Patents Assigned to Catheter Robotics, Inc.
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Publication number: 20150182726Abstract: Systems, devices, methods, and non-transitory processor-readable storage media for a computing device to generate repositioning instructions for a remotely-controlled catheter positioning system to position a first catheter co-located with a second catheter within a patient's organ, including performing image analysis on imagery generated based on data from the first catheter, calculating positioning corrections based on the performed image analysis, generating repositioning instructions based on the calculated positioning correction information, and transmitting control signals based on the generated repositioning instructions to the remotely-controlled catheter positioning device. The computing device may also determine whether a representation of the second catheter is within the imagery based on the performed image analysis and whether a representation of a tip of the second catheter is at a desired location within the imagery. In an embodiment, the first catheter may be an ultrasound catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2013Publication date: July 2, 2015Applicant: Catheter Robotics, Inc.Inventor: David A. Jenkins
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Patent number: 8986246Abstract: A system for remotely controlling the positioning within the body of a patient of an elongated medical device optionally having a control handle, comprises a robotic system and a remote controller configured to control the robotic device. The robotic system comprises a handle controller; a sled member coupled to the handle controller, the sled member being configured to position the medical device within the body of the patient; and a sled base configured to advance the sled member towards the body of a patient, the sled bed being coupled to a sterile barrier effective to maintain sterility inside the sled base. A medical device introducer is effective to guide the elongated medical device into a patient's body.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2011Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Catheter Robotics Inc.Inventors: Stephen T. Foley, David Jenkins, Robert C. Royce, Jr., Robert M. Locke, Luiz Geraldo Pivotto
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Publication number: 20140243851Abstract: Embodiment methods of treating a human or animal patient using a remotely controlled robotic catheter device inserting a handle of a catheter into a handle controller, inserting the catheter tubular portion into a resealable delivery channel forming a sterile barrier to a sled base, engaging a tip of the catheter with a sterile introducer disposed at an end of the sled base and engaged with the patient's body, positioning the catheter into the patient's body by remotely sending commands to the tele-robotic device to cause the sled member to advance toward the patient's body, and performing a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure on the patient using the catheter. Diagnostic or therapeutic procedures may include a mapping procedure, an ablation procedure, an angioplasty procedure, a drug delivery procedure; an electrophysiology procedure, a radiological procedure, and a medical device implantation or positioning procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Catheter Robotics Inc.Inventors: Todd J. Cohen, Dara McMahon, Robert C. Royce
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Patent number: 8740840Abstract: A system for remotely controlling the positioning within the body of a patient of an elongated medical device optionally having a control handle, comprises a robotic system and a remote controller configured to control the robotic device. The robotic system comprises a handle controller; a sled member coupled to the handle controller, the sled member being configured to position the medical device within the body of the patient; and a sled base configured to advance the sled member towards the body of a patient, the sled bed being coupled to a sterile barrier effective to maintain sterility inside the sled base. A medical device introducer is effective to guide the elongated medical device into a patient's body.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2010Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Catheter Robotics Inc.Inventors: Stephen T. Foley, Robert C. Royce, Jr., Benjamin Piecuch
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Patent number: 8708952Abstract: A system for remotely controlling the positioning within the body of a patient of an elongated medical device optionally having a control handle, comprises a robotic system and a remote controller configured to control the robotic device. The robotic system comprises a handle controller; a sled member coupled to the handle controller, the sled member being configured to position the medical device within the body of the patient; and a sled base configured to advance the sled member towards the body of a patient, the sled bed being coupled to a sterile barrier effective to maintain sterility inside the sled base. A medical device introducer is effective to guide the elongated medical device into a patient's body.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2009Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Catheter Robotics, Inc.Inventors: Todd J. Cohen, Dara McMahon, Robert C. Royce, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140081113Abstract: Embodiment methods of treating a human or animal patient using a remotely controlled robotic catheter device inserting a handle of a catheter into a handle controller, inserting the catheter tubular portion into a resealable delivery channel forming a sterile barrier to a sled base, engaging a tip of the catheter with a sterile introducer disposed at an end of the sled base and engaged with the patient's body, positioning the catheter into the patient's body by remotely sending commands to the tele-robotic device to cause the sled member to advance toward the patient's body, and performing a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure on the patient using the catheter. Diagnostic or therapeutic procedures may include a mapping procedure, an ablation procedure, an angioplasty procedure, a drug delivery procedure; an electrophysiology procedure, a radiological procedure, and a medical device implantation or positioning procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: Catheter Robotics Inc.Inventors: Todd J. COHEN, Dara MCMAHON, Robert C. Royce
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Publication number: 20140081204Abstract: Embodiment methods of treating a human or animal patient using a remotely controlled robotic catheter device including inserting a catheter handle of a catheter into a modular handle controller of the remotely controlled robotic catheter device, operating the catheter remotely with the remotely controlled robotic catheter device to introduce the catheter into a body of the patient, and performing a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure on the patient using the catheter. Diagnostic or therapeutic procedures may include a mapping procedure, an ablation procedure, an angioplasty procedure, a drug delivery procedure; an electrophysiology procedure, a radiological procedure, and a medical device implantation or positioning procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: Catheter Robotics Inc.Inventors: Todd J. Cohen, Micheal Eilenberg
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Patent number: 8672880Abstract: A remotely controlled insertion system for a medical device is described. The system comprises a robotic device and a remote control mechanism. The robotic device has a handle controller to receive and hold the control handle or proximal end of a medical device. The medical device is capable of moving in up to six ranges of motion. In one embodiment a first motor is connected through a drive screw to a handle controller to move the medical device forward and backward. A second motor is connected to drive wheels effective to rotate the medical device clockwise and counter-clockwise. A third motor drives a series of gears that are connected to one or more control members on the medical device, this being effective to deflect a tip of the medical device so that movement of the third motor causes such deflection. A control unit is connected to all three motors.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2011Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Catheter Robotics Inc.Inventors: Todd J. Cohen, Michael Eilenberg
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Publication number: 20120220931Abstract: A remotely controlled insertion system for a medical device is described. The system comprises a robotic device and a remote control mechanism. The robotic device has a handle controller to receive and hold the control handle or proximal end of a medical device. The medical device is capable of moving in up to six ranges of motion. In one embodiment a first motor is connected through a drive screw to a handle controller to move the medical device forward and backward. A second motor is connected to drive wheels effective to rotate the medical device clockwise and counter-clockwise. A third motor drives a series of gears that are connected to one or more control members on the medical device, this being effective to deflect a tip of the medical device so that movement of the third motor causes such deflection. A control unit is connected to all three motors.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: Catheter Robotics Inc.Inventors: Todd J. Cohen, Michael Eilenberg
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Patent number: 8202244Abstract: A remotely controlled insertion system for a medical device is described. The system comprises a robotic device and a remote control mechanism. The robotic device has a handle controller to receive and hold the control handle or proximal end of a medical device. The medical device is capable of moving in up to six ranges of motion. In one embodiment a first motor is connected through a drive screw to a handle controller to move the medical device forward and backward. A second motor is connected to drive wheels effective to rotate the medical device clockwise and counter-clockwise. A third motor drives a series of gears that are connected to one or more control members on the medical device, this being effective to deflect a tip of the medical device so that movement of the third motor causes such deflection. A control unit is connected to all three motors.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2006Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Catheter Robotics, Inc.Inventors: Todd J. Cohen, Michael Eilenberg
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Publication number: 20120078080Abstract: A system for remotely controlling the positioning within the body of a patient of an elongated medical device optionally having a control handle, comprises a robotic system and a remote controller configured to control the robotic device. The robotic system comprises a handle controller; a sled member coupled to the handle controller, the sled member being configured to position the medical device within the body of the patient; and a sled base configured to advance the sled member towards the body of a patient, the sled bed being coupled to a sterile barrier effective to maintain sterility inside the sled base. A medical device introducer is effective to guide the elongated medical device into a patient's body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: Catheter Robotics Inc.Inventors: Stephen T. Foley, David Jenkins, Robert C. Royce, JR., Robert M. Locke, Luiz Pivotto
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Publication number: 20110166513Abstract: A remotely controlled insertion system for a medical device is described. The system comprises a robotic device and a remote control mechanism. The robotic device has a handle controller to receive and hold the control handle or proximal end of a medical device. The medical device is capable of moving in up to six ranges of motion. In one embodiment a first motor is connected through a drive screw to a handle controller to move the medical device forward and backward. A second motor is connected to drive wheels effective to rotate the medical device clockwise and counter-clockwise. A third motor drives a series of gears that are connected to one or more control members on the medical device, this being effective to deflect a tip of the medical device so that movement of the third motor causes such deflection. A control unit is connected to all three motors.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2011Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: Catheter Robotics Inc.Inventors: Todd J. Cohen, Michael Eilenberg
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Publication number: 20110028894Abstract: A system for remotely controlling the positioning within the body of a patient of an elongated medical device optionally having a control handle, comprises a robotic system and a remote controller configured to control the robotic device. The robotic system comprises a handle controller; a sled member coupled to the handle controller, the sled member being configured to position the medical device within the body of the patient; and a sled base configured to advance the sled member towards the body of a patient, the sled bed being coupled to a sterile barrier effective to maintain sterility inside the sled base. A medical device introducer is effective to guide the elongated medical device into a patient's body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: Catheter Robotics Inc.Inventors: Stephen T. Foley, Robert C. Royce, JR., Benjamin Piecuch