Patents by Inventor Amir Degani
Amir Degani 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).
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Patent number: 10568613Abstract: A device for performing a procedure may include an elongate tube having a proximal end and a distal end and an adapted link having a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end may include a first mating surface, where the proximal end may be configured to attach to the distal end of the elongate tube. The device may also include a rotating link having a second mating surface configured to rotatably interface with the adapted link first mating surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2016Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Carnegie Mellon UniversityInventors: Brett Zubiate, Howard Choset, Amir Degani, Anthony Kolb, Kevin P. GilMartin, J. Christopher Flaherty
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Patent number: 10471608Abstract: A steerable multi-linked device. The device includes a first multi-linked mechanism and a second multi-linked mechanism. The first mechanism defines a first plurality of grooves. The second mechanism defines a second plurality of grooves. The first and second pluralities of grooves cooperate to define at least two working ports along a length of the device. At least one of the first and second mechanisms are steerable.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2016Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: Carnegie Mellon UniversityInventors: Brett Zubiate, Amir Degani, Howie Choset
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Patent number: 10166682Abstract: A system for releasably attaching a steerable disposable multi-linked device to a durable device may include a disposable portion and a durable portion. The disposable portion may include a connecting member connected to the disposable portion and the durable portion and a steerable multi-linked device. The steerable multi-linked device may include a first link, a plurality of intermediate links, a second link movably coupled to a second one of the intermediate links, and a cable which passes through the first link and intermediate links and extends beyond a first end of the first link. A first one of the intermediate links may be movably coupled to the first link. The durable portion may include an axial member which defines an opening therethrough and a feeder mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2013Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: Carnegie Mellon UniversityInventors: Brett Zubiate, Amir Degani, Howie Choset
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Publication number: 20180133904Abstract: An articulated device may include a first steerable multi-linked mechanism and a second steerable multi-linked mechanism. The second steerable multi-linked mechanism may include a first link, a plurality of intermediate links and a second link movably coupled to a second one of the intermediate links. A first one of the intermediate links may be movably coupled to the first link. The articulated device may include a camera located within at least a portion of the second link and a protective shield connected to a distal end of the second link. The protective shield may surround at least a portion of the camera.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Brett Zubiate, Howard Choset, Amir Degani, Sarjoun Skaff
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Patent number: 9821476Abstract: An articulated device may include a first steerable multi-linked mechanism and a second steerable multi-linked mechanism. The second steerable multi-linked mechanism may include a first link, a plurality of intermediate links and a second link movably coupled to a second one of the intermediate links. A first one of the intermediate links may be movably coupled to the first link. The articulated device may include a camera located within at least a portion of the second link and a protective shield connected to a distal end of the second link. The protective shield may surround at least a portion of the camera.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2015Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Carnegie Mellon UniversityInventors: Brett Zubiate, Howard Choset, Amir Degani, Sarjoun Skaff
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Publication number: 20160361050Abstract: A device for performing a procedure may include an elongate tube having a proximal end and a distal end and an adapted link having a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end may include a first mating surface, where the proximal end may be configured to attach to the distal end of the elongate tube. The device may also include a rotating link having a second mating surface configured to rotatably interface with the adapted link first mating surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Brett Zubiate, Howard Choset, Amir Degani, Anthony Kolb, Kevin P. GilMartin, J. Christopher Flaherty
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Publication number: 20160288337Abstract: A steerable multi-linked device. The device includes a first multi-linked mechanism and a second multi-linked mechanism. The first mechanism defines a first plurality of grooves. The second mechanism defines a second plurality of grooves. The first and second pluralities of grooves cooperate to define at least two working ports along a length of the device. At least one of the first and second mechanisms are steerable.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Brett Zubiate, Amir Degani, Howie Choset
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Patent number: 9386911Abstract: A steerable multi-linked device. The device includes a first multi-linked mechanism and a second multi-linked mechanism. The first mechanism defines a first plurality of grooves. The second mechanism defines a second plurality of grooves. The first and second pluralities of grooves cooperate to define at least two working ports along a length of the device. At least one of the first and second mechanisms are steerable.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2012Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: Carnegie Mellon UniversityInventors: Brett Zubiate, Amir Degani, Howie Choset
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Patent number: 9370342Abstract: A device for performing a procedure may include an elongate tube having a proximal end and a distal end and an adapted link having a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end may include a first mating surface, where the proximal end may be configured to attach to the distal end of the elongate tube. The device may also include a rotating link having a second mating surface configured to rotatably interface with the adapted link first mating surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2009Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: Carnegie Mellon UniversityInventors: Brett Zubiate, Howard Choset, Amir Degani, Anthony Kolb, Kevin P. GilMartin, J. Christopher Flaherty
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Publication number: 20150239132Abstract: An articulated device may include a first steerable multi-linked mechanism and a second steerable multi-linked mechanism. The second steerable multi-linked mechanism may include a first link, a plurality of intermediate links and a second link movably coupled to a second one of the intermediate links. A first one of the intermediate links may be movably coupled to the first link. The articulated device may include a camera located within at least a portion of the second link and a protective shield connected to a distal end of the second link. The protective shield may surround at least a portion of the camera.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Brett Zubiate, Howard Choset, Amir Degani, Sarjoun Skaff
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Patent number: 9005114Abstract: An articulated device may include a first steerable multi-linked mechanism and a second steerable multi-linked mechanism. The second steerable multi-linked mechanism may include a first link, a plurality of intermediate links and a second link movably coupled to a second one of the intermediate links. A first one of the intermediate links may be movably coupled to the first link. The articulated device may include a camera located within at least a portion of the second link and a protective shield connected to a distal end of the second link. The protective shield may surround at least a portion of the camera.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2009Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Carnegie Mellon UniversityInventors: Brett Zubiate, Howard Choset, Amir Degani, Sarjoun Skaff
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Patent number: 8919710Abstract: An apparatus for positioning a device. The apparatus includes a coupling member, a first arm, a second arm, and a sloped support member. The coupling member defines a first opening and a second opening. The first arm passes through the first opening, and the coupling member is movably connected to the first arm. The second arm passes through the second opening. The sloped support member is releasably connected to the second arm. The apparatus has at least five degrees of freedom.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Carnegie Mellon UniversityInventors: Brett Zubiate, Sarjoun Skaff, Amir Degani, Howie Choset
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Patent number: 8656697Abstract: A steerable multi-linked device. The device includes a first multi-linked mechanism and a second multi-linked mechanism. At least one of the first and second multi-linked mechanisms is steerable and includes a modular link assembly at an end thereof. The modular link assembly includes a base, and a tip removably connected to the base.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2013Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Carnegie Mellon UniversityInventors: Brett Zubiate, Howard M. Choset, Amir Degani, Michael Schwerin
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Publication number: 20130319159Abstract: A system for releasably attaching a steerable disposable multi-linked device to a durable device may include a disposable portion and a durable portion. The disposable portion may include a connecting member connected to the disposable portion and the durable portion and a steerable multi-linked device. The steerable multi-linked device may include a first link, a plurality of intermediate links, a second link movably coupled to a second one of the intermediate links, and a cable which passes through the first link and intermediate links and extends beyond a first end of the first link. A first one of the intermediate links may be movably coupled to the first link. The durable portion may include an axial member which defines an opening therethrough and a feeder mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: Carnegie Mellon UniversityInventors: Brett Zubiate, Amir Degani, Howie Choset
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Publication number: 20130247537Abstract: A steerable multi-linked device. The device includes a first multi-linked mechanism and a second multi-linked mechanism. At least one of the first and second multi-linked mechanisms is steerable and includes a modular link assembly at an end thereof. The modular link assembly includes a base, and a tip removably connected to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Inventors: Brett Zubiate, Howard M. Choset, Amir Degani, Michael Schwerin
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Publication number: 20130228663Abstract: An apparatus for positioning a device. The apparatus includes a coupling member, a first arm, a second arm, and a sloped support member. The coupling member defines a first opening and a second opening. The first arm passes through the first opening, and the coupling member is movably connected to the first arm. The second arm passes through the second opening. The sloped support member is releasably connected to the second arm. The apparatus has at least five degrees of freedom.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITYInventors: Brett Zubiate, Sarjoun Skaff, Amir Degani, Howie Choset
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Patent number: 8459138Abstract: A system for releasably attaching a steerable disposable multi-linked device to a durable device may include a disposable portion and a durable portion. The disposable portion may include a connecting member connected to the disposable portion and the durable portion and a steerable multi-linked device. The steerable multi-linked device may include a first link, a plurality of intermediate links, a second link movably coupled to a second one of the intermediate links, and a cable which passes through the first link and intermediate links and extends beyond a first end of the first link. A first one of the intermediate links may be movably coupled to the first link. The durable portion may include an axial member which defines an opening therethrough and a feeder mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2008Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Carnegie Mellon UniversityInventors: Brett Zubiate, Amir Degani, Howie Choset
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Patent number: 8444096Abstract: An apparatus for positioning a device. The apparatus includes a coupling member, a first arm, a second arm, and a sloped support member. The coupling member defines a first opening and a second opening. The first arm passes through the first opening, and the coupling member is movably connected to the first arm. The second arm passes through the second opening. The sloped support member is releasably connected to the second arm. The apparatus has at least five degrees of freedom.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2011Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Carnegie Mellon UniversityInventors: Brett Zubiate, Howie Choset, Sarjoun Skaff, Amir Degani
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Patent number: 8397481Abstract: A steerable multi-linked device. The device includes a first multi-linked mechanism and a second multi-linked mechanism. At least one of the first and second multi-linked mechanisms is steerable and includes a modular link assembly at an end thereof. The modular link assembly includes a base, and a tip removably connected to the base.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2012Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Carnegie Mellon UniversityInventors: Brett Zubiate, Howard Choset, Amir Degani, Michael Schwerin
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Patent number: 8317777Abstract: A steerable multi-linked device. The device includes a first multi-linked mechanism and a second multi-linked mechanism. The first mechanism defines a first plurality of grooves. The second mechanism defines a second plurality of grooves. The first and second pluralities of grooves cooperate to define at least two working ports along a length of the device. At least one of the first and second mechanisms are steerable.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2012Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Medrobotics CorporationInventors: Brett Zubiate, Amir Degani, Howie Choset