Patents by Inventor Jaimeen Kapadia

Jaimeen Kapadia 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: 20240180400
    Abstract: Adapter assemblies for connecting an endoscope to a robotic surgical system include a proximal housing, a distal housing, and a drive assembly. The distal housing is rotatable relative to the proximal housing via the drive assembly. A surgical assembly for interconnecting an endoscope and a surgical robotic arm includes a surgical instrument holder and an adapter assembly configured for receipt within the surgical instrument holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2024
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Chi Min Seow, Jaimeen Kapadia, Michael Zemlok, Mark MacLeod
  • Patent number: 11998288
    Abstract: An instrument drive unit for use in a robotic surgical system includes a carriage configured to be coupled to a robotic arm, a hub rotationally coupled to the carriage and configured to be non-rotatably coupled to an electromechanical surgical instrument, a plurality of electric motors disposed within the carriage, a plurality of drive shafts rotationally supported in the hub, and a plurality of drive gears. Each electric motor includes a stator and a rotor disposed within the stator. Each drive gear is fixed to a corresponding drive shaft and is configured for interfacing with a corresponding driven member of the electromechanical surgical instrument. Each rotor is configured to rotate a corresponding drive gear in response to an activation of a respective electric motor to actuate a function of the electromechanical surgical instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Jaimeen Kapadia, Ranjan Mishra
  • Patent number: 11957371
    Abstract: An end effector of a surgical tool may include a housing, a jaw support shaft, jaw members, and cam pulleys. The jaw support shaft is mounted to the housing and defines a pivot axis. The jaw members are supported on the jaw support shaft and are pivotable about the pivot axis. Each of the jaw members defines a support shaft slot therethrough and includes a pulley pin and a jaw pin. Each of the jaw members defines a jaw pin slot positioned to receive an opposing one of the jaw pins of the jaw members. The cam pulleys are coupled to the jaw support shaft and the jaw members. The cam pulleys are rotatable about the pivot axis to pivot the jaw members about the jaw support shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventor: Jaimeen Kapadia
  • Patent number: 11944510
    Abstract: A surgical cart for supporting a robotic arm includes a vertically-extending support column, a carriage movably coupled to the support column and configured to carry a robotic arm, and a braking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Jaimeen Kapadia, Shane Reardon
  • Publication number: 20230414304
    Abstract: An instrument drive unit includes a hub, a motor pack, and an annular member disposed between the hub and the motor pack. The hub and motor pack each have a surface feature. The motor pack is rotatably coupled to the hub. The annular member defines an upper annular channel, and a lower annular channel. The annular member has a stop formed in each of the upper and lower annular channels. Upon the motor pack achieving a threshold amount of rotation relative to the hub, the surface feature of the motor pack abuts the stop of the lower annular channel to rotate the annular member. Upon the annular member achieving a threshold amount of rotation relative to the hub, the stop of the upper annular channel abuts the surface feature of the hub stopping further rotation of the motor pack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Chi Min Seow, Jaimeen Kapadia, Mark MacLeod, Michael Zemlok
  • Patent number: 11826114
    Abstract: A drive assembly of an instrument drive assembly, is provided. The drive assembly includes a drive screw, a drive nut, a follower, a biasing element, and a drive element. The drive nut is threadedly engaged with a threaded portion of the drive screw such that rotation of the drive screw results in longitudinal movement of the drive nut. The follower is longitudinally slidable with respect to the drive screw. The biasing element is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the drive nut and the follower. The drive element is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the follower. Longitudinal translation of the drive element is configured to drive a function of the surgical instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Chi Min Seow, Jaimeen Kapadia, Michael Zemlok
  • Publication number: 20230301734
    Abstract: A robotic surgical system includes a surgical instrument defining a first longitudinal axis and a robotic surgical assembly defining a second longitudinal axis. The robotic surgical assembly includes an instrument drive unit configured for selectively receiving and driving the surgical instrument. The robotic surgical assembly defines a side opening having an insertion axis that is angled with respect to the second longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Elizabeth Gayle Shields, Chi Min Seow, Jaimeen Kapadia, Eric J. Taylor, Richard S. Lech, Mark Hamilton MacLeod, Michael Zemlok, Vipul Agarwal
  • Patent number: 11759273
    Abstract: An instrument drive unit includes a hub, a motor pack, and an annular member disposed between the hub and the motor pack. The hub and motor pack each have a surface feature. The motor pack is rotatably coupled to the hub. The annular member defines an upper annular channel, and a lower annular channel. The annular member has a stop formed in each of the upper and lower annular channels. Upon the motor pack achieving a threshold amount of rotation relative to the hub, the surface feature of the motor pack abuts the stop of the lower annular channel to rotate the annular member. Upon the annular member achieving a threshold amount of rotation relative to the hub, the stop of the upper annular channel abuts the surface feature of the hub stopping further rotation of the motor pack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Chi Min Seow, Jaimeen Kapadia, Mark MacLeod, Michael Zemlok
  • Patent number: 11666396
    Abstract: A surgical mounting device may detachably couple to a patient access device to maintain alignment between a surgical instrument and the access device as instruments are interchangeably inserted and removed from the access device. The mounting device may include arms that pivot between a closed configuration in which the arms grip the access device inserted therebetween and an open configuration in which arm are spaced further apart from each other than in the closed configuration. A drive member may transition the arms to the closed configuration when the patient access device is inserted between the arms in the open configuration and pressed against the drive member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Jaimeen Kapadia, Josiah Rosmarin
  • Patent number: 11666399
    Abstract: A robotic surgical system includes a slide rail, a surgical instrument, and a robotic surgical assembly. The robotic surgical assembly is coupled to the slide rail and translatable along the slide rail between a first position and a second position. The robotic surgical assembly is coupled to the surgical instrument. The robotic surgical assembly, or a portion thereof, is configured to automatically rotate to a predetermined orientation relative to the slide rail when the robotic surgical assembly is disposed at the first position to enable the surgical instrument to be selectively uncoupled from the robotic surgical assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Elizabeth Gayle Shields, Chi Min Seow, Jaimeen Kapadia, Eric J. Taylor, Richard S. Lech, Mark Hamilton MacLeod, Michael Zemlok, Vipul Agarwal
  • Patent number: 11628024
    Abstract: A surgical robotic system includes a robotic arm, an elongated slide coupled to the robotic arm, and an instrument drive unit coupled to a track defined by the slide. The instrument drive unit is configured to move along the track and includes a motor configured to interface with an electromechanical instrument to actuate functions of the electromechanical instrument. The slide is configured to rotate relative to the robotic arm about a longitudinal axis defined by the instrument drive unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventor: Jaimeen Kapadia
  • Publication number: 20230111360
    Abstract: A position and tracking system for radio-based localization in an operating room, includes a receiver, a mobile cart, a processor, and a memory coupled to the processor. The mobile cart includes a robotic arm and a transmitter in operable communication with the receiver. The memory has instructions stored thereon which, when executed by the processor, cause the system to receive, from the transmitter, a signal including a position of the mobile carts in a 3D space based on the signal communicated by the transmitter and determine a spatial pose of the mobile carts based on the received signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Dwight Meglan, Meir Rosenberg, Robert W. Pierce, William J. Peine, Jaimeen Kapadia, Eric J. Taylor
  • Patent number: 11607284
    Abstract: A surgical instrument holder includes a carriage, a housing, and a drive assembly. The carriage is configured for engagement to a surgical robotic arm and for supporting an instrument drive unit. The housing extends from the carriage and defines a channel. The drive assembly includes a pulley, a belt, and an annular member. The pulley is rotatably disposed within the housing and in operable engagement with a motor of the carriage such that actuation of the motor rotates the pulley. The belt is rotatably disposed within the housing and in operable engagement with the pulley such that rotation of the pulley effects rotation of the belt. The annular member is disposed within the channel of the housing and configured for non-rotatable receipt of an instrument drive unit. The annular member is in operable engagement with the belt such that rotation of the belt effects rotation of the annular member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Mike Zemlok, Jaimeen Kapadia, Mark MacLeod, Chi Min Seow, Josiah Rosmarin
  • Patent number: 11596489
    Abstract: A robotic surgical system includes a controller, a surgical instrument supporting an end effector, and one or more connector members coupled to the end effector and movable to operate the end effector. Memory is operably coupled to the controller and is configured to maintain reference data of the one or more connector members. A sensor is secured to the one or more connector members and is disposed in electrical communication with the controller. The sensor is configured to register real-time data of the one or more connector members and communicate the real-time data to the controller. The controller is configured to compare the real-time data to the reference data and provide an output signal in response to a comparison of the real-time data to the reference data. A pair of connector members may be coupled to the end effector to impart three outputs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Jaimeen Kapadia, Brian Rockrohr
  • Publication number: 20230035946
    Abstract: A surgical robotic arm for use in a minimally invasive surgical procedure includes an elongated rail configured for slidable engagement of a surgical instrument, and a trocar mount disposed at an end portion of the rail. The trocar mount is rotatable relative to the end portion of the rail to assist with loading and unloading the surgical instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventor: Jaimeen Kapadia
  • Patent number: 11547508
    Abstract: A sterile interface module for coupling an electromechanical robotic surgical instrument to a robotic surgical assembly is provided. The surgical instrument includes an end effector and is configured to be actuated by the robotic surgical assembly. The sterile interface module includes a body member and a drive assembly. The body member is configured to selectively couple the surgical instrument to the robotic surgical assembly. The body member is formed of a dielectric material. The drive assembly is supported within the body member and is configured to transmit rotational forces from the robotic surgical assembly to the surgical instrument to actuate the surgical instrument to enable the surgical instrument to perform a function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Jaimeen Kapadia, Mark MacLeod, Brian Rockrohr
  • Patent number: 11548140
    Abstract: A position and tracking system for radio-based localization in an operating room, includes a receiver, a mobile cart, a processor, and a memory coupled to the processor. The mobile cart includes a robotic arm and a transmitter in operable communication with the receiver. The memory has instructions stored thereon which, when executed by the processor, cause the system to receive, from the transmitter, a signal including a position of the mobile carts in a 3D space based on the signal communicated by the transmitter and determine a spatial pose of the mobile carts based on the received signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Dwight Meglan, Meir Rosenberg, Robert W. Pierce, William J. Peine, Jaimeen Kapadia, Eric J. Taylor
  • Patent number: 11547512
    Abstract: A torque transducer for mounting a motor includes a mounting flange, a motor flange, a body, and a strain gauge. The mounting flange is configured to secure the torque transducer to a fixed structure. The motor flange is configured to secure to a motor. The body interconnects the mounting and motor flanges. The body defines a channel about a longitudinal axis of the body and is configured to flex in response to the mounting flange and the motor flange rotating relative to one another in response to torque of the motor. The strain gauge is positioned on the body to measure flexation of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Michael Zemlok, Chi Min Seow, Jaimeen Kapadia, Richard Lech, Mark MacLeod
  • Patent number: 11523509
    Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a nexus and a first, a second, a third, and a fourth circuit board. Each of the first and second circuit boards is coupled to opposing sides of the nexus, and each of the third and fourth circuit boards is coupled to opposing sides of the second circuit board. The integrated circuit is transitionable between a first, open configuration, in which the first, second, third and fourth circuit boards and the nexus are substantially coplanar, and a second configuration, in which the first, second, third and fourth circuit boards and the nexus are coupled to one another to define a cavity therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Chi Min Seow, Jaimeen Kapadia, Richard Lech, Michael Zemlok, Mark Macleod
  • Patent number: 11510747
    Abstract: A drape for covering a robotic surgical system includes a first end portion, a second end portion, and an intermediate portion extending between the first and second end portion. The first end portion defines a cavity therein and has an outer surface and an inner surface and defines an inlet through the outer and inner surfaces. The cavity is dimensioned for receipt of an instrument drive unit and is in fluid communication with the inlet. The second end portion has an outer surface and an inner surface and defines an outlet through the outer and inner surfaces. The second end portion defines a cavity therein that is in fluid communication with the outlet. The intermediate portion defines an elongated conduit therethrough dimensioned for receipt of a surgical robotic arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Michael Zemlok, Chi Min Seow, Mark MacLeod, Jaimeen Kapadia, Richard Lech