公开(公告)号：US11452539B2

公开(公告)日：2022-09-27

申请号：US16266578

申请日：2019-02-04

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： John A. Hibner ,  Kevin L. Houser ,  David A. Monroe ,  David J. Cagle ,  Geoffrey S. Strobl ,  Timothy P. Lessek ,  Jeffrey L. Aldridge ,  Ryan M. Asher ,  Mary E. Mootoo ,  Eric B. Smith ,  Gregory W. Johnson ,  David M. Locke

IPC: A61B17/32 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B18/00

Abstract: An ultrasonic instrument includes a body, an actuation assembly, a shaft assembly, and an end effector. The actuation assembly includes an activation member that is operable to move in a first direction to select a mode of operation. The shaft assembly extends distally from the body and includes an acoustic waveguide. The end effector includes an ultrasonic blade that is in acoustic communication with the acoustic waveguide. The activation member is operable to move in a second direction to activate the end effector in a mode of operation selected by movement of the activation member in the first direction.

公开(公告)号：US20200289222A1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-17

申请号：US16354461

申请日：2019-03-15

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： Clinton W. Denlinger ,  Gregory W. Johnson ,  Charles J. Scheib ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze

IPC: A61B34/37

Abstract: A robotic surgical system for treating a patient is disclosed including a surgical tool movable relative to the patient and a user input device including a base and a controller movable relative to the base to effect a motion. The robotic surgical system further includes a control circuit configured to receive a user selection signal indicative of a selection between a first motion scaling profile of the motion of the surgical tool and a second motion scaling profile of the motion of the surgical tool, receive a motion control signal from the user input device indicative of a user input force, and cause the surgical tool to be moved in response to the motion control signal in accordance with the first motion scaling profile or the second motion scaling profile based on the user selection signal. The first motion scaling profile is different than the second motion scaling profile.

公开(公告)号：US20190216493A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-18

申请号：US16244282

申请日：2019-01-10

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： Barry C. Worrell ,  Benjamin J. Danziger ,  Benjamin D. Dickerson ,  Brian D. Black ,  Cara L. Shapiro ,  Charles J. Scheib ,  Craig N. Faller ,  Daniel J. Mumaw ,  David J. Cagle ,  David T. Martin ,  David A. Monroe ,  Disha V. Labhasetwar ,  Foster B. Stulen ,  Frederick L. Estera ,  Geoffrey S. Strobl ,  Gregory W. Johnson ,  Jacob S. Gee ,  Jason R. Sullivan ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  John A. Hibner ,  John B. Schulte ,  Joseph E. Hollo ,  Kristen G. Denzinger ,  Kristen L. D'Uva ,  Matthew C. Miller ,  Michael R. Lamping ,  Richard W. Timm ,  Rudolph H. Nobis ,  Ryan M. Asher ,  Stephen M. Leuck ,  Tylor C. Muhlenkamp ,  William B. Weisenburgh, II ,  William A. Olson

IPC: A61B17/32 ,  A61N7/00 ,  A61B18/14

CPC classification number: A61N7/00 ,  A61B17/320068 ,  A61B17/320092 ,  A61B18/1445 ,  A61B2017/003 ,  A61B2017/00309 ,  A61B2017/00314 ,  A61B2017/00327 ,  A61B2017/00398 ,  A61B2017/22018 ,  A61B2017/2927 ,  A61B2017/320069 ,  A61B2017/320071 ,  A61B2017/320088 ,  A61B2017/320089 ,  A61B2017/320093 ,  A61B2017/320094 ,  A61B2017/320095 ,  A61B2017/320097 ,  A61B2018/00589 ,  A61B2018/00595 ,  A61B2018/00601 ,  A61B2018/00607 ,  A61B2018/00619 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/00642 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/00892 ,  A61B2090/0811

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a body assembly, a shaft, an acoustic waveguide, an articulation section, an end effector, and an articulation drive assembly. The shaft extends distally from the body assembly and defines a longitudinal axis. The acoustic waveguide comprises a flexible portion. The articulation section is coupled with the shaft. A portion of the articulation section encompasses the flexible portion of the waveguide. The articulation section comprises a plurality of body portions aligned along the longitudinal axis and a flexible locking member. The flexible locking member is operable to secure the body portions in relation to each other and in relation to the shaft. The end effector comprises an ultrasonic blade in acoustic communication with the waveguide. The articulation drive assembly is operable to drive articulation of the articulation section to thereby deflect the end effector from the longitudinal axis.

公开(公告)号：US20210259687A1

公开(公告)日：2021-08-26

申请号：US17191999

申请日：2021-03-04

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： Hamilton E. González ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Michael S. Cropper ,  Charles J. Scheib ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  Gregory W. Johnson

IPC: A61B17/072

Abstract: A tissue thickness compensator comprising a first compensation layer, a second compensation layer, and a pocket situated between the compensation layers can be positioned in the end effector of a surgical instrument. A fastener cartridge positioned in the end effector can comprise a fastener moveable between an initial position and a fired position. When the fastener is moved from the initial position to the fired position, the fastener can move through the pocket and can compress a portion of the tissue thickness compensator. A support can be positioned between the first and second compensation layers. When the fastener compresses the tissue thickness compensator, at least one of the support, first compensation layer and second compensation layer can be deformed. The tissue thickness compensator can also comprise a tab and/or a limiting plate to control deformation of the compensation layers and/or the support.

公开(公告)号：US20200289229A1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-17

申请号：US16354474

申请日：2019-03-15

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： Clinton W. Denlinger ,  Gregory W. Johnson ,  Charles J. Scheib ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze

IPC: A61B34/00 ,  A61B90/60 ,  G06T7/50 ,  A61B34/35 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61B17/29

Abstract: An input control device is disclosed. The input control device can be configured to operate in different modes depending on proximity data provided by a proximity detection system. The input control device can include a feedback generator configured to generate feedback in response to the input control device switching between operational modes, the proximity data provided by the proximity detection system, and/or other conditions of the surgical procedure, robotic surgical tool, surgical site, and/or patient. The input control device can include a variable resistance assembly for resisting input control motions applied to an actuator thereof. Additionally or alternatively, the input control device can include an end effector actuator assembly for repositioning the end effector actuator based on feedback from a paired robotic surgical tool.

公开(公告)号：US20200289221A1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-17

申请号：US16354454

申请日：2019-03-15

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： Clinton W. Denlinger ,  Gregory W. Johnson ,  Charles J. Scheib ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Benjamin D. Dickerson

IPC: A61B34/37 ,  A61B34/00 ,  A61B17/29 ,  B25J9/16

Abstract: A robotic surgical system is disclosed including an end effector movable relative to a tissue of a patient. The robotic surgical system further includes a control circuit configured to determine a distance between the end effector and the tissue and cause the end effector to be transitioned between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration based on the distance.

公开(公告)号：US20200289219A1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-17

申请号：US16354417

申请日：2019-03-15

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： Clinton W. Denlinger ,  Gregory W. Johnson ,  Charles J. Scheib ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze

IPC: A61B34/37 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B34/00 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B25J13/06

Abstract: An input control device is disclosed. The input control device includes a central portion coupled to a multi-axis force and torque sensor, which is configured to receive input control motions from a surgeon. The central portion is flexibly supported on a base. The input control device also includes a rotary joint coupled to a rotary sensor. The input control device is configured to provide control motions to a robotic arm and/or a robotic tool based on input controls detected by the multi-axis force and torque sensor and the rotary sensor.

公开(公告)号：US10561436B2

公开(公告)日：2020-02-18

申请号：US15664244

申请日：2017-07-31

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： Ryan M. Asher ,  Brian D. Black ,  Chad P. Boudreaux ,  Nathan Cummings ,  William D. Dannaher ,  Craig T. Davis ,  Glenn W. Ellison ,  Frederick L. Estera ,  Jacob S. Gee ,  Geni Giannotti ,  Timothy S. Holland ,  Kevin L. Houser ,  Gregory W. Johnson ,  Amy M. Krumm ,  Jason R. Lesko ,  Stephen M. Leuck ,  Ion V. Nicolaescu ,  Candice Otrembiak ,  Amelia A. Pierce ,  Eric Roberson ,  Shan Wan

IPC: A61B17/32 ,  A61B17/00

Abstract: An ultrasonic instrument includes a housing, an ultrasonic transducer support by the housing, and an integrated usage indicator. The housing is configured to removably connect to a shaft assembly. The ultrasonic transducer is configured to be acoustically connected to a waveguide and operated a predetermined number of use cycles. The integrated usage indicator is operatively connected to the housing and includes a used state indicator. The used state indicator is configured to indicate to a clinician in a used state when the ultrasonic transducer has been operated at least the predetermined number of use cycles for limiting usage of the ultrasonic transducer to the predetermined number of use cycles.

公开(公告)号：US10335183B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-02

申请号：US15463526

申请日：2017-03-20

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： Barry C. Worrell ,  Geoffrey S. Strobl ,  Gregory A. Trees ,  Jonathan T. Batross ,  Nicholas G. Molitor ,  Kristen T. Shoger ,  David K. Norvell ,  Michael J. Andreyko ,  Gregory W. Johnson ,  Shawn C. Snyder

IPC: A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/32 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B34/37 ,  A61B34/00 ,  A61B90/90 ,  A61B18/12 ,  A61B18/00

Abstract: A control system for a surgical robot is disclosed. The control system includes a controller, a sensor, a feedback device, a first socket, and a stand-alone input device. The handheld user interface may control a function of a robotic surgical system and is coupled to the sensor and the controller. The sensor is coupled to the controller. The feedback device is coupled to the controller and is configured to provide feedback associated with the robotic surgical system to a user. The controller is communicatively coupleable to the robotic surgical system and is configured to send robot control signals to the robotic surgical system, to receive feedback signals from the robotic surgical system, and to send feedback control signals to the feedback device to control the feedback provided to the user. The controller is configured to couple to a stand-alone input device through the first socket.

公开(公告)号：US10166060B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-01

申请号：US14703432

申请日：2015-05-04

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： Gregory W. Johnson ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Jason L. Harris ,  Foster B. Stulen ,  Prasanna Malaviya

IPC: A61B18/12 ,  A61B18/08 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B17/068 ,  A61B17/29

Abstract: A surgical instrument is disclosed. The surgical instrument can include an end effector, a shaft, and a handle. The handle can include a trigger assembly. The trigger assembly can include a first trigger and a second trigger, which are movable as a nested unit during a first actuation of the trigger assembly to affect a first surgical function. The second trigger can be movable away from the first trigger after the first actuation of the trigger assembly and can be movable toward the first trigger during a second actuation of the trigger assembly to affect a second surgical function.