Shan B Wan from 18180 60Th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55446, age 52

Ultrasonic Surgical Instruments
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US Patent:

8319400, Nov 27, 2012
Filed:

Jun 24, 2009
Appl. No.:

12/490948
Inventors:

Kevin L. Houser - Springboro OH, US
Foster B. Stulen - Mason OH, US
Scott A. Nield - Hamilton OH, US
Shan Wan - Mason OH, US
Assignee:

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. - Cincinnati OH
International Classification:

H01L 41/08
H04R 17/00
A61B 8/00
US Classification:

310334, 310328, 600459, 600437
Abstract:

In one general aspect, various embodiments are directed to an ultrasonic surgical instrument that comprises a transducer configured to produce vibrations along a longitudinal axis at a predetermined frequency. In various embodiments, an ultrasonic blade extends along the longitudinal axis and is coupled to the transducer. In various embodiments, the ultrasonic blade includes a body having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the distal end is movable relative to the longitudinal axis by the vibrations produced by the transducer.

Transducer Arrangements For Ultrasonic Surgical Instruments
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US Patent:

8334635, Dec 18, 2012
Filed:

Jun 24, 2009
Appl. No.:

12/490906
Inventors:

Aaron C. Voegele - Loveland OH, US
Scott A. Nield - Hamilton OH, US
Foster B. Stulen - Mason OH, US
Shan Wan - Mason OH, US
Assignee:

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. - Cincinnati OH
International Classification:

H01L 41/04
A61B 17/32
US Classification:

31032312, 31032318, 310325
Abstract:

In one general aspect, various embodiments are directed to an ultrasonic surgical instrument that comprises a transducer configured to produce vibrations along a longitudinal axis at a predetermined frequency. In various embodiments, an ultrasonic blade extends along the longitudinal axis and is coupled to the transducer. In various embodiments, the ultrasonic blade includes a body having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the distal end is movable relative to the longitudinal axis by the vibrations produced by the transducer.

Transducer Arrangements For Ultrasonic Surgical Instruments
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US Patent:

8344596, Jan 1, 2013
Filed:

Jun 24, 2009
Appl. No.:

12/490933
Inventors:

Scott A. Nield - Hamilton OH, US
Shan Wan - Mason OH, US
Ashvani K. Madan - Mason OH, US
Assignee:

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. - Cincinnati OH
International Classification:

H01L 41/08
H04R 17/00
A61B 8/00
US Classification:

310334, 310328, 600459, 600437
Abstract:

In one general aspect, various embodiments are directed to an ultrasonic surgical instrument that comprises a transducer configured to produce vibrations along a longitudinal axis at a predetermined frequency. In various embodiments, an ultrasonic blade extends along the longitudinal axis and is coupled to the transducer. In various embodiments, the ultrasonic blade includes a body having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the distal end is movable relative to the longitudinal axis by the vibrations produced by the transducer.

Rotating Transducer Mount For Ultrasonic Surgical Instruments
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US Patent:

8461744, Jun 11, 2013
Filed:

Jul 15, 2009
Appl. No.:

12/503770
Inventors:

Eitan T. Wiener - Cincinnati OH, US
Shan Wan - Mason OH, US
Daniel W. Price - Loveland OH, US
David K. Norvell - Monroe OH, US
James R. Giordano - Milford OH, US
Assignee:

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. - Cincinnati OH
International Classification:

H02N 2/00
US Classification:

31032301, 31032318, 31032319, 606171
Abstract:

In one general aspect, various embodiments are directed to an ultrasonic surgical instrument that comprises a handpiece housing that operably supports an electrical contact assembly therein that is in electrical communication with a signal source. An acoustic assembly is supported within the handpiece housing in rotatable contact with the electrical contact assembly. In various embodiments, the signal source produces at least one of an ultrasonic signal and a radio frequency signal.

Housing Arrangements For Ultrasonic Surgical Instruments
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US Patent:

8546999, Oct 1, 2013
Filed:

Jul 23, 2012
Appl. No.:

13/555523
Inventors:

Kevin L. Houser - Springboro OH, US
Foster B. Stulen - Mason OH, US
Scott A. Nield - Hamilton OH, US
Shan Wan - Mason OH, US
Assignee:

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. - Cincinnati OH
International Classification:

H01L 41/08
A61B 8/00
H04R 17/00
US Classification:

310334, 600437, 600459
Abstract:

In one general aspect, various embodiments are directed to an ultrasonic surgical instrument that comprises a transducer configured to produce vibrations along a longitudinal axis at a predetermined frequency. In various embodiments, an ultrasonic blade extends along the longitudinal axis and is coupled to the transducer. In various embodiments, the ultrasonic blade includes a body having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the distal end is movable relative to the longitudinal axis by the vibrations produced by the transducer.

Graded Drilling Cutter
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US Patent:

20080178535, Jul 31, 2008
Filed:

Jan 25, 2008
Appl. No.:

12/020247
Inventors:

Shan Wan - Cincinnati OH, US
Assignee:

DIAMOND INNOVATIONS, INC. - Worthington OH
International Classification:

B24D 11/00
B24B 7/00
US Classification:

51297, 451540
Abstract:

In an embodiment, an abrasive compact includes ultra-hard particles which are sintered, bonded, or otherwise consolidated into a solid body. The compact also includes various physical characteristics having a continuous gradient, a multiaxial gradient, or multiple independent gradients.