Steven Edward Butcher

US Patent:

20090222002, Sep 3, 2009

Filed:

Feb 27, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/395034

Inventors:

Kenlyn S. Bonn - Boulder CO, US
Steven E. Butcher - Berthoud CO, US

International Classification:

A61B 18/18

US Classification:

606 33

Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to devices and methods for the treatment of tissue with microwave energy. The devices and methods disclosed herein incorporate an antenna assembly comprising outer and inner conductors having a dielectric material interposed therebetween, a sealing barrier, and a cooling system to minimize the likelihood that the antenna assembly will overheat.

US Patent:

20120083827, Apr 5, 2012

Filed:

Oct 1, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/896100

Inventors:

Ryan C. Artale - Boulder CO, US
Thomas Meiser - Lakewood CO, US
William J. Dickhans - Longmont CO, US
Steven E. Butcher - Berthoud CO, US
Dennis W. Butcher - Longmont CO, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/28

US Classification:

606207

Abstract:

A forceps includes first and second shafts, each having a jaw member disposed at a distal end thereof. At least one jaw member is moveable from an open to a closed position for grasping tissue therebetween. At least one jaw member is configured for reciprocation of a blade therethrough. A trigger assembly includes a trigger and at least one linkage coupled to the trigger and to the blade such that rotation of the trigger translates the blade between the retracted and the extended position. An interference member moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position is also provided. The interference member is configured to engage the linkage(s) when in the locked position to inhibit translation of the blade from the retracted to the extended position.

US Patent:

20130190759, Jul 25, 2013

Filed:

Jan 25, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/358049

Inventors:

Luke Waaler - Longmont CO, US
Duane E. Kerr - Loveland CO, US
Diana Gunnarson - Longmont CO, US
Robert B. Stoddard - Steamboat Springs CO, US
Sean T. O'Neill - Campbell CA, US
Steven E. Butcher - Berthoud CO, US
William E. Robinson - Boulder CO, US
Cody C. Taylor - Boulder CO, US

Assignee:

TYCO Healthcare Group LP - Mansfield MA

International Classification:

A61B 18/18
A61B 17/28

US Classification:

606 52, 606205

Abstract:

A surgical instrument is provided and includes a housing including an elongated shaft. The housing includes a docking portion that includes one or more apertures defined therein and electrical circuitry disposed therein. An end effector is operably supported at a distal end of the elongated shaft. A battery assembly is selectively and pivotably engageable with the docking portion of the housing and configured to generate electrical energy. The battery assembly includes one or more protrusions that are configured to releasably engage the aperture(s) on the docking portion and a latch mechanism that is movable from an initial position for latching the battery assembly to the docking portion to a subsequent position for unlatching the battery assembly from the docking portion. The battery assembly is adapted to communicate with the electrical circuitry of the docking member upon insertion of the battery assembly into the at least one aperture.

US Patent:

20210204969, Jul 8, 2021

Filed:

Mar 18, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/205405

Inventors:

- Mansfield MA, US
Thomas W. Meiser - Lakewood CO, US
William J. Dickhans - Longmont CO, US
Steven E. Butcher - Berthoud CO, US
Dennis W. Butcher - Longmont CO, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/28
G06T 5/00
H01J 37/26
H01J 37/28
A61B 17/285

Abstract:

A forceps includes first and second shafts, each having a jaw member disposed at a distal end thereof. At least one jaw member is moveable from an open to a closed position for grasping tissue therebetween. At least one jaw member is configured for reciprocation of a blade therethrough. A trigger assembly includes a trigger and at least one linkage coupled to the trigger and to the blade such that rotation of the trigger translates the blade between the retracted and the extended position. An interference member moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position is also provided. The interference member is configured to engage the linkage(s) when in the locked position to inhibit translation of the blade from the retracted to the extended position.

US Patent:

20210065335, Mar 4, 2021

Filed:

Jan 28, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/258984

Inventors:

- Mansfield MA, US
THOMAS W. MEISER - LAKEWOOD CO, US
WILLIAM J. DICKHANS - LONGMONT CO, US
STEVEN E. BUTCHER - BERTHOUD CO, US
DENNIS W. BUTCHER - LONGMONT CO, US

International Classification:

G06T 5/00
H01J 37/26
H01J 37/28

Abstract:

A forceps includes first and second shafts, each having a jaw member disposed at a distal end thereof. At least one jaw member is moveable from an open to a closed position for grasping tissue therebetween. At least one jaw member is configured for reciprocation of a blade therethrough. A trigger assembly includes a trigger and at least one linkage coupled to the trigger and to the blade such that rotation of the trigger translates the blade between the retracted and the extended position. An interference member moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position is also provided. The interference member is configured to engage the linkage(s) when in the locked position to inhibit translation of the blade from the retracted to the extended position.

US Patent:

20160106496, Apr 21, 2016

Filed:

Dec 22, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/978854

Inventors:

- Mansfield MA, US
Thomas W. Meiser - Lakewood CO, US
William J. Dickhans - Longmont CO, US
Steven E. Butcher - Berthoud CO, US
Dennis W. Butcher - Longmont CO, US

International Classification:

A61B 18/14
A61B 17/285
A61B 17/28

Abstract:

A forceps includes first and second shafts, each having a jaw member disposed at a distal end thereof. At least one jaw member is moveable from an open to a closed position for grasping tissue therebetween. At least one jaw member is configured for reciprocation of a blade therethrough. A trigger assembly includes a trigger and at least one linkage coupled to the trigger and to the blade such that rotation of the trigger translates the blade between the retracted and the extended position. An interference member moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position is also provided. The interference member is configured to engage the linkage(s) when in the locked position to inhibit translation of the blade from the retracted to the extended position.

US Patent:

20150223873, Aug 13, 2015

Filed:

Apr 22, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/692907

Inventors:

- Mansfield MA, US
THOMAS W. MEISER - LAKEWOOD CO, US
WILLIAM J. DICKHANS - LONGMONT CO, US
STEVEN E. BUTCHER - BERTHOUD CO, US
DENNIS W. BUTCHER - LONGMONT CO, US

International Classification:

A61B 18/14
A61B 17/28
A61B 17/285

Abstract:

A forceps includes first and second shafts, each having a jaw member disposed at a distal end thereof. At least one jaw member is moveable from an open to a closed position for grasping tissue therebetween. At least one jaw member is configured for reciprocation of a blade therethrough. A trigger assembly includes a trigger and at least one linkage coupled to the trigger and to the blade such that rotation of the trigger translates the blade between the retracted and the extended position. An interference member moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position is also provided. The interference member is configured to engage the linkage(s) when in the locked position to inhibit translation of the blade from the retracted to the extended position.

US Patent:

20150223874, Aug 13, 2015

Filed:

Apr 22, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/692920

Inventors:

- MANSFIELD MA, US
THOMAS W. MEISER - LAKEWOOD CO, US
WILLIAM J. DICKHANS - LONGMONT CO, US
STEVEN E. BUTCHER - BERTHOUD CO, US
DENNIS W. BUTCHER - LONGMONT CO, US

International Classification:

A61B 18/14
A61B 17/28
A61B 17/285

Abstract:

A forceps includes first and second shafts, each having a jaw member disposed at a distal end thereof. At least one jaw member is moveable from an open to a closed position for grasping tissue therebetween. At least one jaw member is configured for reciprocation of a blade therethrough. A trigger assembly includes a trigger and at least one linkage coupled to the trigger and to the blade such that rotation of the trigger translates the blade between the retracted and the extended position. An interference member moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position is also provided. The interference member is configured to engage the linkage(s) when in the locked position to inhibit translation of the blade from the retracted to the extended position.