Patents Assigned to Tissue Differentiation Intelligence, LLC
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Patent number: 11986341Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed for use in contexts such as minimally invasive surgery (MIS). A device having an ultrasound transducer and methods for using the device are disclosed. A patient's anatomy may be scanned by use of the device and various target anatomy located. Trajectory information which corresponds to a path free of the various target anatomy may be presented to an operator of the device. By scanning the tissue, identifying the anatomy, and presenting the results to the operator, unnecessary damage to elements of the patient's anatomy may be avoided or lessened.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: Tissue Differentiation Intelligence, LLCInventors: Kern Singh, Sachin Gupta
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Publication number: 20230240642Abstract: A device is provided having a proximal portion and a distal portion. An ultrasound transducer is disposed within the distal portion, wherein the transducer is configured to scan tissue and detect certain portions of a patent's anatomy during the scanning process.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2022Publication date: August 3, 2023Applicant: Tissue Differentiation Intelligence, LLCInventors: Kern Singh, Sachin Gupta, Michael Oelze
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Patent number: 11701086Abstract: Aspects described herein disclose devices, systems, and methods for use in contexts such as minimally invasive surgery (MIS). Methods of use of radio frequency (RF) techniques for improved nerve detection in association with an ultrasound detection system are described. The methods include the use of RF echoes in the detection of tissue dependent features. The methods also include use of an RF classifier to reduce false positives. System dependent features are accounted for through use of a calibration spectrum or through non-parametric model estimation using machine learning.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2017Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Tissue Differentiation Intelligence, LLCInventors: Kern Singh, Trong Nguyen, Sachin Gupta, Michael Oelze
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Publication number: 20230088370Abstract: A system and method for determining an access trajectory to a target site to safely place a surgical access instrument (e.g., guide wire, dilator, cannula, etc.) through a tissue (e.g., muscle, fat, brain, liver, lung, etc.) without damaging nearby neurovascular structure is described herein. The trajectory determination system includes a nerve stimulation probe and a dilator guide having a plurality of guide channels and registerable to an operating table in a fixed orientation. Motor nerve stimulation (e.g., EMG, MMG) is performed with the stimulation probe positioned in each of said plurality of guide channels to generate a map of nerve locations within intervening anatomical structures (e.g., muscle, bone, etc.) between the dilator guide and the surgical target site. Available access pathways are determined based on the nerve location data and displayed on a display unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2022Publication date: March 23, 2023Applicant: Tissue Differentiation Intelligence, LLCInventors: Kern Singh, Kevin Foley, Adam Azzara, Christian Zaal
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Publication number: 20210169447Abstract: Aspects described herein disclose devices, systems, and methods for use in contexts such as minimally invasive surgery (MIS). A device is provided herein having a proximal portion and a distal portion, and an ultrasound transducer may be disposed within the distal portion and configured to scan tissue and identify certain portions of a patent's anatomy during the scanning process. The results of the detection may be presented to an operator of the device aurally and/or visually, such as in a 3-D volumetric image. By scanning the tissue, identifying the anatomy, and presenting the results to an operator, unnecessary damage to elements of the patients anatomy may be avoided or lessened. In some aspects, multiple transducers may be positioned on the device to increase the scanning range and/or scanning accuracy of the device. The device may provide an inner channel for the passage of surgical tools while scanning tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2020Publication date: June 10, 2021Applicant: Tissue Differentiation Intelligence, LLCInventors: Kern Singh, Sachin Gupta
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Patent number: 10716536Abstract: Aspects described herein disclose devices, systems, and methods for use in contexts such as minimally invasive surgery (MIS). A device is provided herein having a proximal portion and a distal portion, and an ultrasound transducer may be disposed within the distal portion and configured to scan tissue and identify certain portions of a patent's anatomy during the scanning process. The results of the detection may be presented to an operator of the device aurally and/or visually, such as in a 3-D volumetric image. By scanning the tissue, identifying the anatomy, and presenting the results to an operator, unnecessary damage to elements of the patients anatomy may be avoided or lessened. In some aspects, multiple transducers may be positioned on the device to increase the scanning range and/or scanning accuracy of the device. The device may provide an inner channel for the passage of surgical tools while scanning tissue.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2016Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Tissue Differentiation Intelligence, LLCInventors: Kern Singh, Sachin Gupta
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Publication number: 20190175139Abstract: A device is provided having a proximal portion and a distal portion. An ultrasound transducer is disposed within the distal portion, wherein the transducer is configured to scan tissue and detect certain portions of a patent's anatomy during the scanning process.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2018Publication date: June 13, 2019Applicant: Tissue Differentiation Intelligence, LLCInventors: Kern Singh, Sachin Gupta, Michael Oelze
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Patent number: 10154826Abstract: A method for identifying a target anatomy by use of a device having an ultrasound transducer. Using the ultrasound transducer, a portion of a patient's anatomy is scanned during a scanning process. A voltage trace of the patient's anatomy is determined and compared to a predetermined trace. If the voltage trace of the patient's anatomy matches the predetermined trace, a notification may be output.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2014Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: Tissue Differentiation Intelligence, LLCInventors: Kern Singh, Sachin Gupta, Michael Oelze