Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to improved robotic surgical systems, including robotic surgical devices having improved arm components and/or biometric sensors, contact detection systems for robotic surgical devices, gross positioning systems and devices for use in robotic surgical systems, and improved external controllers and consoles.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 13, 2014
Date of Patent:
August 29, 2017
Assignee:
Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
Inventors:
Shane Farritor, Thomas Frederick, Joe Bartels, Eric Markvicka, Jack Mondry
Abstract: A magnetoelectric composition of boron and chromia is provided. The boron and chromia alloy can contain boron doping of 1%-10% in place of the oxygen in the chromia. The boron-doped chromia exhibits an increased critical temperature while maintaining magnetoelectric characteristics. The composition can be fabricated by depositing chromia in the presence of borane. The boron substitutes oxygen in the chromia, enhancing the exchange energy and thereby increasing Néel temperature.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 23, 2015
Date of Patent:
August 1, 2017
Assignee:
Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
Inventors:
Christian Binek, Peter Dowben, Kirill Belashchenko, Aleksander Wysocki, Sai Mu, Mike Street
Abstract: Small molecule inhibitors of bacterial ribonuclease (e.g., RnpA) and methods for their synthesis and use are described herein. The methods of using the compounds include treating and preventing microbial infections and inhibiting bacterial ribonuclease. Also described herein are methods of identifying compounds for treating or preventing a microbial infection.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 5, 2015
Date of Patent:
July 4, 2017
Assignees:
University of Rochester, Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, Temple University—Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
Inventors:
Paul M. Dunman, Patrick D. Olson, Wayne Childers
Abstract: At least one example embodiment discloses a method of estimating a position of a rotor in a motor. The method includes obtaining a current regulation quality index based on a current command and a measured current, determining an estimated position of the rotor based on the current regulation quality index and position estimation data and controlling the motor based on the estimated position of the rotor.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 10, 2017
Publication date:
May 25, 2017
Applicants:
Deere & Company, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
Abstract: A surgical snare device for engaging an object in a body passage and that employs multiple loops for snaring the object. The loops, which can be made from a single elongated line or separate lines, are positioned at locations that substantially span across the diameter of the body passage. A tubular membrane cap is included which is made from a liner coupled with structural elements made of expandable wire for support. The membrane cap is selectively deployed from a sheath and radially expandable to envelop the captured object so that withdrawing the object is more secure and any sharp edges on the object do not damage walls of the body passage. The loops and membrane cap can be made from a metal, a metal alloy, or polymer. Perforations can be formed in the liner to allow fluid to pass through the membrane cap.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 29, 2015
Publication date:
May 4, 2017
Applicant:
Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for imaging and measuring deflections in structures such as railroad rail are disclosed. One exemplary embodiment relates to a vision system having a high-speed, visible-light imaging camera and an evaluation unit configured for analyzing images from the camera to detect geometric variations in the structure. In a second example, additional sensors are used to identify the wheel location(s) in the same reference frame as the measurement system. In analyzing structures such as railroad track rail, the imaging camera can be coupled to a moving rail vehicle and configured for generating images of the rail as the vehicle moves along the track.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 15, 2013
Date of Patent:
April 18, 2017
Assignee:
Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
Abstract: The present application includes a sheath that is suitable for use in a variety of medical procedures. In one or more implementations, the sheath includes a shunt member, and a curvable portion. The curvable portion may be configured in various orientations to facilitate an intervention, such as a hemodialysis intervention, or the like, by an operator. The curvable portion may be configured to bend between a substantially straight configuration and a curved configuration. In implementations, the sheath may be configured to have detachable and/or interchangeable components (e.g., shunt member, curvable portion, etc.).
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 15, 2014
Date of Patent:
March 7, 2017
Assignee:
Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
Abstract: A surgical device includes a console having a visual display and a manipulator arm, a robotic device having a camera and a connection component. The robotic device is configured to be positioned completely within a body cavity. The camera is configured to transmit visual images to the visual display. The connection component operably couples the console and the robotic device. The manipulator arm is positioned relative to the visual display so as to appear to be penetrating the visual display.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 28, 2007
Date of Patent:
February 28, 2017
Assignee:
Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
Inventors:
Shane M. Farritor, Mark Rentschler, Amy Lehman, Nathan A. Wood, Adam Bock, Reed Prior
Abstract: The present invention is directed to an oral supplement including creatine hydrochloride, which has an aqueous solubility that is at least 15 times greater than creatine monohydrate, where the oral supplement drives significant improvements in muscle development and recovery due to its enhanced bio-availability, while causing fewer negative side effects compared to previous forms of creatine.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 7, 2016
Publication date:
February 23, 2017
Applicants:
Vireo Systems, Inc., Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
Inventors:
Donald W. Miller, Jonathan L. Vennerstrom, Mark C. Faulkner
Abstract: At least one example embodiment discloses a method of estimating a position of a rotor in a motor. The method includes obtaining a current regulation quality index based on a current command and a measured current, determining an estimated position of the rotor based on the current regulation quality index and position estimation data and controlling the motor based on the estimated position of the rotor.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 2, 2014
Date of Patent:
February 21, 2017
Assignees:
DEERE & COMPANY, THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA
Abstract: Drug carriers, methods of synthesizing, and methods of use thereof are provided. The drug carriers are liposomes comprising at least one functionalized cholesterol of the formula: Chol-X-T, wherein X is a linker domain, T is at least one targeting moiety which binds hard tissue and/or medical implants, and Chol is cholesterol or a derivative or analog thereof. The liposomes may encapsulate at least one therapeutic agent for the treatment of an oral disease or disorder.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 7, 2011
Date of Patent:
January 17, 2017
Assignee:
Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
Abstract: Small molecule inhibitors of bacterial ribonuclease (e.g., RnpA) and methods for their synthesis and use are described herein. The methods of using the compounds include treating and preventing microbial infections and inhibiting bacterial ribonuclease.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 19, 2015
Date of Patent:
December 13, 2016
Assignees:
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER, BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA, TEMPLE UNIVERSITY—OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Inventors:
Paul M. Dunman, Patrick D. Olson, Wayne Childers
Abstract: A number of improvements are provided relating to computer aided surgery utilizing an on tool tracking system. The various improvements relate generally to both the methods used during computer aided surgery and the devices used during such procedures. Other improvements relate to the structure of the tools used during a procedure and how the tools can be controlled using the OTT device. Still other improvements relate to methods of providing feedback during a procedure to improve either the efficiency or quality, or both, for a procedure including the rate of and type of data processed depending upon a CAS mode.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 15, 2013
Date of Patent:
November 22, 2016
Assignee:
Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
Inventors:
Hani Haider, Ibrahim Al-Shawi, Osvaldo Andres Barrera
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 medical devices for in vivo medical procedures.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 15, 2013
Date of Patent:
November 22, 2016
Assignee:
Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
Inventors:
Jack Mondry, Shane Farritor, Eric Markvicka, Thomas Frederick, Joseph Bartels
Abstract: There is described a platform device for use in forming an anastomosis and maintaining a desired curvature of a lumen in a desired shape during an anastomosis assistance period. The platform is formed from one or more bioabsorbable or biodegradable polymer filaments. There is also described a method for inserting a platform device for use in creation of an arteriovenous fistula by identifying a candidate artery and a candidate vein and dissecting the candidate vein. Next, inserting a platform device into the vein and creating a breach in the candidate artery at a desired angle and location. Next, introducing the platform device and vein into the candidate artery and forming the platform device into a curvature angle selected to minimize turbulent blood flow in an anastomosis formed by the vein and the artery. The platform may also be used to maintain potency of supply blood vessels and/or organ blood vessels or the lumens during an organ transplant procedure.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 17, 2014
Publication date:
November 10, 2016
Applicant:
Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a third generation form of creatine, specifically a creatine hydrochloride salt, that drives significant improvements in muscle development and recovery due to its enhanced bio-availability, while causing fewer negative side effects compared to previous forms of creatine.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 24, 2015
Date of Patent:
November 8, 2016
Assignees:
Vireo Systems, Inc., Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
Inventors:
Donald W. Miller, Jonathan L. Vennerstrom, Mark C. Faulkner
Abstract: The present invention provides methods for obtaining plants that exhibit useful traits by transient suppression of the MSH1 gene of the plants. Methods for identifying genetic loci that provide for useful traits in plants and plants produced with those loci are also provided. In addition, plants that exhibit the useful traits, parts of the plants including seeds, and products of the plants are provided as well as methods of using the plants.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 2, 2012
Date of Patent:
October 25, 2016
Assignee:
BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA
Inventors:
Sally Ann Mackenzie, Roberto De la Rosa Santamaria
Abstract: Provided are materials and methods for the prevention and treatment of Juvenile Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis comprising administration of an effective amount of at least one of a hemi-channel inhibitor or a phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor. In some embodiments, the methods comprise administration of an effective amount of each of a hemi-channel inhibitor and a phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a hemi-channel inhibitor or a phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor, as well as kits comprising at least one effective dose of a hemi-channel inhibitor or a phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor or a combination of both.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 29, 2013
Date of Patent:
October 4, 2016
Assignee:
BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA