Patents Assigned to VTI MEDICAL, INC.
  • Publication number: 20210282628
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for controlling achieving fine angle control within small diameter devices. An imaging device is provided with a multi-angle imaging platform. In some embodiments, a flexible printed circuit board (PCB) is provided with conductors and a camera angle activator pivot for rotating the camera head. In some embodiments, a ball and socket joint is used to rotate the camera head within a distal end of the elongate shaft. In some embodiments, a spring mechanism is used to rotate the camera head within a distal end of the elongate shaft. In some embodiments, the viewing angle of the imaging device is adjusted via movement of an inner tube with respect to an outer tube and corresponding adjustment of the flexible PCB, ball and socket joint, and/or spring mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Applicant: VTI Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Angelo Tortola
  • Patent number: 10977961
    Abstract: A laparoscopic trainer platform assembly includes: a training platform; a base, configured to accommodate at least one target array; the target array including a planar surface upon which are disposed a plurality of protruding targets oriented at various angles on the base; a left side support for supporting the training platform on the base; and a right side support for supporting the training platform on the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: VTI MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventor: Angelo Tortola
  • Publication number: 20200135054
    Abstract: A laparoscopic trainer platform assembly includes: a training platform; a base, configured to accommodate at least one target array; the target array including a planar surface upon which are disposed a plurality of protruding targets oriented at various angles on the base; a left side support for supporting the training platform on the base; and a right side support for supporting the training platform on the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: VTI Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Angelo Tortola
  • Patent number: 10593233
    Abstract: A laparoscopic trainer platform assembly includes: a training platform; a base, configured to accommodate at least one target array; the target array including a planar surface upon which are disposed a plurality of protruding targets oriented at various angles on the base; a left side support for supporting the training platform on the base; and a right side support for supporting the training platform on the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: VTI Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Angelo Tortola
  • Publication number: 20180218646
    Abstract: A laparoscopic trainer platform assembly includes: a training platform; a base, configured to accommodate at least one target array; the target array including a planar surface upon which are disposed a plurality of protruding targets oriented at various angles on the base; a left side support for supporting the training platform on the base; and a right side support for supporting the training platform on the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Applicant: VTI Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Angelo Tortola
  • Patent number: 9959785
    Abstract: A laparoscopic trainer platform assembly includes: a training platform; a base, configured to accommodate at least one target array; the target array including a planar surface upon which are disposed a plurality of protruding targets oriented at various angles on the base; a left side support for supporting the training platform on the base; and a right side support for supporting the training platform on the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: VTI MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventor: Angelo Tortola