Patents by Inventor Bruce M. Shena

Bruce M. Shena 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).

  • Software Center and Highly Configurable Robotic Systems for Surgery and Other Uses
    Publication number: 20110264112
    Abstract: Telerobotic, telesurgical, and/or surgical robotic devices, systems, and methods employ surgical robotic linkages that may have more degrees of freedom than an associated surgical end effector n space. A processor can calculate a tool motion that includes pivoting of the tool about an aperture site. Linkages movable along a range of configurations for a given end effector position may be driven toward configurations which inhibit collisions. Refined robotic linkages and method for their use are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: William C. Nowlin, Paul W. Mohr, Bruce M. Shena, David Q. Larkin, Gary S. Guthart