Patents by Inventor Henry Anthony del' Giudice

Henry Anthony del' Giudice 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).

  • Automated endoscope for optimal positioning
    Patent number: 5754741
    Abstract: A robotic system that moves a surgical instrument in response to the actuation of a foot pedal that can be operated by the foot of a surgeon. The robotic system has an end effector that is adapted to hold a surgical instrument such as an endoscope. The end effector is coupled to a robotic arm assembly which can move the endoscope relative to the patient. The system includes a computer which controls the movement of the robotic arm in response to input signals received from the foot pedal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1998
    Assignee: Computer Motion, Inc.
    Inventors: Yulun Wang, Henry Anthony del' Giudice, Keith Phillip Laby