Patents by Inventor Alexander Jasso

Alexander Jasso has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20100331863
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a continuous suture passer device may include a first jaw, a second jaw, a tissue penetrator which may penetrate through tissue positioned between the first and second jaws, and a suture shuttle which may be releasably secured to the tissue penetrator and adapted to carry a suture. Further, the device may include an actuator which may manipulate at least one of the first or second jaws and the tissue penetrator, and the second jaw may have a suture shuttle retainer seat on which the suture shuttle may be releasably secured. The tissue penetrator may be movable towards the second jaw such that the suture shuttle carried by the tissue penetrator may be transferred to the shuttle retainer seat on the second jaw. Additionally, the first and second jaws may be substantially parallel to one another at any position to which the at least one jaw is manipulated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2008
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: Revolutionary Surgical Device, LLC
    Inventors: Justin Saliman, Erik Shahoian, Alexander Jasso, George Anastas
  • Publication number: 20100288072
    Abstract: A control wheel for controlling at least one function of a system by a user includes a moveable engagement wheel for engagement by the user and an actuator coupled to the engagement wheel for providing force or haptic feedback to the engagement wheel in response to movement of the engagement wheel. A sensor for sensing movement of the engagement wheel is provided and a control system is coupled to the sensor for receiving information about positioning and movement of the engagement wheel, and is also coupled to the actuator for controlling force to the engagement wheel. The control system also provides control of the at least one function of the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2002
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: Immersion Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory A. Springer, Alexander Jasso, Steven P. Vassallo, Kenneth M. Martin, Bruce M. Schena
  • Patent number: 7808488
    Abstract: Products and processes for providing tactile sensations to input devices or electronic devices are provided. Input devices include mechanical input devices (such as, for example, mechanical switches) and non-mechanical input devices (such as, for example, touchpads). Tactile feedback is provided by using an actuator or other means in communication with the input device or electronic device. A controller may be employed to receive signals from the input devices and control the actuator. Tactile feedback to an input device or electronic device may be provided in response to one or more events or situations. Such an event or situation may be any one designated. Examples of such events and situations include the level of pressure placed on an input device; the availability or lack of availability of a function associated with an input device; and the function, menu, or mode of operation associated with an input device's activation. A variety of feedback types and combinations may be selected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Immersion Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Martin, Steven P. Vassallo, Alex S. Goldenberg, Alexander Jasso, Kollin Tierling
  • Publication number: 20090138029
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a continuous suture passer device may include a first jaw, a second jaw, a tissue penetrator which may penetrate through tissue positioned between the first and second jaws, and a suture shuttle which may be releasably secured to the tissue penetrator and adapted to carry a suture. Further, the device may include an actuator which may manipulate at least one of the first or second jaws and the tissue penetrator, and the second jaw may have a suture shuttle retainer seat on which the suture shuttle may be releasably secured. The tissue penetrator may be movable towards the second jaw such that the suture shuttle carried by the tissue penetrator may be transferred to the shuttle retainer seat on the second jaw. Additionally, the first and second jaws may be substantially parallel to one another at any position to which the at least one jaw is manipulated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicant: Revolutionary Surgical Devices, LLC
    Inventors: Justin D. Saliman, Erik Shahoian, Alexander Jasso, George V. Anastas
  • Patent number: 7535454
    Abstract: Products and processes for providing haptic feedback are described. One such product includes a rocker switch and an actuator in communication with the rocker switch. The rocker switch is operable to output a first signal. The actuator is operable to provide haptic feedback associated with the first signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Immersion Corporation
    Inventors: Alexander Jasso, Steven P. Vassallo, Kenneth M. Martin
  • Patent number: 7336260
    Abstract: Products and processes for providing tactile sensations to input devices or electronic devices are provided. Input devices include mechanical input devices (such as, for example, mechanical switches) and non-mechanical input devices (such as, for example, touchpads). Tactile feedback is provided by using an actuator or other means in communication with the input device or electronic device. A controller may be employed to receive signals from the input devices and control the actuator. Tactile feedback to an input device or electronic device may be provided in response to one or more events or situations. Such an event or situation may be any one designated. Examples of such events and situations include the level of pressure placed on an input device; the availability or lack of availability of a function associated with an input device; and the function, menu, or mode of operation associated with an input device's activation. A variety of feedback types and combinations may be selected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Immersion Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Martin, Steven P. Vassallo, Alex S. Goldenberg, Alexander Jasso, Kollin Tierling
  • Publication number: 20080024440
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing resistive and vibrotactile feedback from a single actuator are described. One described system comprises a manipulandum, and a resistive haptic actuator configured to generate a resistive haptic force in order to generate a vibrotactile haptic effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: Immersion Corporation
    Inventors: Neil Olien, Alexander Jasso, George Anastas, Erik Shahoian, Raymond Yu
  • Publication number: 20070229455
    Abstract: Products and processes for providing tactile sensations to input devices or electronic devices are provided. Input devices include mechanical input devices (such as, for example, mechanical switches) and non-mechanical input devices (such as, for example, touchpads). Tactile feedback is provided by using an actuator or other means in communication with the input device or electronic device. A controller may be employed to receive signals from the input devices and control the actuator. Tactile feedback to an input device or electronic device may be provided in response to one or more events or situations. Such an event or situation may be any one designated. Examples of such events and situations include the level of pressure placed on an input device; the availability or lack of availability of a function associated with an input device; and the function, menu, or mode of operation associated with an input device's activation. A variety of feedback types and combinations may be selected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Applicant: IMMERSION CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kenneth Martin, Steven Vassallo, Alex Goldenberg, Alexander Jasso, Kollin Tierling
  • Publication number: 20060054427
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a haptic device are described. In one described system, a first brake surface of a first element contacts a second brake surface of a second element. At least one actuator is configured to exert a force on at least one of the first and second elements. A flexure is coupled to at least one of the first element, the second element, a housing, a manipulandum, and a shaft coupled to the manipulandum. The flexure provides a degree of rotational flexibility to the manipulandum when the at least one actuator exerts the force. The described system may include a processor in communication with the at least one actuator for providing the haptic effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2004
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Inventors: Alexander Jasso, David Bailey
  • Publication number: 20060049010
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing resistive and vibrotactile feedback from a single actuator are described. One described system comprises a manipulandum, and a resistive haptic actuator configured to generate a resistive haptic force in order to generate a vibrotactile haptic effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventors: Neil Olien, Alexander Jasso, George Anastas, Erik Shahoian, Raymond Yu
  • Publication number: 20060033703
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing controlled friction in a haptic feedback device are described. One described device comprises a magnetic target, a magnetic core configured to be in communication with the magnetic target to provide a haptic effect, and a partition. The partition may be configured to maintain a magnetic circuit air gap between the magnetic target and the magnetic core, and to provide friction between the magnetic target and the magnetic core. Such a device may include a processor in communication with the magnetic core for providing a haptic effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2004
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: Neil Olien, George Anastas, Alexander Jasso
  • Publication number: 20050017454
    Abstract: Interactive gaming systems and methods with haptic feedback are described. One described apparatus comprises: a portable manipulandum configured to simulate an element associated with a sports activity; a sensor in communication with the portable manipulandum and configured to detect a movement of the portable manipulandum; an actuator disposed in the portable manipulandum; and a processor in communication with the sensor and the actuator. The processor is configured to receive a sensor signal from the sensor associated with the movement of the portable manipulandum and to output a control signal to the actuator based at least in part on the sensor signal. The control signal is configured to cause the actuator to output a haptic feedback associated with the movement of the portable manipulandum, e.g., simulating an impact between the portable manipulandum and an object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2004
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: Shoichi Endo, Alexander Jasso
  • Publication number: 20040178989
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing haptic cues to a touch-sensitive input device having a rotary degree of freedom are described. One system described comprises a touch sensitive input device is configured to move in a rotary degree of freedom. The system further comprises an actuator configured to produce a rotational force on the touch-sensitive input device. In one such system, the actuator comprises an electromagnetic core configured to produce force on a magnet affixed to the touch-sensitive input device. In another such system, a motor provides the rotational force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Inventors: Erik J. Shahoian, Alexander Jasso
  • Publication number: 20040012560
    Abstract: Products and processes for providing haptic feedback are described. One such product includes a rocker switch and an actuator in communication with the rocker switch. The rocker switch is operable to output a first signal. The actuator is operable to provide haptic feedback associated with the first signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2003
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventors: Alexander Jasso, Steven P. Vassallo, Kenneth M. Martin
  • Publication number: 20030122779
    Abstract: Products and processes for providing tactile sensations to input devices or electronic devices are provided. Input devices include mechanical input devices (such as, for example, mechanical switches) and non-mechanical input devices (such as, for example, touchpads). Tactile feedback is provided by using an actuator or other means in communication with the input device or electronic device. A controller may be employed to receive signals from the input devices and control the actuator. Tactile feedback to an input device or electronic device may be provided in response to one or more events or situations. Such an event or situation may be any one designated. Examples of such events and situations include the level of pressure placed on an input device; the availability or lack of availability of a function associated with an input device; and the function, menu, or mode of operation associated with an input device"s activation. A variety of feedback types and combinations may be selected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Martin , Steven P. Vassallo , Alex S. Goldenberg , Alexander Jasso , Kollin Tierling