US6908463B2
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Electrothermal device for coagulating, sealing and cutting tissue during surgery
Assignee: Columbia University
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Filing: 2001-04-20
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Granted: 2005-06-21
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Expires: 2021-04-20
Abstract
Abstract An instrument and method are provided for sealing and joining or hemostatically dividing tissue, which is particularly suitable for laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery. The instrument makes use of the controlled application of a combination of heat and pressure to seal adjacent tissues, to join adjacent tissues, or to anastomose tissues, whereby tissue is heated for an optimal time and at an optimal temperature under optimal pressure to maximize tissue seal strength while minimizing collateral tissue damage. The instrument of the present invention is lightweight and therefore portable, and is particularly useful in field conditions where a source of external power may not be readily available.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael R. Treat
- 👤 Fred H. Co
- 👤 George D. Hermann
- 👤 Thomas A. Howell
- 👤 Theodore R. Kucklick
- 👤 Michelle Y. Monfort
- 👤 Kenneth H. Mollenauer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 03:52
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B18/00; A61B18/04; A61B18/12; A61B18/14; A61B18/1442; A61B18/1445; A61B18/08; A61B18/082; A61B18/085; A61B10/00; A61B10/02; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/32; A61B18/1402; A61B18/18; A61B18/20; A61B17/28; A61B17/29; A61B2017/2926; A61B2017/2945; A61B17/320068; A61B2017/320069; A61B2017/320071; A61B2018/00053; A61B2018/00059; A61B2018/00071; A61B2018/00083; A61B2018/00089; A61B2018/00095; A61B2018/00101; A61B2018/00107; A61B2018/00136; A61B2018/00214; A61B2018/0022; A61B2018/00315; A61B2018/00345; A61B2018/00404; A61B2018/00571; A61B2018/00595; A61B2018/00601; A61B2018/00619; A61B2018/0063; A61B2018/00636; A61B2018/00666; A61B2018/00684; A61B2018/00696; A61B2018/00702; A61B2018/00726; A61B2018/00761; A61B2018/00773; A61B2018/00791; A61B2018/00886; A61B18/1206; A61B2018/1226; A61B2018/1266; A61B2018/1405; A61B2018/1412; A61B2018/1425; A61B2018/1432; A61B2018/1452; A61B2018/1455; A61B90/00; A61B90/06; A61B2090/064; A61F; A61F7/00; A61F7/007; A61F2007/0077; A61F2007/0078
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
204 words
A body tissue cutting device comprising: a handle section and a first and second grasping arms extending from the handle section, said first and second grasping arms being resiliently mounted to the handle section to allow closure of the grasping arms by hand, said first and second grasping arms each having a proximal end and a distal end with a grasping face disposed on the grasping end of each grasping arm, said grasping face on each grasping arm aligned to meet the grasping face of the other grasping arm upon closure of the grasping arms; and a wire disposed upon the grasping face of the first grasping arm so that it lies between the grasping face of the first grasping arm and the grasping face of the second grasping arm upon closure of the grasping arms, said wire being operably connected to a source of electrical power, said wire being secured to the distal end of the first grasping arm and extending proximally over the grasping face of the first grasping arm toward the proximal end of the first grasping arm, wherein the grasping face of the first grasping arm has a resilient surface between the wire and the grasping face of the arm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
204 words
A body tissue cutting device comprising: a handle section and a first and second grasping arms extending from the handle section, said first and second grasping arms being resiliently mounted to the handle section to allow closure of the grasping arms by hand, said first and second grasping arms each having a proximal end and a distal end with a grasping face disposed on the grasping end of each grasping arm, said grasping face on each grasping arm aligned to meet the grasping face of the other grasping arm upon closure of the grasping arms; and a wire disposed upon the grasping face of the first grasping arm so that it lies between the grasping face of the first grasping arm and the grasping face of the second grasping arm upon closure of the grasping arms, said wire being operably connected to a source of electrical power, said wire being secured to the distal end of the first grasping arm and extending proximally over the grasping face of the first grasping arm toward the proximal end of the first grasping arm, wherein the grasping face of the first grasping arm has a resilient surface between the wire and the grasping face of the arm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The device of claim 1 further comprising: a sleeve covering the distal end of the first grasping arm, thereby forming a surface on the grasping face of the first grasping arm, said sleeve being separated from the distal end of the first grasping arm by a small fluid-filled gap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device of claim 1 further comprising: a resilient sleeve covering the distal end of the second grasping arm, thereby forming a resilient surface on the grasping face of the second grasping arm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 1 further comprising: a resilient surface on the grasping face of each of the first and second grasping arms.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
81 words
The device of claim 1 further comprising: a sleeve covering the distal end of the first grasping arm, thereby forming a surface on the grasping face of the first grasping arm, between the wire and the grasping face of the arm, said sleeve being distanced from the distal end by a small fluid-filled gap, and a resilient sleeve covering the distal end of the second grasping arm, thereby forming a resilient surface on the grasping face of the second grasping arm.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the grasping arms comprise a pair of tweezers.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the grasping arms comprise a forceps.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
157 words
A medical device comprising: a pair of tweezers characterized by a first grasping arm and a second grasping arm, each of said grasping arms having a proximal end and a distal end, said first grasping arm having a first gripping face disposed on the distal end thereof, said second grasping arm having a second gripping face disposed on the distal end thereof, said gripping faces defining surfaces generally perpendicular to a plane defined by the grasping arms, said surfaces being movable into apposition with each other upon closing of the tweezers; a first layer of resilient material disposed on the gripping face of the first grasping arm; a second layer of resilient material disposed on the gripping face of the second grasping arm; and a wire disposed between the first and second layers of resilient material so as to be trapped between the gripping faces of the first and second grasping arms upon closing of the tweezers.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
157 words
A medical device comprising: a pair of tweezers characterized by a first grasping arm and a second grasping arm, each of said grasping arms having a proximal end and a distal end, said first grasping arm having a first gripping face disposed on the distal end thereof, said second grasping arm having a second gripping face disposed on the distal end thereof, said gripping faces defining surfaces generally perpendicular to a plane defined by the grasping arms, said surfaces being movable into apposition with each other upon closing of the tweezers; a first layer of resilient material disposed on the gripping face of the first grasping arm; a second layer of resilient material disposed on the gripping face of the second grasping arm; and a wire disposed between the first and second layers of resilient material so as to be trapped between the gripping faces of the first and second grasping arms upon closing of the tweezers.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
171 words
A medical device comprising: a pair of forceps characterized by a first grasping arm and a second grasping arm, each of said grasping arms having a proximal end and a distal end, each of said grasping arms being rotatably fixed to the other at a midpoint thereof, said first grasping arm having a first gripping face disposed on the distal end thereof, said second grasping arm having a second gripping face disposed on the distal end thereof, said gripping faces defining surfaces generally perpendicular to a plane defined by the grasping arms, said surfaces being movable into apposition with each other upon closing of the forceps; a first layer of resilient material disposed on the gripping face of the first grasping arm; a second layer of resilient material disposed on the gripping face of the second grasping arm; a wire disposed between the first and second layers of resilient material so as to be trapped between the gripping faces of the first and second grasping arms upon closing of the forceps.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
171 words
A medical device comprising: a pair of forceps characterized by a first grasping arm and a second grasping arm, each of said grasping arms having a proximal end and a distal end, each of said grasping arms being rotatably fixed to the other at a midpoint thereof, said first grasping arm having a first gripping face disposed on the distal end thereof, said second grasping arm having a second gripping face disposed on the distal end thereof, said gripping faces defining surfaces generally perpendicular to a plane defined by the grasping arms, said surfaces being movable into apposition with each other upon closing of the forceps; a first layer of resilient material disposed on the gripping face of the first grasping arm; a second layer of resilient material disposed on the gripping face of the second grasping arm; a wire disposed between the first and second layers of resilient material so as to be trapped between the gripping faces of the first and second grasping arms upon closing of the forceps.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
200 words
A medical device comprising: a laparoscopic grasper characterized by a first grasping arm and a second grasping arm, each of said grasping arms having a proximal end and a distal end, each of said grasping arms being rotatable relative to the other about a point near the distal end thereof, said grasping arms being adapted to be inserted into the body and to be rotatably opened and closed upon each other within the body, said first grasping arm having a first gripping face disposed on the distal end thereof, said second grasping arm having a second gripping face disposed on the distal end thereof, said gripping faces defining surfaces generally perpendicular to a plane defined by the grasping arms, and said surfaces being movable into apposition with each other upon closing of the graspers; a first layer of resilient material disposed on the gripping face of the first grasping arm; a second layer of resilient material disposed on the gripping face of the second grasping arm; and a wire disposed between the first and second layers of resilient material so as to be trapped between the gripping faces of the first and second grasping arms upon closing of the graspers.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
200 words
A medical device comprising: a laparoscopic grasper characterized by a first grasping arm and a second grasping arm, each of said grasping arms having a proximal end and a distal end, each of said grasping arms being rotatable relative to the other about a point near the distal end thereof, said grasping arms being adapted to be inserted into the body and to be rotatably opened and closed upon each other within the body, said first grasping arm having a first gripping face disposed on the distal end thereof, said second grasping arm having a second gripping face disposed on the distal end thereof, said gripping faces defining surfaces generally perpendicular to a plane defined by the grasping arms, and said surfaces being movable into apposition with each other upon closing of the graspers; a first layer of resilient material disposed on the gripping face of the first grasping arm; a second layer of resilient material disposed on the gripping face of the second grasping arm; and a wire disposed between the first and second layers of resilient material so as to be trapped between the gripping faces of the first and second grasping arms upon closing of the graspers.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2008-06-20 | 2008-12-20 | 2009-06-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2012-06-20 | 2012-12-20 | 2013-06-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2016-06-20 | 2016-12-20 | 2017-06-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |