Patents by Inventor Rajeev Modi

Rajeev Modi 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).

  • Multiple part anvil assemblies for circular surgical stapling devices
    Patent number: 9125654
    Abstract: Circular stapling instruments and anvil assemblies. The anvil assemblies may have collapsible anvil support members that may be inserted through an opening in a patient and then expanded to be attached to an anvil plate assembly that has a staple-forming surface thereon. The anvil support member is attachable to the anvil plate assembly in such a way that when the anvil assembly is coupled to the stapling head of a circular stapler, the staple-forming surface is in substantial registry with the staples supported in the stapling head. A variety of different anvil support members and anvil plate assemblies are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
    Inventors: Taylor W. Aronhalt, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Chester O. Baxter, III, Mark S. Ortiz, Kreena Rajeev Modi, Joseph E. Young, Barry C. Worrell, Christopher J. Schall, Jerome R. Morgan, William B. Weisenburgh, II, Christopher J. Hess, Emily A. Heeb
  • Anvil assemblies with collapsible frames for circular staplers
    Patent number: 8978955
    Abstract: Circular stapling instruments and anvil assemblies. The anvil assemblies may have collapsible anvil support members that may be inserted through an opening in a patient and then expanded to be attached to an anvil plate assembly that has a staple-forming surface thereon. The anvil support member is attachable to the anvil plate assembly in such a way that when the anvil assembly is coupled to the stapling head of a circular stapler, the staple-forming surface is in substantial registry with the staples supported in the stapling head. A variety of different anvil support members and anvil plate assemblies are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
    Inventors: Taylor W. Aronhalt, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Kreena Rajeev Modi, Christopher J. Schall, Joseph E. Young, Barry C. Worrell, Jerome R. Morgan, William B. Weisenburgh, II, Christopher J. Hess, Emily A. Heeb
  • MULTIPLE PART ANVIL ASSEMBLIES FOR CIRCULAR SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICES
    Publication number: 20120234892
    Abstract: Circular stapling instruments and anvil assemblies. The anvil assemblies may have collapsible anvil support members that may be inserted through an opening in a patient and then expanded to be attached to an anvil plate assembly that has a staple-forming surface thereon. The anvil support member is attachable to the anvil plate assembly in such a way that when the anvil assembly is coupled to the stapling head of a circular stapler, the staple-forming surface is in substantial registry with the staples supported in the stapling head. A variety of different anvil support members and anvil plate assemblies are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
    Inventors: Taylor W. Aronhalt, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Chester O. Baxter, III, Mark S. Ortiz, Kreena Rajeev Modi, Joseph E. Young, Barry C. Worrell, Christopher J. Schall, Jerome R. Morgan, William B. Weisenburgh, II, Christopher J. Hess, Emily A. Heeb
  • ANVIL ASSEMBLIES WITH COLLAPSIBLE FRAMES FOR CIRCULAR STAPLERS
    Publication number: 20120234891
    Abstract: Circular stapling instruments and anvil assemblies. The anvil assemblies may have collapsible anvil support members that may be inserted through an opening in a patient and then expanded to be attached to an anvil plate assembly that has a staple-forming surface thereon. The anvil support member is attachable to the anvil plate assembly in such a way that when the anvil assembly is coupled to the stapling head of a circular stapler, the staple-forming surface is in substantial registry with the staples supported in the stapling head. A variety of different anvil support members and anvil plate assemblies are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
    Inventors: Taylor W. Aronhalt, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Kreena Rajeev Modi, Christopher J. Schall, Joseph E. Young, Barry C. Worrell, Jerome R. Morgan, William B. Weisenburgh, II, Christopher J. Hess, Emily A. Heeb
  • Processing system and method of processing
    Publication number: 20070044824
    Abstract: This invention relates to a processing system, a method of processing and products produced by said process. Such system and method can reduce change over time and/or off quality product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: Scott William Capeci, Etienne Maria Jeuniaux, Rajeev Modi, Kenneth Kemen, Rebecca Gulaskey, Roger Williams