of time for tissue compression producing a more uniform staple formation. The surgical apparatus also has an indicator. The indicator provides feedback about the status of the stapling mechanism and also displays a time of tissue compression by the clamp.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2019Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Frank J. Viola, Gregg Krehel, Guido Pedros, Michael A. Soltz, Robert DeSantis, Henry E. Holsten, Russell Heinrich, Michael Ingmanson, Philip Irka, David M. McCuen, Gene A. Stellon
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Publication number: 20210393264Abstract: A surgical system includes a handle having a controller and a motor, an adapter releasably coupled to the handle, and a loading unit releasably coupled to the adapter. The motor is coupled to a drive shaft of the handle. The adapter including an adapter identification device in communication with the controller, configured to store adapter data, and to communicate the adapter data to the controller. The loading unit configured to affect tissue in response to a force transmitted by the adapter from the drive shaft. The loading unit including a loading unit identification device in communication with the controller, configured to store loading unit data, and to communicate the loading unit data to the controller. The controller is configured to adjust output of a motor based on at least one of the adapter data or the loading unit data.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: Stanislaw Marczyk, Stanislaw Kostrzewski, Philip Irka, David Racenet
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Patent number: 11103246Abstract: A surgical system includes a handle having a controller and a motor, an adapter releasably coupled to the handle, and a loading unit releasably coupled to the adapter. The motor is coupled to a drive shaft of the handle. The adapter including an adapter identification device in communication with the controller, configured to store adapter data, and to communicate the adapter data to the controller. The loading unit configured to affect tissue in response to a force transmitted by the adapter from the drive shaft. The loading unit including a loading unit identification device in communication with the controller, configured to store loading unit data, and to communicate the loading unit data to the controller. The controller is configured to adjust output of a motor based on at least one of the adapter data or the loading unit data.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Stanislaw Marczyk, Stanislaw Kostrzewski, Philip Irka, David Racenet
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Patent number: 10932870Abstract: A method of verifying torque measurements of a reaction torque transducer of an instrument drive unit includes a controller receiving a verification signal, generating an acceptable range of torques, receiving a torque signal, comparing the torque signal to the acceptable range of torques, and stopping a motor if the torque applied by the motor is outside of the acceptable range of torques. The verification signal is indicative of the current drawn by the motor and the torque signal is indicative of torque applied by the motor.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Brock Kopp, Philip Irka, Mark MacLeod
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Patent number: 10838372Abstract: A surgical instrument is disclosed, the instrument including: a handle assembly; a jaw assembly including a staple cartridge containing a plurality of staples and an anvil to form the plurality of staples upon firing; a lockout mechanism configured to prevent reuse of the jaw assembly; a drive assembly at least partially located within the handle and connected to the jaw assembly; a motor operatively coupled to the drive assembly; and a controller operatively coupled to the motor, the controller configured to control supply of electrical current to the motor and to monitor a current draw of the motor, wherein the controller is further configured to terminate the supply of electrical current to the motor in response to a drop in the current draw.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2018Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Thomas Wingardner, Philip Irka, Michael Ingmanson
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Publication number: 20200352569Abstract: A surgical apparatus has a clamp and a stapling mechanism. The clamp has a first jaw and a second jaw to clamp on a body tissue at a desired location for a stapling operation. The stapling mechanism is controlled by a trigger handle or a switch assembly. The surgical apparatus has a controller for providing a delay between clamping and actuating of the firing mechanism of the stapling mechanism. The delay provides for a desired amount of time for tissue compression producing a more uniform staple formation. The surgical apparatus also has an indicator. The indicator provides feedback about the status of the stapling mechanism and also displays a time of tissue compression by the clamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventors: Frank J. Viola, Gregg Krehel, Guido Pedros, Michael A. Soltz, Robert DeSantis, Henry E. Holsten, Russell Heinrich, Michael Ingmanson, Philip Irka, David M. McCuen, Gene A. Stellon
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Publication number: 20200289119Abstract: A surgical apparatus has a clamp and a stapling mechanism. The clamp has a first jaw and a second jaw to clamp on a body tissue at a desired location for a stapling operation. The stapling mechanism is controlled by a trigger handle or a switch assembly. The surgical apparatus has a controller for providing a delay between clamping and actuating of the firing mechanism of the stapling mechanism. The delay provides for a desired amount of time for tissue compression producing a more uniform staple formation. The surgical apparatus also has an indicator. The indicator provides feedback about the status of the stapling mechanism and also displays a time of tissue compression by the clamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventors: Frank J. Viola, Gregg Krehel, Guido Pedros, Michael A. Soltz, Robert J. DeSantis, Henry E. Holsten, Russell Heinrich, Michael Ingmanson, Philip Irka, David M. McCuen, Gene A. Stellon
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Publication number: 20200113638Abstract: A method of verifying torque measurements of a reaction torque transducer of an instrument drive unit includes a controller receiving a verification signal, generating an acceptable range of torques, receiving a torque signal, comparing the torque signal to the acceptable range of torques, and stopping a motor if the torque applied by the motor is outside of the acceptable range of torques. The verification signal is indicative of the current drawn by the motor and the torque signal is indicative of torque applied by the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Brock Kopp, Philip Irka, Mark MacLeod
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Publication number: 20200100805Abstract: A surgical device is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Josh Snow, Philip Irka, Ethan Collins, Joseph Costanzo, Anthony Calderoni, Michael Ingmanson, Timothy Wells, Thomas Wingardner, Ramiro Cabrera
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Patent number: 10507068Abstract: A method of verifying torque measurements of a reaction torque transducer of an instrument drive unit includes a controller receiving a verification signal, generating an acceptable range of torques, receiving a torque signal, comparing the torque signal to the acceptable range of torques, and stopping a motor if the torque applied by the motor is outside of the acceptable range of torques. The verification signal is indicative of the current drawn by the motor and the torque signal is indicative of torque applied by the motor.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2016Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Brock Kopp, Philip Irka, Mark MacLeod
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Patent number: 10492814Abstract: A surgical device is provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2013Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Josh Snow, Philip Irka, Ethan Collins, Joseph Costanzo, Anthony Calderoni, Michael Ingmanson, Timothy Wells, Thomas Wingardner, III, Ramiro Cabrera
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Publication number: 20190261987Abstract: A surgical apparatus has a clamp and a stapling mechanism. The clamp has a first jaw and a second jaw to clamp on a body tissue at a desired location for a stapling operation. The stapling mechanism is controlled by a trigger handle or a switch assembly. The surgical apparatus has a controller for providing a delay between clamping and actuating of the firing mechanism of the stapling mechanism. The delay provides for a desired amount of time for tissue compression producing a more uniform staple formation. The surgical apparatus also has an indicator. The indicator provides feedback about the status of the stapling mechanism and also displays a time of tissue compression by the clamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Inventors: Frank J. Viola, Gregg Krehel, Guido Pedros, Michael A. Soltz, Robert DeSantis, Henry E. Holsten, Russell Heinrich, Michael Ingmanson, Philip Irka, David M. McCuen, Gene A. Stellon
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Publication number: 20190150925Abstract: A surgical system includes a handle having a controller and a motor, an adapter releasably coupled to the handle, and a loading unit releasably coupled to the adapter. The motor is coupled to a drive shaft of the handle. The adapter including an adapter identification device in communication with the controller, configured to store adapter data, and to communicate the adapter data to the controller. The loading unit configured to affect tissue in response to a force transmitted by the adapter from the drive shaft. The loading unit including a loading unit identification device in communication with the controller, configured to store loading unit data, and to communicate the loading unit data to the controller. The controller is configured to adjust output of a motor based on at least one of the adapter data or the loading unit data.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2019Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Stanislaw Marczyk, Stanislaw Kostrzewski, Philip Irka, David Racenet
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Patent number: 10285694Abstract: A surgical apparatus has a clamp and a stapling mechanism. The clamp has a first jaw and a second jaw to clamp on a body tissue at a desired location for a stapling operation. The stapling mechanism is controlled by a trigger handle or a switch assembly. The surgical apparatus has a controller for providing a delay between clamping and actuating of the firing mechanism of the stapling mechanism. The delay provides for a desired amount of time for tissue compression producing a more uniform staple formation. The surgical apparatus also has an indicator. The indicator provides feedback about the status of the stapling mechanism and also displays a time of tissue compression by the clamp.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2012Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Frank J. Viola, Gregg Krehel, Guido Pedros, Michael A. Soltz, Robert DeSantis, Henry E. Holsten, Russell Heinrich, Michael Ingmanson, Philip Irka, David M. McCuen, Gene A. Stellon
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Publication number: 20190121301Abstract: A surgical instrument is disclosed, the instrument including: a handle assembly; a jaw assembly including a staple cartridge containing a plurality of staples and an anvil to form the plurality of staples upon firing; a lockout mechanism configured to prevent reuse of the jaw assembly; a drive assembly at least partially located within the handle and connected to the jaw assembly; a motor operatively coupled to the drive assembly; and a controller operatively coupled to the motor, the controller configured to control supply of electrical current to the motor and to monitor a current draw of the motor, wherein the controller is further configured to terminate the supply of electrical current to the motor in response to a drop in the current draw.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Thomas Wingardner, Philip Irka, Michael Ingmanson
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Patent number: 10194907Abstract: A surgical system includes a handle having a controller and a motor, an adapter releasably coupled to the handle, and a loading unit releasably coupled to the adapter. The motor is coupled to a drive shaft of the handle. The adapter including an adapter identification device in communication with the controller, configured to store adapter data, and to communicate the adapter data to the controller. The loading unit configured to affect tissue in response to a force transmitted by the adapter from the drive shaft. The loading unit including a loading unit identification device in communication with the controller, configured to store loading unit data, and to communicate the loading unit data to the controller. The controller is configured to adjust output of a motor based on at least one of the adapter data or the loading unit data.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2015Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Stanislaw Marczyk, Stanislaw Kostrzewski, Philip Irka, David Racenet
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Patent number: 10162312Abstract: A surgical instrument is disclosed, the instrument including: a handle assembly; a jaw assembly including a staple cartridge containing a plurality of staples and an anvil to form the plurality of staples upon firing; a lockout mechanism configured to prevent reuse of the jaw assembly; a drive assembly at least partially located within the handle and connected to the jaw assembly; a motor operatively coupled to the drive assembly; and a controller operatively coupled to the motor, the controller configured to control supply of electrical current to the motor and to monitor a current draw of the motor, wherein the controller is further configured to terminate the supply of electrical current to the motor in response to a drop in the current draw.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2016Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Thomas Wingardner, Philip Irka, Michael Ingmanson
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Patent number: 10117654Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electromechanical surgical system and methods for use thereof including a surgical instrument having a controller, and an end effector selectively and removably connectable to the surgical instrument, wherein the controller enters an emergency retraction mode when at least one input element of the surgical system is incapable of providing control signals to the controller to operate a motor, wherein the emergency retraction mode activates the motor to withdraw a drive assembly from any advanced position thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2014Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Michael Ingmanson, Josh Snow, Thomas Wingardner, David McCuen, Philip Irka