Patents by Inventor Shane Farritor

Shane Farritor 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).

  • Single site robotic device and related systems and methods
    Patent number: 11529201
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are various medical device components, including components that can be incorporated into robotic and/or in vivo medical devices. Also disclosed are various medical devices for in vivo medical procedures. Included herein, for example, is a surgical robotic device having an elongate device body, a right robotic arm coupled to a right shoulder assembly, and a left robotic arm coupled to a left shoulder assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Jack Mondry, Shane Farritor, Eric Markvicka, Thomas Frederick, Joe Bartels
  • Robotic Device with Compact Joint Design and Related Systems and Methods
    Publication number: 20220378529
    Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to various robotic and/or in vivo medical devices having compact joint configurations. Other embodiments relate to various medical device components, including forearms having grasper or cautery end effectors, that can be incorporated into certain robotic and/or in vivo medical devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Tom Frederick, Eric Markvicka, Shane Farritor, Dmitry Oleynikov
  • Single-arm robotic device with compact joint design and related systems and methods
    Patent number: 11504196
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are various robotic surgical devices and systems that include first and second elongate bodies, first and second driveshafts disposed through the second elongate body, and an in-line shoulder joint with a robotic arm coupled thereto. In certain implementations, the in-line shoulder joint has a differential yoke and a dual shaft disposed within the yoke lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Joseph Palmowski, Shane Farritor
  • Local control robotic surgical devices and related methods
    Patent number: 11484374
    Abstract: The various robotic medical devices include robotic devices that are disposed within a body cavity and positioned using a support component disposed through an orifice or opening in the body cavity. Additional embodiments relate to devices having arms coupled to a device body wherein the device has a minimal profile such that the device can be easily inserted through smaller incisions in comparison to other devices without such a small profile. Further embodiments relate to methods of operating the above devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Eric Markvicka, Tom Frederick, Jack Mondry, Joe Bartels, Shane Farritor
  • Gross Positioning Device and Related Systems and Methods
    Publication number: 20220313387
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are gross positioning systems for use with robotic surgical devices to provide gross positioning of the robotic surgical devices. The gross positioning systems have a base, a first arm link operably coupled to the base, a second arm link operably coupled to the first arm link, a third arm link operably coupled to the second arm link, and a slidable coupling component slidably coupled to the third arm link.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Mark Reichenbach, Shane Farritor
  • Robotic device with compact joint design and related systems and methods
    Patent number: 11406458
    Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to various robotic and/or in vivo medical devices having compact joint configurations. Other embodiments relate to various medical device components, including forearms having grasper or cautery end effectors, that can be incorporated into certain robotic and/or in vivo medical devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Tom Frederick, Eric Markvicka, Shane Farritor, Dmitry Oleynikov
  • Quick-Release Tool Coupler And Related Systems And Methods
    Publication number: 20220219340
    Abstract: The various embodiments herein relate to a coupling apparatus for a medical device having a coupler body, a cavity defined in the coupler body, a rotatable drive component disposed within the cavity and having at least two pin-receiving openings, and an actuable locking ring disposed around the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Shane Farritor, Thomas Frederick
  • User Controller With User Presence Detection And Related Systems And Methods
    Publication number: 20220218430
    Abstract: The present invention is relates to a user controller having a thumb sheath with an open side defined in the thumb sheath. Further embodiments relate to thumb presence sensors and sensory feedback components associated with the thumb sheath. Additional embodiments relate to an adjustable thumb sheath. Still other embodiments relate to systems comprising such user controllers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Shane Farritor, Nathan Wood, Jason Dumpert
  • Gross positioning device and related systems and methods
    Patent number: 11357595
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are gross positioning systems for use with robotic surgical devices to provide gross positioning of the robotic surgical devices. The gross positioning systems have a base, a first arm link operably coupled to the base, a second arm link operably coupled to the first arm link, a third arm link operably coupled to the second arm link, and a slidable coupling component slidably coupled to the third arm link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Mark Reichenbach, Shane Farritor
  • User controller with user presence detection and related systems and methods
    Patent number: 11284958
    Abstract: The present invention is relates to a user controller having a thumb sheath with an open side defined in the thumb sheath. Further embodiments relate to thumb presence sensors and sensory feedback components associated with the thumb sheath. Additional embodiments relate to an adjustable thumb sheath. Still other embodiments relate to systems comprising such user controllers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Virtual Incision Corporation
    Inventors: Shane Farritor, Nathan Wood, Jason Dumpert
  • Surgical Robot Positioning System and Related Devices and Methods
    Publication number: 20220000569
    Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to surgical robot positioning systems and devices that aid in the gross positioning of surgical devices during surgical procedures. For example, a gross positioning system for use with a robotic surgical device may include a positioning body, a yaw mechanism operably coupled to the positioning body at a yaw rotational joint, a pitch mechanism operably coupled to the positioning body at a pitch rotational joint, and a plunge mechanism operably coupled to the pitch mechanism, where the plunge mechanism is configured to slide and to be coupleable to the robotic surgical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Shane Farritor, Nathan Wood, Rachael Wagner, Parker Durham, Lou Cubrich, Jay Carlson, Mark Reichenbach, Robert M. Cicerchia, Carsten Horn
  • Quick-release end effector tool interface
    Patent number: 11173617
    Abstract: The various embodiments herein relate to a coupling apparatus for a medical device having a coupler body, a cavity defined in the coupler body, a rotatable drive component disposed within the cavity and having at least two pin-receiving openings, and an actuable locking ring disposed around the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA
    Inventors: Shane Farritor, Thomas Frederick
  • Robotic Surgical Devices, Systems and Related Methods
    Publication number: 20210338349
    Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to various medical device components, including components that can be incorporated into robotic and/or in vivo medical devices. Certain embodiments include various modular medical devices for in vivo medical procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Shane Farritor, Erik Mumm, Philip Chu, Nishant Kumar, Jason Dumpert, Yutaka Tsutano
  • Robotic Surgical Devices, Systems and Related Methods
    Publication number: 20210344554
    Abstract: Various medical devices and related systems, including robotic and/or in vivo medical devices, and various robotic surgical devices for in vivo medical procedures. Included herein, for example, is a robotic surgical system having a support beam positionable through an incision, and a robotic device having a device body, first and second rotating shoulder components coupled to the device body, and first and second robotic arms coupled to the first and second shoulder components, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Shane Farritor, Tyler Wortman, Kyle Strabala, Ryan McCormick, Amy Lehman, Dmitry Oleynikov, Eric Markvicka
  • Robotic Surgical Devices with Tracking Camera Technology and Related Systems and Methods
    Publication number: 20210330404
    Abstract: The various inventions relate to robotic surgical devices, consoles for operating such surgical devices, operating theaters in which the various devices can be used, insertion systems for inserting and using the surgical devices, and related methods. A positionable camera is disposed therein, and the system is configured to execute a tracking and positioning algorithm to re-position and re-orient the camera tip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Shane Farritor, Dmitry Oleynikov, Nathan Wood, Jason Dumpert, Mark Reichenbach, Lou Cubrich
  • Methods, Systems, and Devices Relating to Surgical End Effectors
    Publication number: 20210307813
    Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to various medical device components, including components that can be incorporated into robotic and/or in vivo medical devices, and more specifically including end effectors that can be incorporated into such devices. Certain end effector embodiments include various vessel cautery devices that have rotational movement as well as cautery and cutting functions while maintaining a relatively compact structure. Other end effector embodiments include various end effector devices that have more than one end effector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Shane Farritor, Thomas Frederick, Joe Bartels
  • Methods, Systems, and Devices for Surgical Access and Insertion
    Publication number: 20210244439
    Abstract: The various embodiments herein relate to systems, devices, and/or methods relating to surgical procedures, and more specifically for accessing an insufflated cavity of a patient and/or positioning surgical systems or devices into the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2020
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas Frederick, Shane Farritor, Jack Mondry, Eric Markvicka, Dmitry Oleynikov, Jacob Greenburg
  • Single-Arm Robotic Device With Compact Joint Design And Related Systems And Methods
    Publication number: 20210236218
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are various robotic surgical devices and systems that include first and second elongate bodies, first and second driveshafts disposed through the second elongate body, and an in-line shoulder joint with a robotic arm coupled thereto. In certain implementations, the in-line shoulder joint has a differential yoke and a dual shaft disposed within the yoke lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Joseph Palmowski, Shane Farritor
  • MULTIFUNCTIONAL OPERATIONAL COMPONENT FOR ROBOTIC DEVICES
    Publication number: 20210236216
    Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to modular medical devices, including various devices with detachable modular components and various devices with pivotally attached modular components. Additional embodiments relate to procedures in which various of the devices are used cooperatively. Certain embodiments of the medical devices are robotic in vivo devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Shane Farritor, Amy Lehman, Mark Rentschler, Nathan Wood, Jason Dumpert, Dmitry Oleynikov
  • Methods, systems, and devices relating to surgical end effectors
    Patent number: 11065050
    Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to various medical device components, including components that can be incorporated into robotic and/or in vivo medical devices, and more specifically including end effectors that can be incorporated into such devices. Certain end effector embodiments include various vessel cautery devices that have rotational movement as well as cautery and cutting functions while maintaining a relatively compact structure. Other end effector embodiments include various end effector devices that have more than one end effector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Shane Farritor, Thomas Frederick, Joe Bartels