Ethicon, Inc.
New Product Design Engineer
Ge Jun 2008 - Nov 2009
New Product Introduction Design Manager
Ge Feb 2006 - Jun 2008
Design For Six Sigma Black Belt Engineer
Ge Jan 2004 - Feb 2006
Edison Engineering Development Program Engineer
Education:
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 2007 - 2009
Master of Business Administration, Masters
Purdue University 2004 - 2007
University of Dayton 1999 - 2003
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
St Xavier High School 1995 - 1999
Skills:
Six Sigma Engineering Product Development Product Design Continuous Improvement Fmea Program Management Root Cause Analysis Black Belt Design For Manufacturing Dfss Black Belt
Interests:
Skiing Skiing Business Personal Strategy and Product Design/Development Hiking Camping Business
Christopher Hoppe - Louisville KY, US Craig R. Vitan - Louisville KY, US Ashley Burt - Louisville KY, US John Schuckmann - Louisville KY, US Steven Recio - Louisville KY, US Carl Risen - Louisville KY, US John M. Todd - Louisville KY, US Keerthi Vasan - Pondicherry, IN
International Classification:
D06F 33/00
US Classification:
68 1204, 700275
Abstract:
Systems and methods for delivering an additive to an appliance are disclosed. The systems may include a user interface configured to accept a user input and a controller connected to the user interface. The controller may be configured to receive the user input and cause an additive delivery system to deliver at least one additive to the appliance. The methods include receiving an amount of the additive to be delivered to the appliance and receiving a time at which the additive is to be delivered to the appliance during a cycle. The method may further include activating an additive delivery system to deliver the amount of the additive at the time to the appliance.
Surgical Instruments With Lockable Articulating End Effector
John C. Schuckmann - Cincinnati OH, US Jeffrey S. Swayze - Hamilton OH, US Charles J. Scheib - Loveland OH, US
Assignee:
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. - Cincinnati OH
International Classification:
A61B 17/068
US Classification:
2271752
Abstract:
Hand-held surgical instruments that have and end effector attached to an elongate shaft are disclosed. The end effector has at least a portion that is movable in response to opening and closing motions applied thereto by a closure member. An articulation control system is provided to articulate the end effector relative to the shaft. An articulation locking system is provided to lock the end effector in a desired articulated position. The locking system interfaces with the closure member and is activated upon application of a closure motion to the end effector.
Surgical Instruments With Articulatable And Rotatable End Effector
Rebecca J. Mollere - Loveland OH, US Charles J. Scheib - Loveland OH, US Chad P. Boudreaux - Cincinnati OH, US Michael J. Vendely - Lebanon OH, US Aron O. Zingman - Cambridge MA, US Jeffrey S. Swayze - Hamilton OH, US Barry C. Worrell - Centerville OH, US Janna B. Volz - Fort Thomas KY, US John C. Schuckmann - Cincinnati OH, US Megan A. O'Connor - Cincinnati OH, US
Assignee:
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. - Cincinnati OH
International Classification:
A61B 17/00 A61B 17/068
US Classification:
606 1, 2271801
Abstract:
Hand-held surgical instruments that have and end effector attached to an elongate shaft are disclosed. The end effector is articulatable and rotatable relative to the shaft by a nozzle arrangement supported by a handle from which the elongate shaft extends. In various embodiments, the nozzle is operable by the same hand that is used to support the handle.
Method Of Using Lockout Features For Surgical Stapler Cartridge
- Guaynabo PR, US Douglas B. Hoffman - Harrison OH, US Robert J. Simms - Liberty Township OH, US John C. Schuckmann - Cincinnati OH, US Ryan J. Laurent - Loveland OH, US Jeffrey C. Gagel - Loveland OH, US Nicholas Fanelli - Morrow OH, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/10 A61B 17/072 A61B 17/064 A61B 17/068
Abstract:
A surgical instrument comprises a body, shaft, and end effector. The shaft couples the end effector and body together. The end effector comprises an anvil and lower jaw configured to receive a surgical staple cartridge. The anvil is configured to pivot toward and away from the staple cartridge and lower jaw. The shaft assembly comprises a knife member configured to longitudinally translate to thereby substantially simultaneously cut clamped tissue and staple the severed tissue. The end effector may comprise lockout features configure to prevent longitudinal translation of the knife member. The end effector or staple cartridge may comprise lockout bypass features configured to prevent lockout of the knife member. These lockout bypass features may operate to permit longitudinal translation of the knife member once or multiple times. The end effector may comprise features configured to ensure proper alignment of the anvil relative to the staple cartridge.
Method Of Using Lockout Features For Surgical Stapler Cartridge
- Guaynabo PR, US Douglas B. Hoffman - Harrison OH, US Robert J. Simms - Liberty Township OH, US John C. Schuckmann - Cincinnati OH, US Ryan J. Laurent - Loveland OH, US Jeffrey C. Gagel - Loveland OH, US Nicholas Fanelli - Morrow OH, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/10 A61B 17/072 A61B 17/064 A61B 17/068
Abstract:
A surgical instrument comprises a body, shaft, and end effector. The shaft couples the end effector and body together. The end effector comprises an anvil and lower jaw configured to receive a surgical staple cartridge. The anvil is configured to pivot toward and away from the staple cartridge and lower jaw. The shaft assembly comprises a knife member configured to longitudinally translate to thereby substantially simultaneously cut clamped tissue and staple the severed tissue. The end effector may comprise lockout features configure to prevent longitudinal translation of the knife member. The end effector or staple cartridge may comprise lockout bypass features configured to prevent lockout of the knife member. These lockout bypass features may operate to permit longitudinal translation of the knife member once or multiple times. The end effector may comprise features configured to ensure proper alignment of the anvil relative to the staple cartridge.
Method Of Using Lockout Features For Surgical Stapler Cartridge
- Guaynabo PR, US Douglas B. Hoffman - Harrison OH, US Robert J. Simms - Liberty Township OH, US John C. Schuckmann - Cincinnati OH, US Ryan J. Laurent - Loveland OH, US Jeffrey C. Gagel - Loveland OH, US Nicholas Fanelli - Morrow OH, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/10 A61B 17/068 A61B 17/072 A61B 17/064
Abstract:
A surgical instrument comprises a body, shaft, and end effector. The shaft couples the end effector and body together. The end effector comprises an anvil and lower jaw configured to receive a surgical staple cartridge. The anvil is configured to pivot toward and away from the staple cartridge and lower jaw. The shaft assembly comprises a knife member configured to longitudinally translate to thereby substantially simultaneously cut clamped tissue and staple the severed tissue. The end effector may comprise lockout features configure to prevent longitudinal translation of the knife member. The end effector or staple cartridge may comprise lockout bypass features configured to prevent lockout of the knife member. These lockout bypass features may operate to permit longitudinal translation of the knife member once or multiple times. The end effector may comprise features configured to ensure proper alignment of the anvil relative to the staple cartridge.
- Guaynabo PR, US John C. Schuckmann - Cincinnati OH, US Jeffrey C. Gagel - Loveland OH, US Jason M. Rector - Maineville OH, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/068 A61B 17/072
Abstract:
An apparatus comprises a shaft, an end effector, an articulation joint, and an articulation drive assembly. The shaft has a longitudinal axis. The end effector is operable to staple tissue. The articulation joint couples the shaft with the end effector. The end effector is pivotable at the articulation joint to selectively deflect the end effector away from the longitudinal axis of the shaft. The articulation drive assembly is operable to pivot the end effector at the articulation joint. The articulation drive assembly comprises a first link and a second link. The first link is longitudinally translatable relative to the shaft assembly. The distal end of the first link is pivotably coupled with the proximal end of the second link. The distal end of the second link is pivotably coupled with the end effector. The articulation drive assembly articulates the end effector in response to longitudinal translation of the first link.
- Cincinnati OH, US John C. Schuckmann - Cincinnati OH, US Jeffrey C. Gagel - Loveland OH, US Jason M. Rector - Maineville OH, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/068
Abstract:
An apparatus comprises a shaft, an end effector, an articulation joint, and an articulation drive assembly. The shaft has a longitudinal axis. The end effector is operable to staple tissue. The articulation joint couples the shaft with the end effector. The end effector is pivotable at the articulation joint to selectively deflect the end effector away from the longitudinal axis of the shaft. The articulation drive assembly is operable to pivot the end effector at the articulation joint. The articulation drive assembly comprises a first link and a second link. The first link is longitudinally translatable relative to the shaft assembly. The distal end of the first link is pivotably coupled with the proximal end of the second link. The distal end of the second link is pivotably coupled with the end effector. The articulation drive assembly articulates the end effector in response to longitudinal translation of the first link.