Patents by Inventor Steven Whitlock

Steven Whitlock 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).

  • SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS HAVING A JAW LOCKING MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20240315761
    Abstract: A surgical instrument having a jaw lock includes first jaw and second jaws that are moveable from an open position to a closed position. At least one of the jaws includes a jaw slot having a jaw closing portion and a jaw locking portion. A pin positioned within the jaw slot is advanced by a blade. The blade includes a cutting edge and a notch defining a first edge configured to advance the pin to move the jaws to, and secure the jaws in, the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2024
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Applicant: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Steven Whitlock, William A. Burbank, Scott Eugene Manzo
  • Surgical instruments having a jaw locking mechanism
    Patent number: 12029473
    Abstract: A surgical instrument having a jaw lock includes first jaw and second jaws that are moveable from an open position to a closed position. At least one of the jaws includes a jaw slot having a jaw closing portion and a jaw locking portion. A pin positioned within the jaw slot is advanced by a blade. The blade includes a cutting edge and a notch defining a first edge configured to advance the pin to move the jaws to, and secure the jaws in, the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Steven Whitlock, William A. Burbank, Scott Eugene Manzo
  • SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS HAVING A JAW LOCKING MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20190365458
    Abstract: A surgical instrument having a jaw lock includes first jaw and second jaws that are moveable from an open position to a closed position. At least one of the jaws includes a jaw slot having a jaw closing portion and a jaw locking portion. A pin positioned within the jaw slot is advanced by a blade. The blade includes a cutting edge and a notch defining a first edge configured to advance the pin to move the jaws to, and secure the jaws in, the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Steven Whitlock, William A. Burbank, Scott Eugene Manzo
  • WEB-BASED SPORTS REPLAY SYSTEM EQUIPPED WITH A SEARCHABLE MEDIA DATABASE OF SPORTING EVENTS
    Publication number: 20180176655
    Abstract: A web-based system for replaying selected sporting events is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Adam Isaiah Whitlock, Alexander Steven Whitlock, Chase Gaston Widener
  • Injection of fibrin sealant in the absence of corticosteroids in spinal applications
    Publication number: 20060106364
    Abstract: A method and kit for treating a disc that is leaking nucleus pulposus through at least one defect in the annulus fibrosus. The method includes injecting a fibrin sealant into the disc to reduce at least a portion of the at least one defect, wherein the fibrin sealant injected into the disc comprises fibrinogen and an activating compound, wherein at least a portion of the fibrin forms after injection, with the proviso that a corticosteroid is absent from the fibrin sealant injected into the disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2005
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventors: Steven Whitlock, Brian Burkinshaw, Kevin Pauza
  • Injection of fibrin sealant including an anesthetic in spinal applications
    Publication number: 20060095016
    Abstract: A method of treating a disc that is leaking nucleus pulposus through at least one defect in the annulus fibrosus. The method includes injecting a fibrin sealant into the disc to reduce at least a portion of the at least one defect, wherein the fibrin sealant injected into the disc comprises an anesthetic, fibrinogen and an activating compound, wherein at least a portion of the fibrin forms after injection, with the proviso that a corticosteroid is absent from the fibrin sealant injected into the disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: Kevin Pauza, Brian Burkinshaw, Steven Whitlock, Mark Richards, James Rogan
  • Injection of fibrin sealant using reconstituted components in spinal applications
    Publication number: 20060095075
    Abstract: A method of treating a disc that is leaking nucleus pulposus through at least one defect in the annulus fibrosus. The method includes injecting a fibrin sealant into the disc to reduce at least a portion of the at least one defect, wherein the fibrin sealant injected into the disc comprises fibrinogen and an activating compound, wherein at least a portion of the fibrin forms after injection, wherein the fibrinogen, the activating compound or both has been reconstituted with a solution containing at least one additive, with the proviso that a corticosteroid is absent from the fibrin sealant injected into the disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: Brian Burkinshaw, Steven Whitlock, Kevin Pauza, Mark Richards, James Rogan