Patents by Inventor Colin Allen Wilson
Colin Allen Wilson 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: 11918316Abstract: A robotically enabled teleoperated system can include a controller and a robotic tool capable of manipulation by the controller. The controller can include a handle, a gimbal and a positioning platform. The handle can be configured for actuation by an operator to cause a corresponding manipulation of the robotic tool. The gimbal can include a joint and a load cell. The joint can be configured to be manipulated based on an impedance control, such that manipulation of the gimbal causes a corresponding manipulation of the robotic tool based on a displacement of the joint. A portion of the positioning platform can be configured to be manipulated based on an admittance control, such that manipulation of the positioning platform causes a corresponding manipulation of the robotic tool based on a force imparted on the controller and measured by the load cell.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Auris Health, Inc.Inventors: Yanan Huang, Colin Allen Wilson, David Stephen Mintz, Jason Tomas Wilson
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Publication number: 20240058970Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting contact between a link and an external object are provided. In one aspect, there is provided a robotic system, including a manipulatable link, a rigid shell configured to overlay the manipulatable link, and one or more sensors positioned between the rigid shell and the manipulatable link. The one or more sensors are configured to detect contact between the rigid shell and an external object.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Nicholas J. EYRE, Alex C. SPIES, Colin Allen WILSON, Mason Myles MARKEE, Ying MAO, Bo YANG, Yanan HUANG
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Patent number: 11839969Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting contact between a link and an external object are provided. In one aspect, there is provided a robotic system, including a manipulatable link, a rigid shell configured to overlay the manipulatable link, and one or more sensors positioned between the rigid shell and the manipulatable link. The one or more sensors are configured to detect contact between the rigid shell and an external object.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2021Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Auris Health, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas J. Eyre, Alex C. Spies, Colin Allen Wilson, Mason Myles Markee, Ying Mao, Bo Yang, Yanan Huang
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Publication number: 20230372056Abstract: A robotic surgical system can include one or more adjustable arm supports that support one or more robotic arms. The adjustable arm supports can be configured to attach to either a table, a column support of the table, or a base of the table to deploy the adjustable arm supports and robotic arms from a position below the table. In some examples, the adjustable arm supports include at least four degrees of freedom that allow for adjustment of the position of a bar or rail to which the robotic arms are mounted. One of the degrees of freedom can allow the adjustable arm support to be adjusted vertically relative to the table.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventors: Nicholas J. EYRE, Colin Allen WILSON, Andrew F. O'ROURKE, Travis C. COVINGTON, Sven WEHRMANN
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Patent number: 11744670Abstract: A robotic surgical system can include one or more adjustable arm supports that support one or more robotic arms. The adjustable arm supports can be configured to attach to either a table, a column support of the table, or a base of the table to deploy the adjustable arm supports and robotic arms from a position below the table. In some examples, the adjustable arm supports include at least four degrees of freedom that allow for adjustment of the position of a bar or rail to which the robotic arms are mounted. One of the degrees of freedom can allow the adjustable arm support to be adjusted vertically relative to the table.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2019Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Auris Health, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas J. Eyre, Colin Allen Wilson, Andrew F. O'Rourke, Travis C. Covington, Sven Wehrmann
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Publication number: 20230226684Abstract: A surgical system may include an elongated arm support and a robotic arm supported on the elongated arm support. The robotic arm may translate along the elongated arm support. A partially enclosed cavity may be defined in the elongated arm support for receiving an electrical cable electrically coupled to the robotic arm so that the first electrical cable is within the cavity and includes a rolling loop that moves in conjunction with movement of the robotic arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2023Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventors: Alvin Z. HO, Nicholas J. EYRE, Colin Allen WILSON, Sven WEHRMANN
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Publication number: 20230125107Abstract: A medical system may include an input device for controlling a medical instrument. The input device may include a grasper for receiving user input and a sensor coupled to the grasper for generating sensor information related to a user presence at the grasper. The medical system may also include a processor and memory that stores instructions for receiving secondary information associated with the grasper and determining a user presence at the grasper based on the sensor information and the secondary information. A method for operating the medical system with the input device is also disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2022Publication date: April 27, 2023Inventors: Nicholas CHEUNG, Colin Allen WILSON, Ellen KLINGBEIL, Karan HANDA, Chembian PARTHIBAN
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Publication number: 20230126506Abstract: An input device for controlling operation of a robotic arm may include a grasper that includes a first finger pad. The first finger pad may include a first set of two or more electrodes for determining user presence at the first finger pad. The input device may also include a processor for modifying operation of the robotic arm in response to information from the input device in accordance with a determination of the user presence at the first finger pad. A method for operating a surgical tool via the input device is also disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2022Publication date: April 27, 2023Inventors: Colin Allen WILSON, Daniel Aaron SOSKI, Karan HANDA
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Publication number: 20230010560Abstract: A medical robotic system can include a secondary brake release to allow a user to more easily move the arms of the robotic system when the system is in a power-off or fault state. The robotic system can include a joint and a brake mechanism that can limit motion of the joint. The brake mechanism can include a braking material, a first electromagnetic assembly, and a user-commanded release mechanism. The first electromagnetic assembly can disengage the braking material from an engaged configuration to a disengaged configuration. Further, the user-commanded release mechanism can disengage the braking material from the engaged configuration to the disengaged configuration independent of the first electromagnetic assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2022Publication date: January 12, 2023Inventors: Sven WEHRMANN, Nicholas J. EYRE, Nagy HAKIM, Chase Paul HATHAWAY, Jason W. CURRIE, Colin Allen WILSON, Travis C. COVINGTON
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Publication number: 20220175483Abstract: Certain aspects relate to systems and techniques for an input device for controlling a robotic surgical tool. The input device can include a first pair of opposing links and a second pair of opposing links. The first pair of opposing links and second pair of opposing links can be arranged radially symmetrically. The input device can be configured to control operation of the robotic surgical tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2021Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Joseph L. DIAMOND, Qingbin ZHENG, Adam Richard HEARD, Nathan B.J. MOORE, Cory B. MCBRIDE, Colin Allen WILSON
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Publication number: 20220039896Abstract: A robotically enabled teleoperated system can include a controller and a robotic tool capable of manipulation by the controller. The controller can include a handle, a gimbal and a positioning platform. The handle can be configured for actuation by an operator to cause a corresponding manipulation of the robotic tool. The gimbal can include a joint and a load cell. The joint can be configured to be manipulated based on an impedance control, such that manipulation of the gimbal causes a corresponding manipulation of the robotic tool based on a displacement of the joint. A portion of the positioning platform can be configured to be manipulated based on an admittance control, such that manipulation of the positioning platform causes a corresponding manipulation of the robotic tool based on a force imparted on the controller and measured by the load cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Inventors: Yanan HUANG, Colin Allen WILSON, David Stephen MINTZ, Jason Tomas WILSON
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Publication number: 20210402615Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting contact between a link and an external object are provided. In one aspect, there is provided a robotic system, including a manipulatable link, a rigid shell configured to overlay the manipulatable link, and one or more sensors positioned between the rigid shell and the manipulatable link. The one or more sensors are configured to detect contact between the rigid shell and an external object.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2021Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventors: Nicholas J. EYRE, Alex C. SPIES, Colin Allen WILSON, Mason Myles MARKEE, Ying MAO, Bo YANG, Yanan HUANG
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Patent number: 11207147Abstract: Certain aspects relate to systems and techniques for an input device for controlling a robotic surgical tool. The input device can include a first pair of opposing links and a second pair of opposing links. The first pair of opposing links and second pair of opposing links can be arranged radially symmetrically. The input device can be configured to control operation of the robotic surgical tool.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2021Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: Auris Health, Inc.Inventors: Joseph L. Diamond, Qingbin Zheng, Adam Richard Heard, Nathan B. J. Moore, Cory B. McBride, Colin Allen Wilson
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Patent number: 11179213Abstract: A robotically enabled teleoperated system can include a controller and an instrument capable of manipulation by the controller. The instrument can be a medical instrument. The controller can include a handle configured for actuation by an operator. The handle can be attached to a gimbal configured to allow manipulation of the handle in multiple rotational degrees of freedom. The gimbal can include a load cell. The gimbal can be configured for impedance control. The controller can also include a positioning platform coupled to the gimbal and configured to allow manipulation of the handle in multiple positional degrees of freedom. The controller can be configured for admittance control based at least in part on an output signal of the load cell in the gimbal.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2019Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: Auris Health, Inc.Inventors: Yanan Huang, Colin Allen Wilson, David Stephen Mintz, Jason Tomas Wilson
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Publication number: 20210205034Abstract: A robotic surgical system can include one or more adjustable arm supports that support one or more robotic arms. The adjustable arm supports and/or robotic arms can be configured to be deployed from low mount positions, for example, from positions below the surface of the table. The robotic arms can include a plurality of joints providing a plurality of degrees of freedom. The joints may be grouped into a proximal shoulder, an elbow, and a distal wrist. The robotic arms can include one or more redundant degrees of freedom. An insertion mechanism, associated with the robotic arm and configured for providing insertion of an instrument along an assertion axis, can be provided at a distal end of the robotic arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2021Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventors: Nicholas J. Eyre, Aren Calder Hill, Sven Wehrmann, Colin Allen Wilson, Yanan Huang, Jason Tomas Wilson, David Stephen Mintz
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Patent number: 10888386Abstract: A robotic surgical system can include one or more adjustable arm supports that support one or more robotic arms. The adjustable arm supports and/or robotic arms can be configured to be deployed from low mount positions, for example, from positions below the surface of the table. The robotic arms can include a plurality of joints providing a plurality of degrees of freedom. The joints may be grouped into a proximal shoulder, an elbow, and a distal wrist. The robotic arms can include one or more redundant degrees of freedom. An insertion mechanism, associated with the robotic arm and configured for providing insertion of an instrument along an assertion axis, can be provided at a distal end of the robotic arms.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2018Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: Auris Health, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas J. Eyre, Aren Calder Hill, Sven Wehrmann, Colin Allen Wilson, Yanan Huang, Jason Tomas Wilson, David Stephen Mintz
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Publication number: 20200146769Abstract: A robotic surgical system can include one or more adjustable arm supports that support one or more robotic arms. The adjustable arm supports can be configured to attach to either a table, a column support of the table, or a base of the table to deploy the adjustable arm supports and robotic arms from a position below the table. In some examples, the adjustable arm supports include at least four degrees of freedom that allow for adjustment of the position of a bar or rail to which the robotic arms are mounted. One of the degrees of freedom can allow the adjustable arm support to be adjusted vertically relative to the table.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2019Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Nicholas J. Eyre, Colin Allen Wilson, Andrew F. O'Rourke, Travis C. Covington, Sven Wehrmann
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Patent number: 10517692Abstract: A robotic surgical system can include one or more adjustable arm supports that support one or more robotic arms. The adjustable arm supports can be configured to attach to either a table, a column support of the table, or a base of the table to deploy the adjustable arm supports and robotic arms from a position below the table. In some examples, the adjustable arm supports include at least four degrees of freedom that allow for adjustment of the position of a bar or rail to which the robotic arms are mounted. One of the degrees of freedom can allow the adjustable arm support to be adjusted vertically relative to the table.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Auris Health, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas J. Eyre, Colin Allen Wilson, Andrew F. O'Rourke, Travis C. Covington, Sven Wehrmann
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Publication number: 20190350662Abstract: A robotically enabled teleoperated system can include a controller and an instrument capable of manipulation by the controller. The instrument can be a medical instrument. The controller can include a handle configured for actuation by an operator. The handle can be attached to a gimbal configured to allow manipulation of the handle in multiple rotational degrees of freedom. The gimbal can include a load cell. The gimbal can be configured for impedance control. The controller can also include a positioning platform coupled to the gimbal and configured to allow manipulation of the handle in multiple positional degrees of freedom. The controller can be configured for admittance control based at least in part on an output signal of the load cell in the gimbal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2019Publication date: November 21, 2019Inventors: Yanan Huang, Colin Allen Wilson, David Stephen Mintz, Jason Tomas Wilson
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Publication number: 20190216550Abstract: A robotic surgical system can include one or more adjustable arm supports that support one or more robotic arms. The adjustable arm supports and/or robotic arms can be configured to be deployed from low mount positions, for example, from positions below the surface of the table. The robotic arms can include a plurality of joints providing a plurality of degrees of freedom. The joints may be grouped into a proximal shoulder, an elbow, and a distal wrist. The robotic arms can include one or more redundant degrees of freedom. An insertion mechanism, associated with the robotic arm and configured for providing insertion of an instrument along an assertion axis, can be provided at a distal end of the robotic arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2018Publication date: July 18, 2019Inventors: Nicholas J. Eyre, Aren Calder Hill, Sven Wehrmann, Colin Allen Wilson, Yanan Huang, Jason Tomas Wilson, David Stephen Mintz