Patents by Inventor Robert A. DiDomenico

Robert A. DiDomenico 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: 20190307521
    Abstract: A highly articulated robotic probe comprises an outer sleeve and an inner core. The outer sleeve and inner core include a plurality of links. The links of the outer sleeve and inner core are configured to pivot relative to one another. Various characteristics of the links determine the overall pivot angle of the articulated probe. Each of the plurality of links may have one or more channels. The channels form a semi-continuous passage from link to link and are configured to receive an elongated member such as an inner core, tool or cable. One or more cables may be used to control the outer links of the outer sleeve and the inner links of the inner core. Various characteristics of the cables determine the overall performance of the articulated probe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: Joseph A. STAND, Robert A. DIDOMENICO, Brett ZUBIATE, Ian J. DARISSE, J. Christopher FLAHERTY
  • Patent number: 10238460
    Abstract: A highly articulated robotic probe comprises an outer sleeve and an inner core. The outer sleeve and inner core include a plurality of links. The links of the outer sleeve and inner core are configured to pivot relative to one another. Various characteristics of the links determine the overall pivot angle of the articulated probe. Each of the plurality of links may have one or more channels. The channels form a semi-continuous passage from link to link and are configured to receive an elongated member such as an inner core, tool or cable. One or more cables may be used to control the outer links of the outer sleeve and the inner links of the inner core. Various characteristics of the cables determine the overall performance of the articulated probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: MEDROBOTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph A. Stand, Robert A. Didomenico, Brett Zubiate, Ian J. Darisse, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Publication number: 20180206923
    Abstract: A system for performing a medical procedure is provided comprising at least one tool and a tool support for supporting a distal portion of the tool. An operator manipulates a human interface device and produces control signals sent to a controller. The controller manipulates the tool support based on the received control signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Applicant: Medrobotics Corporation
    Inventors: Arnold Oyola, Joseph Stand, Kevin Gilmartin, Ian Darisse, Robert Didomenico, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Patent number: 9901410
    Abstract: A system for performing a medical procedure is provided comprising at least one tool and a tool support for supporting a distal portion of the tool. An operator manipulates a human interface device and produces control signals sent to a controller. The controller manipulates the tool support based on the received control signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Medrobotics Corporation
    Inventors: Arnold Oyola, Joseph Stand, Kevin Gilmartin, Ian Darisse, Robert Didomenico, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Publication number: 20180021095
    Abstract: In an introduction assembly for an articulated probe, a feeding mechanism has actuators for controlling the articulated probe. The introduction device is fixed in a positional relationship to the feeding mechanism. The introduction device includes a support member configured to support an articulated probe. A proximal end of the support member has an entrance configured to guide the articulated probe into contact with the support member. A distal end of the support member has an exit configured to guide the articulated probe from the support member into a region of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Ian J. Darisse, Arnold E. Oyola, Joseph A. Stand, Robert A. DiDomenico, Samuel F. Straface, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Publication number: 20170368681
    Abstract: An articulating probe, comprises a first mechanism including a first link comprising a first longitudinal axis, a first articulation surface and a first motion-limiting element; and a second link comprising a second longitudinal axis, a second articulation surface and a second motion-limiting element. An articulation joint comprises the first articulation surface and the second articulation surface and constructed and arranged to allow two degree-of-freedom articulation of the second link relative to the first link. A motion resisting assembly comprises the first motion limiting element and the second motion limiting element, wherein the motion resisting assembly is constructed and arranged to resist rotation of the second link about the second longitudinal axis relative to the first longitudinal axis of the first link.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: Medrobotics Corporation
    Inventors: Brett Zubiate, Arnold Oyola, Dale Whipple, Joseph A. Stand, Robert Didomenico, William H. Kennefick, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Patent number: 9757856
    Abstract: An articulating probe, comprises a first mechanism including a first link comprising a first longitudinal axis, a first articulation surface and a first motion-limiting element; and a second link comprising a second longitudinal axis, a second articulation surface and a second motion-limiting element. An articulation joint comprises the first articulation surface and the second articulation surface and constructed and arranged to allow two degree-of-freedom articulation of the second link relative to the first link. A motion resisting assembly comprises the first motion limiting element and the second motion limiting element, wherein the motion resisting assembly is constructed and arranged to resist rotation of the second link about the second longitudinal axis relative to the first longitudinal axis of the first link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Medrobotics Corporation
    Inventors: Arnold Oyola, Brett Zubiate, Dale Whipple, Joseph A. Stand, Robert Didomenico, William H. Kennefick, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Patent number: 9649163
    Abstract: In an introduction assembly for an articulated probe, a feeding mechanism has actuators for controlling the articulated probe. The introduction device is fixed in a positional relationship to the feeding mechanism. The introduction device includes a support member configured to support an articulated probe. A proximal end of the support member has an entrance configured to guide the articulated probe into contact with the support member. A distal end of the support member has an exit configured to guide the articulated probe from the support member into a region of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Medrobotics Corporation
    Inventors: Ian J. Darisse, Arnold E. Oyola, Joseph A. Stand, Robert A. DiDomenico, Samuel F. Straface, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Patent number: 9572628
    Abstract: An articulating probe, comprises a first mechanism including a first link comprising a first longitudinal axis, a first articulation surface and a first motion-limiting element; and a second link comprising a second longitudinal axis, a second articulation surface and a second motion-limiting element. An articulation joint comprises the first articulation surface and the second articulation surface and constructed and arranged to allow two degree-of-freedom articulation of the second link relative to the first link. A motion resisting assembly comprises the first motion limiting element and the second motion limiting element, wherein the motion resisting assembly is constructed and arranged to resist rotation of the second link about the second longitudinal axis relative to the first longitudinal axis of the first link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: MEDROBOTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brett Zubiate, Arnold Oyola, Dale Whipple, Joseph A. Stand, Robert Didomenico, William H. Kennefick, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Publication number: 20160262840
    Abstract: An articulating probe, comprises a first mechanism including a first link comprising a first longitudinal axis, a first articulation surface and a first motion-limiting element; and a second link comprising a second longitudinal axis, a second articulation surface and a second motion-limiting element. An articulation joint comprises the first articulation surface and the second articulation surface and constructed and arranged to allow two degree-of-freedom articulation of the second link relative to the first link. A motion resisting assembly comprises the first motion limiting element and the second motion limiting element, wherein the motion resisting assembly is constructed and arranged to resist rotation of the second link about the second longitudinal axis relative to the first longitudinal axis of the first link.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Applicant: Medrobotics Corporation
    Inventors: Brett Zubiate, Arnold Oyola, Dale Whipple, Joseph A. Stand, Robert Didomenico, William H. Kennefick, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Publication number: 20150313449
    Abstract: A highly articulated robotic probe comprises an outer sleeve and an inner core. The outer sleeve and inner core include a plurality of links. The links of the outer sleeve and inner core are configured to pivot relative to one another. Various characteristics of the links determine the overall pivot angle of the articulated probe. Each of the plurality of links may have one or more channels. The channels form a semi-continuous passage from link to link and are configured to receive an elongated member such as an inner core, tool or cable. One or more cables may be used to control the outer links of the outer sleeve and the inner links of the inner core. Various characteristics of the cables determine the overall performance of the articulated probe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicant: MEDROBOTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph A. Stand, Robert A. Didomenico, Brett Zubiate, Ian J. Darisse, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Patent number: 8992421
    Abstract: A highly articulated robotic probe comprises an outer sleeve and an inner core. The outer sleeve and inner core include a plurality of links. The links of the outer sleeve and inner core are configured to pivot relative to one another. Various characteristics of the links determine the overall pivot angle of the articulated probe. Each of the plurality of links may have one or more channels. The channels form a semi-continuous passage from link to link and are configured to receive an elongated member such as an inner core, tool or cable. One or more cables may be used to control the outer links of the outer sleeve and the inner links of the inner core. Various characteristics of the cables determine the overall performance of the articulated probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Medrobotics Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph A. Stand, Robert A. Didomenico, Brett Zubiate, Ian J. Darisse, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Publication number: 20140371764
    Abstract: An articulating probe, comprises a first mechanism including a first link comprising a first longitudinal axis, a first articulation surface and a first motion-limiting element; and a second link comprising a second longitudinal axis, a second articulation surface and a second motion-limiting element. An articulation joint comprises the first articulation surface and the second articulation surface and constructed and arranged to allow two degree-of-freedom articulation of the second link relative to the first link. A motion resisting assembly comprises the first motion limiting element and the second motion limiting element, wherein the motion resisting assembly is constructed and arranged to resist rotation of the second link about the second longitudinal axis relative to the first longitudinal axis of the first link.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: MEDROBOTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Arnold Oyola, Brett Zubiate, Dale Whipple, Joseph A. Stand, Robert Didomenico, William H. Kennefick, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Publication number: 20140012287
    Abstract: A system for performing a medical procedure is provided comprising at least one tool and a tool support for supporting a distal portion of the tool. An operator manipulates a human interface device and produces control signals sent to a controller. The controller manipulates the tool support based on the received control signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: MEDROBOTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Arnold Oyola, Joseph Stand, Kevin Gilmartin, Ian Darisse, Robert Didomenico, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Publication number: 20140012288
    Abstract: In an introduction assembly for an articulated probe, a feeding mechanism has actuators for controlling the articulated probe. The introduction device is fixed in a positional relationship to the feeding mechanism. The introduction device includes a support member configured to support an articulated probe. A proximal end of the support member has an entrance configured to guide the articulated probe into contact with the support member. A distal end of the support member has an exit configured to guide the articulated probe from the support member into a region of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: MEDROBOTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ian J. Darisse, Arnold E. Oyola, Joseph A. Stand, Robert A. DiDomenico, Samuel F. Straface, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Publication number: 20140005683
    Abstract: A highly articulated robotic probe comprises an outer sleeve and an inner core. The outer sleeve and inner core include a plurality of links. The links of the outer sleeve and inner core are configured to pivot relative to one another. Various characteristics of the links determine the overall pivot angle of the articulated probe. Each of the plurality of links may have one or more channels. The channels form a semi-continuous passage from link to link and are configured to receive an elongated member such as an inner core, tool or cable. One or more cables may be used to control the outer links of the outer sleeve and the inner links of the inner core. Various characteristics of the cables determine the overall performance of the articulated probe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: MEDROBOTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph A. Stand, Robert A. Didomenico, Brett Zubiate, Ian J. Darisse, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Patent number: 4760830
    Abstract: The method and apparatus for generating start of combustion signals associated with the combustion events in a diesel engine (10), and for using such signals to control the timing of fuel delivery to the engine. The combustion event is sensed, as by an electrostatic (230, 330) or optical (130, 430) sensor, and signal conditioning circuitry (32) provides a start-of-combustion (SOC) signal (34) which is directly and precisely indicative of the time of the onset of combustion. The sensors (130, 230) include self-cleaning capabilities (48, 248) for extended operating life on an engine. The sensors may be incorporated in the structure of a glow plug (330, 430). The SOC signal (34) is advantageously supplied to a timing control circuit (26) which delivers a timing control signal (28) to a fuel delivery device, such as the controller (16') associated with a fuel pump (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1988
    Assignee: Ambac Industries, Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert H. Bullis, Robert A. DiDomenico, John A. Kimberley, Thomas M. McHugh, Christopher A. Parent, James R. Voss, Walter J. Wiegand
  • Patent number: 4714462
    Abstract: A positive pressure positive displacement implantable infusion pump. A positive pressure fluid reservoir maintains infusate for delivery by a positive pressure displacement pump. Infusate is drawn by the pump into a drug pressurant chamber. A check valve prevents backflow into the reservoir. The check valve may independently establish a basal flow rate by not completely sealing in the forward flow direction. The pump pulses to expel and fill the chamber thereby establishing the flow rate, basal or bolus through a restrictor interposed between the chamber and the infusion site. The pump may run in open loop, pre-programmed or externally programmed modes of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1987
    Assignee: Intermedics Infusaid, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert A. DiDomenico
  • Patent number: 4526154
    Abstract: An improved timing control mechanism is provided for an engine-driven fuel injection pump of the type having plungers actuated by an adjustable cam. The cam is adjusted by the linear displacement of a timing piston operating in a cylinder. A pressurized hydraulic fluid admitted to a pressure chamber at one end of the cylinder provides a force against one end of the timing piston which is opposed by a biasing element, such as a spring. A rotary servo valve extends into an axial bore in one end of the timing piston for controlling the flow of hydraulic fluid through a control orifice formed in the wall of the piston bore and connecting with the cylinder's pressure chamber. The servo valve is axially fixed and includes an inclined, typically helical, control edge. Upon rotation of the valve, as by an electric rotary stepper motor, the control edge effectively moves "axially" relative to the control orifice to vary flow therethrough and thus cause the piston to track that "axial" positioning of the control edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1985
    Assignee: AMBAC Industries, Incorporated
    Inventor: Robert A. DiDomenico
  • Patent number: 4463729
    Abstract: The method and apparatus for generating start of combustion signals associated with the combustion events in a diesel engine, and for using such signals to control the timing of fuel delivery to the engine. The combustion event is sensed, as by an electrostatic or optical sensor, and signal conditioning circuitry provides a start-of-combustion signal which is directly and precisely indicative of the time of the onset of combustion. The sensors include self-cleaning capabilities for extended operating life on an engine. The sensors may be incorporated in the structure of a glow plug.The SOC signal is advantageously supplied to a timing control circuit which delivers a timing control signal to a fuel delivery device, such as the controller associated with a fuel pump. The control circuit stores one or more start of combustion values which indicate the desired timing, relative to an engine cycle, for the start of the combustion event as a function of speed and load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 7, 1984
    Assignee: AMBAC Industries, Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert H. Bullis, Robert A. DiDomenico, John A. Kimberley, Thomas M. McHugh, Christopher A. Parent, James R. Voss, Walter J. Wiegand