Patents by Inventor Michael D. PARIS
Michael D. PARIS 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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Patent number: 11960665Abstract: A drape for an input control console of an elongate device may comprise a main drape section configured to fit over the input control console via a main opening at one end of the main drape section. The drape may also comprise a plurality of pockets. Each of the plurality of pockets may include a pocket opening that is attached to a respective secondary opening in the main drape section. Each of the plurality of pockets may be configured to be anchored, at the pocket opening, to a side surface of a respective raised ring or bezel on the input control console using a respective tightening element.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: David W. Bailey, Federico Barbagli, Reuben D. Brewer, Christopher R Carlson, Vincent Duindam, Tania K. Morimoto, Michael D. Paris, Oliver J. Wagner
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Publication number: 20230215007Abstract: A method performed by a computing system comprises receiving a fluoroscopic image of a patient anatomy while a portion of a medical instrument is positioned within the patient anatomy. The fluoroscopic image has a fluoroscopic frame of reference. The portion has a sensed position in an anatomic model frame of reference. The method further comprises identifying the portion in the fluoroscopic image and identifying an extracted position of the portion in the fluoroscopic frame of reference using the identified portion in the fluoroscopic image. The method further comprises registering the fluoroscopic frame of reference to the anatomic model frame of reference based on the sensed position of the portion and the extracted position of the portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2023Publication date: July 6, 2023Inventors: Tao Zhao, Federico Barbagli, Caitlin Q. Donhowe, Vincent Duindam, Michael D. Paris, Timothy D. Soper, Oliver J. Wagner
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Patent number: 11636597Abstract: A medical system includes an instrument, a display system, and a processing unit. The instrument includes an instrument shape sensor. The processing unit includes one or more processors. The processing unit is configured to, receive an anatomic model of a patient anatomy, receive shape sensor data from the instrument shape sensor while the instrument is positioned within the patient anatomy and registered to the anatomic model, determine a preferred fluoroscopic image plane for display on the display system based on the received shape sensor data and the area of interest, and provide an indication on the display system to guide positioning of a fluoroscopy system to obtain a fluoroscopic image in the preferred fluoroscopic image plane. An area of interest is identified in the anatomic model.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2020Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Tao Zhao, Federico Barbagli, Caitlin Q. Donhowe, Vincent Duindam, Michael D. Paris, Timothy D. Soper, Oliver J. Wagner
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Publication number: 20220346886Abstract: A computer-assisted medical system comprises a fluoroscopic imager having a full scan range in a surgical coordinate space. The system further comprises one or more processors configured to perform a method. The method includes receiving a first fluoroscopic image data set of a patient anatomy. The first fluoroscopic image data set is obtained from the full scan range of the fluoroscopic imager. The method further includes receiving at least one additional fluoroscopic image data set of the patient anatomy from the fluoroscopic imager operating in a constrained range substantially smaller than the full scan range. The method further includes constructing a first planar tomographic image from the first and at least one additional fluoroscopic image data sets.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: Timothy D. Soper, Federico Barbagli, Caitlin Q. Donhowe, Vincent Duindam, Michael D. Paris, Oliver Wagner, Tao Zhao
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Patent number: 11399895Abstract: A method performed by a computing system comprises receiving, from a fluoroscopic imager, having a first set of parameters, first fluoroscopic image data of a first fiducial marker within a surgical coordinate space. The method comprises receiving a configuration of the first fiducial marker within the surgical coordinate space. The method comprises determining a second set of parameters of the fluoroscopic imager in the surgical coordinate space based on the first fluoroscopic image data and the configuration of the first fiducial marker. In some embodiments, determining the second set of parameters comprises developing a calibrated model of the fiducial marker in the surgical coordinate space from the first fluoroscopic image data and the configuration of the first fiducial marker.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2017Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Timothy D. Soper, Federico Barbagli, Caitlin Q. Donhowe, Vincent Duindam, Michael D. Paris, Oliver Wagner, Tao Zhao
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Publication number: 20210378763Abstract: A drape for an input control console of an elongate device may comprise a main drape section configured to fit over the input control console via a main opening at one end of the main drape section. The drape may also comprise a plurality of pockets. Each of the plurality of pockets may include a pocket opening that is attached to a respective secondary opening in the main drape section. Each of the plurality of pockets may be configured to be anchored, at the pocket opening, to a side surface of a respective raised ring or bezel on the input control console using a respective tightening element.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventors: David W. Bailey, Federico Barbagli, Reuben D. Brewer, Christopher R. Carlson, Vincent Duindam, Tania K. Morimoto, Michael D. Paris, Oliver J. Wagner
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Patent number: 11172809Abstract: An anatomical probe system comprises an elongated flexible body and an elongated probe extending within the flexible body. The probe has a distal opening at a distal face of a distal end and includes an outer wall defining a channel, an access port in the outer wall in communication with the channel, a one-way flow controller, and an image capture instrument secured to the outer wall at a location proximal of the distal opening. The access port is spaced proximally of the distal face of the distal end. The one-way flow controller includes a cover configured to move between an open position where the access port is uncovered and the channel is in fluid communication with an area adjacent to the elongated probe via the access port, and a closed position where the access port is covered and a migration of fluids through the distal opening is permitted.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2014Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Paris, Lucas Gordon, Tao Zhao, Carol Reiley
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Patent number: 11116586Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling an elongate device include an input control console. The console includes a first input control having an infinite length of travel in a first direction, a second input control having an infinite length of travel in more than one direction, one or more transceivers for coupling the console to a control unit for the elongate device, and interface circuits for coupling the first input control and the second input control to the one or more transceivers. The first input control provides a first command suitable for controlling an insertion depth of the elongate device. The second input control provides second commands suitable for controlling steering of a distal end of the elongate device. In some embodiments, the console includes raised rings or bezels within which the input controls are mounted. In some embodiments, pockets of a drape are anchored to the raised rings or bezels.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2017Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: David W. Bailey, Federico Barbagli, Reuben D. Brewer, Christopher R. Carlson, Vincent Duindam, Tania K. Morimoto, Michael D. Paris, Oliver J. Wagner
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Publication number: 20210073989Abstract: A method performed by a computing system comprises receiving a fluoroscopic image of a patient anatomy while a portion of a medical instrument is positioned within the patient anatomy. The fluoroscopic image has a fluoroscopic frame of reference. The portion has a sensed position in an anatomic model frame of reference. The method further comprises identifying the portion in the fluoroscopic image and identifying an extracted position of the portion in the fluoroscopic frame of reference using the identified portion in the fluoroscopic image. The method further comprises registering the fluoroscopic frame of reference to the anatomic model frame of reference based on the sensed position of the portion and the extracted position of the portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Tao Zhao, Federico Barbagli, Caitlin Q. Donhowe, Vincent Duindam, Michael D. Paris, Timothy D. Soper, Oliver J. Wagner
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Patent number: 10896506Abstract: A method performed by a computing system comprises receiving a fluoroscopic image of a patient anatomy while a portion of a medical instrument is positioned within the patient anatomy. The fluoroscopic image has a fluoroscopic frame of reference. The portion has a sensed position and sensed orientation in an anatomic model frame of reference. The method further comprises identifying the portion in the fluoroscopic image and identifying an extracted position and an extracted orientation of the portion in the fluoroscopic frame of reference using the identified portion in the fluoroscopic image. The method further comprises registering the fluoroscopic frame of reference to the anatomic model frame of reference based on the sensed position of the portion, the extracted position of the portion, the sensed orientation of the portion, and the extracted orientation of the portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2017Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, IncInventors: Tao Zhao, Federico Barbagli, Caitlin Q. Donhowe, Vincent Duindam, Michael D. Paris, Timothy D. Soper, Oliver J. Wagner
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Publication number: 20200078104Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling an elongate device include an input control console. The console includes a first input control having an infinite length of travel in a first direction, a second input control having an infinite length of travel in more than one direction, one or more transceivers for coupling the console to a control unit for the elongate device, and interface circuits for coupling the first input control and the second input control to the one or more transceivers. The first input control provides a first command suitable for controlling an insertion depth of the elongate device. The second input control provides second commands suitable for controlling steering of a distal end of the elongate device. In some embodiments, the console includes raised rings or bezels within which the input controls are mounted. In some embodiments, pockets of a drape are anchored to the raised rings or bezels.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2017Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventors: David W. Bailey, Federico Barbagli, Reuben D. Brewer, Christopher R. Carlson, Vincent Duindam, Tania K. Morimoto, Michael D. Paris, Oliver J. Wagner
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Patent number: 10378883Abstract: An optical force sensor along with an optical processing apparatus and method are disclosed. The optical force sensor includes an optical fiber, a core included in the optical fiber, an instrument including the optical fiber, the instrument having a distal region, and a tubular structure encasing an end of the optical fiber and secured to the first conduit at the distal region of the instrument. When an optical interferometric system is coupled to the optical fiber, it processes reflected light from a portion of the core included within the tubular structure that does not include Bragg gratings to produce a measurement of a force present at the distal region of the instrument.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2016Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventors: Dawn K. Gifford, Federico Barbagli, Samuel Y. Chang, Anoop B. Kowshik, Oliver J. Wagner, Michael D. Paris, Mark E. Froggatt
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Publication number: 20190038365Abstract: A method performed by a computing system comprises receiving, from a fluoroscopic imager, having a first set of parameters, first fluoroscopic image data of a first fiducial marker within a surgical coordinate space. The method comprises receiving a configuration of the first fiducial marker within the surgical coordinate space. The method comprises determining a second set of parameters of the fluoroscopic imager in the surgical coordinate space based on the first flouroscopic image data and the configuration of the first fiducial marker. In some embodiments, determining the second set of parameters comprises developing a calibrated model of the fiducial marker in the surgical coordinate space from the first fluoroscopic image data and the configuration of the first fiducial marker.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INCInventors: Timothy D. Soper, Federico Barbagli, Caitlin Q. Donhowe, Vicent Duindam, Michael D. Paris, Oliver Wagner, Tao Zhao
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Publication number: 20180128599Abstract: An optical force sensor along with an optical processing apparatus and method are disclosed. The optical force sensor includes an optical fiber, a core included in the optical fiber, an instrument including the optical fiber, the instrument having a distal region, and a tubular structure encasing an end of the optical fiber and secured to the first conduit at the distal region of the instrument. When an optical interferometric system is coupled to the optical fiber, it processes reflected light from a portion of the core included within the tubular structure that does not include Bragg gratings to produce a measurement of a force present at the distal region of the instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2016Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Dawn K. GIFFORD, Federico BARBAGLI, Samuel Y. CHANG, Anoop B. KOWSHIK, Oliver J. WAGNER, Michael D. PARIS, Mark E. FROGGATT