Patents Assigned to Medrobotics Corporation
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Publication number: 20200155183Abstract: A system for performing a medical procedure includes an articulating probe including inner and outer sleeves, and a surgical tool including a functional element positioned at a distal end of a tool shaft, the tool shaft having an articulation region. The articulating probe and the surgical tool are independently controllable.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2019Publication date: May 21, 2020Applicant: Medrobotics CorporationInventors: Michael Salvatore Castro, J. Christopher Flaherty
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Publication number: 20200129205Abstract: Described is a tool positioning system comprising an introduction device, a first tool support and a second tool support. The introduction device is constructed and arranged to slidingly receive an articulating probe. The first tool support comprises at least one guide element constructed and arranged to slidingly receive a first tool. The first tool support is oriented toward a first operator location. The second tool support comprises at least one guide element constructed and arranged to slidingly receive a second tool. The second tool support is oriented toward a second operator location.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2019Publication date: April 30, 2020Applicant: Medrobotics CorporationInventors: Michael Salvatore Castro, Chistopher P. DeGeorge, J. Christopher Flaherty, R. Maxwell Flaherty, Arnold Oyola, Joseph A. Stand, III, Samuel F. Straface
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Patent number: 10492769Abstract: An oral retraction device comprises a tongue depressor blade, an articulation assembly constructed and arranged to articulate the tongue depressor blade with at least three degrees of freedom, and a support element constructed and arranged to provide a stabilizing force to the articulation assembly during articulation of the tongue depressor blade.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2014Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Medrobotics CorporationInventors: Michael Castro, Joseph Karcsmar, R. Maxwell Flaherty, J. Christopher Flaherty
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Patent number: 10342559Abstract: A system for performing a medical procedure includes an articulating probe including inner and outer sleeves, and a surgical tool including a functional element positioned at a distal end of a tool shaft, the tool shaft having an articulation region. The articulating probe and the surgical tool are independently controllable.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2015Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Medrobotics CorporationInventors: Michael Salvatore Castro, J. Christopher Flaherty
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Patent number: 10238460Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 31, 2014Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: MEDROBOTICS CORPORATIONInventors: Joseph A. Stand, Robert A. Didomenico, Brett Zubiate, Ian J. Darisse, J. Christopher Flaherty
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Publication number: 20180256269Abstract: A system and method for performing a medical procedure includes a first multi-linked mechanism comprising a plurality of first links, and a lumen therethrough; a second multi-linked mechanism comprising a plurality of second links, wherein the second multi-linked mechanism is constructed and arranged to be slidingly received by the lumen of the first multi-linked mechanism, and where the first and second multi-linked mechanisms are configured to transition from a limp state to a rigid state; a set of proximal cables comprising at least a first proximal cable and a second proximal cable; a set of distal cables comprising at least a first distal cable and a second distal cable; a cable control assembly constructed and arranged to independently apply tension to the first proximal cable and the second proximal cable; a cable interface assembly constructed and arranged to receive a force from at least the first proximal cable and the second proximal cable and to transmit a corresponding force to at least the firstType: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: Medrobotics CorporationInventors: Gabriel Johnston, Tom Calef, Ian Darisse, Brett Zubiate, R. Maxwell Flaherty, J. Christopher Flaherty, Reynaldo Lewis, Adam Rienzie, Justin S. Runyon, Anthony Ray Halloway, JR., Corey Anthony Malaquais
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Publication number: 20180250095Abstract: An articulated probe assembly comprises a base, an outer support rod extending through the base, an articulating control portion at a proximal end of the outer support rod, and a steerable portion comprising a plurality of outer links coupled to a distal end of the outer support rod. The steerable portion is manipulated in response to the articulating control portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2018Publication date: September 6, 2018Applicant: Medrobotics CorporationInventors: Michael Salvatore Castro, Joseph Karcsmar, R. Maxwell Flaherty, J. Christopher Flaherty
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Publication number: 20180228557Abstract: A system for performing a medical procedure comprises a first assembly and a second assembly. The first assembly comprises an articulating probe assembly and a first housing. The articulating probe assembly comprises an outer probe and an inner probe. The outer probe comprises: multiple articulating outer links and a first connector. The inner probe comprises multiple articulating inner links and a second connector. The first housing comprises: a proximal portion; a distal portion; and an opening positioned in the first housing distal portion. The articulating probe is constructed and arranged to pass through the first housing opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2016Publication date: August 16, 2018Applicant: Medrobotics CorporationInventors: Ian J. Darisse, Gabriel A. Johnston, Richard Walker, Jr., Leland Witherspoon, David Warnock, Thomas Calef, Eric Daley, Stephen Tully, Amoz Cruz, Jonathan O'Keefe, JEffrey Cerier, Emily Triggs, Simon Grover, Andras Pungor, J. Christopher Flaherty, R. Maxwell Flaherty
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Publication number: 20180206923Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2018Publication date: July 26, 2018Applicant: Medrobotics CorporationInventors: Arnold Oyola, Joseph Stand, Kevin Gilmartin, Ian Darisse, Robert Didomenico, J. Christopher Flaherty
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Patent number: 10016187Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a steering mechanism. The steering mechanism comprises a handle at a proximal end of the surgical instrument. The handle includes a plurality of controls for controlling a movement of the surgical instrument. The steering mechanism also comprises a hub that rotatably mates with the handle and a housing positioned about the hub. The handle, the housing, and the hub communicate with each other to provide at least a first degree of freedom and a second degree of freedom. An articulation region is at a distal end of the surgical instrument. A movement of the steering mechanism handle in one and only one of the first or second degrees of freedom relative to at least one of the housing or the hub translates to a movement of the articulation region in a single plane of motion.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2016Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: Medrobotics CorporationInventor: Michael Salvatore Castro
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Patent number: 10004568Abstract: An articulated probe assembly comprises a base, an outer support rod extending through the base, an articulating control portion at a proximal end of the outer support rod, and a steerable portion comprising a plurality of outer links coupled to a distal end of the outer support rod. The steerable portion is manipulated in response to the articulating control portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2014Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: MEDROBOTICS CORPORATIONInventors: Michael Salvatore Castro, Joseph Karcsmar, R. Maxwell Flaherty, J. Christopher Flaherty
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Patent number: 9962179Abstract: A system for performing a medical procedure includes an articulating probe including inner and outer sleeves, and a surgical tool including a functional element positioned at a distal end of a tool shaft, the tool shaft having an articulation region. The articulating probe and the surgical tool are independently controllable.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2012Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Medrobotics CorporationInventors: Michael Salvatore Castro, J. Christopher Flaherty
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Patent number: 9913695Abstract: A system and method for performing a medical procedure includes a first multi-linked mechanism comprising a plurality of first links, and a lumen therethrough; a second multi-linked mechanism comprising a plurality of second links, wherein the second multi-linked mechanism is constructed and arranged to be slidingly received by the lumen of the first multi-linked mechanism, and where the first and second multi-linked mechanisms are configured to transition from a limp state to a rigid state; a set of proximal cables comprising at least a first proximal cable and a second proximal cable; a set of distal cables comprising at least a first distal cable and a second distal cable; a cable control assembly constructed and arranged to independently apply tension to the first proximal cable and the second proximal cable; a cable interface assembly constructed and arranged to receive a force from at least the first proximal cable and the second proximal cable and to transmit a corresponding force to at least the firstType: GrantFiled: May 2, 2014Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Medrobotics CorporationInventors: Gabriel Johnston, Tom Calef, Ian Darisse, Brett Zubiate, R. Maxwell Flaherty, J. Christopher Flaherty, Reynaldo Lewis, Adam Rienzie, Justin S. Runyon, Anthony Ray Halloway, Jr., Corey Anthony Malaquais
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Patent number: 9901410Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 21, 2011Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Medrobotics CorporationInventors: Arnold Oyola, Joseph Stand, Kevin Gilmartin, Ian Darisse, Robert Didomenico, J. Christopher Flaherty
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Publication number: 20180021060Abstract: Described is a tool positioning system comprising an introduction device, a first tool support and a second tool support. The introduction device is constructed and arranged to slidingly receive an articulating probe. The first tool support comprises at least one guide element constructed and arranged to slidingly receive a first tool. The first tool support is oriented toward a first operator location. The second tool support comprises at least one guide element constructed and arranged to slidingly receive a second tool. The second tool support is oriented toward a second operator location.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Applicant: Medrobotics CorporationInventors: Michael Salvatore Castro, Chistopher P. DeGeorge, J. Christopher Flaherty, R. Maxwell Flaherty, Arnold Oyola, Joseph A. Stand, III, Samuel F. Straface
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Publication number: 20170368681Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Applicant: Medrobotics CorporationInventors: Brett Zubiate, Arnold Oyola, Dale Whipple, Joseph A. Stand, Robert Didomenico, William H. Kennefick, J. Christopher Flaherty
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Patent number: 9821477Abstract: An apparatus for driving an articulating probe comprises an elongate probe constructed and arranged to articulate in at least one predetermined degree of motion and to transition from a flexible state to a rigid state, and a force transfer mechanism constructed and arranged to apply a force to the probe. The force is selected from the group consisting of a force that causes probe to articulate in the at least one predetermined degree of motion and a force that causes the probe to transition from the flexible state to the rigid state. The base structure is attached to portion of the force transfer mechanism and the elongate probe; the base structure comprising one or more stabilizing elements constructed and arranged to resist undesired movement of the probe caused by force from the force transfer mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2016Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Medrobotics CorporationInventors: Robert Anderson, Gabriel Johnston, Ian J. Darisse, Joseph A. Stand, Luis Bettencourt, Todd Frangolis, Arnold E. Oyola, J. Christopher Flaherty
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Patent number: 9757856Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 12, 2012Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Medrobotics CorporationInventors: Arnold Oyola, Brett Zubiate, Dale Whipple, Joseph A. Stand, Robert Didomenico, William H. Kennefick, J. Christopher Flaherty
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Patent number: 9675380Abstract: Described is a tool positioning system comprising an introduction device, a first tool support and a second tool support. The introduction device is constructed and arranged to slidingly receive an articulating probe. The first tool support comprises at least one guide element constructed and arranged to slidingly receive a first tool. The first tool support is oriented toward a first operator location. The second tool support comprises at least one guide element constructed and arranged to slidingly receive a second tool. The second tool support is oriented toward a second operator location.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2013Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Medrobotics CorporationInventors: Michael Salvatore Castro, Christopher P. DeGeorge, J. Christopher Flaherty, R. Maxwell Flaherty, Arnold Oyola, Joseph A. Stand, III, Samuel F. Straface
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Patent number: D874655Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2018Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: Medrobotics CorporationInventors: Thomas Calef, Alexander Patt Broerman, James Wilson, Michael Rito