Patents by Inventor W. Michael Mereness

W. Michael Mereness 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).

  • Multi-function surgical instrument tool actuator assembly
    Patent number: 9327081
    Abstract: A tool actuating assembly for a multi-function surgical instrument is disclosed. The tool actuating assembly of the present invention can be utilized in a variety of differently configured multi-function surgical instruments and can be embodied in various physical configurations. The tool actuating assembly of the present invention provides for more efficient use of the tools of the instrument by the surgeon who is utilizing the instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Stephane Gobron, Tim Ward, W. Michael Mereness, Mark Isom Richards, Srinivas Nishtala
  • Multi-function surgical instrument tool actuator assembly
    Publication number: 20140257196
    Abstract: A tool actuating assembly for a multi-function surgical instrument is disclosed. The tool actuating assembly of the present invention can be utilized in a variety of differently configured multi-function surgical instruments and can be embodied in various physical configurations. The tool actuating assembly of the present invention provides for more efficient use of the tools of the instrument by the surgeon who is utilizing the instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephane GOBRON, Tim WARD, W. Michael MERENESS, Mark ISOM RICHARDS, Srinvas NISHTALA
  • Multi-function surgical instrument tool actuator assembly
    Patent number: 8764734
    Abstract: A tool actuating assembly for a multi-function surgical instrument is disclosed. The tool actuating assembly of the present invention can be utilized in a variety of differently configured multi-function surgical instruments and can be embodied in various physical configurations. The tool actuating assembly of the present invention provides for more efficient use of the tools of the instrument by the surgeon who is utilizing the instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephane Gobron, Tim Ward, W. Michael Mereness, Mark Isom Richards, Srinivas Nishtala
  • MULTI-FUNCTION SURGICAL INSTRUMENT TOOL ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20110046612
    Abstract: A tool actuating assembly for a multi-function surgical instrument is disclosed. The tool actuating assembly of the present invention can be utilized in a variety of differently configured multi-function surgical instruments and can be embodied in various physical configurations. The tool actuating assembly of the present invention provides for more efficient use of the tools of the instrument by the surgeon who is utilizing the instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Stephane GOBRON, Tim WARD, W. Michael MERENESS, Mark Isom RICHARDS, Srinivas NISHTALA
  • Multi-function surgical instrument tool actuator assembly
    Patent number: 7799017
    Abstract: A tool actuating assembly for a multi-function surgical instrument is disclosed. The tool actuating assembly of the present invention can be utilized in a variety of differently configured multi-function surgical instruments and can be embodied in various physical configurations. The tool actuating assembly of the present invention provides for more efficient use of the tools of the instrument by the surgeon who is utilizing the instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephane Gobron, Tim Ward, W. Michael Mereness, Mark Isom Richards, Srinivas Nishtala
  • Multi-function surgical instrument tool actuator assembly
    Patent number: 7217264
    Abstract: A tool actuating assembly for a multi-function surgical instrument is disclosed. The tool actuating assembly of the present invention can be utilized in a variety of differently configured multi-function surgical instruments and can be embodied in various physical configurations. The tool actuating assembly of the present invention provides for more efficient use of the tools of the instrument by the surgeon who is utilizing the instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephane Gobron, Tim Ward, W. Michael Mereness, Mark Isom Richards, Srinivas Nishtala
  • Multi-function surgical instrument tool actuator assembly
    Publication number: 20030195492
    Abstract: A tool actuating assembly for a multi-function surgical instrument is disclosed. The tool actuating assembly of the present invention can be utilized in a variety of differently configured multi-function surgical instruments and can be embodied in various physical configurations. The tool actuating assembly of the present invention provides for more efficient use of the tools of the instrument by the surgeon who is utilizing the instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventors: Stephane Gobron, Tim Ward, W. Michael Mereness, Mark Isom Richards, Srinivas Nishtala
  • Multi-function surgical instrument tool actuator assembly
    Patent number: 6589231
    Abstract: A tool actuating assembly for a multi-function surgical instrument is disclosed. The tool actuating assembly of the present invention can be utilized in a variety of differently configured multi-function surgical instruments and can be embodied in various physical configurations. The tool actuating assembly of the present invention provides for more efficient use of the tools of the instrument by the surgeon who is utilizing the instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephane Gobron, Tim Ward, W. Michael Mereness, Mark Isom Richards, Srinivas Nishtala
  • Multi-function surgical instrument tool actuator assembly
    Patent number: 6162209
    Abstract: A tool actuating assembly for a multi-function surgical instrument is disclosed. The tool actuating assembly of the present invention can be utilized in a variety of differently configured multi-function surgical instruments and can be embodied in various physical configurations. The tool actuating assembly of the present invention provides for more efficient use of the tools of the instrument by the surgeon who is utilizing the instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephane Gobron, Tim Ward, W. Michael Mereness, Mark Isom Richards, Srinivas Nishtala
  • Surgical stapler with locking means
    Patent number: 5065929
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved two-piece surgical stapler having first and second mated pieces, and including a first and a second locking means that insure that the two pieces are mated when staples are being ejected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1991
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Dale R. Schulze, Jon A. Sherman, W. Michael Mereness