Patents by Inventor Robert Harrison

Robert Harrison 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).

  • Electrosurgical apparatus having a sensor
    Patent number: 9486275
    Abstract: An electrosurgical apparatus for treating tissue comprises an elongate shaft including a proximal region, a distal region having an electrically conductive region and one or more lumens through the shaft. A stylet is located within one of the lumens for obturating at least a portion of an opening defined by a distal end of the elongated shaft. The stylet distal end has a sensor and may include an occluding component substantially surrounding and affixed to it. The elongated shaft and the stylet can possibly be configured to allow passage of fluid through the lumen while the stylet is located within the lumen. Related stylet configurations are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Avent, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Harrison, Neil Godara, Kathleen Bell, Anton Santhiapillai
  • Electrosurgical Tissue Treatment Method
    Publication number: 20160317211
    Abstract: Methods of treating spinal tissue of a patient's body are disclosed, some including providing a system including an energy source and first and second probe assemblies, wherein each of the probe assemblies includes an electrically conductive energy delivery device electrically coupled to the energy source; inserting the energy delivery devices of the first and second probe assemblies into spaced-apart treatment sites for the spinal tissue; and delivering energy from the energy source to the spinal tissue through the energy delivery devices. Various options and modifications are possible. For example, energy may be delivered in both a bipolar manner and a monopolar manner, and at least one of the first ad second probe assemblies may be repositioned before again delivering energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Harrison, Neil Godara, Laura Man Yee Yu
  • Devices And Methods for Advancing Knots
    Publication number: 20160317144
    Abstract: Embodiments of a knot pusher and methods of use thereof are disclosed, that are usable for pushing a knot formed from a suture, two limbs of the suture extending from the knot. The knot pusher comprises a distal head defining top and bottom walls terminating in a distal knot pushing surface. The distal head includes at least two side grooves defined between the top and bottom walls that extend proximally from the knot pushing surface. Each of these side grooves is operable to receive one of the limbs of suture. The distal head additionally comprises at least one suture guide coupled to the top and bottom walls for guiding the one of the limbs of suture into one of the side grooves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2014
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Ilinca Popovici, Neil Godara, Robert Harrison, Jeffery Arnett
  • Method for Treating the Thoracic Region of a Patient's Body
    Publication number: 20160278846
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for the treatment of a thoracic region of a patient's body. Embodiments of the method comprise positioning an energy delivery portion of an electrosurgical device to face a segment of a thoracic vertebra at a distance from the segment; and cooling the energy delivery portion and delivering energy through the energy delivery portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Amy Lefler, Neil Godara, Robert Harrison
  • Medical Device Having a Position Indicator
    Publication number: 20160249907
    Abstract: A medical device is described, the medical device comprising a moveable member, moveable between a first position and a second position; an actuating member coupled to the moveable member, directly or indirectly, for manipulating the moveable member, that is for causing the movement of the moveable member; and an indicator mechanism coupled, directly or indirectly, to the actuating member, said indicator mechanism comprising at least two components that interact to produce an indication; the indicator and actuating member being cooperatively operable such that the interaction between the at least two components of the indicator mechanism occurs automatically to automatically indicate advancement of the moveable member to the second position from the first position upon a predetermined actuation of the actuating member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Harrison, Jeffery Arnett, Neil Godara, Laura Man Yee Yu
  • Surgical Mapping Tools & Methods
    Publication number: 20160235471
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for a system that maps the proximal and distal ablation subzones and their respective margins using the tools that are used to access the ablation target wherein the tools have markings to indicate which probe and balloon kyphoplasty (BKP) system or vertebroplasty (VP) system to use. Examples of access tools comprise introducers, stylets, and bone drills. In some embodiments of the system, the probe has a marking indicating which BKP or VP system to use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Neil Godara, Robert Harrison
  • Pluggable connector having multiple housing shells
    Patent number: 9419367
    Abstract: Pluggable connector including a contact array of electrical contacts for engaging corresponding contacts of a communication component. The pluggable connector also includes a connector housing having a mating end configured to mate with the communication component. The connector housing includes a first housing shell and a second housing shell that oppose each other and are coupled together to define a housing cavity therebetween. The contact array is disposed within the housing cavity. The first housing shell includes a plug collar that surrounds the contact array at the mating end. The plug collar has a leading edge and a back edge. The second housing shell interfaces with the back edge of the plug collar such that the plug collar extends from the second housing shell to the mating end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Randall Robert Henry, Robert Harrison Wertz, Jr.
  • Suture Cutter
    Publication number: 20160199056
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for cutting a strand of suture. The apparatus comprises a solid outer member defining a lumen there-through. An inner member is received at least partially within the lumen, a portion of the inner member defining a curve. The inner member further defines a feature for retaining a strand of suture. At least one of the inner and outer members are moveable with respect to the other of the inner and outer members for cutting the strand of suture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Harrison, Andrew Oldham, Ilinca Popovici, Neil Godara, Jeffery Arnett, Aye Nyein San
  • Methods for treating the thoracic region of a patient's body
    Patent number: 9364281
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for the treatment of a thoracic region of a patient's body. Embodiments of the method comprise positioning an energy delivery portion of an electrosurgical device to face a segment of a thoracic vertebra at a distance from the segment; and cooling the energy delivery portion and delivering energy through the energy delivery portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Avent, Inc.
    Inventors: Amy Lefler, Neil Godara, Robert Harrison
  • Electrosurgical tissue treatment method
    Patent number: 9345537
    Abstract: Methods of treating spinal tissue of a patient's body are disclosed, some including providing a system including an energy source and first and second probe assemblies, wherein each of the probe assemblies includes an electrically conductive energy delivery device electrically coupled to the energy source; inserting the energy delivery devices of the first and second probe assemblies into spaced-apart treatment sites for the spinal tissue; and delivering energy from the energy source to the spinal tissue through the energy delivery devices. Various options and modifications are possible. For example, energy may be delivered in both a bipolar manner and a monopolar manner, and at least one of the fist ad second probe assemblies may be repositioned before again delivering energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Avent, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Harrison, Neil Godara, Laura Man Yee Yu
  • Medical device having a position indicator
    Patent number: 9271724
    Abstract: A medical device is described, the medical device comprising a moveable member, moveable between a first position and a second position; an actuating member coupled to the moveable member, directly or indirectly, for manipulating the moveable member, that is for causing the movement of the moveable member; and an indicator coupled, directly or indirectly, to the actuating member, said indicator having a first state and a second state; the indicator and actuating member being cooperatively operable such that the indicator automatically transitions between the first state and the second state to indicate advancement of the member to the second position from the first position upon a predetermined actuation of the actuating member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: ANCHOR OPTHOPEDICS XT INC.
    Inventors: Jeffery Arnett, Neil Godara, Robert Harrison, Laura Man Yee Yu
  • Planckian and non-planckian dimming of solid state light sources
    Patent number: 9271362
    Abstract: Systems and methods of Planckian and non-Planckian dimming of solid state light sources are disclosed. For a given first range of correlated color temperature values on the 1931 CIE Chromaticity Diagram, the current through a plurality of solid state light sources is adjusted so that the light output thereby follows the correlated color temperature values relating to the black body curve over that given first range. For a given second range of correlated color temperature values, the current through a plurality of solid state light sources is adjusted so that the light output thereby deviates from black body curve and instead relates to a series of coordinates that tracks a line between the curve and a color point for one of the solid state light sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: OSRAM SYLVANIA INC.
    Inventors: Qi Dai, Ming Li, Robert Harrison, Edward Haidar
  • Hybrid reflector including lightguide for sensor
    Patent number: 9261267
    Abstract: A luminaire is providing, having a substrate of a particular shape and a plurality of solid state light sources mounted thereon. The plurality has a measurable characteristic and includes an adjustable solid state light source, such that the characteristic changes in response to adjustment thereof. The luminaire also includes a sensor that detects the characteristic from outputted light, compares it to a baseline value and, based on the comparison, so adjusts the adjustable solid state light source. The luminaire also includes a reflector with a lower edge that conforms to the particular shape of the substrate, and reflects outputted light from the plurality so that it exits past the reflector's upper edge. The luminaire also includes a lightguide having an input that is surrounded by the reflector and captures a portion of the outputted light so as to provide the captured outputted light to the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: OSRAM SYLVANIA INC.
    Inventors: Robert Harrison, Napoli Oza, Ming Li, Ronald Roberts, Anil Jeswani
  • Receptacle assembly having a light indicator
    Patent number: 9252538
    Abstract: Receptacle assembly including a receptacle housing having a front end, a back end, and an elongated module cavity that extends between the front and back ends. The receptacle assembly also includes a communication connector that is positioned to mate with a pluggable module when the pluggable module is inserted into the module cavity. The receptacle assembly also includes a light source that is positioned proximate to the port opening and supported by the receptacle housing. The light source generates light signals that are viewable at the front end. The receptacle assembly also includes a flexible cable coupled to the light source. The light source generates the light signals based on electrical current received through the flexible cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick Recce, Matthew Ryan Schmitt, Robert Harrison Wertz
  • SYSTEM FOR RADIATION STERILIZATION OF MEDICAL DEVICES
    Publication number: 20160022848
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of radiation sterilizing a plurality of medical devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Abigail Freeman, Brian Riggs, Robert Harrison, Gregory S. Simmons
  • Apparatus and methods for Loading Suture
    Publication number: 20160000422
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a cartridge for loading a suture onto a suturing instrument are disclosed. In some embodiments, the cartridge is operable for loading a pre-tied knot formed from the suture onto the suturing instrument. The suturing instrument is typically of the type having a suture passing member defining a suture receiving passage therein. In some embodiments, the cartridge comprises a housing defining a chamber, and a partially pre-tied knot mounted about the housing or the chamber. The cartridge additionally provides a base coupled to the housing, the base defining a seat for releasably holding a portion of a suture to be aligned with, and transferred to, the suturing instrument. The portion of the suture may be held independently, or it may be coupled to a component such as a ferrule or shuttle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Harrison, Andrew Oldham, Aye Nyein San, Neil Godara, Jeffery Arnett
  • Elongate member providing a variation in radiopacity
    Patent number: 9216053
    Abstract: An elongate member for inserting into a cannula is disclosed. The cannula comprises an electrically insulated region and an electrically exposed conductive region for delivering energy to form a lesion within a patient's body at an intended location relative to the electrically exposed conductive region. The elongate member is structured to cooperatively engage with the cannula at a pre-determined insertion depth and to provide a variation in radiopacity, at a pre-determined position relative to the electrically exposed conductive region, when inserted to the pre-determined insertion depth. The variation in radiopacity provides a visual reference for distinguishing, using fluoroscopic imaging, the intended location of the lesion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Avent, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil Godara, Krishan Shah, Amy Lefler, Robert Harrison
  • Devices And Methods for Advancing Knots
    Publication number: 20150335325
    Abstract: Embodiments of a knot pusher and methods of use thereof are disclosed, that are usable for pushing various types of knots including sliding knots and overhand knots formed from a suture, two limbs of the suture extending from the knots, for example using a single device. The knot pusher comprises a distal head defining top and bottom walls terminating in a distal knot pushing surface. The distal head includes side grooves that are defined between the top and bottom walls. Each of these side grooves are operable to receive one of the two limbs of suture during advancement of the distal head to aid in pushing the overhand knot. The distal head additionally comprises a suture receiving element associated with the top wall for receiving one of the two suture limbs during advancement of the distal head to facilitate advancement of the sliding knot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2014
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Applicant: ANCHOR ORTHOPEDICS XT INC.
    Inventors: Robert Harrison, Jeffery Arnett, Neil Godara, Aye Nyein San, Ilinca Popovici
  • PLANCKIAN AND NON-PLANCKIAN DIMMING OF SOLID STATE LIGHT SOURCES
    Publication number: 20150327343
    Abstract: Systems and methods of Planckian and non-Planckian dimming of solid state light sources are disclosed. For a given first range of correlated color temperature values on the 1931 CIE Chromaticity Diagram, the current through a plurality of solid state light sources is adjusted so that the light output thereby follows the correlated color temperature values relating to the black body curve over that given first range. For a given second range of correlated color temperature values, the current through a plurality of solid state light sources is adjusted so that the light output thereby deviates from black body curve and instead relates to a series of coordinates that tracks a line between the curve and a color point for one of the solid state light sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Applicant: OSRAM SYLVANIA INC.
    Inventors: Qi Dai, Ming Li, Robert Harrison, Edward Haidar
  • Suture cutter
    Patent number: D746456
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: ANCHOR ORTHOPEDICS XT INC.
    Inventors: Robert Harrison, Neil Godara, Jeffery Arnett