Covidien LP patent applications published on July 11th, 2024

Summary of the patent applications from Covidien LP on July 11th, 2024

1. **Summary**: Covidien LP has recently filed patents for innovative medical technologies. The first patent describes an advanced imaging system utilizing two cameras to capture video streams of different tissue surfaces, generating a 3D volume for enhanced visualization. The second patent focuses on a surgical robotic system with error detection and recovery capabilities, ensuring precision in medical procedures. Lastly, a medical syringe with a ratchet mechanism allows controlled dispensing of high-viscosity fluids, improving accuracy and safety in medical applications.

2. **Key Points of Patents**:

• Imaging System: Utilizes two cameras for capturing video streams of tissue surfaces, creating a 3D volume for display.
• Surgical Robotic System: Features error detection, system restoration, and a graphical user interface for precision in medical procedures.
• Medical Syringe: Includes a ratchet mechanism for controlled dispensing of high-viscosity fluids, preventing leaks and breaches.

3. **Notable Applications**:

• Imaging System: Medical imaging, surgical guidance, and research in biology and anatomy.
• Surgical Robotic System: Minimally invasive surgery, precision medical procedures, and telemedicine applications.
• Medical Syringe: Medical procedures requiring precise fluid delivery, drug administration, and research in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

Patent applications for Covidien LP on July 11th, 2024

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF ASSESSING BREATH HOLD DURING INTRAPROCEDURAL IMAGING (18288953)

Main Inventor

Evgeni Kopel

SURGICAL SYSTEMS AND INSTRUMENTS WITH ENHANCED CLEANABILITY (18530620)

Main Inventor

Peter A. York

SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE WITH FORCE REDUCTION MECHANISM (18558757)

Main Inventor

Zhaokai Wang

SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE WITH STOPPER FOR PUSHER/KNIFE RETENTION (18558783)

Main Inventor

Ping Ren

AUXILIARY DEVICES FOR STAPLING APPARATUS (18558768)

Main Inventor

Yingwei Jia

STAPLER RELOADS WITH CABLE-DRIVEN DRIVE BEAMS (18558794)

Main Inventor

Shouwei Li

RETRACTABLE TROCAR FOR CIRCULAR STAPLING INSTRUMENTS (18563166)

Main Inventor

Yishuai Xu

PLASMA SURFACE TREATMENT FOR INTRAVASCULAR SYSTEMS (18573853)

Main Inventor

Kevin Song

ARTICULATING ULTRASONIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS HAVING DISTALLY POSITIONED TRANSDUCERS (17970257)

Main Inventor

Matthew S. Cowley

SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS INCORPORATING ULTRASONIC AND ELECTROSURGICAL FUNCTIONALITY (18558682)

Main Inventor

Thomas E. Drochner

SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS INCORPORATING ULTRASONIC AND ELECTROSURGICAL FUNCTIONALITY (18279578)

Main Inventor

Thomas E. Drochner

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIC-BASED ABLATION ZONE SIMULATION (18498326)

Main Inventor

Scott E. M. Frushour

ACTUATION ASSEMBLIES FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS SUCH AS FOR USE IN ROBOTIC SURGICAL SYSTEMS (18561625)

Main Inventor

Zachary S. Heiliger

MEDICAL SYRINGE (18559219)

Main Inventor

Christian Lars Halvorsen

SURGICAL ROBOTIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESTORING OPERATIONAL STATE (18382019)

Main Inventor

Saumya Banerjee

SURGICAL ROBOTIC SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH MULTIPLE CAMERAS (18461630)

Main Inventor

William J. Peine