Patents by Inventor Theodore Blus

Theodore Blus 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).

  • Patent number: 11779384
    Abstract: An electrosurgical device: forceps having: a first working arm, a second working arm, wherein the electrosurgical device has a first electrosurgical configuration where the first working arm and the second working arm are in an opposed position so that the forceps deliver a first therapy current that flows between the first working arm and the second working arm; and wherein the electrosurgical device has a second electrosurgical configuration when the first working arm, the second working arm, or both are repositionable relative to each other so that the first working arm is extended with respect to the second working arm or vice versa and a second therapy current is delivered from the first working arm to a remote electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
    Inventors: Kester J. Batchelor, Nikhil M. Murdeshwar, Jyue Boon (Jonas) Lim, Dennis G. Lamser, Tsuyoshi Hayashida, Richard J. Curtis, Theodore Blus, Riyad Moe, Ryan Windgassen
  • Patent number: 11361918
    Abstract: The present teachings provide for a device with a membrane and an underlying switch, an underlying switch actuator, or both that has a unique tactile pattern that is felt through the membrane when the membrane is aligned with the switch, switch actuator, or both, corresponding to the electrical state of the device. The membrane, the switch, the switch actuator or a combination thereof can be repositioned from a first position to a second position so that a different tactile feel is present through the membrane corresponding to a second electrical state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Gyrus Acmi, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore Blus, Kester Batchelor
  • Patent number: 10893900
    Abstract: An electrosurgical device comprising: (a) forceps including: (i) a first working arm and (ii) a second working arm; (b) a blade electrode; wherein the electrosurgical device is capable of being switched between a first electrical configuration so that the electrosurgical device delivers a first therapy current through the first working arm, the second working arm, or both, and a second electrical configuration so that the electrosurgical device delivers a second therapy current through the blade electrode; and wherein the first working arm and the second working arm of the forceps are immobilized in the second electrical configuration so that both the forceps and the first therapy current are disabled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Gyrus Acmi, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Windgassen, Theodore Blus
  • Publication number: 20200312588
    Abstract: The present teachings provide for a device with a membrane and an underlying switch, an underlying switch actuator, or both that has a unique tactile pattern that is felt through the membrane when the membrane is aligned with the switch, switch actuator, or both, corresponding to the electrical state of the device. The membrane, the switch, the switch actuator or a combination thereof can be repositioned from a first position to a second position so that a different tactile feel is present through the membrane corresponding to a second electrical state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Theodore Blus, Kester Batchelor
  • Publication number: 20190247110
    Abstract: An electrosurgical device: forceps having: a first working arm, a second working arm, wherein the electrosurgical device has a first electrosurgical configuration where the first working arm and the second working arm are in an opposed position so that the forceps deliver a first therapy current that flows between the first working arm and the second working arm; and wherein the electrosurgical device has a second electrosurgical configuration when the first working arm, the second working arm, or both are repositionable relative to each other so that the first working arm is extended with respect to the second working arm or vice versa and a second therapy current is delivered from the first working arm to a remote electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Kester J. Batchelor, Nikhil M. Murdeshwar, Jyue Boon (Jonas) Lim, Dennis G. Lamser, Tsuyoshi Hayashida, Richard J. Curtis, Theodore Blus, Riyad Moe, Ryan Windgassen
  • Patent number: 10325736
    Abstract: A surgical device comprising: (a) one or more functional elements, and (b) a selector assembly including: (i) one or more activation buttons, (ii) one or more circuit board switches, and (iii) a shuttle in communication with the circuit board switches or the one or more activation buttons to move the circuit board switches or the activation buttons between at least a first position and a second position so that the circuit board switches or the activation buttons are moveable relative to each other; wherein the one or more functional elements provide a first function when the circuit board switches or the one or more activation buttons are in the first position, and the one or more functional elements provide a second function when the circuit board switches or the one or more activation buttons are in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: GYRUS ACMI, INC.
    Inventors: Theodore Blus, Riyad Moe
  • Patent number: 10271895
    Abstract: An electrosurgical device: forceps having: a first working arm, a second working arm, wherein the electrosurgical device has a first electrosurgical configuration where the first working arm and the second working arm are in an opposed position so that the forceps deliver a first therapy current that flows between the first working arm and the second working arm; and wherein the electrosurgical device has a second electrosurgical configuration when the first working arm, the second working arm, or both are repositionable relative to each other so that the first working arm is extended with respect to the second working arm or vice versa and a second therapy current is delivered from the first working arm to a remote electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: GYRUS ACMI INC
    Inventors: Kester J. Batchelor, Nikhil M. Murdeshwar, Jyue Boon (Jonas) Lim, Dennis G. Lamser, Tsuyoshi Hayashida, Richard J. Curtis, Theodore Blus, Riyad Moe, Ryan Windgassen
  • Publication number: 20170323744
    Abstract: A surgical device comprising: (a) one or more functional elements, and (b) a selector assembly including: (i) one or more activation buttons, (ii) one or more circuit board switches, and (iii) a shuttle in communication with the circuit board switches or the one or more activation buttons to move the circuit board switches or the activation buttons between at least a first position and a second position so that the circuit board switches or the activation buttons are moveable relative to each other; wherein the one or more functional elements provide a first function when the circuit board switches or the one or more activation buttons are in the first position, and the one or more functional elements provide a second function when the circuit board switches or the one or more activation buttons are in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Theodore Blus, Riyad Moe
  • Publication number: 20170281260
    Abstract: An electrosurgical device comprising: (a) forceps including: a first working arm, and a second working arm; (b) a blade; (c) one or more sliders that move along the forceps between at least a first position and a second position; (d) a first activation button; and (e) a second activation button; wherein the electrosurgical device is capable of being switched between: (A) a first configuration wherein: the first working arm and the second working arm are free to move in a direction towards each other so as to grasp tissue therebetween, the blade is retracted within a distal end of the first working arm and a distal end of the second working arm, and the first activation button is configured to produce a first therapy signal; and (B) a second configuration wherein: the first working arm and the second working arm are secured together to prevent movement in a direction towards each other, and the blade is extended so that a distal end of the blade is substantially flush with the distal end of the first working a
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Kester J. Batchelor, Richard J. Curtis, Theodore Blus
  • Patent number: 9748057
    Abstract: A surgical device comprising: (a) one or more functional elements, and (b) a selector assembly including: (i) one or more activation buttons, (ii) one or more circuit board switches, and (iii) a shuttle in communication with the circuit board switches or the one or more activation buttons to move the circuit board switches or the activation buttons between at least a first position and a second position so that the circuit board switches or the activation buttons are moveable relative to each other; wherein the one or more functional elements provide a first function when the circuit board switches or the one or more activation buttons are in the first position, and the one or more functional elements provide a second function when the circuit board switches or the one or more activation buttons are in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: GYRUS ACMI, INC.
    Inventors: Theodore Blus, Riyad Moe
  • Patent number: 9707028
    Abstract: An electrosurgical device comprising: (a) forceps including: a first working arm, and a second working arm; (b) a blade; (c) one or more sliders that move along the forceps between at least a first position and a second position; (d) a first activation button; and (e) a second activation button; wherein the electrosurgical device is capable of being switched between: (A) a first configuration wherein: the first working arm and the second working arm are free to move in a direction towards each other so as to grasp tissue therebetween, the blade is retracted within a distal end of the first working arm and a distal end of the second working arm, and the first activation button is configured to produce a first therapy signal; and (B) a second configuration wherein: the first working arm and the second working arm are secured together to prevent movement in a direction towards each other, and the blade is extended so that a distal end of the blade is substantially flush with the distal end of the first working a
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: GYRUS ACMI, INC.
    Inventors: Kester J. Batchelor, Theodore Blus, Richard J. Curtis
  • Publication number: 20170194115
    Abstract: A surgical device comprising: (a) one or more functional elements, and (b) a selector assembly including: (i) one or more activation buttons, (ii) one or more circuit board switches, and (iii) a shuttle in communication with the circuit board switches or the one or more activation buttons to move the circuit board switches or the activation buttons between at least a first position and a second position so that the circuit board switches or the activation buttons are moveable relative to each other; wherein the one or more functional elements provide a first function when the circuit board switches or the one or more activation buttons are in the first position, and the one or more functional elements provide a second function when the circuit board switches or the one or more activation buttons are in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Theodore Blus, Riyad Moe
  • Patent number: 9668805
    Abstract: An electrosurgical system comprising: a handpiece including: a first and second power connector; and one or more moveable members having a first and second position; and an activation circuit having a first and second switch state, wherein the activation circuit in the first switch state does not allow either a first or second electrosurgical therapy signal to exit the handpiece; wherein in the second switch state, and the one or more moveable members in the first position, the activation circuit allows the first electrosurgical therapy signal to exit the handpiece so that a first therapy current extends between the first and second power connectors, and wherein in the second switch state, and the one or more moveable members in the second position, the second electrosurgical therapy signal exits the handpiece so that a second therapy current extends between the first power connector and the second power connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: GYRUS ACMI INC
    Inventors: Kester J. Batchelor, Richard J. Curtis, Theodore Blus, Riyad Moe, John Mensch
  • Publication number: 20160346033
    Abstract: An electrosurgical device: forceps having: a first working arm, a second working arm, wherein the electrosurgical device has a first electrosurgical configuration where the first working arm and the second working arm are in an opposed position so that the forceps deliver a first therapy current that flows between the first working arm and the second working arm; and wherein the electrosurgical device has a second electrosurgical configuration when the first working arm, the second working arm, or both are repositionable relative to each other so that the first working arm is extended with respect to the second working arm or vice versa and a second therapy current is delivered from the first working arm to a remote electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Kester J. Batchelor, Nikhil M. Murdeshwar, Jyue Boon (Jonas) Lim, Dennis G. Lamser, Tsuyoshi Hayashida, Richard J. Curtis, Theodore Blus, Riyad Moe, Ryan Windgassen
  • Patent number: 9452009
    Abstract: An electrosurgical device: forceps having: a first working arm, a second working arm, wherein the electrosurgical device has a first electrosurgical configuration where the first working arm and the second working arm are in an opposed position so that the forceps deliver a first therapy current that flows between the first working arm and the second working arm; and wherein the electrosurgical device has a second electrosurgical configuration when the first working arm, the second working arm, or both are repositionable relative to each other so that the first working arm is extended with respect to the second working arm or vice versa and a second therapy current is delivered from the first working arm to a remote electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: GYRUS ACMI, INC.
    Inventors: Kester J. Batchelor, Nikhil M. Murdeshwar, Jyue Boon (Jonas) Lim, Dennis G. Lamser, Tsuyoshi Hayashida, Richard J. Curtis, Theodore Blus, Riyad Moe, Ryan Windgassen
  • Patent number: 9452011
    Abstract: An electrosurgical device comprising: (a) forceps including: (i) a first working arm and (ii) a second working arm; (b) a blade electrode; wherein the electrosurgical device is capable of being switched between a first electrical configuration so that the electrosurgical device delivers a first therapy current through the first working arm, the second working arm, or both, and a second electrical configuration so that the electrosurgical device delivers a second therapy current through the blade electrode; and wherein the first working arm and the second working arm of the forceps are immobilized in the second electrical configuration so that both the forceps and the first therapy current are disabled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: GYRUS ACMI, INC.
    Inventors: Kester J. Batchelor, Nikhil M. Murdeshwar, Jyue Boon (Jonas) Lim, Dennis G. Lamser, Tsuyoshi Hayashida, Richard J. Curtis, Ryan Windgassen, Theodore Blus, Riyad Moe
  • Patent number: 9445863
    Abstract: An electrosurgical system comprising: a handpiece including: a first working arm, a second working arm, and an activation circuit having a first switch state and a second switch state, wherein a therapy current is conducted between the first working arm and the second working arm when the activation circuit is in the second switch state and the handpiece is in a first position; wherein the therapy current is conducted between the first working arm or the second working arm, and an adjacent handpiece component when the activation circuit is in the second switch state and the handpiece is in a second position; and wherein the therapy current is not conducted when the activation circuit is in the first switch state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: GYRUS ACMI, INC.
    Inventors: Kester J. Batchelor, Richard J. Curtis, Ryan Windgassen, Theodore Blus, Riyad Moe
  • Publication number: 20160051314
    Abstract: An electrosurgical device comprising: (a) forceps including: a first working arm, and a second working arm; (b) a blade; (c) one or more sliders that move along the forceps between at least a first position and a second position; (d) a first activation button; and (e) a second activation button; wherein the electrosurgical device is capable of being switched between: (A) a first configuration wherein: the first working arm and the second working arm are free to move in a direction towards each other so as to grasp tissue therebetween, the blade is retracted within a distal end of the first working arm and a distal end of the second working arm, and the first activation button is configured to produce a first therapy signal; and (B) a second configuration wherein: the first working arm and the second working arm are secured together to prevent movement in a direction towards each other, and the blade is extended so that a distal end of the blade is substantially flush with the distal end of the first working a
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Kester J. Batchelor, Richard J. Curtis, Theodore Blus
  • Publication number: 20150119885
    Abstract: An electrosurgical device comprising: (a) forceps including: (i) a first working arm and (ii) a second working arm; (b) a blade electrode; wherein the electrosurgical device is capable of being switched between a first electrical configuration so that the electrosurgical device delivers a first therapy current through the first working arm, the second working arm, or both, and a second electrical configuration so that the electrosurgical device delivers a second therapy current through the blade electrode; and wherein the first working arm and the second working arm of the forceps are immobilized in the second electrical configuration so that both the forceps and the first therapy current are disabled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Ryan Windgassen, Theodore Blus
  • Publication number: 20140276795
    Abstract: An electrosurgical device comprising: (a) forceps including: (i) a first working arm and (ii) a second working arm; (b) a blade electrode; wherein the electrosurgical device is capable of being switched between a first electrical configuration so that the electrosurgical device delivers a first therapy current through the first working arm, the second working arm, or both, and a second electrical configuration so that the electrosurgical device delivers a second therapy current through the blade electrode: and wherein the first working arm and the second working arm of the forceps are immobilized in the second electrical configuration so that both the forceps and the first therapy current are disabled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Kester J. Batchelor, Nikhil M. Murdeshwar, Jyue Boon (Jonas) Lim, Dennis G. Lamser, Tsuyoshi Hayashida, Richard J. Curtis, Ryan Windgassen, Theodore Blus, Riyad Moe