Patents by Inventor DOUGLAS S. LANGLEY
DOUGLAS S. LANGLEY 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: 11944399Abstract: A computer-assisted medical device includes a first articulated arm, a second articulated arm, an arm stabilizer, and a control system. The arm stabilizer includes first and second clamps and one or more sensors. The first and second clamps are configured to couple the arm stabilizer to the first and second articulated arms. At least one of a distance or a relative orientation between the first and second clamps is adjustable and the one or more sensors are configured to determine the distance or relative orientation. The control system is configured to implement a following mode in which the control system drives movement of the second articulated arm in response to movements of the first articulated arm and the arm stabilizer.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2023Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Amy E. Kerdok, Margaret M. Nixon, Douglas S. Langley, Wesley Swanson, Mahdi Azizian
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Publication number: 20240016518Abstract: A medical device includes an elbow, a first low-flow medical fluid fitting, and a first high-flow medical fluid fitting. The elbow includes a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a bend between the first end and the second end. The first low-flow medical fluid fitting is coupled to the first end of the elbow and configured to be coupled to and seal with a complimentary second low-flow medical fluid fitting at a proximal end of a pneumocavity needle. And, the first high-flow medical fluid fitting is coupled to the second end of the elbow and configured to be coupled to and seal with a complimentary second high-flow medical fluid fitting of a high-flow medical fluid line.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2021Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Douglas S. Langley, Heath Corbet, Humphrey W. Chow
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Publication number: 20230149104Abstract: A system and method includes deploying first and second articulated arms of a computer-assisted device so that a first attachment point on the first articulated arm and a second attachment point of the second articulated arm are positioned and oriented relative to each other based on a size and a shape of an arm stabilizer; stabilizing and reducing vibration of the first and second articulated arms by attaching the arm stabilizer to the first and second attachment points; after the stabilizing and reducing vibration of the first and second articulated arms, positioning and orienting a tool with the first articulated arm; and after the positioning and orienting of the tool, operating the tool. In some embodiments, the tool is a medical tool. In some embodiments, the system and method further include positioning and orienting a second tool with the second articulated arm and operating the second tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2023Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: Amy E. Kerdok, Margaret M. Nixon, Douglas S. Langley, Wesley Swanson, Mahdi Azizian
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Patent number: 11583351Abstract: A system and method includes deploying first and second articulated arms of a computer-assisted device so that a first attachment point on the first articulated arm and a second attachment point of the second articulated arm are positioned and oriented relative to each other based on a size and a shape of an arm stabilizer; stabilizing and reducing vibration of the first and second articulated arms by attaching the arm stabilizer to the first and second attachment points; after the stabilizing and reducing vibration of the first and second articulated arms, positioning and orienting a tool with the first articulated arm; and after the positioning and orienting of the tool, operating the tool. In some embodiments, the tool is a medical tool. In some embodiments, the system and method further include positioning and orienting a second tool with the second articulated arm and operating the second tool.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2019Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Amy E. Kerdok, Margaret M. Nixon, Douglas S. Langley, Wesley Swanson, Mahdi Azizian
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Publication number: 20220016349Abstract: A cannula may include a bowl portion comprising a first opening and a second opening, and an insertion tube extending from the bowl portion. The insertion tube defines a passage extending from the second opening and terminating in a distal end opening. The passage is configured to receive an instrument to be advanced through the cannula. The insertion tube has a transparent portion extending proximally from the distal end opening, and a strengthened portion extending proximally from the transparent portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2021Publication date: January 20, 2022Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Douglas S. LANGLEY, Justin KROM, Robert C. REID
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Patent number: 11097057Abstract: A cannula may include a bowl portion comprising a first opening and a second opening, and an insertion tube extending from the bowl portion. The insertion tube defines a passage extending from the second opening and terminating in a distal end opening. The passage is configured to receive an instrument to be advanced through the cannula. The insertion tube has a transparent portion extending proximally from the distal end opening, and a strengthened portion extending proximally from the transparent portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2017Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventors: Douglas S. Langley, Justin Krom, Robert C. Reid
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Publication number: 20210213269Abstract: A medical device may include a septum seal including a septum wall having portions defining a septum opening, and a plurality of flaps extending over the septum seal toward the septum opening, wherein the flaps define a flap opening that overlaps with the septum opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2019Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventors: Nathan A. Venskytis, Douglas S. Langley, Jake A. Luckman, Stephen C. Chai
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Patent number: 10959753Abstract: A cannula fixation device for insertion at a surgical incision includes a sleeve having a passage configured to receive a cannula, and a clamp configured to rotatably couple the cannula to the sleeve and to maintain an axial position of the cannula relative to the sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2016Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: William A. Burbank, Douglas S. Langley
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Publication number: 20190321116Abstract: A system and method includes deploying first and second articulated arms of a computer-assisted device so that a first attachment point on the first articulated arm and a second attachment point of the second articulated arm are positioned and oriented relative to each other based on a size and a shape of an arm stabilizer; stabilizing and reducing vibration of the first and second articulated arms by attaching the arm stabilizer to the first and second attachment points; after the stabilizing and reducing vibration of the first and second articulated arms, positioning and orienting a tool with the first articulated arm; and after the positioning and orienting of the tool, operating the tool. In some embodiments, the tool is a medical tool. In some embodiments, the system and method further include positioning and orienting a second tool with the second articulated arm and operating the second tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2019Publication date: October 24, 2019Inventors: Amy E. Kerdok, Margaret M. Nixon, Douglas S. Langley, Wesley Swanson, Mahdi Azizian
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Patent number: 10376324Abstract: A system and method for an articulated arm stabilization includes an arm stabilizer for use with articulated arms of a computer-assisted medical device. The stabilizer includes a spine, a first vibration absorbing mount attached to the spine, a second vibration absorbing mount attached to the spine, a first clamp attached to the first vibration absorbing mount, and a second clamp attached to the second vibration absorbing mount. The first clamp is adapted to hold a first attachment point of a first articulated arm without slipping. The second clamp is adapted to hold a second attachment point of a second articulated arm without slipping. In some embodiments, the arm stabilizer stabilizes and reduces vibration in the first and second articulated arms. In some embodiments, the vibration is in a range from 0.5 to 14 Hz. In some embodiments, the spine limits relative motion between the first clamp and the second clamp.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2015Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Amy E. Kerdok, Margaret M. Nixon, Douglas S. Langley, Wesley Swanson, Mahdi Azizian
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Publication number: 20180168684Abstract: A cannula fixation device for insertion at a surgical incision includes a sleeve having a passage configured to receive a cannula, and a clamp configured to rotatably couple the cannula to the sleeve and to maintain an axial position of the cannula relative to the sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: William A. BURBANK, Douglas S. LANGLEY
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Publication number: 20180021517Abstract: A cannula may include a bowl portion comprising a first opening and a second opening, and an insertion tube extending from the bowl portion. The insertion tube defines a passage extending from the second opening and terminating in a distal end opening. The passage is configured to receive an instrument to be advanced through the cannula. The insertion tube has a transparent portion extending proximally from the distal end opening, and a strengthened portion extending proximally from the transparent portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Applicant: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventors: Douglas S. LANGLEY, Justin KROM, Robert C. REID
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Publication number: 20170333146Abstract: A system and method for an articulated arm stabilization includes an arm stabilizer for use with articulated arms of a computer-assisted medical device. The stabilizer includes a spine, a first vibration absorbing mount attached to the spine, a second vibration absorbing mount attached to the spine, a first clamp attached to the first vibration absorbing mount, and a second clamp attached to the second vibration absorbing mount. The first clamp is adapted to hold a first attachment point of a first articulated arm without slipping. The second clamp is adapted to hold a second attachment point of a second articulated arm without slipping. In some embodiments, the arm stabilizer stabilizes and reduces vibration in the first and second articulated arms. In some embodiments, the vibration is in a range from 0.5 to 14 Hz. In some embodiments, the spine limits relative motion between the first clamp and the second clamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2015Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: AMY E. KERDOK, MARGARET M. NIXON, DOUGLAS S. LANGLEY, WESLEY SWANSON, MAHDI AZIZIAN