John G Barker

US Patent:

52639444, Nov 23, 1993

Filed:

Sep 22, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/949388

Inventors:

Claude A. Vidal - Santa Barbara CA
Russell J. Redmond - Goleta CA
Alan K. Plyley - Goleta CA
John M. Barker - Ventura CA
David L. Robbins - Roseville MN

Assignee:

Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

A61M 500

US Classification:

604256

Abstract:

An adapter seal adapted to facilitate the use of a small instrument within a laparoscopic cannula. The adapter seal comprises a body portion formed of elastomeric material, and a relatively rigid insertion guide mounted on the body portion The body portion has an aperture therein adapted to sealingly engage and support the small instrument while permitting movement of the instrument through the aperture The insertion guide has a wall forming a generally conical passageway for guiding small instruments toward the aperture of the body portion. A tether may be provided for holding the adapter seal adjacent the cannula when the body portion is disconnected from the cannula, and the insertion guide may be color-coded to indicate the size aperture through the body portion of the adapter seal.

US Patent:

54453046, Aug 29, 1995

Filed:

Jul 5, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/270397

Inventors:

Alan K. Plyley - Santa Barbara CA
Floyd L. Foslien - Hudson WI
John M. Barker - Ventura CA
Robert W. Petrich - Woodbury MN

Assignee:

United States Surgical Corporation - Norwalk CT

International Classification:

A61B 17072

US Classification:

227176

Abstract:

The present invention provides a staple cartridge assembly adapted for use in a surgical stapler having a cartridge retention portion and an anvil portion which are movable between a closed position and an open position. The cartridge assembly comprises (1) a firing assembly for firing staples which is movable between a pre-fired and a fired position, (2) a safety member, (3) means mounting the safety member on the cartridge assembly for movement between a free-movement position which affords movement of the cartridge retention portion and the anvil portion between the open and closed position and a blocking position which prevents the cartridge retention portion and the anvil portion from being moved to the closed position, and (4) means for releasably retaining the safety member in the free-movement position and for releasing the safety member to afford movement of the safety member toward the blocking position when the firing assembly is moved from the pre-fired to the fired position such that upon movement of the cartridge retention portion and anvil portion to the open position, the safety member prevents the cartridge portion and the anvil portion from thereafter being moved to the closed position while the stapler is loaded with the spent cartridge.

US Patent:

56809832, Oct 28, 1997

Filed:

Jun 6, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/470262

Inventors:

Alan K. Plyley - Santa Barbara CA
Floyd L. Foslien - Hudson WI
John M. Barker - Ventura CA
Robert W. Petrich - Woodbury MN

Assignee:

United States Surgical Corporation - Norwalk CT

International Classification:

A61B 17072

US Classification:

2271753

Abstract:

The present invention provides a staple cartridge assembly adapted for use in a surgical stapler having a cartridge retention portion and an anvil portion which are movable between a closed position and an open position. The cartridge assembly comprises (1) a firing assembly for firing staples which is movable between a pre-fired and a fired position, (2) a safety member, (3) means mounting the safety member on the cartridge assembly for movement between a free-movement position which affords movement of the cartridge retention portion and the anvil portion between the open and closed position and a blocking position which prevents the cartridge retention portion and the anvil portion from being moved to the closed position, and (4) means for releasably retaining the safety member in the free-movement position and for releasing the safety member to afford movement of the safety member toward the blocking position when the firing assembly is moved from the pre-fired to the fired position such that upon movement of the cartridge retention portion and anvil portion to the open position, the safety member prevents the cartridge portion and the anvil portion from thereafter being moved to the closed position while the stapler is loaded with the spent cartridge.

US Patent:

54415098, Aug 15, 1995

Filed:

Nov 9, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/336565

Inventors:

Claude Vidal - Santa Barbara CA
Russell J. Redmond - Goleta CA
John M. Barker - Ventura CA
Mike Collinson - Goleta CA
Eric J. Donaldson - St. Paul MN
Robert M. Eyerly - Lino Lakes MN

Assignee:

Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

A61B 1708

US Classification:

606151

Abstract:

A surgical clip for occluding an anatomical structure is disclosed. The clip has a hinge portions and at least three legs projecting from the hinge portion with a slot portion present between at least two of the legs. The hinge portion affords easy removal of the clip.

US Patent:

53383052, Aug 16, 1994

Filed:

Jun 25, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/904393

Inventors:

Alan K. Plyley - Santa Barbara CA
John M. Barker - Ventura CA
Claude Vidal - Santa Barbara CA
Russell J. Redmond - Goleta CA

Assignee:

Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

A61M 5178

US Classification:

604164

Abstract:

A trocar for placement in the lumen of a cannula to facilitate inserting the cannula through the wall of a body cavity, the trocar comprising an obturator with a point for piercing the wall of the body cavity, and a protective sleeve mounted concentrically around the obturator. The obturator retracts proximally relative to the protective sleeve after the trocar point has penetrated through the wall of the body cavity. The protective sleeve is mounted for axial movement relative to the obturator, retracting proximally in response to drag from the wall of the body cavity as the trocar is advanced through the wall, and advancing distally after the cannula has penetrated through the wall, reducing the drag on the sleeve. The distal advancement of the sleeve triggers the retraction of the obturator.

US Patent:

51527545, Oct 6, 1992

Filed:

Feb 15, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/657105

Inventors:

Alan K. Plyley - Santa Barbara CA
John M. Barker - Ventura CA
Claude Vidal - Santa Barbara CA
Russell J. Redmond - Goleta CA

Assignee:

Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

A61M 5178

US Classification:

604164

Abstract:

A trocar for placement in the lumen of a cannula to facilitate inserting the cannula through the wall of a body cavity, the trocar comprising an obturator with a point for piercing the wall of the body cavity, and a protective sleeve mounted concentrically around the obturator. The obturator retracts proximally relative to the protective sleeve after the trocar point has penetrated through the wall of the body cavity. The protective sleeve is mounted for axial movement relative to the obturator, retracting proximally in response to drag from the wall of the body cavity as the trocar is advanced through the wall, and advancing distally after the cannula has penetrated through the wall, reducing the drag on the sleeve. The distal advancement of the sleeve triggers the retraction of the obturator.

US Patent:

20170203856, Jul 20, 2017

Filed:

Mar 31, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/476785

Inventors:

- Wellington FL, US
Eric Johannessen - Holbrook NY, US
Gannon T. Gambeski - St. James NY, US
John Terence Barker - Overland Park KS, US
Ronnie R. Moss - Camano Island WA, US
Jesse Richard Peck - Seattle WA, US
Robert Linton - Bothell WA, US
Jonathan Todzia - Farmingville NY, US
Donald LaSala - Seaford NY, US
Luis Sam - South Setauket NY, US

International Classification:

B64D 47/02
G10K 11/178
H04R 3/04
H04R 1/02
H04R 3/12

Abstract:

In an illustrative embodiment, an integrated speaker-light unit includes a base unit adapted to be mounted to a fixture of an aircraft, a speaker unit disposed proximate the base unit, a horn element having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end positioned proximate the speaker unit and defining a first aperture, and the distal end defining a second aperture, where a greatest measurement of the second aperture is larger than a greatest measurement of the first aperture, an LED unit disposed at least partially in the horn element, and a housing element at least partially surrounding the horn element. The greatest measurement of the second aperture may be less than 4 inches. The base unit may be mounted to a passenger service unit such that the integrated speaker-light unit is presented as a passenger reading light.

US Patent:

20160090192, Mar 31, 2016

Filed:

Sep 29, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/869651

Inventors:

- Wellington FL, US
Eric Johannessen - Holbrook NY, US
Gannon T. Gambeski - St. James NY, US
John Terence Barker - Overland Park KS, US
Ronnie R. Moss - Camano Island WA, US
Jesse Richard Peck - Seattle WA, US
Robert Linton - Bothell WA, US
Jonathan Todzia - Farmingville NY, US
Donald LaSala - Seaford NY, US
Luis Sam - South Setauket NY, US

International Classification:

B64D 45/00
F21V 33/00
H04R 1/02
B64D 11/00

Abstract:

Disclosed herein is an overhead passenger service unit (PSU) for a vehicle, comprising: a mounting mechanism for mounting the PSU above at least one vehicle seat; a dynamic seat row marker that provides an indication of a seat position and a status portion indicating a status of a passenger or trip aspect that is readily viewable from a vehicle aisle and is changeable during a trip; and a programmable active display that is readily viewable from a passenger seat and provides trip changeable information about the trip to the passenger.