David K Monroe

US Patent:

60723807, Jun 6, 2000

Filed:

Mar 16, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/270370

Inventors:

David B. Monroe - New Richmond OH

Assignee:

Stanetex Electronics - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

H01F 2729
H01F 2730

US Classification:

336198

Abstract:

A bobbin-wound current sense transformer includes a regular bobbin secondary winding that has a central aperture and a U-shaped staple that also functions as a one turn primary winding. This dual function of the U-shaped staple eliminates the need for a separate primary winding and a separate primary terminal. Magnetic coupling for the primary and secondary windings is provided through a core that has a first and a second member. A primary bobbin flange and a secondary bobbin flange with each having a central aperture provides electrical isolation from the primary winding to the secondary winding and the core. The first and second members of the core are connectable through a central aperture to form a magnetic path linking the bobbin secondary winding and the primary winding. The bobbin flanges are arranged along the central aperture to provide electrical isolation from the primary winding to the secondary winding and the core. The primary winding can have a plurality of U-shaped staples instead of one U-shaped primary terminal.

US Patent:

20220387067, Dec 8, 2022

Filed:

Jun 21, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/845391

Inventors:

- Zug, CH
Jacob S. Gee - Cincinnati OH, US
Paul F. Riestenberg - North Bend OH, US
Jonathan T. Batross - Cincinnati OH, US
David A. Monroe - Milford OH, US
Benjamin D. Dickerson - San Francisco CA, US
Jeffrey D. Messerly - Cincinnati OH, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/32
A61B 90/00

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.

US Patent:

20210137544, May 13, 2021

Filed:

Dec 21, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/128534

Inventors:

- Guaynabo PR, US
Brian D. Black - Loveland OH, US
John E. Brady - Liberty Township OH, US
Joseph Dennis - Cincinnati OH, US
Geni M. Giannotti - Allendale NJ, US
Bryce L. Heitman - Newton IA, US
Timothy S. Holland - Madison WI, US
Joseph E. Hollo - Liberty Township OH, US
Andrew Kolpitcke - Centerville OH, US
Amy M. Krumm - Cincinnati OH, US
Jason R. Lesko - Cincinnati OH, US
Matthew C. Miller - Cincinnati OH, US
David A. Monroe - Milford OH, US
Ion V. Nicolaescu - Carpentersville IL, US
Rafael J. Ruiz Ortiz - Mason OH, US
Matthew S. Schneider - Blue Ash OH, US
Richard C. Smith - Milford OH, US
Shawn C. Snyder - Greendale IN, US
Sarah A. Worthington - Maineville OH, US
Monica L. Rivard - Cincinnati OH, US
Fajian Zhang - Mason OH, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/28
A61B 18/14

Abstract:

A surgical instrument, has an end effector that includes an ultrasonic blade, and a clamp arm that moves relative to the ultrasonic blade from an opened position toward an intermediate position and a closed position. The clamp arm is offset from the ultrasonic blade to define a predetermined gap in the intermediate position between the opened position and the closed position. A clamp arm actuator connects to the clamp arm and moves from an opened configuration to a closed configuration to direct the clamp arm from the opened position toward the intermediate position and the closed position. A spacer connects with the clamp arm to inhibit movement of the clamp arm from the intermediate position toward the closed position for maintaining the predetermined gap between the clamp arm and the ultrasonic blade.

US Patent:

20200360045, Nov 19, 2020

Filed:

Jun 2, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/890209

Inventors:

- Guaynabo PR, US
Barry C. Worrell - Centerville OH, US
Jeffrey D. Messerly - Cincinnati OH, US
Kristen L. D'Uva - Cincinnati OH, US
Craig N. Faller - Batavia OH, US
John B. Schulte - West Chester OH, US
Kristen G. Denzinger - Cincinnati OH, US
Joseph E. Hollo - Liberty Township OH, US
Jason R. Sullivan - Morrow OH, US
Brian D. Black - Loveland OH, US
Frederick L. Estera - Cincinnati OH, US
David A. Monroe - Milford OH, US
Stephen M. Leuck - Milford OH, US
Tylor C. Muhlenkamp - Cincinnati OH, US
Gregory A. Trees - Loveland OH, US
Gregory W. Johnson - Minneapolis MN, US
Foster B. Stulen - Mason OH, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/32
A61B 17/295

Abstract:

A surgical apparatus includes a body assembly, a shaft, an acoustic waveguide, an articulation section, an end effector, and a rigidizing member. The shaft extends distally from the body assembly and defines a longitudinal axis. The acoustic waveguide includes 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 includes a first member and a second member. The second member is longitudinally translatable relative to the first member. The end effector includes an ultrasonic blade in acoustic communication with the waveguide. The rigidizing member is configured to selectively engage at least a portion of the articulation section to thereby selectively provide rigidity to the articulation section.

US Patent:

20190262030, Aug 29, 2019

Filed:

May 9, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/407823

Inventors:

- Guaynabo PR, US
Jacob S. Gee - Cincinnati OH, US
Paul F. Riestenberg - North Bend OH, US
Jonathan T. Batross - Cincinnati OH, US
David A. Monroe - Milford OH, US
Benjamin D. Dickerson - Cincinnati OH, US
Jeffrey D. Messerly - Cincinnati OH, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/32
A61B 90/00

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.

US Patent:

20190216493, Jul 18, 2019

Filed:

Jan 10, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/244282

Inventors:

- Guaynabo PR, US
Benjamin J. Danziger - Cincinnati OH, US
Benjamin D. Dickerson - Cincinnati OH, US
Brian D. Black - Loveland OH, US
Cara L. Shapiro - Milford OH, US
Charles J. Scheib - Loveland OH, US
Craig N. Faller - Batavia OH, US
Daniel J. Mumaw - Liberty Township OH, US
David J. Cagle - Cincinnati OH, US
David T. Martin - Milford OH, US
David A. Monroe - Milford OH, US
Disha V. Labhasetwar - Cincinnati OH, US
Foster B. Stulen - Mason OH, US
Frederick L. Estera - Cincinnati OH, US
Geoffrey S. Strobl - Williamsburg OH, US
Gregory W. Johnson - Milford OH, US
Jacob S. Gee - Cincinnati OH, US
Jason R. Sullivan - Morrow OH, US
Jeffrey D. Messerly - Cincinnati OH, US
Jeffrey S. Swayze - West Chester OH, US
John A. Hibner - Mason OH, US
John B. Schulte - West Chester OH, US
Joseph E. Hollo - Liberty Township OH, US
Kristen G. Denzinger - Cincinnati OH, US
Kristen L. D'Uva - Cincinnati OH, US
Matthew C. Miller - Cincinnati OH, US
Michael R. Lamping - Cincinnati OH, US
Richard W. Timm - Cincinnati OH, US
Rudolph H. Nobis - Mason OH, US
Ryan M. Asher - Cincinnati OH, US
Stephen M. Leuck - Milford OH, US
Tylor C. Muhlenkamp - Cincinnati OH, US
William A. Olson - Lebanon OH, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/32
A61N 7/00
A61B 18/14

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.

US Patent:

20190059932, Feb 28, 2019

Filed:

Aug 29, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/689706

Inventors:

- Guaynabo PR, US
Andrew Carroll - Cincinnati OH, US
David Alexander Monroe - Milford OH, US
Jeffery Kirk - Liberty Township OH, US
David C. Yates - West Chester OH, US
Kevin L. Houser - Cincinnati OH, US
Jason L. Harris - Lebanon OH, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/32
A61B 34/30
A61B 18/14

Abstract:

Surgical systems and methods are provided for controlling actuation and movement of various surgical devices.

US Patent:

20190060018, Feb 28, 2019

Filed:

Aug 29, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/689657

Inventors:

- Guaynabo PR, US
Jason L. Harris - Lebanon OH, US
David C. Yates - West Chester OH, US
Jeffery Kirk - Liberty Township OH, US
David Alexander Monroe - Milford OH, US
Andrew Carroll - Cincinnati OH, US
Joseph Isosaki - Cincinnati OH, US

International Classification:

A61B 34/00
A61B 34/30

Abstract:

Surgical systems and methods are provided for controlling actuation and movement of various surgical devices.