公开(公告)号：US20210282804A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-16

申请号：US17215158

申请日：2021-03-29

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 ,  Chad P. Boudreaux

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

Abstract: Various embodiments of surgical robot control systems are disclosed. In one example embodiment, the surgical robot control system comprises a housing. A controller is located within the housing and is coupled to a socket. The socket receives a handheld surgical user interface therein to control a surgical instrument. The surgical instrument is connected to the surgical robot and comprises an end effector and a mechanical interface to manipulate the end effector. The mechanical interface is coupled to the controller. At least one sensor is coupled to the controller and the socket to convert movement of the handheld surgical user interface into electrical signals corresponding to the movement of the surgical instrument. At least one feedback device is coupled to the controller to provide feedback to a user. The feedback is associated with a predetermined function of the surgical instrument.

公开(公告)号：US10966747B2

公开(公告)日：2021-04-06

申请号：US16422415

申请日：2019-05-24

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

Abstract: A surgical control system is disclosed including a controller, a feedback device operably coupled to the controller, and a user interface operably coupled to the controller. The user interface is configured to provide an input to the controller. The controller is configured to provide a control signal to a robotic surgical system to control a function of the robotic surgical system, receive a feedback signal from the robotic surgical system, and provide the feedback signal to the feedback device. The feedback device is configured to provide feedback associated with the robotic surgical system to a user in response to the feedback signal.

公开(公告)号：US20200015883A1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-16

申请号：US16506246

申请日：2019-07-09

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： Jonathan T. Batross ,  Gregory A. Trees ,  Foster B. Stulen ,  Randolph C. Stewart ,  Chad P. Boudreaux

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

Abstract: A surgical tool and control system therefor is provided. The surgical tool can include an instrument mount configured to engage with a robotic manipulator assembly, which can include a gear assembly configured to be actuated by the robotic manipulator assembly. The surgical tool can include an end effector coupled to the gear assembly, which is configured to be actuated by the gear assembly. The surgical tool can include a lockout configured to transition between a first state in which the lockout is physically engaged with the gear assembly to prevent a movement thereof and a second state in which the lockout is disengaged from the gear assembly. The surgical tool can include a control circuit configured to determine whether the end effector is in an energized state or a de-energized state and in the energized state, cause the lockout to transition between the first state and the second state.

公开(公告)号：US11058428B2

公开(公告)日：2021-07-13

申请号：US15717317

申请日：2017-09-27

Applicant: ETHICON LLC

Inventor： William D. Fox ,  Gregory J. Bakos ,  Jonathan T. Batross ,  John V. Hunt

IPC: A61B17/115 ,  A61B17/11 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B90/00

Abstract: An apparatus includes an anvil, a closure assembly, a firing assembly, and a casing assembly. The firing assembly includes a staple driver and an annular array of staples. The casing assembly includes a first section and a second section. The first section includes a first handle portion, a first shaft portion, and a tubular casing. The tubular casing slidably houses the staple driver. The first section defines a homogenous continuum of material along the length of the first handle portion, the first shaft portion, and the tubular casing. The second section includes a second handle portion and a second shaft portion. The second handle portion is laterally coupled with the first handle portion. The second shaft portion is laterally coupled with the first shaft portion. The second section defines a homogenous continuum of material along the length of the second handle portion and the second shaft portion.

公开(公告)号：US20190262030A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-29

申请号：US16407823

申请日：2019-05-09

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： Craig N. Faller ,  Jacob S. Gee ,  Paul F. Riestenberg ,  Jonathan T. Batross ,  David A. Monroe ,  Benjamin D. Dickerson ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly

IPC: A61B17/32 ,  A61B90/00

Abstract: An ultrasonic surgical instrument includes an inner tube, an outer tube, an ultrasonic blade, and a clamp member pivotably moveable relative to the ultrasonic blade. The ultrasonic blade is acoustically coupled to an ultrasonic transducer. The clamp member pivotably movable relative to the ultrasonic blade between an open configuration and an approximated configuration with respect to the ultrasonic blade, wherein the clamp member is pivotably coupled to the inner tube, wherein the clamp member is pivotably coupled to the outer tube, and wherein movement of the outer tube relative to the inner tube between the first position and the second position transitions the clamp member between the open configuration and the approximate configuration.

公开(公告)号：US20180153574A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-07

申请号：US15830312

申请日：2017-12-04

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： Craig N. Faller ,  Ryan M. Asher ,  John B. Schulte ,  Randall T. Byrum ,  Jose D. Vasquez ,  Thomas C. Gallmeyer ,  Benjamin M. Boyd ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Jacob S. Gee ,  Jonathan T. Batross ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly

IPC: A61B17/32 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61B17/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/320092 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B17/2909 ,  A61B90/03 ,  A61B2017/00367 ,  A61B2017/292 ,  A61B2017/320069 ,  A61B2017/320071 ,  A61B2017/320078 ,  A61B2017/320089 ,  A61B2017/320093 ,  A61B2017/320094 ,  A61B2017/320095 ,  A61B2090/031

Abstract: A surgical apparatus comprises a body, an ultrasonic transducer, a shaft, and an end effector. The ultrasonic transducer is operable to convert electrical power into ultrasonic vibrations. The body comprises a pivotal trigger. The shaft couples the end effector and the body together. The end effector comprises a clamp arm and an ultrasonic blade in acoustic communication with the ultrasonic transducer. The ultrasonic blade is operable to deliver ultrasonic vibrations to tissue. Pivotal movement of the trigger causes movement of the clamp arm. The trigger includes a compliant feature configured to limit the amount of force delivered to tissue by the clamp arm. The flexible feature may comprise a flexible band, living hinge, a series of living hinges, or a flexible tab.

公开(公告)号：US11103270B2

公开(公告)日：2021-08-31

申请号：US15830312

申请日：2017-12-04

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： Craig N. Faller ,  Ryan M. Asher ,  John B. Schulte ,  Randal T. Byrum ,  Jose D. Vasquez ,  Thomas C. Gallmeyer ,  Benjamin M. Boyd ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Jacob S. Gee ,  Jonathan T. Batross ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly

IPC: A61B17/32 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61B17/00

Abstract: A surgical apparatus comprises a body, an ultrasonic transducer, a shaft, and an end effector. The ultrasonic transducer is operable to convert electrical power into ultrasonic vibrations. The body comprises a pivotal trigger. The shaft couples the end effector and the body together. The end effector comprises a clamp arm and an ultrasonic blade in acoustic communication with the ultrasonic transducer. The ultrasonic blade is operable to deliver ultrasonic vibrations to tissue. Pivotal movement of the trigger causes movement of the clamp arm. The trigger includes a compliant feature configured to limit the amount of force delivered to tissue by the clamp arm. The flexible feature may comprise a flexible band, living hinge, a series of living hinges, or a flexible tab.

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：US10993763B2

公开(公告)日：2021-05-04

申请号：US16506246

申请日：2019-07-09

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： Jonathan T. Batross ,  Gregory A. Trees ,  Foster B. Stulen ,  Randolph C. Stewart ,  Chad P. Boudreaux

IPC: A61B18/14 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61B17/32 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B18/00

Abstract: A surgical tool and control system therefor is provided. The surgical tool can include an instrument mount configured to engage with a robotic manipulator assembly, which can include a gear assembly configured to be actuated by the robotic manipulator assembly. The surgical tool can include an end effector coupled to the gear assembly, which is configured to be actuated by the gear assembly. The surgical tool can include a lockout configured to transition between a first state in which the lockout is physically engaged with the gear assembly to prevent a movement thereof and a second state in which the lockout is disengaged from the gear assembly. The surgical tool can include a control circuit configured to determine whether the end effector is in an energized state or a de-energized state and in the energized state, cause the lockout to transition between the first state and the second state.

公开(公告)号：US20200022724A1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-23

申请号：US16422415

申请日：2019-05-24

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 ,  Chad P. Boudreaux

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

Abstract: Various embodiments of surgical robot control systems are disclosed. In one example embodiment, the surgical robot control system comprises a housing. A controller is located within the housing and is coupled to a socket. The socket receives a handheld surgical user interface therein to control a surgical instrument. The surgical instrument is connected to the surgical robot and comprises an end effector and a mechanical interface to manipulate the end effector. The mechanical interface is coupled to the controller. At least one sensor is coupled to the controller and the socket to convert movement of the handheld surgical user interface into electrical signals corresponding to the movement of the surgical instrument. At least one feedback device is coupled to the controller to provide feedback to a user. The feedback is associated with a predetermined function of the surgical instrument.