Patents by Inventor Ryan Asher
Ryan Asher 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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Publication number: 20230255706Abstract: A surgical system includes a plurality of voice sensors located in a surgical environment and configured to detect sound and generate a first plurality of signals. The surgical system also includes a position indicator, in proximity to a designated user, configured to indicate a first position of the designated user and generate a second signal representative of the first position. The surgical system further includes a processor configured to receive the first plurality of signals and the second signal and determine, based on the first plurality of signals, a second position. The processor is also configured to compare the detected sound with registered voice command of the designated user stored in a memory to verify the designated user's credentials, and send a command signal to a surgical instrument to carry out an operation related to the voice command based on at least one of the verification of the designated user's credentials, the first position and the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2022Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: David J. Cagle, Eric Smith, Jeffrey L. Aldridge, Mary E. Mootoo, Ryan Asher
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Patent number: 11648049Abstract: Surgical devices, systems, and methods are provided for applying monopolar energy and bipolar energy to tissue. In one embodiment, a surgical device is provided with an end effector that has first and second jaws movable between an open position and a closed position, and a conductive member that extends through the end effector. The conductive member has a retracted position in which the conductive member is substantially disposed within the end effector and an extended position in which the conductive member extends at least partially distally beyond the end effector. The conductive member is configured to conduct energy through tissue adjacent thereto when the conductive member is in the extended position. A trigger coupled to the handle is pivotally movable to move the conductive member between the retracted and extended positions.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2019Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Matthew Schneider, Mark Glassett, Richard Timm, Chad Frampton, Monica Rivard, Drew Whitney, Ryan Asher, Paul Borgmeier, Darcy Greep
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Patent number: 11490976Abstract: A surgical system includes a plurality of voice sensors located in a surgical environment and configured to detect sound and generate a first plurality of signals. The surgical system also includes a position indicator, in proximity to a designated user, configured to indicate a first position of the designated user and generate a second signal representative of the first position. The surgical system further includes a processor configured to receive the first plurality of signals and the second signal and determine, based on the first plurality of signals, a second position. The processor is also configured to compare the detected sound with registered voice command of the designated user stored in a memory to verify the designated user's credentials, and send a command signal to a surgical instrument to carry out an operation related to the voice command based on at least one of the verification of the designated user's credentials, the first position and the second position.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2020Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: David J. Cagle, Eric Smith, Jeffrey L. Aldridge, Mary E. Mootoo, Ryan Asher
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Publication number: 20200360098Abstract: A surgical system includes a plurality of voice sensors located in a surgical environment and configured to detect sound and generate a first plurality of signals. The surgical system also includes a position indicator, in proximity to a designated user, configured to indicate a first position of the designated user and generate a second signal representative of the first position. The surgical system further includes a processor configured to receive the first plurality of signals and the second signal and determine, based on the first plurality of signals, a second position. The processor is also configured to compare the detected sound with registered voice command of the designated user stored in a memory to verify the designated user's credentials, and send a command signal to a surgical instrument to carry out an operation related to the voice command based on at least one of the verification of the designated user's credentials, the first position and the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: David J. Cagle, Eric Smith, Jeffrey L. Aldridge, Mary E. Mootoo, Ryan Asher
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Publication number: 20200315692Abstract: Surgical devices, systems, and methods are provided for applying monopolar energy and bipolar energy to tissue. In one embodiment, a surgical device is provided with an end effector that has first and second jaws movable between an open position and a closed position, and a conductive member that extends through the end effector. The conductive member has a retracted position in which the conductive member is substantially disposed within the end effector and an extended position in which the conductive member extends at least partially distally beyond the end effector. The conductive member is configured to conduct energy through tissue adjacent thereto when the conductive member is in the extended position. A trigger coupled to the handle is pivotally movable to move the conductive member between the retracted and extended positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2019Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Matthew Schneider, Mark Glassett, Richard Timm, Chad Frampton, Monica Rivard, Drew Whitney, Ryan Asher, Paul Borgmeier, Darcy Greep
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Patent number: 10667878Abstract: A surgical system includes a plurality of voice sensors located in a surgical environment and configured to detect sound and generate a first plurality of signals. The surgical system also includes a position indicator, in proximity to a designated user, configured to indicate a first position of the designated user and generate a second signal representative of the first position. The surgical system further includes a processor configured to receive the first plurality of signals and the second signal and determine, based on the first plurality of signals, a second position. The processor is also configured to compare the detected sound with registered voice command of the designated user stored in a memory to verify the designated user's credentials, and send a command signal to a surgical instrument to carry out an operation related to the voice command based on at least one of the verification of the designated user's credentials, the first position and the second position.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2018Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Ethicon LLCInventors: David J. Cagle, Eric Smith, Jeffrey L. Aldridge, Mary E. Mootoo, Ryan Asher
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Publication number: 20180311004Abstract: A surgical system includes a plurality of voice sensors located in a surgical environment and configured to detect sound and generate a first plurality of signals. The surgical system also includes a position indicator, in proximity to a designated user, configured to indicate a first position of the designated user and generate a second signal representative of the first position. The surgical system further includes a processor configured to receive the first plurality of signals and the second signal and determine, based on the first plurality of signals, a second position. The processor is also configured to compare the detected sound with registered voice command of the designated user stored in a memory to verify the designated user's credentials, and send a command signal to a surgical instrument to carry out an operation related to the voice command based on at least one of the verification of the designated user's credentials, the first position and the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Inventors: David J. Cagle, Eric Smith, Jeffrey L. Aldridge, Mary E. Mootoo, Ryan Asher
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Patent number: 10028794Abstract: A surgical system includes a plurality of voice sensors located in a surgical environment and configured to detect sound and generate a first plurality of signals. The surgical system also includes a position indicator, in proximity to a designated user, configured to indicate a first position of the designated user and generate a second signal representative of the first position. The surgical system further includes a processor configured to receive the first plurality of signals and the second signal and determine, based on the first plurality of signals, a second position. The processor is also configured to compare the detected sound with registered voice command of the designated user stored in a memory to verify the designated user's credentials, and send a command signal to a surgical instrument to carry out an operation related to the voice command based on at least one of the verification of the designated user's credentials, the first position and the second position.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2016Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Ethicon LLCInventors: David J. Cagle, Eric Smith, Jeffrey L. Aldridge, Mary E. Mootoo, Ryan Asher
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Publication number: 20180168755Abstract: A surgical system includes a plurality of voice sensors located in a surgical environment and configured to detect sound and generate a first plurality of signals. The surgical system also includes a position indicator, in proximity to a designated user, configured to indicate a first position of the designated user and generate a second signal representative of the first position. The surgical system further includes a processor configured to receive the first plurality of signals and the second signal and determine, based on the first plurality of signals, a second position. The processor is also configured to compare the detected sound with registered voice command of the designated user stored in a memory to verify the designated user's credentials, and send a command signal to a surgical instrument to carry out an operation related to the voice command based on at least one of the verification of the designated user's credentials, the first position and the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: David J. Cagle, Eric Smith, Jeffrey L. Aldridge, Mary E. Mootoo, Ryan Asher
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Publication number: 20110106567Abstract: A method, system, apparatus, and computer-readable medium for managing and administering a spreadsheet-driven additional living expense calculators are disclosed. Third party data provides data input to the dynamic calculator and validation rules are implemented to preserve data integrity for calculating additional living expenses for policyholders.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2009Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: Hartford Fire Insurance CompanyInventor: Ryan Asher