US5584425A
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Lockout mechanism for surgical apparatus
Assignee: United States Surgical Corp
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Filing: 1995-08-02
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Granted: 1996-12-17
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Expires: 2015-08-02
Abstract
Abstract A self contained gas powered endoscopic surgical apparatus is provided for placing lateral lines of surgical fasteners into body tissue. The apparatus includes an anvil member and a surgical fastener cartridge member mounted to the distal end of an elongated endoscopic portion. A tubular collar of the endoscopic portion moves distally to engage the anvil member and bias the anvil member and the cartridge member into cooperative alignment, thereby clamping body tissue to be fastened between the anvil member and the cartridge member. A self contained pneumatic system is disposed in the surgical apparatus and is actuable to eject and/or form the surgical fasteners in the clamped body tissue. The apparatus further comprises a locking mechanism for preventing approximation of the anvil member and the cartridge. In one embodiment a clamping interlock is shown which prevents approximation of the jaws when the jaws are either misaligned or improperly inserted into the instrument. In a second embodiment a clamping interlock is shown which directly engages the tubular collar preventing approximation of the jaws when a cartridge member is not fully inserted. In a third embodiment a clamping interlock is shown which directly engages the tubular collar when an unfired cartridge is not present or properly inserted into the instrument.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert C. Savage
- 👤 Paul M. Kasarauskas
- 👤 Joseph F. Zuzick, Jr.
- 👤 Jeffrey J. Blewett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 08:45
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/068; A61B17/072; A61B17/07207; A61B17/00234; A61B2017/0023; A61B2017/00535; A61B2017/00544; A61B2017/07214; A61B17/28; A61B17/29; A61B2017/2926; A61B2017/2927; A61B2017/2929; A61B90/00; A61B90/03; A61B2090/038; A61B90/08; A61B2090/0803; A61B2090/0804; A61B2090/0814
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A surgical apparatus comprising: (a) a support member and a camming member movably mounted with respect to the support member, the camming member defining an opening at a distal end thereof; (b) a lockout member movably mounted with respect to said support member; (c) an assembly including a camming face, the camming face being dimensioned for insertion through the opening in the distal end of the camming member; (d) wherein the lockout member releasably engages the camming member so as to limit movement of the camming member with respect to the support member; and (e) further wherein upon contact of the camming face with the lockout member, the lockout member is disengaged from the camming member, thereby freeing the camming member for movement with respect to the support member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A surgical apparatus comprising: (a) a support member and a camming member movably mounted with respect to the support member, the camming member defining an opening at a distal end thereof; (b) a lockout member movably mounted with respect to said support member; (c) an assembly including a camming face, the camming face being dimensioned for insertion through the opening in the distal end of the camming member; (d) wherein the lockout member releasably engages the camming member so as to limit movement of the camming member with respect to the support member; and (e) further wherein upon contact of the camming face with the lockout member, the lockout member is disengaged from the camming member, thereby freeing the camming member for movement with respect to the support member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The surgical apparatus of claim 1, wherein the support member is substantially tubular.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The surgical apparatus of claim 1, wherein the camming member is substantially tubular.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The surgical apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a biasing member in contact with the lockout member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The surgical apparatus of claim 1, wherein the camming member includes a notch into which at least a portion of the lockout member moves when the lockout member is in engagement with the camming member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The surgical apparatus of claim 1, wherein the assembly is a cartridge assembly which contains a plurality of surgical staples.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The surgical apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a channel member movably mounted with respect to the support member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
The surgical apparatus of claim 7, wherein the assembly is a cartridge assembly which contains a plurality of surgical staples and the channel member cooperates with structure within cartridge assembly for firing the surgical staples from the cartridge assembly.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
230 words
A surgical apparatus comprising: (a) a support member and a camming member movably mounted with respect to the support member between a first position and a second position, the camming member defining an opening at a distal end thereof; (b) a lockout member movably mounted with respect to said support member; (c) a channel member movably mounted with respect to said support member for movement between an initial position and a fired position; (d) a cartridge assembly including a camming face, the camming face being dimensioned for insertion through the opening in the distal end of the camming member; (d) wherein the lockout member releasably engages the camming member in the first position so as to limit movement of the camming member with respect to the support member; (e) further wherein upon contact of the camming face with the lockout member, the lockout member is disengaged from the camming member, thereby freeing the camming member for movement with respect to the support member to the second position; and (f) further wherein upon movement of the channel member from the initial position to the fired position and back to the initial position, and upon movement of the camming member from the second position to the first position, the lockout member automatically reengages the camming member so as to again limit movement of the camming member with respect to the support member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
230 words
A surgical apparatus comprising: (a) a support member and a camming member movably mounted with respect to the support member between a first position and a second position, the camming member defining an opening at a distal end thereof; (b) a lockout member movably mounted with respect to said support member; (c) a channel member movably mounted with respect to said support member for movement between an initial position and a fired position; (d) a cartridge assembly including a camming face, the camming face being dimensioned for insertion through the opening in the distal end of the camming member; (d) wherein the lockout member releasably engages the camming member in the first position so as to limit movement of the camming member with respect to the support member; (e) further wherein upon contact of the camming face with the lockout member, the lockout member is disengaged from the camming member, thereby freeing the camming member for movement with respect to the support member to the second position; and (f) further wherein upon movement of the channel member from the initial position to the fired position and back to the initial position, and upon movement of the camming member from the second position to the first position, the lockout member automatically reengages the camming member so as to again limit movement of the camming member with respect to the support member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
131 words
A surgical apparatus comprising: (a) a support member and a camming member movably mounted with respect to the support member, the camming member defining an opening at a distal end thereof; (b) a lockout member movable mounted with respect to said support member; (c) an assembly including a camming face, the camming face being dimensioned for insertion through the opening in the distal end of the camming member; (d) wherein the lockout member releasably engages the camming member so as to limit movement of the camming member with respect to the support member; and (e) further wherein upon insertion of the assembly through the opening of the camming member, the lockout member is disengaged from the camming member, thereby freeing the camming member for movement with respect to the support member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
131 words
A surgical apparatus comprising: (a) a support member and a camming member movably mounted with respect to the support member, the camming member defining an opening at a distal end thereof; (b) a lockout member movable mounted with respect to said support member; (c) an assembly including a camming face, the camming face being dimensioned for insertion through the opening in the distal end of the camming member; (d) wherein the lockout member releasably engages the camming member so as to limit movement of the camming member with respect to the support member; and (e) further wherein upon insertion of the assembly through the opening of the camming member, the lockout member is disengaged from the camming member, thereby freeing the camming member for movement with respect to the support member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
The surgical apparatus of claim 10, wherein the lockout member is a pawl.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The surgical apparatus of claim 10, further comprising a biasing member in contact with the lockout member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
The surgical apparatus of claim 12, wherein the biasing member is a spring which biases the lockout member out of engagement with the camming member.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
The surgical apparatus of claim 12, wherein the biasing member is a spring which biases the lockout member into engagement with the camming member.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
35 words
The surgical apparatus as claim 10, wherein the camming member includes a notch into which at least a portion of the lockout member moves when the lockout member is in engagement with the camming member.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-12-17 | 2000-06-17 | 2000-12-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-12-17 | 2004-06-17 | 2004-12-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-12-17 | 2008-06-17 | 2008-12-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |