Anthony R Ross

US Patent:

8623007, Jan 7, 2014

Filed:

Jun 30, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/826879

Inventors:

Christopher A. Deborski - Denver CO, US
Anthony B. Ross - Boulder CO, US
Joseph D. Brannan - Erie CO, US

Assignee:

Covidien LP - Mansfield MA

International Classification:

A61B 18/14

US Classification:

606 34, 606 32

Abstract:

An electrosurgical system is provided that includes an electrosurgical generator configured to output a first electrosurgical waveform and a probe configured to deliver a second electrosurgical waveform to tissue. The system also includes an adapter coupled between the electrosurgical generator and the probe and operable to convert the first electrosurgical waveform to the second electrosurgical waveform. The adapter includes a step down transformer configured to convert the first electrosurgical waveform to the second electrosurgical waveform.

US Patent:

20110294108, Dec 1, 2011

Filed:

May 28, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/789812

Inventors:

Gayle L. Argoudelis - Erie CO, US
Tom E. McMunigal - Mead CO, US
Anthony B. Ross - Boulder CO, US

International Classification:

A01N 1/02

US Classification:

435 12, 4352841

Abstract:

The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for inflating and perfusing a body organ. The system and method includes a housing, a vacuum source, a perfusion pump and a temperature control module. The housing defines a cavity for containing an ex vivo body organ. In embodiments, the housing may include a cover. The housing includes one or more apertures that are defined therethrough and configured to mechanically interface with one or more sensors. The vacuum source is configured to inflate and deflate the body organ. The perfusion pump is configured to circulate a solution into the body organ. The temperature control module is operatively connected to one or more heating elements and one or more cooling elements. In addition, the temperature control module is configured to regulate the temperature of the body organ within the housing.

US Patent:

20120253328, Oct 4, 2012

Filed:

Mar 30, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/436062

Inventors:

James S. Cunningham - Boulder CO, US
William J. Dickhans - Longmont CO, US
Russell D. Hempstead - Lafayette CO, US
John J. Kappus - Denver CO, US
Duane E. Kerr - Loveland CO, US
Eric R. Larson - Boulder CO, US
Anthony B. Ross - Boulder CO, US
Robert B. Stoddard - Steamboat Springs CO, US

Assignee:

TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP - Mansfield MA

International Classification:

A61B 17/00
H02J 7/00
H01R 43/00

US Classification:

606 1, 29825, 320112

Abstract:

A portable presentation unit for sterilizing, charging, and testing components of a cordless surgical instrument is disclosed including a battery charger unit configured to recharge a battery pack of the cordless surgical instrument, a testing unit configured to test at least one of the battery pack or a reusable transducer/generator unit of the cordless surgical instrument, and a sterilization unit configured to sterilize at least one of the battery pack or the transducer/generator unit.

US Patent:

20120253370, Oct 4, 2012

Filed:

Mar 30, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/435765

Inventors:

Anthony B. Ross - Boulder CO, US
Robert B. Stoddard - Steamboat Springs CO, US
James S. Cunningham - Boulder CO, US
William J. Dickhans - Longmont CO, US
Russell D. Hempstead - Lafayette CO, US
Eric R. Larson - Boulder CO, US
Duane E. Kerr - Loveland CO, US
Arlen K. Ward - Thornton CO, US

Assignee:

TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP - Mansfield MA

International Classification:

A61B 17/295

US Classification:

606169

Abstract:

An ultrasonic surgical instrument is provided. The ultrasonic surgical instrument includes a housing having an elongated shaft extending therefrom. A first jaw member disposed at a distal end of the shaft is movable between open and clamping configurations. A pair of second jaw members disposed at the distal end of the shaft are movable between open and clamping configurations. A cutting blade extending to the distal end of the shaft is operably coupled to the housing. The pair of second jaw members and first jaw member are moveable to the clamping configuration to compress tissue of interest for removing moisture therefrom prior to the tissue of interest being treated.

US Patent:

20120253371, Oct 4, 2012

Filed:

Mar 30, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/435835

Inventors:

Anthony B. Ross - Boulder CO, US
Robert B. Stoddard - Steamboat Springs CO, US
James S. Cunningham - Boulder CO, US
William J. Dickhans - Longmont CO, US
Russell D. Hempstead - Lafayette CO, US
Eric R. Larson - Boulder CO, US
Duane E. Kerr - Loveland CO, US
Arlen K. Ward - Thornton CO, US

Assignee:

TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP - Mansfield MA

International Classification:

A61B 17/295

US Classification:

606169

Abstract:

An ultrasonic surgical instrument is provided. The ultrasonic surgical instrument includes a housing having an elongated shaft extending therefrom. The shaft defines a longitudinal axis therethrough and has a jaw member disposed at a distal end thereof. The jaw member is movable between an open configuration and a clamping configuration. A cutting blade extends from a distal end the shaft and operably couples to the housing and adjacent the jaw member. The cutting blade includes top and bottom portions. The top portion configured to cool the bottom portion while the cutting blade treats tissue.

US Patent:

20120253372, Oct 4, 2012

Filed:

Mar 30, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/435922

Inventors:

Anthony B. Ross - Boulder CO, US
Robert B. Stoddard - Steamboat Springs CO, US
James S. Cunningham - Boulder CO, US
William J. Dickhans - Longmont CO, US
Russell D. Hempstead - Lafayette CO, US
Eric R. Larson - Boulder CO, US
Duane E. Kerr - Loveland CO, US
Arlen K. Ward - Thornton CO, US

Assignee:

TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP - Mansfield MA

International Classification:

A61B 17/295

US Classification:

606169

Abstract:

An ultrasonic surgical instrument is provided. The ultrasonic surgical instrument includes a housing having an elongated shaft extending therefrom. The shaft has a jaw member disposed at a distal end thereof. The jaw member is movable between an open configuration and a clamping configuration and includes a tissue contacting surface thereon. A cutting blade extends from a distal end of the shaft and operably couples to the housing and adjacent the jaw member to treat tissue. A selectively removable laminate liner is positionable over the tissue contacting surface of the jaw member and configured to prevent contact between the tissue contacting surface and the cutting blade when the cutting blade is treating tissue.

US Patent:

20130072950, Mar 21, 2013

Filed:

Sep 20, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/236768

Inventors:

Anthony B. Ross - Boulder CO, US
Robert B. Stoddard - Steamboat Springs CO, US
James S. Cunningham - Boulder CO, US
William J. Dickhans - Longmont CO, US
Russell D. Hempstead - Lafayette CO, US
Eric R. Larson - Boulder CO, US
Duane E. Kerr - Loveland CO, US
Arlen K. Ward - Thornton CO, US

Assignee:

TYCO Healthcare Group LP - Boulder CO

International Classification:

A61B 17/32

US Classification:

606169

Abstract:

The present disclosure is directed to a fluid cooled ultrasonic surgical instrument and related systems and methods of use therefor. In some embodiments, the disclosed ultrasonic surgical instrument is adapted for used within an insufflated cavity or pneumoperitoneum of a patient. The instrument includes a housing having an elongate shaft, a waveguide disposed at a distal end of the shaft, a coolant inlet port defined in an outer surface of the housing, and a coolant pump disposed within the housing and configured to move coolant from the coolant inlet port to the waveguide. During use, insufflation gas from within the pneumoperitoneum is drawn into the instrument shaft by the coolant pump, and blown over the waveguide to provide cooling. The delivery of ultrasonic energy and activation of the pump may be controlled by a processor in response to user input and waveguide temperature.

US Patent:

20130218143, Aug 22, 2013

Filed:

Feb 20, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/400223

Inventors:

Anthony B. Ross - Boulder CO, US

Assignee:

TYCO Healthcare Group LP - Mansfield MA

International Classification:

A61B 18/18

US Classification:

606 2

Abstract:

An energy delivery device for administering tissue therapy is presented including a housing and an elongated body extending distally from the housing. The energy delivery device also includes a first lumen extending a length of the elongated body, the first lumen configured to facilitate application of thermal treatment to a target region of tissue and a second lumen extending the length of the elongated body, the second lumen configured to facilitate infusion of hydrogels embedded with stem cells to the target region of tissue thermally treated. The energy delivery device further includes a third lumen configured to facilitate delivery of ultraviolet (UV) light to the target region of tissue for curing the hydrogels. A distal end of the elongated body is positioned in proximity to the target region of tissue for enabling successive introduction of the thermal treatment, infusion of the hydrogels, and delivery of the UV light.