Patents by Inventor Stephen SEIPEL

Stephen SEIPEL 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).

  • Publication number: 20240180536
    Abstract: A surgical device includes a support member forming a connection interface extending from a portion of the surgical device. A moldable handle includes an interior liner extending over at least a portion of the connection interface and an exterior engagement layer in connection with the interior liner defining a grip surface. The interior liner and the exterior engagement layer form an enclosed cavity therebetween. A jamming material is disposed in the enclosed cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2023
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Applicant: Arthrex, Inc
    Inventors: Chad Jones, Stephen Seipel
  • Publication number: 20240116252
    Abstract: Assemblies, apparatus, and methods for heat sealing and monitoring are disclosed. A dual heat-sealing system includes a heat seal bar assembly with process monitor that allows to quickly change out heat bands and ensure that the effective length of the heat band matches the width of the seal (of the material being sealed), providing consistent and superior seal quality. A heat seal bar assembly includes multiple heat bars sized to easily match the size of the pouch being sealed. The heat bars are removable and replaceable. The heat bars are provided with at least one memory chip. The memory chip allows for storage and retrieval of information regarding the replaceable heat bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2022
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Ronald FOWLER, Stephen SEIPEL, David ALTOMARE, Teresa OBERBRECKLING