Patents by Inventor Sudhir B. Patel

Sudhir B. Patel 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 INSTRUMENT COMPRISING A FLEX CIRCUIT INCLUDING A SENSOR SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20230397909
    Abstract: A surgical instrument including a flex circuit comprising a sensor system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Sudhir B. Patel, Shane R. Adams, Nicholas J. Ross, Jason L. Harris
  • Surgical instrument articulation joint arrangements comprising multiple moving linkage features
    Patent number: 11786239
    Abstract: Articulation joint arrangements for facilitating multi-axis articulation of a surgical end effector relative to a shaft assembly of a surgical instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Cilag GmbH International
    Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Aaron J. Chow, Adam D. Hensel, Luke C. Ice, Sudhir B. Patel
  • Surgical instrument comprising a flex circuit including a sensor system
    Patent number: 11779329
    Abstract: A surgical instrument including a flex circuit comprising a sensor system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Cilag GmbH International
    Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Sudhir B. Patel, Shane R. Adams, Nicholas J. Ross, Jason L. Harris
  • Multi-axis pivot joints for surgical instruments and methods for manufacturing same
    Patent number: 11744603
    Abstract: Multi-axis pivot joints and surgical instrument drive shafts formed using additive manufacturing methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Cilag GmbH International
    Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Aaron J. Chow, Chester O. Baxter, III, Adam D. Hensel, Luke C. Ice, Sudhir B. Patel
  • Surgical instrument comprising separate tissue securing and tissue cutting systems
    Patent number: 11737755
    Abstract: A surgical instrument is disclosed which comprises a staple firing system and a tissue cutting system. In various instances, the instrument is configured to prevent the tissue cutting system from being operated before the staple firing system has been fully actuated. In certain instances, the instrument is configured to prevent the tissue cutting system from being operated before the staple firing system has been actuated to sufficiently deform the staples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Cilag GmbH International
    Inventors: Anil K. Nalagatla, Sudhir B. Patel, Frederick E. Shelton, IV
  • Surgical instrument comprising separate tissue securing and tissue cutting systems
    Patent number: 11730478
    Abstract: A surgical instrument is disclosed which comprises a staple firing system and a tissue cutting system. In various instances, the instrument is configured to prevent the tissue cutting system from being operated before the staple firing system has been fully actuated. In certain instances, the instrument is configured to prevent the tissue cutting system from being operated before the staple firing system has been actuated to sufficiently deform the staples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Cilag GmbH International
    Inventors: Anil K. Nalagatla, Sudhir B. Patel, Frederick E. Shelton, IV
  • CLOSURE LOCKOUT SYSTEMS FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
    Publication number: 20230190271
    Abstract: A surgical instrument is disclosed. The surgical instrument can include a first jaw, a second jaw, and a jaw closure lockout system. The first jaw can comprise a pivot pin slot and a slide pin slot. The second jaw can comprise an anvil and, in addition, a mounting portion comprising a pivot pin, which can be movably positioned in the pivot pin slot. A shiftable guide can be movably positioned in the first jaw and can comprise a body and a barrier wall. The body can comprise a slide pin movably positioned in the slide pin slot. The barrier wall can be aligned with a portion of the pivot pin slot when the slide pin is positioned within a range of positions in the slide pin slot, and the barrier wall can be offset from the pivot pin slot when the slide pin is positioned outside the range of positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Michael S. Cropper, Michael E. Setser, Barry T. Jamison, Paul H. Kistler, John R. Dugan, Sudhir B. Patel
  • Closure lockout systems for surgical instruments
    Patent number: 11547410
    Abstract: A surgical instrument is disclosed. The surgical instrument can include a first jaw, a second jaw, and a jaw closure lockout system. The first jaw can comprise a pivot pin slot and a slide pin slot. The second jaw can comprise an anvil and, in addition, a mounting portion comprising a pivot pin, which can be movably positioned in the pivot pin slot. A shiftable guide can be movably positioned in the first jaw and can comprise a body and a barrier wall. The body can comprise a slide pin movably positioned in the slide pin slot. The barrier wall can be aligned with a portion of the pivot pin slot when the slide pin is positioned within a range of positions in the slide pin slot, and the barrier wall can be offset from the pivot pin slot when the slide pin is positioned outside the range of positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Cilag GmbH International
    Inventors: Michael S. Cropper, Michael E. Setser, Barry T. Jamison, Paul H. Kistler, John R. Dugan, Sudhir B. Patel
  • SURGICAL INSTRUMENT ARTICULATION JOINT ARRANGEMENTS COMPRISING MULTIPLE MOVING LINKAGE FEATURES
    Publication number: 20220304683
    Abstract: Articulation joint arrangements for facilitating multi-axis articulation of a surgical end effector relative to a shaft assembly of a surgical instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Aaron J. Chow, Adam D. Hensel, Luke C. Ice, Sudhir B. Patel
  • MULTI-AXIS PIVOT JOINTS FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME
    Publication number: 20220304714
    Abstract: Multi-axis pivot joints and surgical instrument drive shafts formed using additive manufacturing methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Aaron J. Chow, Chester O. Baxter, III, Adam D. Hensel, Luke C. Ice, Sudhir B. Patel
  • SURGICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING SEPARATE TISSUE SECURING AND TISSUE CUTTING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20220079594
    Abstract: A surgical instrument is disclosed which comprises a staple firing system and a tissue cutting system. In various instances, the instrument is configured to prevent the tissue cutting system from being operated before the staple firing system has been fully actuated. In certain instances, the instrument is configured to prevent the tissue cutting system from being operated before the staple firing system has been actuated to sufficiently deform the staples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Anil K. Nalagatla, Sudhir B. Patel, Frederick E. Shelton, IV
  • SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT
    Publication number: 20220000479
    Abstract: A surgical stapling attachment configured to clamp, staple, and cut tissue is disclosed. The surgical stapling attachment comprises an attachment portion, a shaft assembly, an articulation joint, and an end effector assembly. The end effector assembly comprises a firing system configured to cut tissue only after the tissue has been stapled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Anil K. Nalagatla, Sudhir B. Patel, Jason L. Harris
  • SURGICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING SEPARATE TISSUE SECURING AND TISSUE CUTTING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20210393267
    Abstract: A surgical instrument is disclosed which comprises a staple firing system and a tissue cutting system. In various instances, the instrument is configured to prevent the tissue cutting system from being operated before the staple firing system has been fully actuated. In certain instances, the instrument is configured to prevent the tissue cutting system from being operated before the staple firing system has been actuated to sufficiently deform the staples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Anil K. Nalagatla, Sudhir B. Patel, Frederick E. Shelton, IV
  • Surgical instrument comprising separate tissue securing and tissue cutting systems
    Patent number: 11154300
    Abstract: A surgical instrument is disclosed which comprises a staple firing system and a tissue cutting system. In various instances, the instrument is configured to prevent the tissue cutting system from being operated before the staple firing system has been fully actuated. In certain instances, the instrument is configured to prevent the tissue cutting system from being operated before the staple firing system has been actuated to sufficiently deform the staples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Cilag GmbH International
    Inventors: Anil K. Nalagatla, Sudhir B. Patel, Frederick E. Shelton, IV
  • Surgical stapling instrument
    Patent number: 11064997
    Abstract: A surgical stapling attachment configured to clamp, staple, and cut tissue is disclosed. The surgical stapling attachment comprises an attachment portion, a shaft assembly, an articulation joint, and an end effector assembly. The end effector assembly comprises a firing system configured to cut tissue only after the tissue has been stapled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Cilag GmbH International
    Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Anil K. Nalagatla, Sudhir B. Patel, Jason L. Harris
  • METHOD FOR OPERATING A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
    Publication number: 20210196302
    Abstract: Methods of operating a surgical instrument are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Shane R. Adams, Nicholas J. Ross, Jason L. Harris, Sudhir B. Patel
  • SURGICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING A FLEX CIRCUIT INCLUDING A SENSOR SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210196271
    Abstract: A surgical instrument including a flex circuit comprising a sensor system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Sudhir B. Patel, Shane R. Adams, Nicholas J. Ross, Jason L. Harris
  • SURGICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING A FLEX CIRCUIT
    Publication number: 20210196270
    Abstract: A surgical instrument comprising a flexible circuit is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Sudhir B. Patel, Jason L. Harris, Sarah A. Worthington, Chester O. Baxter, III
  • CLOSURE LOCKOUT SYSTEMS FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
    Publication number: 20210007743
    Abstract: A surgical instrument is disclosed. The surgical instrument can include a first jaw, a second jaw, and a jaw closure lockout system. The first jaw can comprise a pivot pin slot and a slide pin slot. The second jaw can comprise an anvil and, in addition, a mounting portion comprising a pivot pin, which can be movably positioned in the pivot pin slot. A shiftable guide can be movably positioned in the first jaw and can comprise a body and a barrier wall. The body can comprise a slide pin movably positioned in the slide pin slot. The barrier wall can be aligned with a portion of the pivot pin slot when the slide pin is positioned within a range of positions in the slide pin slot, and the barrier wall can be offset from the pivot pin slot when the slide pin is positioned outside the range of positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Michael S. Cropper, Michael E. Setser, Barry T. Jamison, Paul H. Kistler, John R. Dugan, Sudhir B. Patel
  • Closure lockout systems for surgical instruments
    Patent number: 10729441
    Abstract: A surgical instrument is disclosed. The surgical instrument can include a first jaw, a second jaw, and a jaw closure lockout system. The first jaw can comprise a pivot pin slot and a slide pin slot. The second jaw can comprise an anvil and, in addition, a mounting portion comprising a pivot pin, which can be movably positioned in the pivot pin slot. A shiftable guide can be movably positioned in the first jaw and can comprise a body and a barrier wall. The body can comprise a slide pin movably positioned in the slide pin slot. The barrier wall can be aligned with a portion of the pivot pin slot when the slide pin is positioned within a range of positions in the slide pin slot, and the barrier wall can be offset from the pivot pin slot when the slide pin is positioned outside the range of positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Ethicon LLC
    Inventors: Michael S. Cropper, Michael E. Setser, Barry T. Jamison, Paul H. Kistler, John R. Dugan, Sudhir B. Patel