Patents by Inventor Reid S. Cover
Reid S. Cover 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: 9427279Abstract: A surgical tool arrangement a handpiece which is capable of accepting and operating a number of different surgical tools or instruments adapted for use with the handpiece, each having one or multiple functions. The handpiece incorporates a coupling arrangement located at a distal end thereof which serves to attach the desired surgical instrument to the hand-piece via a locking mechanism, and also provides an electrical contact arrangement to support the functioning of an electrosurgical probe as well as a combined mechanical cutting and electrosurgical tool. Additionally, the handpiece accepts a conventional cutter which only requires power for driving a movable cutting element.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2010Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: STRYKER CORPORATIONInventors: Pedro Javier Muniz-Medina, Michael G. Hilldoerfer, Sean M. Darby, Reid S. Cover, Wenjie Deng
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Patent number: 9045352Abstract: A system for the management of fluid, such as saline solution for medical procedures, is provided. The system generally includes a water purification station and a portable fluid station, which is dockable to the water purification station. The portable fluid station is capable of combining purified water from the water purification station with a concentrate in powder or liquid form to create a usable solution. A method of using such a system is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2011Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: STRYKER CORPORATIONInventors: Ruzbeh N. Shariff, James Lescoulie, Reid S. Cover
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Patent number: 8638191Abstract: A system for providing wireless remote control over one or more devices. Included in the system is at least one wireless button that can be placed at various locations and which communicates with at least one sensor when the wireless button and sensor are brought within close proximity to one another. According to one embodiment, a wireless button can only be activated when the button is located within an authorized activation area. In another embodiment, a wireless button can only be activated by an authorized user. In yet a further embodiment, a wireless button can only be activated by an authorized user when the button is located within an authorized activation area.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2008Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Andrew J. Hamel, Brannon P. Wells, Reid S. Cover, Michael G. Hilldoerfer
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Publication number: 20120043269Abstract: A system for the management of fluid, such as saline solution for medical procedures, is provided. The system generally includes a water purification station and a portable fluid station, which is dockable to the water purification station. The portable fluid station is capable of combining purified water from the water purification station with a concentrate in powder or liquid form to create a usable solution. A method of using such a system is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Inventors: Ruzbeh N. Shariff, James Lescoulie, Reid S. Cover
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Publication number: 20110301578Abstract: A surgical tool arrangement a handpiece which is capable of accepting and operating a number of different surgical tools or instruments adapted for use with the handpiece, each having one or multiple functions. The handpiece incorporates a coupling arrangement located at a distal end thereof which serves to attach the desired surgical instrument to the hand-piece via a locking mechanism, and also provides an electrical contact arrangement to support the functioning of an electrosurgical probe as well as a combined mechanical cutting and electrosurgical tool. Additionally, the handpiece accepts a conventional cutter which only requires power for driving a movable cutting element.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2010Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventors: Pedro Javier Muniz-Medina, Michael G. Hilldoerfer, Sean M. Darby, Reid S. Cover, Wenjie Deng
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Patent number: 8052644Abstract: This invention relates to a surgical irrigation system having an improved reusable, motorized console and a separable/attachable irrigation pump cassette, including, at least in one embodiment improved mechanical and electrical inner-connection structure therebetween, and at least in one embodiment improved pump priming structure and methods.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2006Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Todd J. Radgowski, Reid S. Cover, Brannon P. Wells, Simon S. Hui
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Patent number: 7736335Abstract: A pump for rapidly discharging irrigation fluid to a surgical site. The pump includes a cabinet with an opening. Inside the pump there is a static plate and a dynamic plate that extends towards/retracts from the static plate. The space between the plates is a bag well in which a bag containing irrigation fluid can be inserted/replaced through the cabinet opening. A lid covers the opening. A sensor monitors the open/closed state of the lid. A drive motor actuates the dynamic plate. A control unit regulates the actuation of the motor. Only when the lid sensor determines that the lid is closed does the control unit actuate the motor. The dynamic plate can be placed in various open positions relative to the static plate so bags containing different volumes of fluid can be used with the pump.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2005Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Todd J. Radgowski, Reid S. Cover
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Publication number: 20090085718Abstract: A system for providing wireless remote control over one or more devices. Included in the system is at least one wireless button that can be placed at various locations and which communicates with at least one sensor when the wireless button and sensor are brought within close proximity to one another. According to one embodiment, a wireless button can only be activated when the button is located within an authorized activation area. In another embodiment, a wireless button can only be activated by an authorized user. In yet a further embodiment, a wireless button can only be activated by an authorized user when the button is located within an authorized activation area.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2008Publication date: April 2, 2009Applicant: Stryker CorporationInventors: Andrew J. Hamel, Brannon P. Wells, Reid S. Cover, Michael G. Hilldoerfer
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Patent number: 7198625Abstract: An electrosurgical suction/irrigation instrument includes a shaft hub, an electrically conductive member, and a sheath. The conductive member has a proximal end mounted to the shaft hub and a distal end including a conductive operating tip. The sheath covers the conductive member so that the operating tip is covered when the sheath is in an extended position and exposed when the sheath is in a retracted position. The sheath hub is coupled to the sheath and is movably engaged with the shaft hub. The surgical instrument further includes a locking mechanism to lock the sheath in the retracted position, and a bias element to bias the sheath toward the extended position.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2004Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Simon S. Hui, Reid S. Cover
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Patent number: 5899884Abstract: A suction regulator having an elongated hollow body with interconnected distal and proximal ports at opposite ends thereof, each adapted to be connected to an end of a flexible conduits The proximal port is adapted for conduit connection to a vacuum source and the distal port is adapted for conduit connection to a device needing suction control. An elongated slot is provided in the hollow body and extends through a wall of the hollow body. The slot has converging straight side walls extending over a majority of a length of the slot and from a wide end to a narrow end thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 1997Date of Patent: May 4, 1999Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Reid S. Cover, Marius Popescu
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Patent number: D412984Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 1997Date of Patent: August 17, 1999Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Reid S. Cover, Marius Popescu