Scott A Barton

US Patent:

7846155, Dec 7, 2010

Filed:

Oct 7, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/246330

Inventors:

Kevin L. Houser - Springboro OH, US
Mark A. Neurohr - Newport KY, US
Steven K. Neuenfeldt - Pleasanton CA, US
Scott N. Barton - Milford OH, US

Assignee:

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61B 18/04
A61B 17/32

US Classification:

606 27, 606 42, 606169

Abstract:

An ultrasonic clamp coagulator assembly that is configured to permit selective cutting, coagulation and clamping of tissue during surgical procedures. An elongated portion of the instrument can be configured for endoscopic applications and has an outside diameter of less than 6 mm. The construction includes a clamping mechanism, including a clamp arm pivotally mounted at the distal portion of the instrument, which is specifically configured to create a desired level of tissue clamping forces, exceeding 4 pounds when the trigger is fully closed. The clamping mechanism includes a two-piece pad design and pad material that enables the higher tissue clamping forces and a force-limiting mechanism that effectively smooths out abusive tissue forces. The assembly also features hand activation configured to provide an ergonomical grip and operation for the surgeon. Hand switches are placed in the range of the natural swing of the surgeon's thumb, whether gripping the surgical instrument right-handed or left handed.

US Patent:

46383123, Jan 20, 1987

Filed:

Oct 25, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/791629

Inventors:

Bruce A. Quinn - Beavercreek OH
Scott N. Barton - Dayton OH

Assignee:

NCR Corporation - Dayton OH

International Classification:

H04Q 700
E04H 304

US Classification:

34082535

Abstract:

A method of ordering and an order entry system which includes a display showing, pictorially, the elements or items to be selected from a menu. An aiming selector is used to make the selections desired. Each item on the menu contains a light-responsive detector which is selected by aiming the aiming selector at the desired item. A first light signal from the selector falling on the detector of the desired item causes the item about to be selected to "flash" on the display, and a switch on the selector, when actuated, causes a second light signal to fall on the associated detector for the item to make the selection. A control element having a similar detector is similarly used to enter a command like "Total Up Order" which is used by the system to calculate the monetary value of the order.