Patents by Inventor John H. Magnasco
John H. Magnasco 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: 20220313380Abstract: A surgical robotic system comprising: a robotic arm; a tool drive coupled to the robotic arm; a cannula interface configured to couple a cannula to the tool drive, the cannula interface having a fluid pathway in communication with an interior lumen of the cannula; and an insufflation pathway coupled to the robotic arm, the insufflation pathway having a distal end coupled to the fluid pathway and a proximal end coupled to a surgical insufflator.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventors: Geoffrey Robert Russell, Omar J. Vakharia, John H. Magnasco
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Patent number: 11331157Abstract: A surgical robotic system comprising: a robotic arm; a tool drive coupled to the robotic arm; a cannula interface configured to couple a cannula to the tool drive, the cannula interface having a fluid pathway in communication with an interior lumen of the cannula; and an insufflation pathway coupled to the robotic arm, the insufflation pathway having a distal end coupled to the fluid pathway and a proximal end coupled to a surgical insufflator.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: VERB SURGICAL INC.Inventors: Geoffrey Robert Russell, Omar J. Vakharia, John H. Magnasco
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Publication number: 20210290329Abstract: A surgical robotic system comprising: a robotic arm; a tool drive coupled to the robotic arm; a cannula interface configured to couple a cannula to the tool drive, the cannula interface having a fluid pathway in communication with an interior lumen of the cannula; and an insufflation pathway coupled to the robotic arm, the insufflation pathway having a distal end coupled to the fluid pathway and a proximal end coupled to a surgical insufflator.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2020Publication date: September 23, 2021Inventors: Geoffrey Robert Russell, Omar J. Vakharia, John H. Magnasco
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Publication number: 20200363868Abstract: A method for disengaging a surgical instrument of a surgical robotic system comprising receiving a gaze input from an eye tracker; determining, by one or more processors, whether the gaze input indicates the gaze of the user is outside or inside of the display; in response to determining the gaze input indicates the gaze of the user is outside of the display, determining an amount of time the gaze of the user is outside of the display; in response to determining the gaze of the user is outside of the display for less than a maximum amount of time, pause the surgical robotic system from a teleoperation mode; and in response to determining the gaze of the user is outside of the display for more than the maximum amount of time, disengage the surgical robotic system from the teleoperation mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2019Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Anette Lia Freiin von Kapri, Denise Ann Miller, Paolo Invernizzi, Joan Savall, John H. Magnasco
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Publication number: 20200360096Abstract: A method for engaging and disengaging a surgical instrument of a surgical robotic system comprising: receiving a plurality of interlock inputs from one or more interlock detection components of the surgical robotic system; determining, by one or more processors communicatively coupled to the interlock detection components, whether the plurality of interlock inputs indicate each of the following interlock requirements are satisfied: (1) a user is looking toward a display, (2) at least one or more user interface devices of the surgical robotic system are configured in a usable manner, and (3) a surgical workspace of the surgical robotic system is configured in a usable manner; in response to determining each of the interlock requirements are satisfied, transition the surgical robotic system into a teleoperation mode; and in response to determining less than all of the interlock requirements are satisfied, transition the surgical robotic system out of a teleoperation mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2019Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Joan Savall, Denise Ann Miller, Anette Lia Freiin von Kapri, Paolo Invernizzi, John H. Magnasco
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Patent number: 9020769Abstract: Devices and methods for identifying an electrical device, and its state, in a network of electrical devices are disclosed. An energy monitoring device is programmed to identify an electrical device coupled to a power supply, and a state of the electrical device, from a change in successive measurements of the power supply. Algorithms for determining a load signature for an electrical device and its state are disclosed. A stored table of load signatures for states is used to identify devices, and states. Energy monitoring information is collected and presented to the user on a display, a remote display, or is transmitted over a network to a remote device such as a personal computer, personal digital assistant, an iPhone®, a cell phone, voice mail, email, or text message.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2011Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Geneva CleanTech Inc.Inventors: Patrick A. Rada, John H. Magnasco
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Patent number: 8674544Abstract: Methods and apparatus for power factor correction include selectively coupling bit reactive loads with a load having dynamic reactive properties to dynamically correct a power factor. Methods and apparatus for reducing distortion in a power delivery system include a means for determining distortion in a power line, forming a corrective signal according to the distortion and selectively sinking and sourcing current to the power line according to the corrective signal. Furthermore, power for a solar power system is injected into a load via the same apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2011Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Geneva Cleantech, Inc.Inventors: Patrick A. Rada, John H. Magnasco
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Patent number: 8450878Abstract: Methods and apparatus for power factor correction include selectively coupling bit reactive loads with a load having dynamic reactive properties to dynamically correct a power factor. Methods and apparatus for reducing distortion in a power delivery system include a means for determining distortion in a power line, forming a corrective signal according to the distortion and selectively sinking and sourcing current to the power line according to the corrective signal.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2010Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Geneva Cleantech, Inc.Inventors: Patrick A. Rada, John H. Magnasco
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Patent number: 8447541Abstract: Devices and methods for identifying an electrical device, and its state, in a network of electrical devices are disclosed. An energy monitoring device is programmed to identify an electrical device coupled to a power supply, and a state of the electrical device, from a change in successive measurements of the power supply. Algorithms for determining a load signature for an electrical device and its state are disclosed. A stored table of load signatures for states is used to identify devices, and states. Energy monitoring information is collected and presented to the user on a display, a remote display, or is transmitted over a network to a remote device such as a personal computer, personal digital assistant, an iPhone, a cell phone, voice mail, email, or text message.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2010Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Geneva Cleantech Inc.Inventors: Patrick A. Rada, John H. Magnasco
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Publication number: 20110251807Abstract: Devices and methods for identifying an electrical device, and its state, in a network of electrical devices are disclosed. An energy monitoring device is programmed to identify an electrical device coupled to a power supply, and a state of the electrical device, from a change in successive measurements of the power supply. Algorithms for determining a load signature for an electrical device and its state are disclosed. A stored table of load signatures for states is used to identify devices, and states. Energy monitoring information is collected and presented to the user on a display, a remote display, or is transmitted over a network to a remote device such as a personal computer, personal digital assistant, an iPhone®, a cell phone, voice mail, email, or text message.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2011Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: Geneva CleanTech Inc.Inventors: Patrick A. Rada, John H. Magnasco
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Publication number: 20110148202Abstract: Methods and apparatus for power factor correction include selectively coupling bit reactive loads with a load having dynamic reactive properties to dynamically correct a power factor. Methods and apparatus for reducing distortion in a power delivery system include a means for determining distortion in a power line, forming a corrective signal according to the distortion and selectively sinking and sourcing current to the power line according to the corrective signal. Furthermore, power for a solar power system is injected into a load via the same apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2011Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: GENEVA CLEANTECH INC.Inventors: Patrick A. Rada, John H. Magnasco
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Publication number: 20100187914Abstract: Methods and apparatus for power factor correction include selectively coupling bit reactive loads with a load having dynamic reactive properties to dynamically correct a power factor. Methods and apparatus for reducing distortion in a power delivery system include a means for determining distortion in a power line, forming a corrective signal according to the distortion and selectively sinking and sourcing current to the power line according to the corrective signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: GENEVA CLEANTECH INC.Inventors: Patrick A. Rada, John H. Magnasco
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Publication number: 20100191487Abstract: Devices and methods for identifying an electrical device, and its state, in a network of electrical devices are disclosed. An energy monitoring device is programmed to identify an electrical device coupled to a power supply, and a state of the electrical device, from a change in successive measurements of the power supply. Algorithms for determining a load signature for an electrical device and its state are disclosed. A stored table of load signatures for states is used to identify devices, and states. Energy monitoring information is collected and presented to the user on a display, a remote display, or is transmitted over a network to a remote device such as a personal computer, personal digital assistant, an iPhone, a cell phone, voice mail, email, or text message.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: GENEVA CLEAN TECH INC.Inventors: Patrick A. Rada, John H. Magnasco
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Patent number: 6320960Abstract: A headset has an earpiece and a flexible microphone boom. The headset is designed and constructed to be lightweight, flexibly adjustable, and comfortable to wear. The earpiece fits comfortably over an external portion of an ear of a wearer and between a head of the wearer and the ear. The earpiece is designed to be easily adjusted for a secure, comfortable fit. In the preferred embodiment, the earpiece includes a rigid plastic backbone and a ductile wire. In an alternate embodiment, the earpiece includes a rigid plastic backbone, a spring, and a ductile wire. The earpiece has an asymmetrical U shape, facilitating easy adjustment to fit securely around the external portion of the ear. A speaker module is coupled to the earpiece and designed to rest over a pinna of the ear when the earpiece is worn over the ear. A small speaker is mounted inside the speaker module. The speaker module is coupled to the earpiece by a ball and socket joint integrally formed as part of the earpiece.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1999Date of Patent: November 20, 2001Assignee: Hello Direct, Inc.Inventors: Robert L. Lathrop, III, Richard J. Lutzinger, Kenneth G. Olson, John H. Magnasco
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Patent number: D436095Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1999Date of Patent: January 9, 2001Assignee: Hello Direct, Inc.Inventors: Peter Otto Schmidt, Robert L. Lathrop, III, Richard J. Lutzinger, Kenneth G. Olson, John H. Magnasco