Dean Lee Garner

US Patent:

6656193, Dec 2, 2003

Filed:

May 7, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/850374

Inventors:

Richard L. Grant - Cincinnati OH
Mark S. Zeiner - Batavia OH
Geoff Hueil - Mason OH
Kenneth Wales - Mason OH
Dean L. Garner - Cincinnati OH

Assignee:

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61B 1704

US Classification:

606151, 606139, 606219, 606220, 2271751, 2271752, 2271761, 2271791

Abstract:

An assembly for releasably attaching a buttress material onto a tissue clamping member of a surgical stapling device is disclosed. The assembly has a substantially rigid frame for connecting to a top surface of a tissue clamping member of a surgical stapling device when the assembly is disposed thereon. A buttress material is attached to first and second sides of the frame for abutting against a bottom surface of a tissue clamping member of a surgical stapling device when the assembly is disposed thereon.

US Patent:

7147139, Dec 12, 2006

Filed:

Dec 20, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/014906

Inventors:

Richard F. Schwemberger - Cincinnati OH, US
Peter Michael Wukusick - Batesville IN, US
William David Kelly - Mason OH, US
Michael T. Mather - Mason OH, US
Dean L. Garner - Cincinnati OH, US
Kristin Nicole Werner Dawson - Cincinnati OH, US

Assignee:

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61B 17/04

US Classification:

2271811, 2271752, 2271754, 2271821

Abstract:

A surgical instrument is adapted for applying a plurality of surgical fasteners to body tissue. The surgical instrument includes an anvil and a cartridge housing containing a plurality of surgical fasteners. The cartridge housing and anvil are relatively movable between a first spaced apart position and a second closed position. A firing mechanism is associated with the cartridge housing for ejecting the surgical fasteners from the cartridge housing to be driven against the anvil. A lockout mechanism interacts with the cartridge housing for activation and deactivation; the lockout mechanism preventing movement of the cartridge housing to its second closed position but permitting relative reapproximation movement of the cartridge housing and anvil, whereby reapproximation provides an indicator that the instrument is not malfunctioning.

US Patent:

7776061, Aug 17, 2010

Filed:

Sep 28, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/952209

Inventors:

Dean L. Garner - Cincinnati OH, US
Randal T. Byrum - Kings Mills OH, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/08

US Classification:

606151, 606157, 600 37

Abstract:

A surgically implantable fluid adjustable device, such as an adjustable gastric band, having an elongated substantially flexible inflatable portion, and an elongated flexible and substantially inextensible band portion attached to the inflatable portion. The device further includes a member for changing the shape of the device from a straight configuration to a curved configuration after being implanted within a body.

US Patent:

20060074440, Apr 6, 2006

Filed:

Sep 28, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/952210

Inventors:

Dean Garner - Cincinnati OH, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/08

US Classification:

606153000

Abstract:

A method for surgically implanting a fluid adjustable device within a body. The method uses the step of providing a fluid adjustable device having an elongated substantially flexible inflatable portion and an elongated flexible and substantially inextensible band portion attached to the inflatable portion. The method further involves changing the shape of the device from a straight configuration to a curved configuration by increasing the temperature of the device by inserting the device into a body.

US Patent:

20110063176, Mar 17, 2011

Filed:

Sep 11, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/557836

Inventors:

Randal T. Byrum - South Lebanon OH, US
Sean P. Conlon - Loveland OH, US
Alec J. Ginggen - Plymouth MA, US
Bret W. Smith - Kings Mill OH, US
Dean L. Garner - Cincinnati OH, US

International Classification:

H01Q 1/50

US Classification:

343718

Abstract:

An apparatus for regulating the functioning of a patient's organ or duct. The apparatus includes an elongated member having first end and second ends. A fastener is disposed on the first end of the elongated member. The fastener is configured to engage the second end of the elongated member so that the elongated member forms a ring around the organ or duct. A tension element is slidably disposed within the elongated member. A drive element is associated with and engaging the tension element for causing the tension element to control the tension applied by the elongated member against a patient's body organ or duct. An antenna/controller pod is releasably coupled to the elongated member for control of the drive element.

US Patent:

20110071341, Mar 24, 2011

Filed:

Sep 18, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/562310

Inventors:

Thomas E. Adams - Loveland OH, US
Randal T. Byrum - South Lebanon OH, US
Toralf Bork - Enges, CH
Christine H. Chen - Cincinnati OH, US
Sean P. Conlon - Loveland OH, US
Rocco Crivelli - Bellinzona, CH
Dean L. Garner - Cincinnati OH, US
Alec J. Ginggen - Plymouth MA, US
David T. Krumanaker - Cincinnati OH, US
Amy L. Marcotte - Mason OH, US
Anil K. Nalagatla - Mason OH, US
Bret W. Smith - Kings Mill OH, US
Jeffrey S. Swayze - Hamilton OH, US
Richard W. Timm - Cincinnati OH, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/00

US Classification:

600 37

Abstract:

An apparatus for regulating the functioning of a patient's organ or duct includes an elongated member having a first end and a second end. A fastener is disposed on the first end of the elongated member. The fastener is configured to engage the second end of the elongated member so that the elongated member forms a loop around the organ or duct. A tension element is disposed for movement within the elongated member. A drive element is associated with and engaging the tension element for causing the tension element to control the tension applied by the elongated member against a patient's body organ or duct. A release mechanism is provided for the tension element.

US Patent:

20110071558, Mar 24, 2011

Filed:

Sep 18, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/562267

Inventors:

Randal T. Byrum - South Lebanon OH, US
Toralf Bork - Enges, CH
Rocco Crivelli - Bellinzona, CH
Dean L. Garner - Cincinnati OH, US
Alec J. Ginggen - Plymouth MA, US
Geoffrey C. Hueil - Mason OH, US
Donna L. Korvick - Maineville OH, US
David T. Krumanaker - Cincinnati OH, US
Amy L. Marcotte - Mason OH, US
Jeffrey D. Messerly - Cincinnati OH, US
Kyle P. Moore - Mason OH, US
Daniel J. Mumaw - Milford OH, US
Anil K. Nalagatla - Mason OH, US
Mark S. Ortiz - Milford OH, US
Bret W. Smith - Kings Mill OH, US
Jeffrey S. Swayze - Hamilton OH, US
Patrick J. Swindon - Cincinnati OH, US
Richard W. Timm - Cincinnati OH, US
Eric W. Thompson - Pleasant Plain OH, US
Lauren S. Weaner - Cincinnati OH, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/122
A61F 2/04

US Classification:

606157, 623 2364

Abstract:

An apparatus for regulating the functioning of a patient's organ or duct includes an elongated member having a first end and a second end. A fastener is disposed on the first end of the elongated member. The fastener is configured to engage the second end of the elongated member so that the elongated member forms a loop around the organ or duct. A tension element is disposed for movement within the elongated member. A drive element is associated with and engages the tension element for causing the tension element to control the tension applied by the elongated member against a patient's body organ or duct. A tension release mechanism is associated with the tension element.

US Patent:

20110071646, Mar 24, 2011

Filed:

Sep 18, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/562279

Inventors:

Thomas E. Adams - Loveland OH, US
Randal T. Byrum - South Lebanon OH, US
Sean P. Conlon - Loveland OH, US
Rocco Crivelli - Bellinzona, CH
Dean L. Garner - Cincinnati OH, US
Alec J. Ginggen - Plymouth MA, US
Wells D. Haberstich - Loveland OH, US
Geoffrey C. Hueil - Mason OH, US
Donna L. Korvick - Maineville OH, US
David T. Krumanaker - Cincinnati OH, US
Timothy P. Lessek - Mason OH, US
Amy L. Marcotte - Mason OH, US
Jeffrey D. Messerly - Cincinnati OH, US
Kyle P. Moore - Mason OH, US
Daniel J. Mumaw - Milford OH, US
Anil K. Nalagatla - Mason OH, US
Mark S. Ortiz - Milford OH, US
Bret W. Smith - Kings Mill OH, US
Jeffrey S. Swayze - Hamilton OH, US
Patrick J. Swindon - Cincinnati OH, US
Eric W. Thompson - Pleasant Plain OH, US
Mark Tsonton - Loveland OH, US
Lauren S. Weaner - Cincinnati OH, US
Christopher W. Widenhouse - Clarksville OH, US
Scott A. Woodruff - Cincinnati OH, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/12
A61F 2/04

US Classification:

623 2364, 606157

Abstract:

An apparatus for regulating the functioning of a patient's organ or duct includes an elongated member having a first end and a second end. The elongated member has a compressible ventral surface and a substantially rigid dorsal periphery, wherein the elongated member includes a fluid bladder positioned along the ventral surface. A fastener is disposed on the first end of the elongated member. The fastener is configured to engage the second end of the elongated member so that the elongated member forms a loop around the organ or duct. A tension element is disposed for movement within the elongated member. A drive element is associated with and engages the tension element for causing the tension element to control the tension applied by the elongated member against a patient's body organ or duct. Alternate embodiments are also disclosed.

Address:

6624 Corbly Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45230

VIN:

5NPEU46F97H181108

Make:

HYUNDAI

Model:

SONATA

Year:

2007