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: 9797486Abstract: A surgical device adapter for coupling an end effector to a handle assembly is disclosed. The surgical device adapter includes: a housing; a drive mechanism disposed within the housing and couplable to the handle assembly and the end effector; and a drive coupling assembly coupled to the surgical device adapter and selectively couplable to the handle assembly, the drive coupling assembly including a retraction assembly selectively couplable to the drive mechanism such that rotation of the drive coupling assembly about a longitudinal axis defined by the surgical device adapter and relative to the housing actuates the drive mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2014Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Earl Zergiebel, Ramiro Cabrera, Paul Richard, David Chowaniec, Ryan Williams, Anand Subramanian
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Publication number: 20170224345Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2016Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Ramiro Cabrera, Stephen Paul
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Publication number: 20170150962Abstract: 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 8, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Ramiro Cabrera, Thomas Wingardner, David N. Fowler, Brian J. Creston, Dmitri Menn, Paul D. Richard, Gene Stellon
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Patent number: 9649484Abstract: A medical tube assembly is disclosed, and includes a first tube portion defining a longitudinal axis, a second tube portion, and a coupling member. The coupling member is configured to couple the first tube portion and the second tube portion. The coupling member is configured to circumferentially engage the second tube portion and has a protrusion configured to engage a portion of the first tube portion. The second tube portion is configured to transition the coupling member from a resting condition to a coupling condition. The coupling member is configured to engage the first tube portion in the coupling condition.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2014Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Ramiro Cabrera, Anne Nelson
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Publication number: 20170027610Abstract: 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: July 28, 2015Publication date: February 2, 2017Inventors: Ramiro Cabrera, Stephen Paul, David Valentine
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Publication number: 20170027579Abstract: An adapter assembly for connecting an end effector to an actuation assembly is provided. The adapter assembly a base defining a plurality of notches spaced at least partially about a circumference of the base, a handle supported on the base and rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the base, and a latch mechanism supported on the handle assembly and selectively engageable with the base. The latch mechanism includes a latch member and a locking member. The latch 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, and a second position in which the locking member is spaced from the plurality of notches to unlock the handle relative to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Inventors: Ramiro Cabrera, Jonathan Sapienza, Stephen Paul
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Publication number: 20160354088Abstract: A surgical assembly for operably connecting an end effector to an electrosurgical instrument includes an adapter assembly and an extension assembly. The adapter assembly includes a drive coupling assembly, a drive transfer assembly operably received through the drive coupling assembly and including a first rotatable shaft, and a first pusher assembly operably connected to the first rotatable shaft for converting rotational motion from the first rotatable shaft to longitudinal movement to perform a first function. The first pusher assembly includes a first pusher member having an outer housing formed of a first material, and a threaded insert formed of a second material and disposed within the outer housing. The extension assembly is operably connected to a distal end of the adapter assembly, and includes a flexible band assembly operably connectable to the first pusher member of the first pusher assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Inventors: Ramiro Cabrera, Justin Williams
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Publication number: 20160296234Abstract: 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: January 8, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: Paul Richard, Ramiro Cabrera, Stephen Paul, Jonathan Sapienza
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Patent number: 9414844Abstract: A surgical clip applier includes a housing, at least one handle, a channel assembly, a clip carrier, a wedge plate, a clip pusher bar, and a clip follower. The at least one handle is pivotably connected to the housing. The channel assembly extends distally from the housing. The clip carrier is disposed within the channel assembly and defines a channel and a plurality of windows. The wedge plate is reciprocally disposed within the channel assembly. The clip pusher bar is reciprocally positioned within the housing and the channel assembly. The clip follower is slidably disposed within the channel of the clip carrier and disposed proximally of a plurality of clips. The clip follower is configured and dimensioned to lockout the clip applier after a last clip of the plurality of clips has been expelled by the surgical clip applier.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Earl M. Zergiebel, Ramiro Cabrera
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Publication number: 20160143641Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning a surgical instrument includes an elongate member having a first end and a second end configured for disposal within a cavity of a surgical instrument. The elongate member defines a longitudinal channel and a plurality of apertures extending transversely through the elongate member. The apertures are in communication with the longitudinal channel. The first end of the elongate member is configured to be coupled to a source of fluid such that fluid passes through the longitudinal channel and out of the elongate member through the plurality of apertures.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Jonathan W. Sapienza, Paul D. Richard, Ramiro Cabrera, Stephen R. Paul
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Publication number: 20160106406Abstract: 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: October 6, 2015Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventors: Ramiro Cabrera, Anne Nelson
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Publication number: 20150164524Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2015Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: Jaroslaw T. Malkowski, Ramiro Cabrera, Richard Fortier, Andrew Ziegler, Amos Cruz, Gene A. Stellon, Steve Evans
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Publication number: 20150150547Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2014Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventors: Michael Ingmanson, Matthew Chowaniec, Ramiro Cabrera
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Publication number: 20150142006Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2015Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventor: Ramiro Cabrera
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Patent number: 8968329Abstract: 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: October 11, 2012Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Ramiro Cabrera
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Patent number: 8968355Abstract: 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 15, 2011Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Jaroslaw T. Malkowski, Ramiro Cabrera, Richard Fortier, Andrew Ziegler, Amos Cruz, Gene A. Stellon, Steve Evans
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Publication number: 20140373652Abstract: A surgical device adapter for coupling an end effector to a handle assembly is disclosed. The surgical device adapter includes: a housing; a drive mechanism disposed within the housing and couplable to the handle assembly and the end effector; and a drive coupling assembly coupled to the surgical device adapter and selectively couplable to the handle assembly, the drive coupling assembly including a retraction assembly selectively couplable to the drive mechanism such that rotation of the drive coupling assembly about a longitudinal axis defined by the surgical device adapter and relative to the housing actuates the drive mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Earl Zergiebel, Ramiro Cabrera, Paul Richard, David Chowaniec, Ryan Williams, Anand Subramanian
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Publication number: 20140316441Abstract: A surgical clip applier includes a housing, at least one handle, a channel assembly, a clip carrier, a wedge plate, a clip pusher bar, and a clip follower. The at least one handle is pivotably connected to the housing. The channel assembly extends distally from the housing. The clip carrier is disposed within the channel assembly and defines a channel and a plurality of windows. The wedge plate is reciprocally disposed within the channel assembly. The clip pusher bar is reciprocally positioned within the housing and the channel assembly. The clip follower is slidably disposed within the channel of the clip carrier and disposed proximally of a plurality of clips. The clip follower is configured and dimensioned to lockout the clip applier after a last clip of the plurality of clips has been expelled by the surgical clip applier.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: Earl M. ZERGIEBEL, Ramiro CABRERA
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Publication number: 20140291985Abstract: A medical tube assembly is disclosed, and includes a first tube portion defining a longitudinal axis, a second tube portion, and a coupling member. The coupling member is configured to couple the first tube portion and the second tube portion. The coupling member is configured to circumferentially engage the second tube portion and has a protrusion configured to engage a portion of the first tube portion. The second tube portion is configured to transition the coupling member from a resting condition to a coupling condition. The coupling member is configured to engage the first tube portion in the coupling condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Ramiro Cabrera, Anne Nelson
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Publication number: 20140263555Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Elizabeth Hufnagel, Gregg Krehel, Jason Iceman, Erik Carlson, Ramiro Cabrera, Kenneth Whitfield