Patents by Inventor Allison DiMartino

Allison DiMartino has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • ERGONOMIC HANDLE AND ARTICULATING LAPAROSCOPIC TOOL
    Publication number: 20090312605
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a laparoscopic apparatus. The apparatus comprises a handle having a body portion, a top surface, opposite bottom surface, a proximal and distal end. The top surface of the base is contoured to compliment the natural curve of the palm. The apparatus further includes a shaft projecting from the distal end of the handle. The shaft has a proximal and distal end. A control sphere is located on the handle. The control sphere can be moved by one or more of a user's fingers to indicate direction. An end effector is located at the distal end of the shaft. The end effector is connected to the control sphere such that movements made to the control sphere control cause movement (articulation) of the end effector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventors: M. Susan Hallbeck, Dmitry Oleynikov, Kathryn Done, Tim Judkins, Allison DiMartino, Jonathan Morse, Lawton N. Verner
  • Ergonomic handle and articulating laparoscopic tool
    Publication number: 20050187575
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a laparoscopic apparatus. The apparatus comprises a handle having a body portion, a top surface, opposite bottom surface, a proximal and distal end. The top surface of the base is contoured to compliment the natural curve of the palm. The apparatus further includes a shaft projecting from the distal end of the handle. The shaft has a proximal and distal end. A control sphere is located on the handle. The control sphere can be moved by one or more of a user's fingers to indicate direction. An end effector is located at the distal end of the shaft. The end effector is connected to the control sphere such that movements made to the control sphere control cause movement (articulation) of the end effector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Inventors: M. Hallbeck, Dmitry Oleynikov, Kathryn Done', Tim Judkins, Allison DiMartino, Jonathan Morse, Lawton Verner