Patents by Inventor Russell Estrella
Russell Estrella 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: 10918384Abstract: A cartridge assembly for use with a surgical instrument including a cartridge, a longitudinal channel, a first row of slots, and a second row of slots. The cartridge has a proximal portion and a distal portion. The longitudinal channel extends between the proximal portion and the distal portion. The first row of slots is disposed on a first side of the longitudinal channel. At least one slot in the first row of slots is empty. The second row of slots is disposed on a second side of the longitudinal channel. At least one slot in the second row of slots has a staple disposed therein.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2018Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Nilgun Yigit, David Racenet, Russell Estrella, Gerald Hodgkinson
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Patent number: 10561432Abstract: A loading unit assembly includes a tool assembly having first and second jaw members and a pivot pin configured to pivotably couple the first and second jaw members. The first jaw member is movable with respect to the second jaw member between spaced and approximated positions, wherein the pivot pin includes a base portion and first and second stepped portions extending radially outward from the base portion. The first and second stepped portions are configured to pivotably engage the first and second jaw members, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2013Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Russell Estrella, David Farascioni, Daniel Butkievich
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Publication number: 20190015100Abstract: A cartridge assembly for use with a surgical instrument including a cartridge, a longitudinal channel, a first row of slots, and a second row of slots. The cartridge has a proximal portion and a distal portion. The longitudinal channel extends between the proximal portion and the distal portion. The first row of slots is disposed on a first side of the longitudinal channel. At least one slot in the first row of slots is empty. The second row of slots is disposed on a second side of the longitudinal channel. At least one slot in the second row of slots has a staple disposed therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Nilgun Yigit, David Racenet, Russell Estrella, Gerald Hodgkinson
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Patent number: 10092290Abstract: A cartridge assembly for use with a surgical instrument including a cartridge, a longitudinal channel, a first row of slots, and a second row of slots. The cartridge has a proximal portion and a distal portion. The longitudinal channel extends between the proximal portion and the distal portion. The first row of slots is disposed on a first side of the longitudinal channel. At least one slot in the first row of slots is empty. The second row of slots is disposed on a second side of the longitudinal channel. At least one slot in the second row of slots has a staple disposed therein.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2015Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Nilgun Yigit, David Racenet, Russell Estrella, Gerald Hodgkinson
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Publication number: 20180263621Abstract: A surgical instrument is disclosed. The instrument includes a handle assembly, an endoscopic portion, a pair of jaw members, and a plurality of staples. The endoscopic portion defines a longitudinal axis. The pair of jaw members is disposed adjacent a distal end of the endoscopic portion and extends generally distally therefrom. Each of the jaw members is longitudinally curved with respect to the longitudinal axis. At least one of the jaw members is movable with respect to the other between an open position and an approximated position for engaging body tissue therebetween. The plurality of staples is disposed at least partially within a second jaw member. Each of the staples includes a pair of legs depending from a backspan. Each leg includes a staple tip defining a first angle ?1 between about 25° and about 35°.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Russell Estrella
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Patent number: 9839426Abstract: A jaw restraint is provided to temporarily secure an anvil assembly relative to a cartridge assembly during shipping. The jaw restraint generally includes a body portion having an upper arm for releasably securing the anvil assembly and a lower arm for releasably securing the cartridge assembly. An inwardly projection is provided between the upper and lower arms. The anvil assembly is secured between the upper arm and the inwardly directed projection and the cartridge assembly is secured between the lower arm of the inwardly directed projection. One or more finger members extending proximally from the body portion may be provided to facilitate biasing the upper arm away from the lower arm to release the anvil and cartridge assemblies from the jaw restraint. The jaw restraint may be provided with structure for engagement with shipping packaging.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2016Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Dino Kasvikis, Russell Estrella, David Farascioni, Gregory Pappas
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Patent number: 9801629Abstract: A locking shipping wedge is provided and generally includes a body portion having an elongate transverse member projecting from the body portion which is engageable with a drive assembly of a loading unit. A locking mechanism is provided on the body portion of the shipping wedge which is engageable with locking structure movably mounted within the loading unit.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2016Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: David Farascioni, Dino Kasvikis, Jonathan W. Sapienza, Russell Estrella
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Publication number: 20170035420Abstract: A locking shipping wedge is provided and generally includes a body portion having an elongate transverse member projecting from the body portion which is engageable with a drive assembly of a loading unit. A locking mechanism is provided on the body portion of the shipping wedge which is engageable with locking structure movably mounted within the loading unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventors: David Farascioni, Dino Kasvikis, Jonathan W. Sapienza, Russell Estrella
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Patent number: 9474578Abstract: A locking shipping wedge is provided and generally includes a body portion having an elongate transverse member projecting from the body portion which is engageable with a drive assembly of a loading unit. A locking mechanism is provided on the body portion of the shipping wedge which is engageable with locking structure movably mounted within the loading unit.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2013Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: David Farascioni, Dino Kasvikis, Jonathan W. Sapienza, Russell Estrella
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Publication number: 20160270783Abstract: A cartridge assembly for use with a surgical instrument including a cartridge, a longitudinal channel, a first row of slots, and a second row of slots. The cartridge has a proximal portion and a distal portion. The longitudinal channel extends between the proximal portion and the distal portion. The first row of slots is disposed on a first side of the longitudinal channel. At least one slot in the first row of slots is empty. The second row of slots is disposed on a second side of the longitudinal channel. At least one slot in the second row of slots has a staple disposed therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2015Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: Nilgun Yigit, David Racenet, Russell Estrella, Gerald Hodgkinson
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Publication number: 20160128692Abstract: A jaw restraint is provided to temporarily secure an anvil assembly relative to a cartridge assembly during shipping. The jaw restraint generally includes a body portion having an upper arm for releasably securing the anvil assembly and a lower arm for releasably securing the cartridge assembly. An inwardly projection is provided between the upper and lower arms. The anvil assembly is secured between the upper arm and the inwardly directed projection and the cartridge assembly is secured between the lower arm of the inwardly directed projection. One or more finger members extending proximally from the body portion may be provided to facilitate biasing the upper arm away from the lower arm to release the anvil and cartridge assemblies from the jaw restraint. The jaw restraint may be provided with structure for engagement with shipping packaging.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2016Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Dino Kasvikis, Russell Estrella, David Farascioni, Gregory Pappas
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Patent number: 9241715Abstract: A jaw restraint is provided to temporarily secure an anvil assembly relative to a cartridge assembly during shipping. The jaw restraint generally includes a body portion having an upper arm for releasably securing the anvil assembly and a lower arm for releasably securing the cartridge assembly. An inwardly projection is provided between the upper and lower arms. The anvil assembly is secured between the upper arm and the inwardly directed projection and the cartridge assembly is secured between the lower arm of the inwardly directed projection. One or more finger members extending proximally from the body portion may be provided to facilitate biasing the upper arm away from the lower arm to release the anvil and cartridge assemblies from the jaw restraint. The jaw restraint may be provided with structure for engagement with shipping packaging.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Dino Kasvikis, Russell Estrella, David Farascioni, Gregory Pappas
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Patent number: 9186137Abstract: A cartridge shipping aid is provided to retain staples within staple pockets of a staple cartridge during shipment. The cartridge shipping aid includes a base and a longitudinal rib extending perpendicularly from an underside of the base and indiscernible into a knife slot formed in a staple cartridge. One or more perpendicular keys are formed along a lower edge of the longitudinally extending rib for engagement with an underside surface of the staple cartridge. The cartridge shipping aid may additionally include sidewalls projecting perpendicularly from outer edges of the base. Projections are formed on one end of the base for engagement with associate detents formed on the staple cartridge. Grasping structure is formed adjacent one end of the base and longitudinal rib.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2014Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: David Farascioni, Dino Kasvikis, Russell Estrella, Michael Robbins, Jonathan Sapienza
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Publication number: 20150108198Abstract: A surgical instrument is disclosed. The instrument includes a handle assembly, an endoscopic portion, a pair of jaw members, and a plurality of staples. The endoscopic portion defines a longitudinal axis. The pair of jaw members is disposed adjacent a distal end of the endoscopic portion and extends generally distally therefrom. Each of the jaw members is longitudinally curved with respect to the longitudinal axis. At least one of the jaw members is movable with respect to the other between an open position and an approximated position for engaging body tissue therebetween. The plurality of staples is disposed at least partially within a second jaw member. Each of the staples includes a pair of legs depending from a backspan. Each leg includes a staple tip defining a first angle ?1 between about 25° and about 35°.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2013Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: Covidien LPInventor: Russell Estrella
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Publication number: 20150083738Abstract: A jaw restraint is provided to temporarily secure an anvil assembly relative to a cartridge assembly during shipping. The jaw restraint generally includes a body portion having an upper arm for releasably securing the anvil assembly and a lower arm for releasably securing the cartridge assembly. An inwardly projection is provided between the upper and lower arms. The anvil assembly is secured between the upper arm and the inwardly directed projection and the cartridge assembly is secured between the lower arm of the inwardly directed projection. One or more finger members extending proximally from the body portion may be provided to facilitate biasing the upper arm away from the lower arm to release the anvil and cartridge assemblies from the jaw restraint. The jaw restraint may be provided with structure for engagement with shipping packaging.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventors: Dino Kasvikis, Russell Estrella, David Farascioni, Gregory Pappas
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Publication number: 20140252061Abstract: A loading unit assembly includes a tool assembly having first and second jaw members and a pivot pin configured to pivotably couple the first and second jaw members. The first jaw member is movable with respect to the second jaw member between spaced and approximated positions, wherein the pivot pin includes a base portion and first and second stepped portions extending radially outward from the base portion. The first and second stepped portions are configured to pivotably engage the first and second jaw members, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2013Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Russell Estrella, David Farascioni, Daniel Butkievich
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Publication number: 20140216964Abstract: A cartridge shipping aid is provided to retain staples within staple pockets of a staple cartridge during shipment. The cartridge shipping aid includes a base and a longitudinal rib extending perpendicularly from an underside of the base and indiscernible into a knife slot formed in a staple cartridge. One or more perpendicular keys are formed along a lower edge of the longitudinally extending rib for engagement with an underside surface of the staple cartridge. The cartridge shipping aid may additionally include sidewalls projecting perpendicularly from outer edges of the base. Projections are formed on one end of the base for engagement with associate detents formed on the staple cartridge. Grasping structure is formed adjacent one end of the base and longitudinal rib.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: David Farascioni, Dino Kasvikis, Russell Estrella, Michael Robbins, Jonathan Sapienza
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Patent number: 8714352Abstract: A cartridge shipping aid is provided to retain staples within staple pockets of a staple cartridge during shipment. The cartridge shipping aid includes a base and a longitudinal rib extending perpendicularly from an underside of the base and indiscernible into a knife slot formed in a staple cartridge. One or more perpendicular keys are formed along a lower edge of the longitudinally extending rib for engagement with an underside surface of the staple cartridge. The cartridge shipping aid may additionally include sidewalls projecting perpendicularly from outer edges of the base. Projections are formed on one end of the base for engagement with associate detents formed on the staple cartridge. Grasping structure is formed adjacent one end of the base and longitudinal rib.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2010Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: David Farascioni, Dino Kasvikis, Russell Estrella, Michael Robbins, Jonathan Sapienza
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Publication number: 20130231643Abstract: A locking shipping wedge is provided and generally includes a body portion having an elongate transverse member projecting from the body portion which is engageable with a drive assembly of a loading unit. A locking mechanism is provided on the body portion of the shipping wedge which is engageable with locking structure movably mounted within the loading unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: David Farascioni, Dino Kasvikis, Jonathan W. Sapienza, Russell Estrella
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Patent number: 8418906Abstract: A locking shipping wedge is provided and generally includes a body portion having an elongate transverse member projecting from the body portion which is engageable with a drive assembly of a loading unit. A locking mechanism is provided on the body portion of the shipping wedge which is engageable with locking structure movably mounted within the loading unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2012Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: David Farascioni, Dino Kasvikis, Jonathan W. Sapienza, Russell Estrella