Patents by Inventor Todd Demmy

Todd Demmy 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 STAPLING DEVICE WITH DISSECTING TIP
    Publication number: 20170128065
    Abstract: A dissecting tip is provided for use with a surgical stapler or instrument. In one embodiment, the dissecting tip is secured to the end effector of the surgical instrument, e.g., to the cartridge assembly. The dissecting tip extends distally from the end effector and is configured to dissect or separate target tissue from certain tissue, e.g., adherent, connective, joined or other tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: PAUL SCIRICA, TODD DEMMY, LEE ANN OLSON
  • SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE WITH DISSECTING TIP
    Publication number: 20170128070
    Abstract: A dissecting tip is provided for use with a surgical stapler or instrument. In one embodiment, the dissecting tip is secured to the end effector of the surgical instrument, e.g., to the cartridge assembly. The dissecting tip extends distally from the end effector and is configured to dissect or separate target tissue from certain tissue, e.g., adherent, connective, joined or other tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Paul Scirica, Todd Demmy, Lee Ann Olson
  • DISSECTING TIP FOR SURGICAL STAPLER
    Publication number: 20170056039
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dissecting tip for use in a surgical stapler or instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Todd Demmy, Paul Scirica, Lee Ann Olson
  • Dissecting tip for surgical stapler
    Patent number: 9522004
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dissecting tip for use in a surgical stapler or instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventor: Todd Demmy
  • SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE WITH DISSECTING TIP
    Publication number: 20160338703
    Abstract: A dissecting tip is provided for use with a surgical stapler or instrument. In one embodiment, the dissecting tip is secured to the end effector of a surgical stapler, e.g., to the anvil assembly or cartridge assembly. The dissecting tip extends distally from the end effector and is configured to dissect or separate target tissue from certain tissue, e.g., adherent, connective, joined or other tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Paul Scirica, Todd Demmy, Lee Ann Olson
  • SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE WITH DISSECTING TIP
    Publication number: 20150238189
    Abstract: A dissecting tip is provided for use with a surgical stapler or instrument. In one embodiment, the dissecting tip is secured to the end effector of the surgical instrument, e.g., to the cartridge assembly. The dissecting tip extends distally from the end effector and is configured to dissect or separate target tissue from certain tissue, e.g., adherent, connective, joined or other tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: PAUL SCIRICA, TODD DEMMY, LEE ANN OLSON
  • INTRODUCER ASSEMBLY FOR A SURGICAL FASTENER APPLYING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20150216528
    Abstract: An introducer assembly can be releasably coupled to a surgical instrument and includes a collar, a tip, and an elongated body portion disposed between the collar and the tip. The tip may be configured to releasably engage a dissecting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventor: Todd Demmy
  • DISSECTING TIP FOR SURGICAL STAPLER
    Publication number: 20150173752
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dissecting tip for use in a surgical stapler or instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: TODD DEMMY, PAUL SCIRICA, LEE ANN OLSON
  • Anvil-mounted dissecting tip for surgical stapling device
    Patent number: 9016546
    Abstract: A surgical stapling device including a handle assembly, an endoscopic portion and an end effector is disclosed. The endoscopic portion extends distally from the handle assembly and defines a first longitudinal axis. The end effector defines a second longitudinal axis and includes an anvil assembly and a cartridge assembly. The anvil assembly is supported adjacent a distal end of the endoscopic portion and includes a dissecting tip extending therefrom. The cartridge assembly is pivotably mounted adjacent the distal end of the endoscopic portion. The cartridge assembly is mounted for pivotal movement in relation to the anvil assembly between open and approximated positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Todd Demmy, Lee Ann Nelson
  • ANVIL-MOUNTED DISSECTING TIP FOR SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20150005798
    Abstract: A surgical stapling device including a handle assembly, an endoscopic portion and an end effector is disclosed. The endoscopic portion extends distally from the handle assembly and defines a first longitudinal axis. The end effector defines a second longitudinal axis and includes an anvil assembly and a cartridge assembly. The anvil assembly is supported adjacent a distal end of the endoscopic portion and includes a dissecting tip extending therefrom. The cartridge assembly is pivotably mounted adjacent the distal end of the endoscopic portion. The cartridge assembly is mounted for pivotal movement in relation to the anvil assembly between open and approximated positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Todd Demmy, Lee Ann Nelson
  • DISSECTING TIP FOR SURGICAL STAPLER
    Publication number: 20140319197
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dissecting tip for use in a surgical stapler or instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventor: Todd Demmy
  • Anvil-mounted dissecting tip for surgical stapling device
    Patent number: 8844790
    Abstract: A surgical stapling device including a handle assembly, an endoscopic portion and an end effector is disclosed. The endoscopic portion extends distally from the handle assembly and defines a first longitudinal axis. The end effector defines a second longitudinal axis and includes an anvil assembly and a cartridge assembly. The anvil assembly is supported adjacent a distal end of the endoscopic portion and includes a dissecting tip extending therefrom. The cartridge assembly is pivotably mounted adjacent the distal end of the endoscopic portion. The cartridge assembly is mounted for pivotal movement in relation to the anvil assembly between open and approximated positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Todd Demmy, Lee Ann Olson
  • Dissecting tip for surgical stapler
    Patent number: 8714429
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dissecting tip for use in a surgical stapler or instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventor: Todd Demmy
  • ANVIL-MOUNTED DISSECTING TIP FOR SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20130299557
    Abstract: A surgical stapling device including a handle assembly, an endoscopic portion and an end effector is disclosed. The endoscopic portion extends distally from the handle assembly and defines a first longitudinal axis. The end effector defines a second longitudinal axis and includes an anvil assembly and a cartridge assembly. The anvil assembly is supported adjacent a distal end of the endoscopic portion and includes a dissecting tip extending therefrom. The cartridge assembly is pivotably mounted adjacent the distal end of the endoscopic portion. The cartridge assembly is mounted for pivotal movement in relation to the anvil assembly between open and approximated positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventors: Todd Demmy, Lee Ann Olson
  • Anvil-mounted dissecting tip for surgical stapling device
    Patent number: 8496153
    Abstract: A surgical stapling device including a handle assembly, an endoscopic portion and an end effector is disclosed. The endoscopic portion extends distally from the handle assembly and defines a first longitudinal axis. The end effector defines a second longitudinal axis and includes an anvil assembly and a cartridge assembly. The anvil assembly is supported adjacent a distal end of the endoscopic portion and includes a dissecting tip extending therefrom. The cartridge assembly is pivotably mounted adjacent the distal end of the endoscopic portion. The cartridge assembly is mounted for pivotal movement in relation to the anvil assembly between open and approximated positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Todd Demmy, Lee Ann Olson
  • Anvil-mounted dissecting tip for surgical stapling device
    Publication number: 20080237297
    Abstract: A surgical stapling device including a handle assembly, an endoscopic portion and an end effector is disclosed. The endoscopic portion extends distally from the handle assembly and defines a first longitudinal axis. The end effector defines a second longitudinal axis and includes an anvil assembly and a cartridge assembly. The anvil assembly is supported adjacent a distal end of the endoscopic portion and includes a dissecting tip extending therefrom. The cartridge assembly is pivotably mounted adjacent the distal end of the endoscopic portion. The cartridge assembly is mounted for pivotal movement in relation to the anvil assembly between open and approximated positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Todd Demmy, Lee Ann Olson
  • Surgical stapling device with dissecting tip
    Publication number: 20070187455
    Abstract: A dissecting tip is provided for use with a surgical stapler or instrument. In one embodiment, the dissecting tip is secured to the end effector of the surgical instrument, e.g., to the cartridge assembly. The dissecting tip extends distally from the end effector and is configured to dissect or separate target tissue from certain tissue, e.g., adherent, connective, joined or other tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Todd Demmy, Paul Scirica, Lee Olson
  • Dissecting tip for surgical stapler
    Publication number: 20050119669
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dissecting tip for use in a surgical stapler or instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Inventor: Todd Demmy