Patents by Inventor Denis Mattia De Micheli
Denis Mattia De Micheli 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).
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Publication number: 20240100644Abstract: An apparatus (1) for finishing surfaces comprises a support body (10) configured to removably engage a finishing member (20), and a displacement device (40) configured to move the support body (10) in space according to at least one degree of freedom. The apparatus (1) provides at least one shaping station (250) at which the raw member (20?) is positioned to give it a predetermined shape, in such a way to obtain a finishing member, in particular a finishing member (20) which is, therefore, positioned at the three-dimensional surface to be finished to finish the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2021Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: FABRICA MACHINALE S.R.L.Inventors: Luca BOSIO, Denis Mattia DE MICHELI, Gabriele BIAGINI
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Publication number: 20230248436Abstract: A method for assisting in the performance of a surgical procedure on a patient is disclosed. The method includes receiving an intra-operative CT scan image, generating a three-dimensional isotropic scaffold based on the intra-operative CT scan image, fusing one or more images with the three-dimensional isotropic scaffold to form a three-dimensional model of a portion of the body of the patient, receiving information regarding the surgical procedure, determining obstacles in the path of the surgical procedure, and determining possible trajectories for the surgical procedure. The received information includes information regarding a surgical target to be operated upon, a region of access on the skin of the patient, and a surgical instrument to be used during the surgical procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: Frank D’Amelio, Gianluca Parrini, Leonardo Manetti, Damiano Fortuna, Denis Mattia De Micheli
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Patent number: 11648061Abstract: A method for assisting in the performance of a surgical procedure on a patient is disclosed. The method includes receiving an intra-operative CT scan image, generating a three-dimensional isotropic scaffold based on the intra-operative CT scan image, fusing one or more images with the three-dimensional isotropic scaffold to form a three-dimensional model of a portion of the body of the patient, receiving information regarding the surgical procedure, determining obstacles in the path of the surgical procedure, and determining possible trajectories for the surgical procedure. The received information includes information regarding a surgical target to be operated upon, a region of access on the skin of the patient, and a surgical instrument to be used during the surgical procedure.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: EPICA INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Frank D'Amelio, Gianluca Parrini, Leonardo Manetti, Damiano Fortuna, Denis Mattia De Micheli
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Publication number: 20220000563Abstract: A method for assisting in the performance of a surgical procedure on a patient is disclosed. The method includes receiving an intra-operative CT scan image, generating a three-dimensional isotropic scaffold based on the intra-operative CT scan image, fusing one or more images with the three-dimensional isotropic scaffold to form a three-dimensional model of a portion of the body of the patient, receiving information regarding the surgical procedure, determining obstacles in the path of the surgical procedure, and determining possible trajectories for the surgical procedure. The received information includes information regarding a surgical target to be operated upon, a region of access on the skin of the patient, and a surgical instrument to be used during the surgical procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2021Publication date: January 6, 2022Inventors: Frank D'Amelio, Gianluca Parrini, Leonardo Manetti, Damiano Fortuna, Denis Mattia De Micheli
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Patent number: 11123139Abstract: A method for determining access to a patient for performing a surgical procedure in an internal location in the patient's body is disclosed. The method includes forming a three-dimensional model of a portion of the patient's body based on a set of medical images, calculating at least one path for a surgeon to follow to perform the surgical procedure, and determining one or more access zones that the surgeon may use to enter the body. Methods for assisting in the performance of a surgical procedure and performing the surgical procedure are also described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2019Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: Epica International, Inc.Inventors: Frank D'Amelio, Gianluca Parrini, Leonardo Manetti, Damiano Fortuna, Denis Mattia De Micheli
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Publication number: 20210275263Abstract: A surgical guide includes a fixed portion and a movable portion. The movable portion includes a sensor, and the surgical guide measures translation of a surgical instrument along an axis of intervention and rotation about the axis. Another embodiment of the surgical guide includes a fixed portion having a motion sensor and a removable portion having at least three spheres. The removable portion fits inside of the fixed portion. The surgical instrument contacts the spheres, and the motion sensor senses the movement caused by the instrument of the corresponding sphere.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Inventors: Gianluca Parrini, Denis Mattia De Micheli, Frank D'Amelio, Leonardo Manetti, Damiano Fortuna
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Patent number: 11058500Abstract: A surgical system includes a bed extending along a main direction, a robotic arm disposed adjacent to the bed, and a surgical guide attached to the robotic arm. The bed has a table top to support a patient, the robotic arm is controllable to move in relation to the body of the patient; and the surgical guide is capable of holding a surgical instrument and measuring a translation of the surgical instrument as it moves through the surgical guide. The robotic arm is configured to position the surgical guide to a desired position in relation to a target area of the patient.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2018Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: Epica International, Inc.Inventors: Frank D'Amelio, Damiano Fortuna, Leonardo Manetti, Denis Mattia De Micheli, Gianluca Parrini
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Patent number: 10772577Abstract: A radiological imaging device having a longitudinal axis includes a gantry suitable to perform radiological imaging and defining an area of analysis, a bearing structure supporting the gantry; and a robotic arm suitable to move a medical instrument with respect to the area of analysis. The bearing structure includes a guide defining a translation axis parallel to the longitudinal axis and a carriage suitable to move the gantry and robotic arm along the translation axis.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2017Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: Epica International, Inc.Inventors: Damiano Fortuna, Leonardo Manetti, Denis Mattia De Micheli
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Patent number: 10660582Abstract: A radiological imaging device including a gantry defining an analysis zone in which at least a part of the patient is placed, a source suitable to emit radiation, and a detector arranged to receive the radiation and to generate data signals based on the radiation received. The device also includes a transportation mechanism having a first end and a second end mounted to the gantry and configured to transport the gantry. A lifter system may be connected to the transportation mechanism and arranged to set the height and inclination of the gantry.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2018Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: EPICA INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Damiano Fortuna, Leonardo Manetti, Luca Ferretti, Denis Mattia De Micheli
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Publication number: 20190365487Abstract: An apparatus for use in surgery is disclosed that includes an articulated instrument having a tip and at least one joint capable of bending, a controller for controlling the radius of bending of the instrument, and a sensor for calculating the amount of bending and the position of the tip of the articulated instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Frank D'Amelio, Gianluca Parrini, Denis Mattia De Micheli
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Publication number: 20190247122Abstract: A method for determining access to a patient for performing a surgical procedure in an internal location in the patient's body is disclosed. The method includes forming a three-dimensional model of a portion of the patient's body based on a set of medical images, calculating at least one path for a surgeon to follow to perform the surgical procedure, and determining one or more access zones that the surgeon may use to enter the body. Methods for assisting in the performance of a surgical procedure and performing the surgical procedure are also described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Frank D'Amelio, Gianluca Parrini, Leonardo Manetti, Damiano Fortuna, Denis Mattia De Micheli
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Publication number: 20190110846Abstract: A surgical system includes a bed extending along a main direction, a robotic arm disposed adjacent to the bed, and a surgical guide attached to the robotic arm. The bed has a table top to support a patient, the robotic arm is controllable to move in relation to the body of the patient; and the surgical guide is capable of holding a surgical instrument and measuring a translation of the surgical instrument as it moves through the surgical guide. The robotic arm is configured to position the surgical guide to a desired position in relation to a target area of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2018Publication date: April 18, 2019Inventors: Frank D'Amelio, Damiano Fortuna, Leonardo Manetti, Denis Mattia De Micheli, Gianluca Parrini
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Publication number: 20190038240Abstract: A radiological imaging device having a longitudinal axis includes a gantry suitable to perform radiological imaging and defining an area of analysis, a bearing structure supporting the gantry; and a robotic arm suitable to move a medical instrument with respect to the area of analysis. The bearing structure includes a guide defining a translation axis parallel to the longitudinal axis and a carriage suitable to move the gantry and robotic arm along the translation axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Damiano FORTUNA, Leonardo MANETTI, Denis Mattia DE MICHELI
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Publication number: 20180303437Abstract: A radiological imaging device including a gantry defining an analysis zone in which at least a part of the patient is placed, a source suitable to emit radiation, and a detector arranged to receive the radiation and to generate data signals based on the radiation received. The device also includes a transportation mechanism having a first end and a second end mounted to the gantry and configured to transport the gantry. A lifter system may be connected to the transportation mechanism and arranged to set the height and inclination of the gantry.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Applicant: Epica International, Inc.Inventors: Damiano Fortuna, Leonardo Manetti, Luca Ferretti, Denis Mattia De MICHELI
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Patent number: 10016171Abstract: A radiological imaging device including a gantry defining an analysis zone in which at least a part of the patient is placed, a source suitable to emit radiation, and a detector arranged to receive the radiation and to generate data signals based on the radiation received. The device also includes a horizontal gantry rotation apparatus having a ring to which the source and the detector are mounted and a rotational bearing member configured to rotate the ring. Also included is a control unit adapted to acquire an image from data signals received from the detector while the horizontal gantry rotation apparatus rotates the ring to scan the patient. The radiological imaging device can include at least one of a vertical gantry rotation apparatus, a lifter system, a roller support system, a cooling system, a source tilting device, and a translational apparatus configured to translation a position of the detector.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2015Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: Epica International, Inc.Inventors: Damiano Fortuna, Leonardo Manetti, Luca Ferretti, Denis Mattia De Micheli
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Publication number: 20160128653Abstract: A radiological imaging device including a gantry defining an analysis zone in which at least a part of the patient is placed, a source suitable to emit radiation, and a detector arranged to receive the radiation and to generate data signals based on the radiation received. The device also includes a horizontal gantry rotation apparatus having a ring to which the source and the detector are mounted and a rotational bearing member configured to rotate the ring. Also included is a control unit adapted to acquire an image from data signals received from the detector while the horizontal gantry rotation apparatus rotates the ring to scan the patient. The radiological imaging device can include at least one of a vertical gantry rotation apparatus, a lifter system, a roller support system, a cooling system, a source tilting device, and a translational apparatus configured to translation a position of the detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Applicant: EPICA INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Damiano Fortuna, Leonardo Manetti, Luca Ferretti, Denis Mattia De Micheli
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Publication number: 20150313728Abstract: A above knee prosthesis (P) applied to femoral connection (100) of an amputee that comprises a upper hinge (1) connected to femoral connection (100) of the patient, an articulation axis (2) with the function of reproducing the knee movements, a tibia-calf muscle unit (3) pivotally connected to the femoral segment (1) and a damper (5) that reproduces some functions of the calf muscle and ensures to the prosthesis (P) to brake and to allow the sequential swing and stance phases typical of the gait. The damper (5) comprises a cylinder (5c) wherein a piston (10) and a stem (9) act connected to each other and adapted to carry out a damping reaction of said damper responsive to the forces loaded on the prosthesis. In particular, a force transducer is provided in the damper (5) arranged, in particular, in the stem (9) with a microprocessor that receives a force signal from the transducer and operates means for adjusting the reaction of the damper responsive to the detected force signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2015Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: Alessandro BALBONI, Leonardo BALLI, Denis Mattia DE MICHELI, Gabriele DONATI, Nicola FERRINI
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Patent number: 8974543Abstract: A above knee prosthesis (P) applied to femoral connection (100) of an amputee that comprises a upper hinge (1) connected to femoral connection of the patient, an articulation axis (2) with the function of reproducing the knee movements, a tibia-calf muscle unit (3) pivotally connected to the femoral•segment and a damper (5) that reproduces some functions of the calf muscle and ensures to the prosthesis to brake and to allow the sequential swing and stance phases typical of the gait. The damper comprises a cylinder (5c) wherein a piston (10) and a stem (9) act connected to each other and adapted to carry out a damping reaction of said damper responsive to the forces loaded on the prosthesis. In particular, a force transducer is provided in the damper arranged, in particular, in the stem with a microprocessor that receives a force signal from the transducer and operates means for adjusting the reaction of the damper responsive to the detected force signal.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2008Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Rizzoli Ortopedia S.p.A.Inventors: Alessandro Balboni, Leonardo Balli, Denis Mattia De Micheli, Gabriele Donati, Nicola Ferrini
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Publication number: 20110098828Abstract: A above knee prosthesis (P) applied to femoral connection (100) of an amputee that comprises a upper hinge (1) connected to femoral connection of the patient, an articulation axis (2) with the function of reproducing the knee movements, a tibia-calf muscle unit (3) pivotally connected to the femoral•segment and a damper (5) that reproduces some functions of the calf muscle and ensures to the prosthesis to brake and to allow the sequential swing and stance phases typical of the gait. The damper comprises a cylinder (5c) wherein a piston (10) and a stem (9) act connected to each other and adapted to carry out a damping reaction of said damper responsive to the forces loaded on the prosthesis. In particular, a force transducer is provided in the damper arranged, in particular, in the stem with a microprocessor that receives a force signal from the transducer and operates means for adjusting the reaction of the damper responsive to the detected force signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2009Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: RIZZOLI ORTOPEDIA S.P.A.Inventors: Alessandro Balboni, Leonardo Balli, Denis Mattia De Micheli, Gabriele Donati, Nicola Ferrini