Patents by Inventor Ramiro Cabrera
Ramiro Cabrera 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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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: 20190298375Abstract: An adapter assembly for connecting an end effector to an electrosurgical instrument is provided. The adapter assembly includes a drive transfer assembly, first and second pusher assemblies, a drive member, an extension assembly, and a trocar assembly. The drive transfer assembly includes first, second and third rotatable shafts. Each pusher assembly is operably connected to a rotatable shaft for converting rotational motion from one rotatable shaft to longitudinal movement to perform a different function. The drive member is operably connected to the third rotatable shaft for transferring rotational motion from the third rotatable shaft to perform a third function. The extension assembly is operably connected to a distal end of the adapter assembly and includes at least one flexible band assembly operably connected to one of the first and second pusher assemblies. The trocar assembly is configured for releasable engagement with the extension assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: Paul Richard, Ramiro Cabrera, Stephen Paul, Jonathan Sapienza
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Patent number: 10413289Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices, systems and methods for endoscopic suturing or stitching through an access tube or the like. An endoscopic stitching device is provided and includes a handle assembly; an elongate shaft supported by and extending from the handle assembly; and an end effector supported on a distal end of the elongate shaft. The end effector includes a neck assembly configured and adapted for articulation in one direction between a substantially linear configuration and an off-axis configuration, and a pair of juxtaposed jaws pivotally associated with one another. Each jaw defines a suture needle receiving recess formed in a tissue contacting surface thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2016Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Ramiro Cabrera, Thomas Wingardner, David N. Fowler, Brian J. Creston, Dmitri Menn, Paul D. Richard, Gene Stellon
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Patent number: 10398439Abstract: An adapter assembly for operably connecting an end effector to a surgical instrument. The adapter assembly includes a first proximal shaft, a second proximal shaft, a first distal shaft, and a second distal shaft. The first proximal shaft includes a first gear assembly. The second proximal shaft defines a longitudinal axis and includes a second gear assembly. The first distal shaft is disposed along the longitudinal axis and includes a third gear assembly. The first gear assembly is mechanically engaged with the third gear assembly. The second distal shaft includes a fourth gear assembly. The second gear assembly is mechanically engaged with the fourth gear assembly. A distal portion of the second distal shaft is disposed at least partially within an internal cavity of the third gear assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2016Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Ramiro Cabrera, Stephen Paul
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Patent number: 10327779Abstract: An adapter assembly for connecting an end effector to an electrosurgical instrument is provided. The adapter assembly includes a drive transfer assembly, first and second pusher assemblies, a drive member, an extension assembly, and a trocar assembly. The drive transfer assembly includes first, second and third rotatable shafts. Each pusher assembly is operably connected to a rotatable shaft for converting rotational motion from one rotatable shaft to longitudinal movement to perform a different function. The drive member is operably connected to the third rotatable shaft for transferring rotational motion from the third rotatable shaft to perform a third function. The extension assembly is operably connected to a distal end of the adapter assembly and includes at least one flexible band assembly operably connected to one of the first and second pusher assemblies. The trocar assembly is configured for releasable engagement with the extension assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Paul Richard, Ramiro Cabrera, Stephen Paul, Jonathan Sapienza
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Patent number: 10327745Abstract: A surgical retrieval apparatus includes a handle including an elongated sleeve extending therefrom that, together cooperate to define a lumen therethrough. A shaft having an end effector assembly disposed at a distal end thereof and a plunger disposed at a proximal end thereof is selectively translatable between a first position and a second position, wherein the end effector assembly extends from the sleeve. An articulation mechanism is configured to articulate the end effector assembly relative to the shaft. A specimen retrieval bag is coupled to the end effector assembly and is deployable to an extended position upon movement of the end effector assembly to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2015Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Ramiro Cabrera
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Publication number: 20190159781Abstract: An assembly including an adapter assembly and an extension assembly for connecting an end effector to an electrosurgical instrument is provided. The adapter assembly includes first and second pusher assemblies configured for converting rotational motion into linear motion and a drive member for transferring rotational motion. The extension assembly includes at least one flexible band assembly for transferring the linear motion from the adapter assembly and a trocar assembly configured for converting rotational motion into linear motion. Also provided is a connection assembly for connecting a first tubular member to a second tubular member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2019Publication date: May 30, 2019Inventors: Ramiro Cabrera, Anne Nelson
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Publication number: 20190105033Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices, systems and methods for endoscopic suturing or stitching through an access tube or the like. An endoscopic stitching device is provided and includes a handle assembly; an elongate shaft supported by and extending from the handle assembly; and an end effector supported on a distal end of the elongate shaft. The end effector includes a neck assembly configured and adapted for articulation in one direction between a substantially linear configuration and an off-axis configuration, and a pair of juxtaposed jaws pivotally associated with one another. Each jaw defines a suture needle receiving recess formed in a tissue contacting surface thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: Ramiro Cabrera, Thomas Wingardner, David N. Fowler, Brian J. Creston, Dmitri Menn, Paul D. Richard, Gene Stellon
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Patent number: 10236616Abstract: An adapter assembly selectively interconnects a surgical device with a surgical attachment that is configured to perform at least one function. The adapter assembly includes a proximal end that includes at least one mating part adapted to be detachably connected to a surgical device and configured to permit coupling of the adapter assembly to a surgical device in at least a first connection orientation and a second connection orientation.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2014Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Michael Ingmanson, Matthew Chowaniec, Ramiro Cabrera
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Patent number: 10226254Abstract: An assembly including an adapter assembly and an extension assembly for connecting an end effector to an electrosurgical instrument is provided. The adapter assembly includes first and second pusher assemblies configured for converting rotational motion into linear motion and a drive member for transferring rotational motion. The extension assembly includes at least one flexible band assembly for transferring the linear motion from the adapter assembly and a trocar assembly configured for converting rotational motion into linear motion. Also provided is a connection assembly for connecting a first tubular member to a second tubular member.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2015Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Ramiro Cabrera, Anne Nelson
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Publication number: 20190059945Abstract: A surgical system including a surgical instrument and a protection device is included. The surgical system includes a surgical instrument having an extension assembly releasably coupled thereto. The extension assembly includes a trocar member disposed within a distal end of the extension assembly and the trocar member includes an engagement feature defined in an outer surface thereof. The protection device is releasably coupled to the engagement feature of the trocar member, thereby providing a barrier adjacent a tip of the trocar member. A method of sterilizing a surgical instrument is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventors: Ramiro Cabrera, Stephen Paul, David Valentine
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Publication number: 20180360460Abstract: The present disclosure relates to adapter assemblies for use with and to electrically and mechanically interconnect electromechanical surgical devices and surgical reloads, and to surgical systems including handheld electromechanical surgical devices and adapter assemblies for connecting surgical reloads to the handheld electromechanical surgical devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Patrick Mozdzierz, Ramiro Cabrera, Joseph Eisinger, Scott Firth, John Hryb, Stephen Paul, Paul Richard, Anthony Sgroi, JR., David Valentine, Justin Williams
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Publication number: 20180317921Abstract: A surgical device includes an actuator assembly including a handle, an adapter assembly extending distally from the adapter assembly, and a tool assembly supported on a distal portion of the adapter assembly. The adapter assembly includes a rotation assembly that rotatably supports the adapter assembly in relation to the actuator assembly and a wire harness that allows the actuator assembly to communicate with the tool assembly. The rotation assembly includes a stop assembly for limiting a degree of rotation of the adapter assembly in relation to the actuator assembly to prevent separation of the wire harness from communication with the actuator assembly and/or the tool assembly. The stop assembly includes a stop plate and a stop pin that are spaced from the wire harness to minimize the likelihood of damage to the wire harness during rotation of the adapter assembly in relation to the actuator assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventor: Ramiro Cabrera
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Patent number: 10117675Abstract: A surgical system including a surgical instrument and a protection device is included. The surgical system includes a surgical instrument having an extension assembly releasably coupled thereto. The extension assembly includes a trocar member disposed within a distal end of the extension assembly and the trocar member includes an engagement feature defined in an outer surface thereof. The protection device is releasably coupled to the engagement feature of the trocar member, thereby providing a barrier adjacent a tip of the trocar member. A method of sterilizing a surgical instrument is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2015Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Ramiro Cabrera, Stephen Paul, David Valentine
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Publication number: 20180233850Abstract: An improved chip assembly for use in a stapling device includes a housing assembly receivable within a reload assembly. The housing assembly includes a base member defining a cavity and an identification assembly received within the cavity. The chip assembly further includes a plug assembly configured to selectively engage the base member. The plug assembly includes a housing, a wire extending from the housing, a seal member disposed within and extending from a distal end of the housing, and first and second contact members extending through the seal member and from the housing. The seal member is configured to be frictionally received within the base member to secure the plug assembly to the housing assembly in a fluid tight manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2018Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventors: Christopher Penna, Anthony Sgroi, JR., Charlie Kollar, David Valentine, Justin Williams, Patrick Mozdzierz, Stephen Paul, Ramiro Cabrera, Steven Joyce, Joseph Guerrera
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Publication number: 20180125601Abstract: A force sensor includes a substrate, a plurality of sensing elements, a seal, and a cover plate. The substrate includes a proximal surface and a distal surface, with the plurality of sensing elements coupled to the distal surface of the substrate. The seal includes a base wall and a flange extending proximally from the base wall. The flange is positioned against the distal surface of the substrate to define a cavity between the base wall of the seal and the distal surface of the substrate within which the plurality of sensing elements are disposed. The cover plate is positioned over the seal and fixed to the substrate. The cover plate applies a closure force on the seal to inhibit the ingress of fluids into the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventor: Ramiro Cabrera
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Patent number: 9936951Abstract: A surgical device including an end effector that is configured and adapted to receive an interchangeable tip is disclosed. Also disclosed are several interchangeable tips that are configured and adapted for different surgical procedures. The interchangeable tips facilitate the performance of different surgical procedures while using the same device.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2014Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Elizabeth Hufnagel, Gregg Krehel, Jason Iceman, Erik Carlson, Ramiro Cabrera, Kenneth Whitfield
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Patent number: 9883880Abstract: An articulation mechanism for a surgical instrument includes an articulation assembly, a plurality of cables, and a trigger. The cables are coupled to the articulation assembly at a proximal end thereof and extend distally therefrom. The cables are configured to engage an end effector assembly of the surgical instrument at a distal end thereof. The trigger is coupled to the articulation assembly and is selectively moveable from a shipping position to a use position. In the shipping position, the cables are substantially un-tensioned. In the use position, the cables are disposed in an initial tensioned position. In the use position, the trigger is moveable between an unlocked position and a locked position. In the unlocked position, the cables are selectively tensionable to articulate the end effector assembly. In the locked position, the tensions on the cables are maintained to lock the end effector assembly in position.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2015Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Jaroslaw T. Malkowski, Ramiro Cabrera, Richard Fortier, Andrew Ziegler, Amos Cruz, Gene A. Stellon, Steve Evans
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Publication number: 20170340348Abstract: A protection device includes an elongate body having a distal portion defining a flange, and a proximal portion including a plurality of legs extending proximally from the distal portion. When a distal surface of the flange is positioned on a horizontal surface, the plurality of legs is oriented in a vertical orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Ramiro Cabrera
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Publication number: 20170325793Abstract: An adapter assembly for connecting an end effector to an actuation assembly includes a base member defining a plurality of notches spaced at least partially about a circumference of the base member, a handle supported on the base member and rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the base member, and a latch mechanism supported on the handle assembly and selectively engageable with the base member. The latch mechanism includes a button member and a locking member. The button member is movable between a first position in which the locking member is received within one of the plurality of notches to lock the handle relative to the base member, and a second position in which the locking member is spaced from the plurality of notches to unlock the handle relative to the base member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2017Publication date: November 16, 2017Inventor: Ramiro Cabrera