CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONAL patent applications on January 23rd, 2025
Patent Applications by CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONAL on January 23rd, 2025
CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONAL: 26 patent applications
CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONAL has applied for patents in the areas of A61B17/00 (16), A61B17/072 (14), A61B34/30 (9), A61B34/00 (3), A61B17/32 (3) A61B17/07207 (7), A61B17/072 (6), A61B34/30 (3), A61B17/320092 (2), A61B18/1445 (2)
With keywords such as: end, effector, shaft, drive, surgical, robotic, housing, assembly, subsystem, and instrument in patent application abstracts.
Patent Applications by CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONAL
Inventor(s): CHRISTOPHER BATTY of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, RAFFAELE DEFINIS of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, JONATHAN VON STEIN of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, CHRISTOPHER DENZINGER of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, DAVID KEILHOLZ of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/064
CPC Code(s): A61B17/0643
Abstract: systems and subsystems for closing an end effector of a stapler are disclosed. more specifically, the present disclosure relates to systems, devices, and subsystems for attachments for robotic surgeries. the surgical instrument is a robotic attachment. the surgical instrument includes a closure subsystem that moves independently of other subsystems that are operable independently of each other.
Inventor(s): Frederick E. Shelton, IV of Hillsboro OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Adam D. Hensel of Blue Ash OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Jason L. Harris of Lebanon OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Chad P. Boudreaux of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/068, A61B17/072
CPC Code(s): A61B17/0686
Abstract: a surgical device having at least one rotary input screw in the end effector is provided. a rotary input screw can extend through a central longitudinal portion of the end effector. the end effector can include an improved closure system, firing systems, leveraging and alignment features between the staple cartridge and the surgical device, staple cartridges having multi-staple drivers, single-firing knifes and lockout/safety features for the same, and/or modified staple patterns, for example. certain components can be 3d-printed components.
Inventor(s): CHRISTOPHER BATTY of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, RAFFAELE DEFINIS of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, ROBERT JASON SIMMS of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, JONATHAN VON STEIN of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072, A61B17/00
CPC Code(s): A61B17/072
Abstract: systems and subsystems for articulating an end effector of a stapler are disclosed. more specifically, the present disclosure relates to systems, devices, and subsystems for attachments for robotic surgeries. the surgical instrument is a robotic attachment. the surgical instrument includes an articulation subsystem that moves independently of other subsystems that are operable independently of each other.
Inventor(s): WILLIAM CLAIBORNE RYLE of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Douglas Marriott of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Paul Moubarak of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Samantha A. Grace-Mudd of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072, A61B17/00
CPC Code(s): A61B17/072
Abstract: a surgical instrument designed to operate with a robotic platform is disclosed. the surgical instrument assembly includes a shaft, an end effector, a knife firing subsystem to actuate functions of the end effector, an articulation subsystem that is actuatable to articulate the end effector, an articulation joint about which the end effector articulates, a roll subsystem to roll the shaft, and a housing that couples to the robotic platform. the roll subsystem can include a shaft assembly and a shaft roll puck assembly. the shaft assembly includes a rotatable outer shaft and an inner shaft. the shaft roll puck assembly engages the housing and includes a shaft roll puck and first and second screw gears. rotation of the shaft roll puck rotates the first screw gear, which rotates the second screw gear, which rotates the rotatable outer shaft.
Inventor(s): CHRISTOPHER BATTY of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, ROBERT JASON SIMMS of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, JONATHAN VON STEIN of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, MARIA LUPP of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, JASON BRYANT of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072, A61B17/00
CPC Code(s): A61B17/072
Abstract: the present disclosure relates to systems, devices, and subsystems for robotic surgeries. the surgical instrument is a robotic attachment that includes an articulation subsystem comprising a rotatable shaft, a distal channel retainer coupled to an end effector that is pivotable about an articulation pivot point, an articulation bushing slidable between a proximal position and a distal position, an articulation rod extending distally from the articulation bushing and coupled at a distal end to the distal channel retainer; and a rack movable with respect to the longitudinal axis of the rotatable shaft. movement of the rack with respect to the longitudinal axis imparts an axial force onto the articulation bushing moving the articulation bushing between the proximal position and the distal position. movement of the articulation bushing between the distal position and the proximal position actuates the articulation rod causing the distal channel retainer to pivot about the articulation pivot point.
Inventor(s): CHRISTOPHER BATTY of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, RAFFAELE DEFINIS of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, JONATHAN VON STEIN of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, CHRISTOPHER DENZINGER of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, DAVID KEILHOLZ of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072, A61B17/00
CPC Code(s): A61B17/072
Abstract: systems and subsystems for cutting and stapling tissue are disclosed. more specifically, the present disclosure relates to systems, devices, and subsystems for attachments for robotic surgeries. the surgical instrument is a robotic attachment that includes a closure subsystem for a surgical instrument comprising a first closure input puck engageable with a first closure robotic output, a cam gear rotatably engaged with the first closure input puck, and a yoke pin coupled to a closure tube and movable from a first position to a second position in response to a rotation of the cam gear. movement of the yoke pin from the first position to the second position translates the closure tube distally onto an anvil ramp of an anvil.
Inventor(s): CHRISTOPHER BATTY of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, BENJAMIN BERTRAM of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, RAFFAELE DEFINIS of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, CHRISTOPHER DENZINGER of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, MARTIN DOLGIEJ of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Disha Estera of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Rockford A. Linville of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072, A61B17/00
CPC Code(s): A61B17/072
Abstract: systems and subsystems for cutting and stapling tissue are disclosed. more specifically, the present disclosure relates to systems, devices, and subsystems for attachments for robotic surgeries. the surgical instrument is a robotic attachment including a roll subsystem. the roll subsystem comprises a rotatable shaft having a longitudinal axis, a roll input puck engageable with a roll robotic output, a worm gear coupled to and rotatable by the roll input puck, and a worm follower coupled to the rotatable shaft. rotation of the roll input puck causes the worm gear to rotate the worm follower and thereby roll the rotatable shaft about its longitudinal axis.
Inventor(s): OLIVIA AHRENS of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, CHRISTOPHER BATTY of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, HEATHER DICKSON of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, DISHA ESTERA of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, ROBERT JASON SIMMS of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, RYNE D. RADERMACHER of LIBERTY TOWNSHIP OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, DENIZ S. GIFFORD of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, JEREMY HEMINGWAY of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072, A61B17/00
CPC Code(s): A61B17/072
Abstract: systems and subsystems for cutting and stapling tissue are disclosed. more specifically, the present disclosure relates to systems, devices, and subsystems for attachments for robotic surgeries. the disclosed technology includes a housing for a surgical instrument configured to engage with a robotic arm. the housing comprises a first opening positioned to be engaged with at least a portion of a robotic arm, a second opening positioned proximate a rod extending from within the housing; and a fluid management system positioned within the housing proximate one of the first opening or the second opening, the fluid management system being configured to hold or divert fluid within the housing.
Inventor(s): CHRISTOPHER BATTY of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, RAFFAELE DEFINIS of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, JONATHAN VON STEIN of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, CHRISTOPHER DENZINGER of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, DAVID KEILHOLZ of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072, A61B17/29, A61B34/30
CPC Code(s): A61B17/07207
Abstract: systems and subsystems for using a robotic instrument are disclosed. the method includes engaging a first closure input puck with a first closure robotic output. the method includes rotating the first closure robotic output to cause the first closure input puck to rotate. the method includes rotating a cam gear via the rotation of the first closure input puck. rotation of the cam gear causes a yoke pin to track through a cam track in the cam gear, and the yoke pin is coupled to a closure tube. tracking of the yoke pin through the cam track causes the yoke pin to translate from a first position to a second position, thereby translating the closure tube.
Inventor(s): WILLIAM CLAIBORNE RYLE of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Douglas MARRIOTT of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Paul MOUBARAK of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Joseph MOZLOOM of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Junaid ARBAR of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Zachary MILLER of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Jeffrey FRANKLIN of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072, A61B17/00
CPC Code(s): A61B17/07207
Abstract: a surgical instrument designed to operate with a robotic platform is disclosed. the surgical instrument assembly includes a shaft, an end effector, a knife firing subsystem to actuate functions of the end effector, an articulation subsystem that is actuatable to articulate the end effector, an articulation joint about which the end effector articulates, a roll subsystem to roll the shaft, and a housing that couples to the robotic platform. the articulation subsystem includes an articulation joint that has a plurality of concentric discs and a center beam assembly. a distal end of the center beam assembly couples the plurality of concentric discs to the end effector. the proximal end of the center beam assembly couples the plurality of concentric discs to the shaft.
Inventor(s): William Claiborne Ryle of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Douglas Marriott of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Paul Moubarak of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Samantha A. Grace-Mudd of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Zachary Miller of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Michael Dixon of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Hannah Johnson Goebel of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Shiv Wadwani of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072, A61B17/00, A61B34/00, A61B34/30
CPC Code(s): A61B17/07207
Abstract: a surgical instrument designed to operate with a robotic platform is disclosed. the surgical instrument assembly includes a shaft, an end effector, a knife firing subsystem to actuate functions of the end effector, an articulation subsystem that is actuatable to articulate the end effector, an articulation joint about which the end effector articulates, a roll subsystem to roll the shaft, and a housing that couples to the robotic platform. a maypole tube is further provided, around which one or more articulation cables can wrap when the end effector is rotated.
Inventor(s): WILLIAM CLAIBORNE RYLE of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, DOUGLAS MARRIOTT of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, PAUL MOUBARAK of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, JOSEPH MOZLOOM, JR. of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, JUNAID AKBAR of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, SAMANTHA A. GRACE-MUDD of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, DARRYL A. PARKS of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072, A61B17/00, A61B34/30
CPC Code(s): A61B17/07207
Abstract: a surgical instrument designed to operate with a robotic platform is disclosed. the surgical instrument assembly includes a shaft, an end effector, a knife firing subsystem to actuate functions of the end effector, an articulation subsystem that is actuatable to articulate the end effector, an articulation joint about which the end effector articulates, a roll subsystem to roll the shaft, and a housing that couples to the robotic platform.
Inventor(s): William Claiborne Ryle of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Paul Moubarak of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Adel Shams of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Zachary Miller of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Jeffrey Franklin of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Darryl A. Parks of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Christopher Korte of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072, A61B17/00, A61B34/30
CPC Code(s): A61B17/07207
Abstract: a surgical instrument designed to operate with a robotic platform is disclosed. the surgical instrument assembly includes a shaft, an end effector, a knife firing subsystem to actuate functions of the end effector, an articulation subsystem that is actuatable to articulate the end effector, an articulation joint about which the end effector articulates, a roll subsystem to roll the shaft, and a housing that couples to the robotic platform.
Inventor(s): CHRISTOPHER BATTY of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, ROBERT JASON SIMMS of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, JONATHAN VON STEIN of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, MARIA LUPP of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, JASON BRYANT of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072, A61B17/00, A61B34/30
CPC Code(s): A61B17/07207
Abstract: systems and subsystems for cutting and stapling tissue are disclosed. more specifically, the present disclosure relates to systems, devices, and subsystems for attachments for robotic surgeries. the surgical instrument is a robotic attachment. the surgical instrument includes a closure subsystem, an articulation subsystem, a roll subsystem, and a transection subsystem that are operable independently of each other.
Inventor(s): BENJAMIN BERTRAM of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, RAFFAELE DEFINIS of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, HEATHER DICKSON of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, ERIC STOUT of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, M. ROBERT GARFIELD of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, SAMANTHA A. GRACE-MUDD of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, SAMANTHA S. TAYLOR of CINCINNATI OH (US) for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072, A61B17/00, A61B34/30
CPC Code(s): A61B17/07207
Abstract: systems and subsystems for cutting and stapling tissue are disclosed. more specifically, the present disclosure relates to systems, devices, and subsystems for attachments for robotic surgeries. the surgical instrument includes a transection subsystem comprising a rotatable shaft having a lumen, a firing rod extending at least partially through the lumen, a firing rack coupled to a proximal end of the firing rod, the firing rod being rotationally independent of the firing rack, and a firing gear engaged with the firing rack. rotation of the firing gear moves the firing rack and the firing rod axially.
Inventor(s): Austin Michael FISCHER of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Christopher William BIRRI of West Chester OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Reed ARENBURG of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/295
CPC Code(s): A61B17/295
Abstract: a surgical tool includes a drive housing, a drive input rotatably mounted to a bottom of the drive housing, a capstan assembly arranged within the drive housing and operatively coupled to the drive input such that rotation of the drive input correspondingly actuates the capstan assembly, a longitudinally driven gear engageable with the drive gear, a drive rod coupled to the longitudinally driven gear and extending from the drive housing to an end effector of the surgical instrument and at least one biasing member mounted to the drive housing and operatively coupled to at least one of the capstan assembly and the longitudinally driven gear. the biasing member biases the longitudinally driven gear toward a proximal position with a constant force.
Inventor(s): William D. Dannaher of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/32, A61B17/00
CPC Code(s): A61B17/320068
Abstract: a surgical instrument includes an end effector located at a distal end of a shaft and is selectively movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. the end effector includes a guide with an ultrasonic blade extending therefrom and a clamp arm having a clamp pad and movable relative to the ultrasonic blade. the end effector further includes a tissue stop encircling the guide and having a leading surface. the tissue stop is configured to prevent tissue from moving proximally past the clamp pad during a closure stroke. in some versions, a leading surface of the tissue stop prevents tissue from moving proximally. the tissue stop may include a pair of deflectable flaps having the leading surface, wherein the deflectable flaps abut the clamp arm or other features of the end effector as the closure stroke is performed.
Inventor(s): Jonathan D. King of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Geoffrey S. Strobl of Williamsburg OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Barry C. Worrell of Maineville OH (US) for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/32
CPC Code(s): A61B17/320092
Abstract: a surgical instrument includes a body, a shaft assembly, an ultrasonic blade, and a clamp arm assembly. the shaft assembly extends distally from the body and includes an outer sheath and a first pivot portion such that the outer sheath and the first pivot portion are integrally formed together with each other as a first unitary piece. the clamp arm assembly includes a clamp arm and a second pivot portion such that the clamp arm and the second pivot portion are integrally formed together with each other as a second unitary piece. the clamp arm assembly is pivotally coupled to the shaft assembly via the first and second pivot portions.
Inventor(s): Barry C. Worrell of Maineville OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Patrick J. Minnelli of Harrison OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Kip M. Rupp of New Richmond OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Vasantha Peroor Ramannaiah of Kamataka (IN) for cilag gmbh international, William D. Dannaher of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Ellen Burkart of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Roopesh Kumar Manchegowda of Kamataka (IN) for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/32, A61B17/00
CPC Code(s): A61B17/320092
Abstract: a surgical instrument includes an end effector, a shaft assembly, a shank, and a clamp arm alignment structure. the end effector includes an ultrasonic blade and a clamp arm that can pivot relative to the ultrasonic blade between an open position and a closed position. the clamp arm includes an elongated coupling body. the shaft assembly includes an outer sheath and an ultrasonic waveguide. the shank is attached to the clamp arm and can pivot the clamp arm between the open position and the closed position. the shank includes a clamp arm support that can receive the elongated coupling body of the clamp arm in order to assist attachment of the clamp arm to the shank. the clamp arm alignment structure promotes alignment of the clamp arm relative to the ultrasonic blade in the closed position.
20250025203. KNIFE DRIVE MECHANISM_simplified_abstract_(cilag gmbh international)
Inventor(s): Austin Michael FISCHER of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Christopher William BIRRI of West Chester OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Andrew KOLPITCKE of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/3211
CPC Code(s): A61B17/3211
Abstract: a surgical tool includes a drive housing, a drive input rotatably mounted to a bottom of the drive housing, a capstan assembly arranged within the drive housing to rotate a drive gear about a rotational axis and within a drive plane orthogonal to the rotational axis, a longitudinally driven gear engageable with the drive gear, and a drive rod operatively coupled to the longitudinally driven gear and extending from the drive housing to a knife extendable within end effector of the surgical instrument. the drive rod is aligned within the drive plane such that translation of the longitudinally driven gear induces a corresponding longitudinal translation of the drive rod within the drive.
Inventor(s): Niko MURRELL of Blue Ash OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Joseph NATH of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Kevin MONTGOMERY of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Mark R. BURCHNALL of Loveland OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Catherine M. PASSMORE of Lawrenceville GA (US) for cilag gmbh international, Robert G. STATES, III of Morrow OH (US) for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B18/14, A61B17/29, A61B18/00, A61B34/00, A61B34/37
CPC Code(s): A61B18/1445
Abstract: an end effector for a surgical tool includes a jaw including a shank and a contact plate forming part of the shank, and a jaw holder secured to the jaw and providing a first molded component defining a cavity and a cable passage that communicates with the contact plate, a cable clip received within the cavity, and a second molded component overmolded onto the first molded component and at least a portion of the cable clip, and filling the cavity. an electrical conductor extends through the cable passage and includes an insulation sheath and a supply conductor electrically coupled to the contact plate to supply electrical energy to the jaw. the cable clip covers an exposed portion of the insulation sheath within the cavity, and the second molded component encapsulates and electrically insulates the contact plate and an exposed portion of the supply conductor.
Inventor(s): Niko MURRELL of Blue Ash OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Joseph NATH of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Joshua RAKER of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, James ROGERS of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Kevin MONTGOMERY of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B18/14, A61B17/00, A61B18/00
CPC Code(s): A61B18/1445
Abstract: an end effector for a surgical tool includes a jaw including a shank and a contact plate forming part of the shank, an electrical conductor including an insulation sheath and a supply conductor coupled to the contact plate to supply electrical energy to the jaw, and a jaw holder comprising a molded component overmolded onto portions of the shank, the contact plate, and the electrical conductor in a single shot. the molded component encapsulates and electrically insulates the contact plate and an exposed portion of the supply conductor.
Inventor(s): Niko J. Murrell of Evandale OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Joseph M. Nath of West Chester OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Kevin M. Montgomery of Morrow OH (US) for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B34/30, A61B18/00, A61B18/12, A61B18/14
CPC Code(s): A61B34/30
Abstract: an apparatus includes a conductive cable, a pulley assembly, and an end effector electrically coupled to the conductive cable. the pulley assembly includes an inner body defining a cable pathway, an outer body fixed to the inner body, and a distal cap defining an interior. the end effector includes a distal hook that can deliver therapeutic energy to tissue, and a proximal body fixed relative to the dismal hook. the proximal body defines a conductive wire channel in communication with the cable pathway defined by the inner body. the conductive cable extends though the cable pathway of the inner body and into the conductive wire channel. the proximal body of the end effector defines a first port located within the interior of the distal cap, where the first port extends from an outer surface of the proximal body into the conductive wire channel.
Inventor(s): John A. Hibner of Maineville OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Andrew O. Crews of Maineville OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Austin E. Wise of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Emily M. Ross of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Madison R. Taylor of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B34/30, A61B17/00, A61B90/00
CPC Code(s): A61B34/30
Abstract: a surgical tool includes a drive housing, an indicator assembly arranged within the drive housing and actuatable to provide visual indication that the surgical tool has exhausted its useful life. the indicator assembly includes a drive input rotatably coupled to the bottom of the drive housing. the drive input further including a riser and a rim where the riser contains a passage therethrough. the indicator assembly further includes an indicator shaft extending through the passage along a longitudinal axis coaxially aligned with the drive input. the drive input is rotated to actuate the indicator assembly between a non-activated state, where the indicator shaft is recessed into the drive housing, and an activated state, where the indicator shaft extends out of the drive housing to provide the visual indication.
Inventor(s): Andrew O. Crews of Maineville OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, James A. Vandewalle of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B34/30, A61B90/00
CPC Code(s): A61B34/30
Abstract: a robotic surgical tool that includes a plate inside of a drive housing. the drive housing is divided into an upper portion and lower portion by the plate. extending from the drive housing is an elongate shaft. the robotic surgical tool also includes an injection port that passes a cleaning fluid into the drive housing. inside the drive housing there is a diverter adjacent to the injection port. the diverter has a ramp which can direct fluid from the injection port to the upper portion of the drive housing.
Inventor(s): Mark SHERIDAN of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international, Troy RICHARDSON of Cincinnati OH (US) for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B34/00, A61B34/37
CPC Code(s): A61B34/71
Abstract: a surgical tool includes a shaft extending from a drive housing, an end effector including opposing jaws, and a wrist interposing the shaft and the end effector and including a distal clevis to which the jaws are rotatably mounted at a first axle, a proximal clevis rotatably mounted to the distal clevis at a second axle and operatively coupled to the shaft, a set of pulleys rotatably mounted to the second axle, and first and second redirect pulleys rotatably mounted to the distal clevis and axially interposing the pulleys and the jaws. a first closure cable extends through the pulleys to the first redirect pulley, which redirects the first closure cable with no fleet angle to the first jaw, and a second closure cable extends through the pulleys to the second redirect pulley, which redirects the second closure cable with no fleet angle to the second jaw.
CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONAL patent applications on January 23rd, 2025
- CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONAL
- A61B17/064
- CPC A61B17/0643
- Cilag gmbh international
- A61B17/068
- A61B17/072
- CPC A61B17/0686
- A61B17/00
- CPC A61B17/072
- A61B17/29
- A61B34/30
- CPC A61B17/07207
- A61B34/00
- A61B17/295
- CPC A61B17/295
- A61B17/32
- CPC A61B17/320068
- CPC A61B17/320092
- A61B17/3211
- CPC A61B17/3211
- A61B18/14
- A61B18/00
- A61B34/37
- CPC A61B18/1445
- A61B18/12
- CPC A61B34/30
- A61B90/00
- CPC A61B34/71
