Patents by Inventor Wayne A. Siebrecht
Wayne A. Siebrecht 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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Publication number: 20240115458Abstract: The invention provides, in some aspects, a coupler for inline connection of two bodies where one of the bodies provides linear motion to the other. Further aspects of the invention provide such a coupler comprising a first adapter linearly engaging a second adapter in a capture B. The first adapter defines a capture C for temporarily securing a first compatible body, and the second adapter defines a connector for securing a second compatible body. The capture B and the connector are oriented one to the other such that linear movement of the first compatible body translates into linear movement of the second compatible body. The capture B releases the secured compatible body upon pressing together of the first and second adapter. In a particular embodiment, a coupler of the type described above joins a compression module of a mechanical CPR device to a patient interface of that device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventor: Wayne A. Siebrecht
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Patent number: 10433941Abstract: A dental solution dispenser includes a body having a first end, a second end, and including a front housing at the first end, a twist back at the second end, and a grip that interposes the front housing and the twist back. An applicator tip is coupled to the body at the first end, and an ampoule assembly is positioned within the body and includes an ampoule sealed at one end with a frangible seal and defining a fluid chamber for storing a dental solution. A mandrel extends longitudinally within the body and provides a piercing member. The twist back is rotatable relative to the grip to pierce the frangible seal with the piercing member. A trigger is coupled to the body and pivotable between an engaged position, where the trigger engages the ampoule assembly, and a disengaged position, where the trigger disengages the ampoule assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2016Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: YOUNG MICROBRUSH, LLCInventors: John Frymark, Todd Korup, Donald Melnikoff, Michael Nix, Robert E. Kreutzer, Jr., Richard Gaggioli, Wayne Siebrecht, Scott Rote, Aaron B. Eiger, Nathan Wicker, Kent Solberg
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Publication number: 20180361035Abstract: Devices with a motor that, when connected to a cannula, rotates the cannula while removing adipose tissue from a surgical site. The device provides a direct pathway, for aspirated adipose tissue, from a tip of the cannula to a location where tubing is attached to the device. The pathway does not pass through the motor that provides the angular rotation of the cannula. Instead, the path for the adipose tissue passes through a removable coupler that is connected to the cannula. The cannula may also have a direct flow path for adipose tissue that does not pass through the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Adnan I. Merchant, David B. Mogill, Wayne A. Siebrecht
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Patent number: 10004836Abstract: Devices with a motor that, when connected to a cannula, rotates the cannula while removing adipose tissue from a surgical site. The device provides a direct pathway, for aspirated adipose tissue, from a tip of the cannula to a location where tubing is attached to the device. The pathway does not pass through the motor that provides the angular rotation of the cannula. Instead, the path for the adipose tissue passes through a removable coupler that is connected to the cannula. The cannula may also have a direct flow path for adipose tissue that does not pass through the motor.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2014Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: SOUND SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Adnan I. Merchant, David B. Mogill, Wayne A. Siebrecht
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Patent number: 9974604Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a handle movable between first and second positions for transitioning an end effector assembly between states and to a third position for returning the handle. A latch arm coupled to the handle includes one or more engagement members. A latch block defines a guide track having a latching path configured to guide the engagement member(s) therealong, an engagement portion configured to engage the engagement member(s) to latch the handle in the second position, and a return path configured to guide the engagement member(s) therealong. A first step interdisposed between the latching path and engagement portion guides the engagement member(s) into engagement with the engagement portion and inhibits the engagement member(s) from returning along the latching path. A second step interdisposed between the engagement portion and the return path guides the engagement member(s) along the return path and inhibits the engagement member(s) from re-engaging the engagement portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2015Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Eric R. Larson, John J. Kappus, Wayne Siebrecht
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Publication number: 20180125742Abstract: A manipulation therapy apparatus, system, and method is disclosed which allows a user to perform manual manipulation therapy through traction to a treatment area on their own, to easily control the amount and direction of manipulation without the need for lubrication. The manipulation therapy apparatus comprises a vacuum chamber with a handle and an air cavity, a skin sealing gasket, a pressure relief valve, and a brace.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Donald Melnikoff, Wayne Siebrecht
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Publication number: 20160324608Abstract: A dental solution dispenser includes a body having a first end, a second end, and including a front housing at the first end, a twist back at the second end, and a grip that interposes the front housing and the twist back. An applicator tip is coupled to the body at the first end, and an ampoule assembly is positioned within the body and includes an ampoule sealed at one end with a frangible seal and defining a fluid chamber for storing a dental solution. A mandrel extends longitudinally within the body and provides a piercing member. The twist back is rotatable relative to the grip to pierce the frangible seal with the piercing member. A trigger is coupled to the body and pivotable between an engaged position, where the trigger engages the ampoule assembly, and a disengaged position, where the trigger disengages the ampoule assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Applicant: Young Microbrush, LLCInventors: John Frymark, Todd Korup, Donald Melnikoff, Michael Nix, Robert E. Kreutzer, JR., Richard Gaggioli, Wayne Siebrecht, Scott Rote, Aaron B. Eiger, Nathan Wicker, Kent Solberg
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Publication number: 20160045252Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a handle movable between first and second positions for transitioning an end effector assembly between states and to a third position for returning the handle. A latch arm coupled to the handle includes one or more engagement members. A latch block defines a guide track having a latching path configured to guide the engagement member(s) therealong, an engagement portion configured to engage the engagement member(s) to latch the handle in the second position, and a return path configured to guide the engagement member(s) therealong. A first step interdisposed between the latching path and engagement portion guides the engagement member(s) into engagement with the engagement portion and inhibits the engagement member(s) from returning along the latching path. A second step interdisposed between the engagement portion and the return path guides the engagement member(s) along the return path and inhibits the engagement member(s) from re-engaging the engagement portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2015Publication date: February 18, 2016Inventors: ERIC R. LARSON, JOHN J. KAPPUS, WAYNE SIEBRECHT
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Patent number: 9192432Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a handle movable between first and second positions for transitioning an end effector assembly between states and to a third position for returning the handle. A latch arm coupled to the handle includes one or more engagement members. A latch block defines a guide track having a latching path configured to guide the engagement member(s) therealong, an engagement portion configured to engage the engagement member(s) to latch the handle in the second position, and a return path configured to guide the engagement member(s) therealong. A first step interdisposed between the latching path and engagement portion guides the engagement member(s) into engagement with the engagement portion and inhibits the engagement member(s) from returning along the latching path. A second step interdisposed between the engagement portion and the return path guides the engagement member(s) along the return path and inhibits the engagement member(s) from re-engaging the engagement portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2012Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Eric R. Larson, John J. Kappus, Wayne Siebrecht
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Patent number: 9113941Abstract: An endoscopic forceps includes a housing having a shaft attached thereto that supports a pair of jaws disposed at a distal end thereof. A drive assembly having a drive shaft with a proximal end is operable to move the jaws relative to one another from an open to closed positions. A knife assembly is operable to advance a knife through tissue disposed between the jaws and includes a flange disposed thereon. A knife lockout is included that has a flange configured to engage the proximal end of the drive shaft and a lockout arm configured to engage the flange of the knife assembly to prevent movement thereof. Movement of the jaws to the closed position causes the proximal end of the drive shaft to engage the flange on the lockout which causes the lockout arm to disengage the flange on the knife assembly to permit advancement of the knife.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2013Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: John J. Kappus, Thomas J. Gerhardt, Jr., Wayne Siebrecht, Larry Johnson
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Publication number: 20150012022Abstract: Devices with a motor that, when connected to a cannula, rotates the cannula while removing adipose tissue from a surgical site. The device provides a direct pathway, for aspirated adipose tissue, from a tip of the cannula to a location where tubing is attached to the device. The pathway does not pass through the motor that provides the angular rotation of the cannula. Instead, the path for the adipose tissue passes through a removable coupler that is connected to the cannula. The cannula may also have a direct flow path for adipose tissue that does not pass through the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: Adnan I. Merchant, David B. Mogill, Wayne A. Siebrecht
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Patent number: 8864747Abstract: Described are embodiments that include a device with a motor that when connected to a cannula rotates the cannula while removing adipose tissue from a surgical site. The device provides a direct pathway, for aspirated adipose tissue, from a tip of the cannula to a location where tubing is attached to the device. The pathway does not pass through the motor that provides the angular rotation of the cannula. Instead, the path for the adipose tissue passes through a removable coupler that is connected to the cannula. The embodiments provide a cannula that rotates but also has a direct flow path for adipose tissue that does not pass through the motor.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2011Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Sound Surgical Technologies LLCInventors: Adnan I. Merchant, David B. Mogill, Wayne A. Siebrecht
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Patent number: 8858518Abstract: Described are embodiments of a canister, system, and method of filtering fat. Embodiments include a sidewall that defines a volume, a filter with a screen, a first port, a second port, and at least one vane which allows for manual agitation of lipoaspirate within the volume. The first port is used to draw fluid from below the filter, forcing excess fluid in the lipoaspirate to be quickly extracted. The vane allows the lipoaspirate to be repeatedly drawn over the filter to aide in removing of liquids from fat in the lipoaspirate. The treated fat may then be removed from the volume through an outlet port and reinjected into a patient.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Inventors: Mark E. Schafer, Wayne A. Siebrecht, Constantino G. Mendieta, Kevin J. Hight, Adnan I. Merchant
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Patent number: 8840639Abstract: An endoscopic forceps is provided and includes a housing having a handle assembly including a movable handle having a mechanical interface disposed thereon. An end effector assembly connected to a distal end of the shaft includes a pair of first and second jaw members movable relative to one another from an open to a clamping position. A drive assembly includes a resilient member. A lock assembly is pivotably coupled to the housing and in operative communication with the movable handle. The lock assembly is movable with the handle assembly. The mechanical interface moves along the lock assembly when the movable handle is moved proximally causing the lock assembly to rotate about the pivot point and into communication with the resilient member such that the resilient member is prevented from moving distally against the bias provided therefrom such that the first and second jaw members remain in the clamping position.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2010Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Thomas J. Gerhardt, Jr., Wayne Siebrecht, Keir Hart
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Patent number: 8795183Abstract: Described are embodiments including methods and devices for venting a handpiece of a medical device. These embodiments provide a vent for the handpiece. A porous membrane is positioned over an opening of the vent to allow gas, including steam, to enter and escape from the handpiece and prevent liquids from entering the handpiece. Other embodiments include methods and devices for holding an ultrasonic driver assembly within a handpiece and preventing the ultrasonic driver assembly from rotating within the handpiece. These embodiments include positioning the ultrasonic driver assembly such that the ultrasonic driver assembly is held in place at a node of the ultrasonic driver assembly and an anti-rotation mechanism is also located at the node.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2010Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Sound Surgical Technologies LLCInventors: Wayne A. Siebrecht, David J. Wesley, David B. Mogill, Daniel S. Goldberger
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Publication number: 20130325057Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a handle movable between first and second positions for transitioning an end effector assembly between states and to a third position for returning the handle. A latch arm coupled to the handle includes one or more engagement members. A latch block defines a guide track having a latching path configured to guide the engagement member(s) therealong, an engagement portion configured to engage the engagement member(s) to latch the handle in the second position, and a return path configured to guide the engagement member(s) therealong. A first step interdisposed between the latching path and engagement portion guides the engagement member(s) into engagement with the engagement portion and inhibits the engagement member(s) from returning along the latching path. A second step interdisposed between the engagement portion and the return path guides the engagement member(s) along the return path and inhibits the engagement member(s) from re-engaging the engagement portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2012Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: TYCO Healthcare Group LPInventors: ERIC R. LARSON, JOHN J. KAPPUS, WAYNE SIEBRECHT
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Patent number: 8529566Abstract: An endoscopic forceps includes a housing having a shaft attached thereto that supports a pair of jaws disposed at a distal end thereof. A drive assembly having a drive shaft with a proximal end is operable to move the jaws relative to one another from an open to closed positions. A knife assembly is operable to advance a knife through tissue disposed between the jaws and includes a flange disposed thereon. A knife lockout is included that has a flange configured to engage the proximal end of the drive shaft and a lockout arm configured to engage the flange of the knife assembly to prevent movement thereof. Movement of the jaws to the closed position causes the proximal end of the drive shaft to engage the flange on the lockout which causes the lockout arm to disengage the flange on the knife assembly to permit advancement of the knife.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2012Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: John J. Kappus, Thomas J. Gerhardt, Wayne Siebrecht, Larry Johnson
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Publication number: 20130231662Abstract: An endoscopic forceps includes a housing having a shaft attached thereto that supports a pair of jaws disposed at a distal end thereof. A drive assembly having a drive shaft with a proximal end is operable to move the jaws relative to one another from an open to closed positions. A knife assembly is operable to advance a knife through tissue disposed between the jaws and includes a flange disposed thereon. A knife lockout is included that has a flange configured to engage the proximal end of the drive shaft and a lockout arm configured to engage the flange of the knife assembly to prevent movement thereof. Movement of the jaws to the closed position causes the proximal end of the drive shaft to engage the flange on the lockout which causes the lockout arm to disengage the flange on the knife assembly to permit advancement of the knife.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: JOHN J. KAPPUS, THOMAS J. GERHARDT, JR., WAYNE SIEBRECHT, LARRY JOHNSON
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Patent number: D799040Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2016Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: Young Microbrush, LLCInventors: Donald Melnikoff, Wayne Siebrecht, Aaron Eiger, Kent Solberg
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Patent number: D879960Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2017Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: YOUNG MICROBRUSH, LLCInventors: Donald Melnikoff, Wayne Siebrecht, Aaron Eiger, Kent Solberg