Patents by Inventor Robert J. Reddy

Robert J. Reddy 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).

  • Method and apparatus for moving a reference device
    Patent number: 11957445
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for navigating an instrument relative to a subject. A reference device can be associated with the subject. The reference device can be moved while maintaining or allowing registration with an image space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Reddy, Robert Teichman
  • System and method for imaging a subject
    Patent number: 11771391
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system in a selected manner and/or motion. More than one projection may be combined to generate and create a selected view of the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick A. Helm, Rasika A. Parkar, Robert J. Reddy, Kyo C. Jin, Seunghoon Nam, Andre Souza, Xiaodong Tao, David A. Garlow, John R. Martin
  • System And Method For Imaging A Subject
    Publication number: 20220296195
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system in a selected manner and/or motion. More than one projection may be combined to generate and create a selected view of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Patrick A. HELM, Rasika A. PARKAR, Robert J. REDDY, Kyo C. JIN, Seunghoon NAM, Andre SOUZA, Xiaodong TAO, David A. GARLOW, John R. MARTIN
  • System and method for imaging a subject
    Patent number: 11364006
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system in a selected manner and/or motion. More than one projection may be combined to generate and create a selected view of the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick A. Helm, Rasika A. Parkar, Robert J. Reddy, Kyo C. Jin, Seunghoon Nam, Andre Souza, Xiaodong Tao, David A. Garlow, John R. Martin
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMAGING A SUBJECT
    Publication number: 20210345978
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system in a selected manner and/or motion. More than one projection may be combined to generate and create a selected view of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Patrick A. Helm, Rasika A. Parkar, Robert J. Reddy, Seunghoon Nam, Kyo C. Jin, Andre Souza, Xiaodong Tao, David A. Garlow, John R. Martin
  • System And Method For Performing And Evaluating A Procedure
    Publication number: 20210290318
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for performing a procedure. The system may include a navigation system and/or a surgical robot to be used to at least assist in the procedure. The system may assist in delineating objects and/or determining physical characteristics of subject portions. The system may assist in performing and/or a workflow of the procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Robert J. REDDY, John B. CLAYTON
  • System and method for imaging a subject
    Patent number: 11071507
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system in a selected manner and/or motion. More than one projection may be combined to generate and create a selected view of the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick A. Helm, Rasika A. Parkar, Robert J. Reddy, Kyo C. Jin, Seunghoon Nam, Andre Souza, Xiaodong Tao, David A. Garlow, John R. Martin
  • System and method for performing and evaluating a procedure
    Patent number: 11026752
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for performing a procedure. The system may include a navigation system and/or a surgical robot to be used to at least assist in the procedure. The system may assist in delineating objects and/or determining physical characteristics of subject portions. The system may assist in performing and/or a workflow of the procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Reddy, John B. Clayton
  • System And Method For Imaging A Subject
    Publication number: 20210145392
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system in a selected manner and/or motion. More than one projection may be combined to generate and create a selected view of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Patrick A. Helm, Rasika A. Parkar, Robert J. Reddy, Kyo C. Jin, Seunghoon Nam, Andre Souza, Xiaodong Tao, David A. Garlow, John R. Martin
  • System and method for imaging a subject
    Patent number: 10888294
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system in a selected manner and/or motion. More than one projection may be combined to generate and create a selected view of the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick A. Helm, Rasika A. Parkar, Robert J. Reddy, Kyo C. Jin, Seunghoon Nam, Andre Souza, Xiaodong Tao, David A. Garlow, John R. Martin
  • System and method for imaging a subject
    Patent number: 10881371
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system in a selected manner and/or motion. More than one projection may be combined to generate and create a selected view of the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick A. Helm, Rasika A. Parkar, Robert J. Reddy, Kyo C. Jin, Seunghoon Nam, Andre Souza, Xiaodong Tao, David A. Garlow, John R. Martin
  • System and Method for Imaging a Subject
    Publication number: 20200205763
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system in a selected manner and/or motion. More than one projection may be combined to generate and create a selected view of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Patrick A. Helm, Rasika A. Parkar, Robert J. Reddy, Kyo C. Jin, Seunghoon Nam, Andre Souza, Xiaodong Tao, David A. Garlow, John R. Martin
  • System and Method for Imaging a Subject
    Publication number: 20200205764
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system in a selected manner and/or motion. More than one projection may be combined to generate and create a selected view of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Patrick A. HELM, Rasika A. Parkar, Robert J. Reddy, Kyo C. Jin, Seunghoon Nam, Andre Souza, Xiaodong Tao, David A. Garlow, John R. Martin
  • System and Method for Imaging a Subject
    Publication number: 20200205758
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system in a selected manner and/or motion. More than one projection may be combined to generate and create a selected view of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Patrick A. HELM, Rasika A. Parkar, Robert J. Reddy, Kyo C. Jin, Seunghoon Nam, Andre Souza, Xiaodong Tao, David A. Garlow, John R. Martin
  • Method And Apparatus For Moving A Reference Device
    Publication number: 20200146589
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for navigating an instrument relative to a subject. A reference device can be associated with the subject. The reference device can be moved while maintaining or allowing registration with an image space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Robert J. Reddy, Robert Teichman
  • Method and apparatus for moving a reference device
    Patent number: 10531814
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for navigating an instrument relative to a subject. A reference device can be associated with the subject. The reference device can be moved while maintaining or allowing registration with an image space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Reddy, Robert Teichman
  • System and Method for Performing and Evaluating a Procedure
    Publication number: 20190365477
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for performing a procedure. The system may include a navigation system and/or a surgical robot to be used to at least assist in the procedure. The system may assist in delineating objects and/or determining physical characteristics of subject portions. The system may assist in performing and/or a workflow of the procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Robert J. Reddy, John B. Clayton
  • Method and apparatus for image-based navigation
    Patent number: 9504531
    Abstract: A system and method for a procedure that can be performed on any appropriate subject. Procedures can include assembling any appropriate work piece or installing members into a work piece, such as an airframe, autoframe, etc. Regardless of the subject, generally the procedure can have a selected result that is efficacious. The efficacious result may be the desired or best result for the procedure. The system and method can be used in confirming a selected result that can be efficacious.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Teichman, Eric Potts, Robert J. Reddy
  • Method and Apparatus for Moving a Reference Device
    Publication number: 20150031985
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for navigating an instrument relative to a subject. A reference device can be associated with the subject. The reference device can be moved while maintaining or allowing registration with an image space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. REDDY, Robert Teichman
  • Method And Apparatus For Image-Based Navigation
    Publication number: 20150010220
    Abstract: A system and method for a procedure that can be performed on any appropriate subject. Procedures can include assembling any appropriate work piece or installing members into a work piece, such as an airframe, autoframe, etc. Regardless of the subject, generally the procedure can have a selected result that is efficacious. The efficacious result may be the desired or best result for the procedure. The system and method can be used in confirming a selected result that can be efficacious.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventors: Robert TEICHMAN, Eric Potts, Robert J. Reddy