Patents by Inventor Scott Kimsey
Scott Kimsey 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: 11786321Abstract: A robotic surgical system includes a robotic manipulator that includes a mounting fixture defining a longitudinal channel, and a surgical tool removably coupleable to the mounting fixture. The surgical tool including a tool housing matable with the mounting fixture, an elongate shaft extending from the tool housing and receivable within the channel, and a latching mechanism provided on the elongate shaft and comprising one or more retention tabs biased radially outward with one or more biasing members. The one or more retention tabs are movable between a deployed state, where the one or more retention tabs protrude radially outward through a corresponding one or more slots to engage the mounting fixture, and a retracted state, where the one or more retention tabs are urged radially inward through the one or more slots to disengage the mounting fixture.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: David C. Yates, Thomas William Lytle, IV, Kharyl Evenson George Stephens, John Scott Kimsey, Lauren S. Weaner, Joshua Dean Young
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Patent number: 11666339Abstract: A surgical stapling instrument includes an anvil defining a plurality of staple forming pockets and a stapling head assembly configured to drive a plurality of staples against the staple forming pockets of the anvil. The stapling head assembly comprises a coupling member configured to actuate the anvil relative to the stapling head assembly, a firing assembly configured to drive the plurality of staples against the staple forming pockets of the anvil, and a deck member. The deck member includes a deck surface extending radially between an inner circular edge and an outer circular edge, and a plurality of staple openings extending through the deck surface. The plurality of staple openings define at least one cross shape.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2021Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: John Kevin Bruce, John Scott Kimsey, Yvan D. Nguetio Tchoumkeu, Morgan R. Hunter, Cory Kimball, Gregory J. Bakos, Christopher Q. Seow, Pierre Mesnil, Laura S. Downing, Jeffery Bruns, Ryan W. McGhee, Chester O. Baxter, III, John E. Feds, Michael J. Stokes
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Publication number: 20210007813Abstract: A robotic surgical system includes a robotic manipulator that includes a mounting fixture defining a longitudinal channel, and a surgical tool removably coupleable to the mounting fixture. The surgical tool including a tool housing matable with the mounting fixture, an elongate shaft extending from the tool housing and receivable within the channel, and a latching mechanism provided on the elongate shaft and comprising one or more retention tabs biased radially outward with one or more biasing members. The one or more retention tabs are movable between a deployed state, where the one or more retention tabs protrude radially outward through a corresponding one or more slots to engage the mounting fixture, and a retracted state, where the one or more retention tabs are urged radially inward through the one or more slots to disengage the mounting fixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Applicant: Ethicon LLCInventors: David C. Yates, Thomas William Lytle, IV, Kharyl Evenson George Stephens, John Scott Kimsey, Lauren S. Weaner, Joshua Dean Young
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Patent number: 10786316Abstract: Robotic surgical tools can incorporate a latching mechanism as a secondary fastener to maintain operable coupling between the robotic surgical tool and a mounting fixture of a robotic manipulator. Such robotic surgical tools may comprise: a tool housing, an elongate shaft extending from the tool housing, and a latching mechanism arranged on the elongate shaft. The latching mechanism comprises one or more retention tabs that are biased radially outward with one or more biasing members. The one or more retention tabs are configured to transition between a retracted state and a deployed state under influence of a biasing force supplied by the one or more biasing members. In the deployed state, the one or more retention tabs are positioned to engage an exterior surface of a mounting fixture of a robotic manipulator. In the retracted state, the one or more retention tabs are positioned to disengage from the mounting fixture.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2017Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Ethicon LLCInventors: David C. Yates, Thomas William Lytle, IV, Kharyl Evenson George Stephens, John Scott Kimsey, Lauren S. Weaner, Joshua Dean Young
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Publication number: 20190159846Abstract: Robotic surgical tools can incorporate a latching mechanism as a secondary fastener to maintain operable coupling between the robotic surgical tool and a mounting fixture of a robotic manipulator. Such robotic surgical tools may comprise: a tool housing, an elongate shaft extending from the tool housing, and a latching mechanism arranged on the elongate shaft. The latching mechanism comprises one or more retention tabs that are biased radially outward with one or more biasing members. The one or more retention tabs are configured to transition between a retracted state and a deployed state under influence of a biasing force supplied by the one or more biasing members. In the deployed state, the one or more retention tabs are positioned to engage an exterior surface of a mounting fixture of a robotic manipulator. In the retracted state, the one or more retention tabs are positioned to disengage from the mounting fixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2017Publication date: May 30, 2019Applicant: Ethicon LLCInventors: David C. Yates, Thomas William Lytle, VI, Kharyl Evenson George Stephens, John Scott Kimsey, Lauren S. Weaner, Joshua Dean Young
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Patent number: 7980521Abstract: A medical device safety support apparatus features a clamp member configured to be attached to an IV pole, a bed rail, or other support structure. A medical device support member extends from the clamp member and is configured to support a cooperatively configured medical device. The medical device support member may include a socket which receives a post that extends from the medical device, and a lockdown member having a set-screw portion and a handle is provided to secure the post within the socket. The post has a circumferential channel in which the set-screw portion seats, thereby allowing the post to be retained within the socket when the lockdown member is loosened so as to prevent the medical device from being removed from the support member.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2007Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: James Harr, Glenn Fournie, Joel D. Wiesner, Scott Kimsey, Ricky A. Sisk
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Patent number: 7846131Abstract: An administration feeding set for use with a flow control apparatus to deliver fluid from at least one fluid source to a patient. The feeding set includes tubing adapted to extend from the fluid source for flow of fluid through the tubing from the fluid source toward a patient. A locating finger projects outwardly from the tubing and is positioned on the tubing so that when received on the flow control apparatus in an operating position the finger permits a locating member of the flow control apparatus to close. However, when the tubing is received on the flow control apparatus in a non-operating position the finger does not permit the locating member to close thereby to verify whether the tubing is in the operating position on the flow control apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2005Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Covidien AGInventors: Joseph A. Hudson, James Harr, Joel T. Wiesner, Scott Kimsey
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Patent number: 7654735Abstract: An electronic thermometer having ergonomic and efficiency features. The thermometer includes a display and a control panel, defined by at least one button, disposed above the display. The thermometer is easy and comfortable to hold and allows the user to operate the thermometer with one hand. The thermometer holds a probe and a container of probe covers in a convenient and compact configuration. A battery door is particularly constructed to avoid accidental opening. A bottom of the thermometer is formed to hold the housing in an upright position when the bottom is placed one a horizontal surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2006Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Covidien AGInventors: Ricky A. Sisk, Kenneth M. Breitweiser, Joseph T. Gierer, Scott Kimsey
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Publication number: 20080272254Abstract: A medical device safety support apparatus features a clamp member configured to be attached to an IV pole, a bed rail, or other support structure. A medical device support member extends from the clamp member and is configured to support a cooperatively configured medical device. The medical device support member may include a socket which receives a post that extends from the medical device, and a lockdown member having a set-screw portion and a handle is provided to secure the post within the socket. The post has a circumferential channel in which the set-screw portion seats, thereby allowing the post to be retained within the socket when the lockdown member is loosened so as to prevent the medical device from being removed from the support member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2007Publication date: November 6, 2008Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventors: James Harr, Glenn Fournie, Joel D. Wiesner, Scott Kimsey, Ricky A. Sisk
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Publication number: 20070110122Abstract: An electronic thermometer having ergonomic and efficiency features. The thermometer includes a display and a control panel, defined by at least one button, disposed above the display. The thermometer is easy and comfortable to hold and allows the user to operate the thermometer with one hand. The thermometer holds a probe and a container of probe covers in a convenient and compact configuration. A battery door is particularly constructed to avoid accidental opening. A bottom of the thermometer is formed to hold the housing in an upright position when the bottom is placed one a horizontal surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2006Publication date: May 17, 2007Applicant: SHERWOOD SERVICES AGInventors: Ricky Sisk, Kenneth Breitweiser, Joseph Gierer, Scott Kimsey
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Publication number: 20070100253Abstract: An electronic thermometer has a probe that is used to receive heat from a subject such as a patient for measuring the temperature of the patient. The probe is particularly constructed for simplified, accurate and repeatable assembly of its various component parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: Sherwood Services AGInventors: Ricky Sisk, Joseph Gierer, James Harr, Scott Kimsey
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Publication number: 20070078431Abstract: An administration feeding set for use with a flow control apparatus to deliver fluid from at least one fluid source to a patient. The feeding set includes tubing adapted to extend from the fluid source for flow of fluid through the tubing from the fluid source toward a patient. A locating finger projects outwardly from the tubing and is positioned on the tubing so that when received on the flow control apparatus in an operating position the finger permits a locating member of the flow control apparatus to close. However, when the tubing is received on the flow control apparatus in a non-operating position the finger does not permit the locating member to close thereby to verify whether the tubing is in the operating position on the flow control apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2005Publication date: April 5, 2007Applicant: Sherwood Services AGInventors: Joseph Hudson, James Harr, Joel Wiesner, Scott Kimsey
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Patent number: D532710Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2005Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: Sherwood Services AGInventors: Ricky A. Sisk, Michael D. Hudspeth, Kenneth M. Breitweiser, Joseph T. Gierer, Scott Kimsey, Mark Davis
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Patent number: D535202Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2005Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Assignee: Sherwood Services AGInventors: Ricky A. Sisk, Kenneth M. Breitweiser, Joseph T. Gierer, Scott Kimsey
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Patent number: D548626Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2006Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Assignee: Sherwood Services AGInventors: Ricky A. Sisk, Kenneth M. Breitweiser, Scott Kimsey, Joseph T. Gierer