Brandon M Lloyd

US Patent:

20130214030, Aug 22, 2013

Filed:

Feb 8, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/763035

Inventors:

Michael J. Vendely - Lebanon OH, US
Lauren S. Weaner - Cincinnati OH, US
Brandon J. Lloyd - Maineville OH, US

Assignee:

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61B 17/068

US Classification:

2271761

Abstract:

A fastener cartridge assembly for use with a surgical end effector. The fastener cartridge assembly can comprise a cartridge body having fastener cavities, fasteners removably positioned in the fastener cavities, a layer of material releasably secured relative to the cartridge body, a connector configured to secure the layer of material to the cartridge body at a location distal to at least one fastener cavity, and an actuator. The layer of material can be a tissue thickness compensator. When actuated, the actuator can overcome the connector, and can overcome the connector prior to the removal of the fasteners from the fastener cavities. The actuator can be actuated at a location proximal to at least one fastener cavity, and can extend distally past at least one fastener cavity toward the connector.

US Patent:

20130221064, Aug 29, 2013

Filed:

Feb 8, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/763048

Inventors:

Michael J. Vendely - Lebanon OH, US
Lauren S. Weaner - Cincinnati OH, US
Brandon J. Lloyd - Maineville OH, US
Micheal J. Miller - Mason OH, US
Michael T. Isaacs - Burlington KY, US
Emily A. Schellin - Cincinnati OH, US
John V. Hunt - Cincinnati OH, US
John E. Feds - Milford OH, US

Assignee:

ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC. - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61B 17/068

US Classification:

2271761

Abstract:

A fastener cartridge can comprise, one, a cartridge body configured to at least partially store a plurality of fasteners therein and, two, a layer of material attached to the cartridge body by a retention member. The retention member can be deactivated to release the layer from the cartridge body when a firing member is moved through the cartridge body to eject the fasteners from the cartridge body. The retention member can be deactivated at the beginning, the end, and/or at any suitable time during a firing stroke of the firing member. Certain fastener cartridges can comprise a plurality of retention members configured to releasably hold the layer to the cartridge body. In certain circumstances, the retention members can be sequentially released in order to progressively release the layer.

US Patent:

20130221065, Aug 29, 2013

Filed:

Feb 8, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/763065

Inventors:

Michael J. Vendely - Lebanon OH, US
Brandon J. Lloyd - Maineville OH, US
Michael J. Miller - Mason OH, US
Michael E. Setser - Burlington KY, US

Assignee:

ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC. - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61B 17/068

US Classification:

2271761

Abstract:

A fastener cartridge can comprise a cartridge body and a layer, such as a tissue thickness compensator, for example, releasably attached to the cartridge body. The tissue thickness compensator can comprise a compressible first portion and a second support portion. The second portion can be rigid and can support the first portion when mounted thereto. The properties of the first portion and/or the second portion can be selected so as to prevent the premature deflection and release from the cartridge body. The fastener cartridge can further comprise one or more attachment portions configured to releasably hold the tissue thickness compensator to the cartridge body. The attachment portions can be configured to permit a firing member to pass therethrough. In some circumstances, the tissue thickness compensator can be configured to hold the firing member in an unfired position until a sufficient firing force has been applied to the firing member.

US Patent:

20110040313, Feb 17, 2011

Filed:

Aug 14, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/541630

Inventors:

Steven G. Hall - Cincinnati OH, US
David T. Krumanaker - Cincinnati OH, US
Brandon J. Lloyd - Maineville OH, US
Amy L. Marcotte - Mason OH, US
Jerome R. Morgan - Cincinnati OH, US
Mark S. Ortiz - Milford OH, US
David N. Plescia - Cincennati OH, US
Jeffrey S. Swayze - Hamilton OH, US
Richard W. Timm - Cincinnati OH, US
Lauren S. Weaner - Cincinnati OH, US
Duane A. Granston - White Plains NY, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/12

US Classification:

606157

Abstract:

An implantable restriction device includes a belt and a balloon secured to the belt for engagement with tissue when the implantable restriction device is positioned about an organ. A protective member is associated with the balloon for positioning between the balloon and a tissue surface defining a band tissue interface.

US Patent:

20180116658, May 3, 2018

Filed:

Oct 27, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/796254

Inventors:

- Guaynabo PR, US
Michael J. Vendely - Lebanon OH, US
Lauren S. Weaner - Cincinnati OH, US
Brandon J. Lloyd - Maineville OH, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/064
A61B 17/00
A61B 17/068
B25C 5/16
A61B 17/072
A61B 17/10
A61B 17/115
A61B 17/29
A61B 17/32

Abstract:

A fastener cartridge assembly for use with a surgical end effector. The fastener cartridge assembly can comprise a cartridge body having fastener cavities, fasteners removably positioned in the fastener cavities, a layer of material releasably secured relative to the cartridge body, a connector configured to secure the layer of material to the cartridge body at a location distal to at least one fastener cavity, and an actuator. The layer of material can be a tissue thickness compensator. When actuated, the actuator can overcome the connector, and can overcome the connector prior to the removal of the fasteners from the fastener cavities. The actuator can be actuated at a location proximal to at least one fastener cavity, and can extend distally past at least one fastener cavity toward the connector.