Patents by Inventor Tamara S. V. Widenhouse
Tamara S. V. Widenhouse 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: 11937809Abstract: Implantable materials for use with end effectors like surgical stapling devices, and methods for using the same, are generally provided. In some embodiments, adjunct materials for use with surgical staplers are provided. For example, a kit for stapling tissue is provided that can include a surgical stapler having an end effector. The end effector can have first and second jaws. The kit can include an adjunct material having hydrophobic surface regions and hydrophilic surface regions and the adjunct material can be configured to mate to at least one of the jaws of the end effector. Other implants, devices, and methods for surgical stapling are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Tamara S. V. Widenhouse
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Publication number: 20240081819Abstract: Implantable materials for use with end effectors like surgical stapling devices, and methods for using the same, are generally provided. In some embodiments, adjunct materials for use with surgical staplers are provided. For example, a kit for stapling tissue is provided that can include a surgical stapler having an end effector. The end effector can have first and second jaws. The kit can include an adjunct material having hydrophobic surface regions and hydrophilic surface regions and the adjunct material can be configured to mate to at least one of the jaws of the end effector. Other implants, devices, and methods for surgical stapling are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: FREDERICK E. SHELTON, IV, Tamara S. V. Widenhouse
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Patent number: 11812953Abstract: Implantable materials for use with end effectors like surgical stapling devices, and methods for using the same, are generally provided. In some embodiments, adjunct materials for use with surgical staplers are provided. For example, a kit for stapling tissue is provided that can include a surgical stapler having an end effector. The end effector can have first and second jaws. The kit can include an adjunct material having hydrophobic surface regions and hydrophilic surface regions and the adjunct material can be configured to mate to at least one of the jaws of the end effector. Other implants, devices, and methods for surgical stapling are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2021Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Tamara S. V. Widenhouse
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Patent number: 11564680Abstract: Implantable materials for use with end effectors like surgical stapling devices, and methods for using the same, are generally provided. In some embodiments, adjunct materials for use with surgical staplers are provided. For example, a kit for stapling tissue is provided that can include a surgical stapler having an end effector. The end effector can have first and second jaws. The kit can include an adjunct material having hydrophobic surface regions and hydrophilic surface regions and the adjunct material can be configured to mate to at least one of the jaws of the end effector. Other implants, devices, and methods for surgical stapling are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2020Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONALInventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Tamara S. V. Widenhouse
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Publication number: 20220287710Abstract: Implantable materials for use with end effectors like surgical stapling devices, and methods for using the same, are generally provided. In some embodiments, adjunct materials for use with surgical staplers are provided. For example, a kit for stapling tissue is provided that can include a surgical stapler having an end effector. The end effector can have first and second jaws. The kit can include an adjunct material having hydrophobic surface regions and hydrophilic surface regions and the adjunct material can be configured to mate to at least one of the jaws of the end effector. Other implants, devices, and methods for surgical stapling are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Tamara S. V. Widenhouse
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Patent number: 11219451Abstract: Implantable materials for use with end effectors like surgical stapling devices, and methods for using the same, are generally provided. In some embodiments, adjunct materials for use with surgical staplers are provided. For example, a kit for stapling tissue is provided that can include a surgical stapler having an end effector. The end effector can have first and second jaws. The kit can include an adjunct material having hydrophobic surface regions and hydrophilic surface regions and the adjunct material can be configured to mate to at least one of the jaws of the end effector. Other implants, devices, and methods for surgical stapling are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2019Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONALInventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Tamara S. V. Widenhouse
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Publication number: 20210169472Abstract: Implantable materials for use with end effectors like surgical stapling devices, and methods for using the same, are generally provided. In some embodiments, adjunct materials for use with surgical staplers are provided. For example, a kit for stapling tissue is provided that can include a surgical stapler having an end effector. The end effector can have first and second jaws. The kit can include an adjunct material having hydrophobic surface regions and hydrophilic surface regions and the adjunct material can be configured to mate to at least one of the jaws of the end effector. Other implants, devices, and methods for surgical stapling are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2021Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Tamara S. V. Widenhouse
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Publication number: 20210045738Abstract: Implantable materials for use with end effectors like surgical stapling devices, and methods for using the same, are generally provided. In some embodiments, adjunct materials for use with surgical staplers are provided. For example, a kit for stapling tissue is provided that can include a surgical stapler having an end effector. The end effector can have first and second jaws. The kit can include an adjunct material having hydrophobic surface regions and hydrophilic surface regions and the adjunct material can be configured to mate to at least one of the jaws of the end effector. Other implants, devices, and methods for surgical stapling are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Applicant: Ethicon LLCInventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Tamara S. V. Widenhouse
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Patent number: 10456129Abstract: Implantable materials for use with end effectors like surgical stapling devices, and methods for using the same, are generally provided. In some embodiments, a staple cartridge assembly for use with a surgical stapler can include a cartridge body having a plurality of staple cavities configured to seat staples therein and an adjunct material being associated with the cartridge such that the adjunct material is configured to be securely coupled to the cartridge body and configured to be securely attached to tissue by staples in the cartridge. The adjunct material can have positively-charged particles such that the adjunct material is configured to enhance healing in the tissue. Other implants, devices, and methods for surgical stapling are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2013Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Ethicon LLCInventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Cortney E. Henderson, Tamara S. V. Widenhouse
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Publication number: 20190200978Abstract: Implantable materials for use with end effectors like surgical stapling devices, and methods for using the same, are generally provided. In some embodiments, adjunct materials for use with surgical staplers are provided. For example, a kit for stapling tissue is provided that can include a surgical stapler having an end effector. The end effector can have first and second jaws. The kit can include an adjunct material having hydrophobic surface regions and hydrophilic surface regions and the adjunct material can be configured to mate to at least one of the jaws of the end effector. Other implants, devices, and methods for surgical stapling are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2019Publication date: July 4, 2019Applicant: Ethicon LLCInventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Tamara S. V. Widenhouse
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Patent number: 10285691Abstract: Implantable materials for use with end effectors like surgical stapling devices, and methods for using the same, are generally provided. In some embodiments, adjunct materials for use with surgical staplers are provided. For example, a kit for stapling tissue is provided that can include a surgical stapler having an end effector. The end effector can have first and second jaws. The kit can include an adjunct material having hydrophobic surface regions and hydrophilic surface regions and the adjunct material can be configured to mate to at least one of the jaws of the end effector. Other implants, devices, and methods for surgical stapling are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2017Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Ethicon LLCInventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Tamara S. V. Widenhouse
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Publication number: 20170367694Abstract: Implantable materials for use with end effectors like surgical stapling devices, and methods for using the same, are generally provided. In some embodiments, adjunct materials for use with surgical staplers are provided. For example, a kit for stapling tissue is provided that can include a surgical stapler having an end effector. The end effector can have first and second jaws. The kit can include an adjunct material having hydrophobic surface regions and hydrophilic surface regions and the adjunct material can be configured to mate to at least one of the jaws of the end effector. Other implants, devices, and methods for surgical stapling are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Tamara S. V. Widenhouse
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Patent number: 9700311Abstract: Implantable materials for use with end effectors like surgical stapling devices, and methods for using the same, are generally provided. In some embodiments, adjunct materials for use with surgical staplers are provided. For example, a kit for stapling tissue is provided that can include a surgical stapler having an end effector. The end effector can have first and second jaws. The kit can include an adjunct material having hydrophobic surface regions and hydrophilic surface regions and the adjunct material can be configured to mate to at least one of the jaws of the end effector. Other implants, devices, and methods for surgical stapling are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2013Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Ethicon LLCInventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Tamara S. V. Widenhouse
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Publication number: 20150129634Abstract: Implantable materials for use with end effectors like surgical stapling devices, and methods for using the same, are generally provided. In some embodiments, adjunct materials for use with surgical staplers are provided. For example, a kit for stapling tissue is provided that can include a surgical stapler having an end effector. The end effector can have first and second jaws. The kit can include an adjunct material having hydrophobic surface regions and hydrophilic surface regions and the adjunct material can be configured to mate to at least one of the jaws of the end effector. Other implants, devices, and methods for surgical stapling are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2013Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Tamara S. V. Widenhouse
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Publication number: 20150133996Abstract: Implantable materials for use with end effectors like surgical stapling devices, and methods for using the same, are generally provided. In some embodiments, a staple cartridge assembly for use with a surgical stapler can include a cartridge body having a plurality of staple cavities configured to seat staples therein and an adjunct material being associated with the cartridge such that the adjunct material is configured to be securely coupled to the cartridge body and configured to be securely attached to tissue by staples in the cartridge. The adjunct material can have positively-charged particles such that the adjunct material is configured to enhance healing in the tissue. Other implants, devices, and methods for surgical stapling are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2013Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Cortney E. Henderson, Tamara S. V. Widenhouse
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Publication number: 20150134076Abstract: Implantable materials for use with end effectors like surgical stapling devices, and methods associated with the operation of such end effectors, are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a staple cartridge assembly includes a cartridge body and a hybrid adjunct material associated therewith. The hybrid adjunct material can include one or more biologic materials, such as a biologic tissue membrane, and one or more synthetic materials, such as a synthetic absorbable polymer. The synthetic absorbable polymer can be associated with the membrane such that the polymer provides structural integrity to the membrane so that the membrane can be securely coupled to the cartridge body. Both the membrane and the polymer can be configured to be securely attached to the tissue by staples of the cartridge body. Other implants, devices, and methods for surgical stapling are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2013Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Tamara S. V. Widenhouse
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Patent number: 8795163Abstract: Methods and devices are provided to allow for easy customization of a surgical access device by an end user. In one exemplary embodiment a surgical access device is provided that includes a plurality of elongate seal elements that are configured to form a sealed configuration between a surgical site and an outside environment. The seal elements can be disposed in a surgical opening and can mate directly to each other with the outermost seal elements mating directly to tissue of the opening. The seal elements can include one or more mating elements to provide the desired mating. The seal elements can also include sealable openings that are configured to receive surgical instruments for use at the surgical site. The sealable openings maintain the desired seal throughout the course of a surgical procedure. Exemplary methods for providing custom configurations on location are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2009Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Tamara S. V. Widenhouse, Jerome R. Morgan, Charles J. Scheib, Frederick E. Shelton, IV
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Publication number: 20110028794Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for providing surgical access into a body cavity. In one embodiment, a surgical access device is provided that includes a housing having multiple access ports for receiving surgical instruments, and a retractor removably coupled to the housing and having a working channel configured to extend into a body cavity. With the housing and retractor mated together, a portion of the housing through which instruments can be inserted can rotate relative to the retractor. The retractor can be positioned in tissue using an inserter tool configured to seat the retractor and to automatically release the retractor into position within the tissue. The retractor can be removed from the tissue using a cord coupled to the retractor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2009Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Christopher W. Widenhouse, Jason R. Lesko, Michael V. Sherrill, Tamara S. V. Widenhouse
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Publication number: 20100312060Abstract: Methods and devices are provided to allow for easy customization of a surgical access device by an end user. In one exemplary embodiment a surgical access device is provided that includes a plurality of elongate seal elements that are configured to form a sealed configuration between a surgical site and an outside environment. The seal elements can be disposed in a surgical opening and can mate directly to each other with the outermost seal elements mating directly to tissue of the opening. The seal elements can include one or more mating elements to provide the desired mating. The seal elements can also include sealable openings that are configured to receive surgical instruments for use at the surgical site. The sealable openings maintain the desired seal throughout the course of a surgical procedure. Exemplary methods for providing custom configurations on location are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2009Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Tamara S. V. Widenhouse, Jerome R. Morgan, Charles J. Scheib, Frederick E. Shelton, IV