Michael V Sherrill

US Patent:

20070244511, Oct 18, 2007

Filed:

Apr 14, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/404796

Inventors:

Patrick Weizman - Liberty Township OH, US
John Measamer - Cincinnati OH, US
Stephen Evans - West Chester OH, US
Deborah Allan - Cincinnati OH, US
Michael Sherrill - Batavia OH, US
Richard Schwemberger - Cincinnati OH, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/00

US Classification:

606205000

Abstract:

An endoscopic device including an elongate member having opposite ends, and a clevis attached to one end of the opposite ends. The clevis includes a barrel having at least one slot longitudinally extending completely through the barrel. The device includes a pair of jaws mounted on the clevis for pivotal movement. Each of the jaws has an end opposite the elongate member. The device includes an actuator member operatively connected to the pair of jaws for moving the jaws between a closed position in which the end of the corresponding jaw is positioned adjacent the other jaw and an open position in which an end of the jaw is spaced from the other jaw.

US Patent:

20110028794, Feb 3, 2011

Filed:

Jul 30, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/512568

Inventors:

Christopher W. Widenhouse - Clarksville OH, US
Jason R. Lesko - Harrison OH, US
Michael V. Sherrill - Batavia OH, US
Tamara S. V. Widenhouse - Clarksville OH, US

Assignee:

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61B 1/32
A61F 11/00

US Classification:

600208, 606108

Abstract:

Methods and devices are provided for providing surgical access into a body cavity. In one embodiment, a surgical access device is provided that includes a housing having multiple access ports for receiving surgical instruments, and a retractor removably coupled to the housing and having a working channel configured to extend into a body cavity. With the housing and retractor mated together, a portion of the housing through which instruments can be inserted can rotate relative to the retractor. The retractor can be positioned in tissue using an inserter tool configured to seat the retractor and to automatically release the retractor into position within the tissue. The retractor can be removed from the tissue using a cord coupled to the retractor.

US Patent:

20120123471, May 17, 2012

Filed:

Nov 14, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/295186

Inventors:

Michael V. Sherrill - Batavia OH, US
Jason R. Lesko - Harrison OH, US
David T. Martin - Milford OH, US
Katherine J. Schmid - Cincinnati OH, US
Michael J. Miller - Mason OH, US
Gary W. Knight - West Chester OH, US
Richard F. Schwemberger - Cincinnati OH, US
Atul M. Godbole - Liberty Township OH, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/06

US Classification:

606223

Abstract:

A surgical needle includes a pair of ends, a mid-region extending between the ends, and at least one grasping feature configured for grasping by a suturing instrument. An end of a suture is secured to the mid-region of the needle in a manner such that the end of the suture defines an oblique angle with at least part of the centerline defined by the mid-region of the needle. The end of the suture may be disposed in a hollow portion of the needle. The grasping feature may include a notch such as a scallop. The suture may be pivotally coupled with the needle via a ball or pin. The needle may have one or more sharp points. The sharp point may include three converging cutting edges, at least two planar surfaces bounded by the three cutting edges, and a rounded surface bounded by two of the three cutting edges.

US Patent:

54700108, Nov 28, 1995

Filed:

Feb 13, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/388117

Inventors:

Robert G. Rothfuss - Bellevue KY
Livyn O. Okorocha - Cincinnati OH
Gregory D. Bishop - Hamilton OH
Narinderjit S. Sambi - Maineville OH
James J. Bedi - Cincinnati OH
Salvatore Privitera - Sharonville OH
Michael Sherrill - Cincinnati OH

Assignee:

Ethicon, Inc. - Somerville NJ

International Classification:

A61B 17068

US Classification:

227177

Abstract:

A unique hernia repair stapler is described which allows the forming of staples to attach prosthetics to tissue, or to approximate herniated tissue. The staple is useful in endoscopic operations and may be rotatable or stationary. The stapler has a unique forming and ejecting mechanism; as well, there is the availability of a loading mechanism useful for both cartridges and magazines of staples. An improved staple shape allows for better staple alignment, especially in a multiple load device.

US Patent:

53337727, Aug 2, 1994

Filed:

Jan 29, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/011069

Inventors:

Robert G. Rothfuss - Bellevue KY
Livyn O. Okorocha - Cincinnati OH
Gregory D. Bishop - Hamilton OH
Narinderjit S. Sambi - Maineville OH
James J. Bedi - Cincinnati OH
Salvatore Privitera - Sharonville OH
Michael Sherrill - Cincinnati OH

Assignee:

Ethicon, Inc. - Somerville NJ

International Classification:

A61B 17068

US Classification:

227176

Abstract:

A unique hernia repair stapler is described which allows the forming of staples to attach prosthetics to tissue, or to approximate herniated tissue. The staple is useful in endoscopic operations and may be rotatable or stationary. The stapler has a unique forming and electing mechanism; as well, there is the availability of a loading mechanism useful for both cartridges and magazines of staples. An improved staple shape allows for better staple alignment, especially in a multiple load device.

US Patent:

52461564, Sep 21, 1993

Filed:

Sep 12, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/759014

Inventors:

Robert G. Rothfuss - Bellevue KY
Livyn O. Okorocha - Cincinnati OH
Gregory D. Bishop - Hamilton OH
Narinderjit S. Sambi - Maineville OH
James J. Bedi - Cincinnati OH
Salvatore Privitera - Sharonville OH
Michael Sherrill - Cincinnati OH

Assignee:

Ethicon, Inc. - Somerville NJ

International Classification:

A61B 17068

US Classification:

227176

Abstract:

A unique hernia repair stapler is described which allows the forming of staples to attach prosthetics to tissue, or to approximate herniated tissue. The staple is useful in endoscopic operations and may be rotatable or stationary. The stapler has a unique forming and ejecting mechanism; as well, there is the availability of a loading mechanism useful for both cartridges and magazines of staples. An improved staple shape allows for better staple alignment, especially in a multiple load device.

US Patent:

20160015383, Jan 21, 2016

Filed:

Jul 31, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/814841

Inventors:

- Cincinnati OH, US
Michael V. Sherrill - Batavia OH, US
Jason R. Lesko - Harrison OH, US
David T. Martin - Milford OH, US
Katherine J. Schmid - Loveland OH, US
Michael J. Miller - Mason OH, US
Gary W. Knight - West Chester OH, US
Richard F. Schwemberger - Cincinnati OH, US
Atul M. Godbole - Liberty Township OH, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/06

Abstract:

A surgical needle includes a pair of ends, a mid-region extending between the ends, and at least one grasping feature configured for grasping by a suturing instrument. An end of a suture is secured to the mid-region of the needle in a manner such that the end of the suture defines an oblique angle with at least part of the centerline defined by the mid-region of the needle. The end of the suture may be disposed in a hollow portion of the needle. The grasping feature may include a notch such as a scallop. The suture may be pivotally coupled with the needle via a ball or pin. The needle may have one or more sharp points. The sharp point may include three converging cutting edges, at least two planar surfaces bounded by the three cutting edges, and a rounded surface bounded by two of the three cutting edges.