Patents by Inventor Richard F. Huyser

Richard F. Huyser 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).

  • Patent number: 11676474
    Abstract: A mobile cart that holds a bag for receiving solid waste generated during a medical or surgical procedure. The cart includes a sensor that monitors whether or not an object containing metal is placed in the bag. A processor monitors the signal output by the sensor. If the sensor signal indicates that an object with a minimal amount of metal is placed in the bag, the processor momentarily asserts an audible alarm and continuously asserts a light alarm. The light alarm remains asserted until turned off. If, while the light alarm is on, the sensor signal indicates a second object with the minimal amount of waste is placed in the container, the processor again momentarily asserts the audible alarm. This provides notice that it may be necessary to investigate the contents of the bag to determine if not one but two or more objects were inadvertently discarded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Bruce D. Henniges, Richard F. Huyser, Chris Philipp, Dennis A. Stratton
  • Publication number: 20230147047
    Abstract: A front end attachment for a powered surgical tool. The front end attachment includes a nose. The nose defines a bore for receiving a shaft of a cutting accessory that is connectable to a motor of the powered surgical tool. The nose also defines a groove separate from the bore. The groove is formed in an outer surface of the nose and extends longitudinally along the nose. An irrigation fitting includes a tube that is seated in the groove of the nose. The irrigation fitting is adapted to receive an irrigating fluid. A heat shrink tubing is disposed over the outer surface of the nose to extend over and enclose the groove. The heat shrink tubing secures the irrigation fitting to the nose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2023
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: Stryker European Operations Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Manley, Richard F. Huyser
  • Patent number: 11553929
    Abstract: A front end attachment for a powered surgical tool comprises a nose and an irrigation fitting. The nose extends forward from a proximal end of the nose. The nose defines a bore and an enclosed channel. The bore is for receiving a cutting accessory for movement therein. The enclosed channel extends longitudinally and helically along the nose such that, as the channel extends longitudinally, the channel curves around the nose so as to curve around the bore. The irrigation fitting is received by the enclosed channel in the nose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Stryker European Operations Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Manley, Richard F. Huyser
  • Patent number: 11385141
    Abstract: A sampling device and associated methods for assessing operation of a medical washing device includes a base, a cover, a fluid path, a sensor, and a controller. The cover is selectively removably mounted to the base and includes an opening. The fluid path is in fluid communication with the opening, and has an outlet through which the fluid is discharged. The sensor is a sensor of an analytical characteristic, and is disposed in the fluid path. The controller is in communication with the sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Edward Weslosky, Richard F. Huyser
  • Publication number: 20220051544
    Abstract: A mobile cart that holds a bag for receiving solid waste generated during a medical or surgical procedure. The cart includes a sensor that monitors whether or not an object containing metal is placed in the bag. A processor monitors the signal output by the sensor. If the sensor signal indicates that an object with a minimal amount of metal is placed in the bag, the processor momentarily asserts an audible alarm and continuously asserts a light alarm. The light alarm remains asserted until turned off. If, while the light alarm is on, the sensor signal indicates a second object with the minimal amount of waste is placed in the container, the processor again momentarily asserts the audible alarm. This provides notice that it may be necessary to investigate the contents of the bag to determine if not one but two or more objects were inadvertently discarded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Applicant: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Bruce D. Henniges, Richard F. Huyser, Chris Philipp, Dennis A. Stratton
  • Publication number: 20210370104
    Abstract: A personal protection system including a helmet worn on the head of a user and a hood removably coupled to the helmet. The hood may comprise a shell, a transparent face shield, and a mounting element configured to removably couple the hood to the helmet. The transparent shield may comprise a first lens and a second lens. The first lens may be coupled to the shell, and the second lens may be coupled to the first lens. The second lens may be coupled to the first lens by one of an adhesive, heat staking or ultra-sonic welding. The hood may also comprise a mounting element configured to center the transparent face shield relative to a light assembly coupled to the helmet such that the light emitted from the light assembly passes through a u-shaped opening or slot defined by the second lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Brian VanDerWoude, Michael W. Noonan, Richard F. Huyser, Bruce Henniges
  • Patent number: 11164440
    Abstract: A mobile cart that holds a bag for receiving solid waste generated during a medical or surgical procedure. The cart includes a sensor that monitors whether or not an object containing metal is placed in the bag. A processor monitors the signal output by the sensor. If the sensor signal indicates that an object with a minimal amount of metal is placed in the bag, the processor momentarily asserts an audible alarm and continuously asserts a light alarm. The light alarm remains asserted until turned off. If, while the light alarm is on, the sensor signal indicates a second object with the minimal amount of waste is placed in the container, the processor again momentarily asserts the audible alarm. This provides notice that it may be necessary to investigate the contents of the bag to determine if not one but two or more objects were inadvertently discarded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Bruce D. Henniges, Richard F. Huyser, Christopher Philipp, Dennis Alan Stratton
  • Patent number: 11090516
    Abstract: A personal protection system including a helmet worn on the head of a user and a hood removably coupled to the helmet. The helmet may comprise a ventilation assembly, a chin bar and a control circuit. The chin bar may comprise a mounting device and a hall effect sensor mounted adjacent the mounting device. The hall effect sensor may be in communication with the control circuit. The hood may comprise a transparent face shield and a mounting element configured to removably couple with the mounting device of the helmet. The control circuit may be configured to receive a signal from said hall effect sensor indicating the coupling of said mounting element of said hood with said mounting device of said helmet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Brian VanDerWoude, Michael W. Noonan, Richard F. Huyser, Bruce Henniges
  • Publication number: 20200388141
    Abstract: A mobile cart that holds a bag for receiving solid waste generated during a medical or surgical procedure. The cart includes a sensor that monitors whether or not an object containing metal is placed in the bag. A processor monitors the signal output by the sensor. If the sensor signal indicates that an object with a minimal amount of metal is placed in the bag, the processor momentarily asserts an audible alarm and continuously asserts a light alarm. The light alarm remains asserted until turned off. If, while the light alarm is on, the sensor signal indicates a second object with the minimal amount of waste is placed in the container, the processor again momentarily asserts the audible alarm. This provides notice that it may be necessary to investigate the contents of the bag to determine if not one but two or more objects were inadvertently discarded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Applicant: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Bruce D. Henniges, Richard F. Huyser, Christopher Philipp, Dennis Alan Stratton
  • Patent number: 10762763
    Abstract: A mobile cart that holds a bag for receiving solid waste generated during a medical or surgical procedure. The cart includes a sensor that monitors whether or not an object containing metal is placed in the bag. A processor monitors the signal output by the sensor. If the sensor signal indicates that an object with a minimal amount of metal is placed in the bag, the processor momentarily asserts an audible alarm and continuously asserts a light alarm. The light alarm remains asserted until turned off. If, while the light alarm is on, the sensor signal indicates a second object with the minimal amount of waste is placed in the container, the processor again momentarily asserts the audible alarm. This provides notice that it may be necessary to investigate the contents of the bag to determine if not one but two or more objects were inadvertently discarded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Bruce D. Henniges, Richard F. Huyser, Christopher Philipp, Dennis Alan Stratton
  • Publication number: 20200225124
    Abstract: A sampling device and associated methods for assessing operation of a medical washing device includes a base, a cover, a fluid path, a sensor, and a controller. The cover is selectively removably mounted to the base and includes an opening. The fluid path is in fluid communication with the opening, and has an outlet through which the fluid is discharged. The sensor is a sensor of an analytical characteristic, and is disposed in the fluid path. The controller is in communication with the sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Edward Weslosky, Richard F. Huyser
  • Publication number: 20200138453
    Abstract: A front end attachment for a powered surgical tool comprises a nose and an irrigation fitting. The nose extends forward from a proximal end of the nose. The nose defines a bore and an enclosed channel. The bore is for receiving a shaft of a cutting accessory connectable to a motor of the powered surgical tool for rotation thereby. The enclosed channel is separate from the bore. The channel extends longitudinally and helically along the nose such that, as the channel extends longitudinally, the channel curves around the nose so as to curve around the bore. The irrigation fitting is in fluid communication with the enclosed channel in the nose. The irrigation fitting is adapted to receive an irrigating fluid and to flow the fluid through the enclosed channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin Manley, Richard F. Huyser
  • Patent number: 10620093
    Abstract: A sampling device and associated methods for collecting a plurality of samples of a solution in a medical sterilization device. The sampling device includes a base configured to support a plurality of vessels, and a cover. The cover and the vessels define an orientation in relation to each other with the orientation having a first position permitting ingress of the solution into a first vessel and preventing ingress of the solution into the second vessel, a second position permitting ingress of the solution into a second vessel and preventing ingress of the solution into the first vessel. The sampling device may alternatively comprise a plurality of covers each coupled to one of the vessels. Actuators may move the covers between configurations permitting and preventing ingress of the solution into the vessels. Control of the covers may be based on analytical characteristics measured in by a sensor within a flow path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Edward Weslosky, Richard F. Huyser
  • Patent number: 10537339
    Abstract: A surgical tool that includes a nose through which a cutting accessory extends. The nose is formed with an enclosed channel through which irrigating fluid is flowed. The enclosed channel has a helical shape such that as the channel extends longitudinally along the nose, the channel curves around the nose and the cutting accessory disposed in the nose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Stryker European Holdings I, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Manley, Richard F. Huyser
  • Publication number: 20200001123
    Abstract: A personal protection system including a helmet worn on the head of a user and a hood removably coupled to the helmet. The helmet may comprise a ventilation assembly, a chin bar and a control circuit. The chin bar may comprise a mounting device and a hall effect sensor mounted adjacent the mounting device. The hall effect sensor may be in communication with the control circuit. The hood may comprise a transparent face shield and a mounting element configured to removably couple with the mounting device of the helmet. The control circuit may be configured to receive a signal from said hall effect sensor indicating the coupling of said mounting element of said hood with said mounting device of said helmet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Brian VanDerWoude, Michael W. Noonan, Richard F. Huyser, Bruce Henniges
  • Patent number: 10449397
    Abstract: A personal protection system including a support (100) worn around the head and a hood (400) worn over the head and the support. A ventilation unit (150) attached to the support draws air into the hood. Ultraviolet lights (360) direct light into the air stream drawn into the hood. The light renders microorganisms in the air stream innocuous.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: STRYKER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brian VanDerWoude, Michael W. Noonan, Richard F. Huyser, Bruce Henniges
  • Patent number: 10426536
    Abstract: A system for forming an implant to stabilize an interior of a vertebral body is provided. The system includes a delivery cannula. A plurality of elements are disposed adjacent to one another in the delivery cannula with void spaces defined between the elements. A fluent material, capable of setting to a hardened condition, is disposed within at least a portion of the void space in the delivery cannula. A push rod is movably disposed within the delivery cannula to apply a force to move the elements through the delivery cannula and into the interior of the vertebral body. Upon application of the force, the elements simultaneously carry the fluent material through the delivery cannula and into vertebral body to delivery the fluent material at a low pressure. The fluent material sets to the hardened condition to secure the elements and form the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: STRYKER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Bruce D. Henniges, Richard F. Huyser, Douglas L. Tyler
  • Publication number: 20180357882
    Abstract: A mobile cart that holds a bag for receiving solid waste generated during a medical or surgical procedure. The cart includes a sensor that monitors whether or not an object containing metal is placed in the bag. A processor monitors the signal output by the sensor. If the sensor signal indicates that an object with a minimal amount of metal is placed in the bag, the processor momentarily asserts an audible alarm and continuously asserts a light alarm. The light alarm remains asserted until turned off. If, while the light alarm is on, the sensor signal indicates a second object with the minimal amount of waste is placed in the container, the processor again momentarily asserts the audible alarm. This provides notice that it may be necessary to investigate the contents of the bag to determine if not one but two or more objects were inadvertently discarded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Bruce D. Henniges, Richard F. Huyser, Christopher Philipp, Dennis Alan Stratton
  • Patent number: 10083593
    Abstract: A mobile cart that holds a bag for receiving solid waste generated during a medical or surgical procedure. The cart includes a sensor that monitors whether or not an object containing metal is placed in the bag. A processor monitors the signal output by the sensor. If the sensor signal indicates that an object with a minimal amount of metal is placed in the bag, the processor momentarily asserts an audible alarm and continuously asserts a light alarm. The light alarm remains asserted until turned off. If, while the light alarm is on, the sensor signal indicates a second object with the minimal amount of waste is placed in the container, the processor again momentarily asserts the audible alarm. This provides notice that it may be necessary to investigate the contents of the bag to determine if not one but two or more objects were inadvertently discarded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: STRYKER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Bruce D. Henniges, Richard F. Huyser, Chris Philipp, Dennis Stratton
  • Publication number: 20170372587
    Abstract: A mobile cart that holds a bag for receiving solid waste generated during a medical or surgical procedure. The cart includes a sensor that monitors whether or not an object containing metal is placed in the bag. A processor monitors the signal output by the sensor. If the sensor signal indicates that an object with a minimal amount of metal is placed in the bag, the processor momentarily asserts an audible alarm and continuously asserts a light alarm. The light alarm remains asserted until turned off. If, while the light alarm is on, the sensor signal indicates a second object with the minimal amount of waste is placed in the container, the processor again momentarily asserts the audible alarm. This provides notice that it may be necessary to investigate the contents of the bag to determine if not one but two or more objects were inadvertently discarded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Bruce D. Henniges, Richard F. Huyser, Chris Philipp, Dennis Stratton