Patents by Inventor Dan Sanchez

Dan Sanchez 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).

  • Publication number: 20210290486
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a female-female syringe adapter, related systems, and methods of using the female-female adapter. The female-female syringe adapter may be used with male nozzles of syringes and reconstitution devices when reconstituting a lyophilized powder. The female-female adapter also may be used to combine doses in a common syringe from mixed reconstitution products in a multi-chambered syringe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2019
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Applicants: BAXALTA INCORPORATED, BAXALTA GMBH
    Inventors: Scott Richard ARIAGNO, Mark SCHILLING, Amey MATHAKARI, Dan SANCHEZ, Chris BLACKLEDGE
  • Patent number: 9011415
    Abstract: A pivot port that can provide a pivot point for a surgical instrument. The pivot port may be held in a stationary position by a support arm assembly that is attached to a table. The pivot port may include either an adapter or a ball joint that can support the surgical instrument. The pivot port allows the instrument to pivot relative to a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Dan Sanchez, Michael Black, Scott Hammond
  • Patent number: 8939891
    Abstract: A handle used to control movement of a medical instrument. The medical instrument may be coupled to a robotic arm that is connected to a controller. The medical instrument may have a plurality of functions such as wrist locking and motion scaling. One of the functions may be selected through a graphical user interface operated by the end user. The handle may have a plurality of buttons. One of the buttons may allow the end user to control the selected function. For example, when wrist locking/unlocking is selected, depressing the button can toggle the medical instrument wrist between a locked state and an unlocked state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Dan Sanchez, Darrin Uecker
  • Patent number: 8864794
    Abstract: A robotically controlled endoscopic medical instrument that includes an end effector coupled to a wrist. The wrist provides two separate degrees of freedom about the same pivot point. The end effector can be moved and actuated by pins. The pins allow for a compact minimally invasive medical instrument that has a wrist with two degrees of freedom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
    Inventor: Dan Sanchez
  • Publication number: 20140188130
    Abstract: A pivot port that can provide a pivot point for a surgical instrument. The pivot port may be held in a stationary position by a support arm assembly that is attached to a table. The pivot port may include either an adapter or a ball joint that can support the surgical instrument. The pivot port allows the instrument to pivot relative to a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Dan Sanchez, Michael Black, Scott Hammond
  • Patent number: 8641698
    Abstract: A pivot port that can provide a pivot point for a surgical instrument. The pivot port may be held in a stationary position by a support arm assembly that is attached to a table. The pivot port may include either an adapter or a ball joint that can support the surgical instrument. The pivot port allows the instrument to pivot relative to a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Dan Sanchez, Michael Black, Scott Hammond
  • Publication number: 20110301616
    Abstract: A handle used to control movement of a medical instrument. The medical instrument may be coupled to a robotic aim that is connected to a controller. The medical instrument may have a plurality of functions such as wrist locking and motion scaling. One of the functions may be selected through a graphical user interface operated by the end user. The handle may have a plurality of buttons. One of the buttons may allow the end user to control the selected function. For example, when wrist locking/unlocking is selected, depressing the button can toggle the medical instrument wrist between a locked state and an unlocked state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: DAN SANCHEZ, Darrin Uecker
  • Patent number: 8002767
    Abstract: A handle used to control movement of a medical instrument. The medical instrument may be coupled to a robotic arm that is connected to a controller. The medical instrument may have a plurality of functions such as wrist locking and motion scaling. One of the functions may be selected through a graphical user interface operated by the end user. The handle may have a plurality of buttons. One of the buttons may allow the end user to control the selected function. For example, when wrist locking/unlocking is selected, depressing the button can toggle the medical instrument wrist between a locked state and an unlocked state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Dan Sanchez, Darrin Uecker
  • Publication number: 20070066986
    Abstract: A robotically controlled endoscopic medical instrument that includes an end effector coupled to a wrist. The wrist provides two separate degrees of freedom about the same pivot point. The end effector can be moved and actuated by pins. The pins allow for a compact minimally invasive medical instrument that has a wrist with two degrees of freedom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Applicant: Intuitive Surgical INC.
    Inventor: Dan Sanchez
  • Publication number: 20060259019
    Abstract: A pivot port that can provide a pivot point for a surgical instrument. The pivot port may be held in a stationary position by a support arm assembly that is attached to a table. The pivot port may include either an adapter or a ball joint that can support the surgical instrument. The pivot port allows the instrument to pivot relative to a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Applicant: Intuitive Surgical INC.
    Inventors: Dan Sanchez, Michael Black, Scott Hammond
  • Patent number: 7121781
    Abstract: A robotically controlled endoscopic medical instrument that includes an end effector coupled to a wrist. The wrist provides two separate degrees of freedom about the same pivot point. The end effector can be moved and actuated by pins. The pins allow for a compact minimally invasive medical instrument that has a wrist with two degrees of freedom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Intuitive Surgical
    Inventor: Dan Sanchez
  • Publication number: 20050119790
    Abstract: A medical robotic system with a handle assembly that is used to control a medical instrument. The handle assembly and medical instrument have five degrees of freedom. Five degrees of freedom may provide greater dexterity than medical robotic systems of the prior art with four or less degrees of freedom. Five degrees of freedom reduces the size and complexity of the instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2005
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Applicant: Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Dan Sanchez, Darrin Uecker, Oleg Svanidze, James Wright, Yulun Wang
  • Patent number: 6860877
    Abstract: A support arm for a heart stabilizer that can be used to stabilize a heart during a beating heart coronary artery bypass graft procedure. The support arm may have an arm that is coupled to a table mount and an end effector. The table mount is adapted to be mounted to the rail of a surgical table. The end effector is adapted to hold the heart stabilizer. The arm may be adjustable to allow an end user to adjust the position of the end effector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Computer Motion, Inc.
    Inventors: Dan Sanchez, Edward R. Snow, Ken Grace
  • Publication number: 20050043719
    Abstract: A handle used to control movement of a medical instrument. The medical instrument may be coupled to a robotic arm that is connected to a controller. The medical instrument may have a plurality of functions such as wrist locking and motion scaling. One of the functions may be selected through a graphical user interface operated by the end user. The handle may have a plurality of buttons. One of the buttons may allow the end user to control the selected function. For example, when wrist locking/unlocking is selected, depressing the button can toggle the medical instrument wrist between a locked state and an unlocked state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2004
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Applicant: Computer Motion, Inc.
    Inventors: Dan Sanchez, Darrin Uecker
  • Patent number: 6839612
    Abstract: A medical robotic system with a handle assembly that is used to control a medical instrument. The handle assembly and medical instrument have five degrees of freedom. Five degrees of freedom may provide greater dexterity than medical robotic systems of the prior art with four or less degrees of freedom. Five degrees of freedom reduces the size and complexity of the instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Institute Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Dan Sanchez, Darrin Uecker, Oleg Svanidze, James Wright, Yulun Wang
  • Publication number: 20040253079
    Abstract: A robotically controlled endoscopic medical instrument that includes an end effector coupled to a wrist. The wrist provides two separate degrees of freedom about the same pivot point. The end effector can be moved and actuated by pins. The pins allow for a compact minimally invasive medical instrument that has a wrist with two degrees of freedom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventor: Dan Sanchez
  • Patent number: 6793653
    Abstract: A handle used to control movement of a medical instrument. The medical instrument may be coupled to a robotic arm that is connected to a controller. The medical instrument may have a plurality of functions such as wrist locking and motion scaling. One of the functions may be selected through a graphical user interface operated by the end user. The handle may have a plurality of buttons. One of the buttons may allow the end user to control the selected function. For example, when wrist locking/unlocking is selected, depressing the button can toggle the medical instrument wrist between a locked state and an unlocked state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Computer Motion, Inc.
    Inventors: Dan Sanchez, Darrin Uecker
  • Publication number: 20030191455
    Abstract: A pivot port that can provide a pivot point for a surgical instrument. The pivot port may be held in a stationary position by a support arm assembly that is attached to a table. The pivot port may include either an adapter or a ball joint that can support the surgical instrument. The pivot port allows the instrument to pivot relative to a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Inventors: Dan Sanchez, Michael Black, Scott Hammond
  • Publication number: 20030109957
    Abstract: A medical robotic system with a handle assembly that is used to control a medical instrument. The handle assembly and medical instrument have five degrees of freedom. Five degrees of freedom may provide greater dexterity than medical robotic systems of the prior art with four or less degrees of freedom. Five degrees of freedom reduces the size and complexity of the instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Dan Sanchez, Darrin Uecker, Oleg Svanidze, James Wright, Yulun Wang
  • Publication number: 20030109857
    Abstract: A handle used to control movement of a medical instrument. The medical instrument may be coupled to a robotic arm that is connected to a controller. The medical instrument may have a plurality of functions such as wrist locking and motion scaling. One of the functions may be selected through a graphical user interface operated by the end user. The handle may have a plurality of buttons. One of the buttons may allow the end user to control the selected function. For example, when wrist locking/unlocking is selected, depressing the button can toggle the medical instrument wrist between a locked state and an unlocked state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2001
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Dan Sanchez, Darrin Uecker