Patents by Inventor Andrew N. Csavoy

Andrew N. Csavoy 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).

  • Method And Apparatus For Performing A Navigated Procedure
    Publication number: 20080269602
    Abstract: A system can be used to navigate or guide an instrument or device into an anatomy of a patient. The navigation can occur with the use of image data acquired of the patient. The image data can be registered to the patient space for navigation. Also, one or more coils can be used for tracking or localization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew N. Csavoy, Matthew S. Solar, Jeffrey M. Waynik, Mark S. Freas, Thomas I. Miller, Keith Sootsman
  • Method And Apparatus For Optimizing A Computer Assisted Surgical Procedure
    Publication number: 20080081982
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for optimizing a computer assisted procedure is provided. A method and apparatus for performing a procedure is also provided. Data can be accessed and processed to optimize and perform a procedure. The data can be augmented or supplemented with patient specific data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2007
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.
    Inventors: David Simon, Mark S. Lent, Ruchika Singhal, Andrew N. Csavoy