Patents by Inventor Howard M. Choset
Howard M. Choset 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: 20190274521Abstract: A highly articulated robotic probe (HARP) is comprised of a first mechanism and a second mechanism, one or both of which can be steered in desired directions. Each mechanism can alternate between being rigid and limp. In limp mode the mechanism is highly flexible. When one mechanism is limp, the other is rigid. The limp mechanism is then pushed or pulled along the rigid mechanism. The limp mechanism is made rigid, thereby assuming the shape of the rigid mechanism. The rigid mechanism is made limp and the process repeats. These innovations allow the device to drive anywhere in three dimensions. The device can “remember” its previous configurations, and can go anywhere in a body or other structure (e.g. jet engines). When used in medical applications, once the device arrives at a desired location, the inner core mechanism can be removed and another functional device such as a scalpel, clamp or other tool slid through the rigid sleeve to perform.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2018Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Howard M. Choset, Alon Wolf, Marco A. Zenati
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Patent number: 10149607Abstract: A highly articulated robotic probe (HARP) is comprised of a first mechanism and a second mechanism, one or both of which can be steered in desired directions. Each mechanism can alternate between being rigid and limp. In limp mode the mechanism is highly flexible. When one mechanism is limp, the other is rigid. The limp mechanism is then pushed or pulled along the rigid mechanism. The limp mechanism is made rigid, thereby assuming the shape of the rigid mechanism. The rigid mechanism is made limp and the process repeats. These innovations allow the device to drive anywhere in three dimensions. The device can “remember” its previous configurations, and can go anywhere in a body or other structure (e.g. jet engine). When used in medical applications, once the device arrives at a desired location, the inner core mechanism can be removed and another functional device such as a scalpel, clamp or other tool slid through the rigid sleeve to perform.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2014Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignees: Carnegie Mellon University, University of Pittsburgh-of the Commonwealth System of Higher EducationInventors: Howard M. Choset, Alon Wolf, Marco A. Zenati
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Patent number: 10076235Abstract: A highly articulated robotic probe (HARP) is comprised of a first mechanism and a second mechanism, one or both of which can be steered in desired directions. Each mechanism can alternate between being rigid and limp. In limp mode the mechanism is highly flexible. When one mechanism is limp, the other is rigid. The limp mechanism is then pushed or pulled along the rigid mechanism. The limp mechanism is made rigid, thereby assuming the shape of the rigid mechanism. The rigid mechanism is made limp and the process repeats. These innovations allow the device to drive anywhere in three dimensions. The device can “remember” its previous configurations, and can go anywhere in a body or other structure (e.g. jet engine). When used in medical applications, once the device arrives at a desired location, the inner core mechanism can be removed and another functional device such as a scalpel, clamp or other tool slid through the rigid sleeve to perform.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2016Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignees: Carnegie Mellon University, University of Pittsburgh—of the Commonwealth System of Higher EducationInventors: Howard M. Choset, Alon Wolf, Marco A. Zenati
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Publication number: 20170156569Abstract: A highly articulated robotic probe (HARP) is comprised of a first mechanism and a second mechanism, one or both of which can be steered in desired directions. Each mechanism can alternate between being rigid and limp. In limp mode the mechanism is highly flexible. When one mechanism is limp, the other is rigid. The limp mechanism is then pushed or pulled along the rigid mechanism. The limp mechanism is made rigid, thereby assuming the shape of the rigid mechanism. The rigid mechanism is made limp and the process repeats. These innovations allow the device to drive anywhere in three dimensions. The device can “remember” its previous configurations, and can go anywhere in a body or other structure (e.g. jet engine). When used in medical applications, once the device arrives at a desired location, the inner core mechanism can be removed and another functional device such as a scalpel, clamp or other tool slid through the rigid sleeve to perform.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Howard M. Choset, Alon Wolf, Marco A. Zenati
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Patent number: 9591964Abstract: A system that includes a highly articulated robotic probe having a first mechanism comprising a plurality of first links, and a second mechanism comprising a plurality of second links. The second mechanism is configured to surround at least a portion of the first mechanism. The system includes a feeder mechanism configured to advance and retract the highly articulated robotic probe, and a computing device in communication with the feeder mechanism. The computing device is configured to receive two-axis data from an input device, translate the two-axis position data into three-axis coordinate system data, and adjust a position of one or more second mechanism motors based on the three-axis coordinate system data.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2015Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignees: Carnegie Mellon University, University of Pittsburgh—Of the Commonwealth of Higher EducationInventors: Howard M. Choset, Alon Wolf, Marco A. Zenati
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Publication number: 20160174816Abstract: A highly articulated robotic probe (HARP) is comprised of a first mechanism and a second mechanism, one or both of which can be steered in desired directions. Each mechanism can alternate between being rigid and limp. In limp mode the mechanism is highly flexible. When one mechanism is limp, the other is rigid. The limp mechanism is then pushed or pulled along the rigid mechanism. The limp mechanism is made rigid, thereby assuming the shape of the rigid mechanism. The rigid mechanism is made limp and the process repeats. These innovations allow the device to drive anywhere in three dimensions. The device can “remember” its previous configurations, and can go anywhere in a body or other structure (e.g. jet engine). When used in medical applications, once the device arrives at a desired location, the inner core mechanism can be removed and another functional device such as a scalpel, clamp or other tool slid through the rigid sleeve to perform.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2015Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: Howard M. Choset, Alon Wolf, Marco A. Zenati
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Publication number: 20150164491Abstract: A highly articulated robotic probe (HARP) is comprised of a first mechanism and a second mechanism, one or both of which can be steered in desired directions. Each mechanism can alternate between being rigid and limp. In limp mode the mechanism is highly flexible. When one mechanism is limp, the other is rigid. The limp mechanism is then pushed or pulled along the rigid mechanism. The limp mechanism is made rigid, thereby assuming the shape of the rigid mechanism. The rigid mechanism is made limp and the process repeats. These innovations allow the device to drive anywhere in three dimensions. The device can “remember” its previous configurations, and can go anywhere in a body or other structure (e.g. jet engine). When used in medical applications, once the device arrives at a desired location, the inner core mechanism can be removed and another functional device such as a scalpel, clamp or other tool slid through the rigid sleeve to perform.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2014Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: Howard M. CHOSET, Alon Wolf, Marco A. Zenati
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Patent number: 9011318Abstract: A highly articulated robotic probe (HARP) is comprised of a first mechanism and a second mechanism, one or both of which can be steered in desired directions. Each mechanism can alternate between being rigid and limp. In limp mode the mechanism is highly flexible. When one mechanism is limp, the other is rigid. The limp mechanism is then pushed or pulled along the rigid mechanism. The limp mechanism is made rigid, thereby assuming the shape of the rigid mechanism. The rigid mechanism is made limp and the process repeats. These innovations allow the device to drive anywhere in three dimensions. The device can “remember” its previous configurations, and can go anywhere in a body or other structure (e.g. jet engine). When used in medical applications, once the device arrives at a desired location, the inner core mechanism can be removed and another functional device such as a scalpel, clamp or other tool slid through the rigid sleeve to perform.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2005Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Carnegie Mellon University and University of Pittsburg—Of the Commonwealth System of Higher EducationInventors: Howard M. Choset, Alon Wolf, Marco A. Zenati
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Patent number: 8656697Abstract: A steerable multi-linked device. The device includes a first multi-linked mechanism and a second multi-linked mechanism. At least one of the first and second multi-linked mechanisms is steerable and includes a modular link assembly at an end thereof. The modular link assembly includes a base, and a tip removably connected to the base.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2013Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Carnegie Mellon UniversityInventors: Brett Zubiate, Howard M. Choset, Amir Degani, Michael Schwerin
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Publication number: 20130247537Abstract: A steerable multi-linked device. The device includes a first multi-linked mechanism and a second multi-linked mechanism. At least one of the first and second multi-linked mechanisms is steerable and includes a modular link assembly at an end thereof. The modular link assembly includes a base, and a tip removably connected to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Inventors: Brett Zubiate, Howard M. Choset, Amir Degani, Michael Schwerin
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Publication number: 20120180591Abstract: A steerable multi-linked device. The device includes a first multi-linked mechanism and a second multi-linked mechanism. At least one of the first and second multi-linked mechanisms is steerable and includes a modular link assembly at an end thereof. The modular link assembly includes a base, and a tip removably connected to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2012Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: Carnegie Mellon UniversityInventors: Brett Zubiate, Howard M. Choset, Amir Degani, Michael Schwerin
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Publication number: 20110056320Abstract: A steerable multi-linked device. The device includes a first multi-linked mechanism and a second multi-linked mechanism. At least one of the first and second multi-linked mechanisms is steerable and includes a modular link assembly at an end thereof. The modular link assembly includes a base, and a tip removably connected to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITYInventors: Brett Zubiate, Howard M. Choset, Amir Degani, Michael Schwerin
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Patent number: 7854109Abstract: A steerable multi-linked device. The device includes a first multi-linked mechanism and a second multi-linked mechanism. At least one of the first and second multi-linked mechanisms is steerable and includes a modular link assembly at an end thereof. The modular link assembly includes a base, and a tip removably connected to the base.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2007Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: Carnegie Mellon UniversityInventors: Brett Zubiate, Howard M. Choset, Amir Degani, Michael Schwerin
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Publication number: 20100294071Abstract: A steerable multi-linked device. The device includes a first multi-linked mechanism and a second multi-linked mechanism. At least one of the first and second multi-linked mechanisms is steerable and includes a modular link assembly at an end thereof. The modular link assembly includes a base, and a tip removably connected to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2010Publication date: November 25, 2010Applicant: CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITYInventors: Brett Zubiate, Howard M. Choset, Amir Degani, Michael Schwerin
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Publication number: 20090171151Abstract: A highly articulated robotic probe (HARP) is comprised of a first mechanism and a second mechanism, one or both of which can be steered in desired directions. Each mechanism can alternate between being rigid and limp. In limp mode the mechanism is highly flexible. When one mechanism is limp, the other is rigid. The limp mechanism is then pushed or pulled along the rigid mechanism. The limp mechanism is made rigid, thereby assuming the shape of the rigid mechanism. The rigid mechanism is made limp and the process repeats. These innovations allow the device to drive anywhere in three dimensions. The device can “remember” its previous configurations, and can go anywhere in a body or other structure (e.g. jet engine). When used in medical applications, once the device arrives at a desired location, the inner core mechanism can be removed and another functional device such as a scalpel, clamp or other tool slid through the rigid sleeve to perform.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2005Publication date: July 2, 2009Inventors: Howard M. Choset, Alon Wolf, Marco A. Zenati
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Publication number: 20080163603Abstract: A steerable multi-linked device. The device includes a first multi-linked mechanism and a second multi-linked mechanism. At least one of the first and second multi-linked mechanisms is steerable and includes a modular link assembly at an end thereof. The modular link assembly includes a base, and a tip removably connected to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: INNOVENTION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.Inventors: Brett Zubiate, Howard M. Choset, Amir Degani, Michael Schwerin