Patents by Inventor Eric Meade

Eric Meade 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).

  • Patent number: 11986261
    Abstract: A method of placing a surgical robotic cart assembly includes, determining a first position of a first surgical robotic cart assembly relative to a surgical table, calculating a path for the first surgical robotic cart assembly towards a second position of the first surgical robotic cart assembly relative to the surgical table, wherein in the second position, the first surgical robotic cart assembly is spaced-apart a first safe distance from the surgical table, moving the first surgical robotic cart assembly autonomously towards the second position thereof, and detecting a potential collision along the path of the first surgical robotic cart assembly as the first surgical robotic cart assembly moves towards the second position thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Dwight Meglan, Eric Meade, Samir Zahine, Renen Bassik, Mathew Livianu
  • Patent number: 11039897
    Abstract: A drape management assembly for a robotic surgical system includes a base portion and a grasping portion. The base portion is configured for connection to the robotic surgical system. The grasping portion extends from the base portion and defines a cavity therebetween. The cavity is configured to locate an excess portion of a drape which sheaths at least a robotic arm of the robotic surgical system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Raymond Pennoyer, Eric Meade
  • Publication number: 20210153958
    Abstract: A method of placing a surgical robotic cart assembly includes, determining a first position of a first surgical robotic cart assembly relative to a surgical table, calculating a path for the first surgical robotic cart assembly towards a second position of the first surgical robotic cart assembly relative to the surgical table, wherein in the second position, the first surgical robotic cart assembly is spaced-apart a first safe distance from the surgical table, moving the first surgical robotic cart assembly autonomously towards the second position thereof, and detecting a potential collision along the path of the first surgical robotic cart assembly as the first surgical robotic cart assembly moves towards the second position thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Dwight Meglan, Eric Meade, Samir Zahine, Renen Bassik, Mathew Livianu
  • Patent number: 10736707
    Abstract: A drape management assembly for a robotic surgical system includes a base portion and a grasping portion. The base portion is configured for connection to the robotic surgical system. The grasping portion extends from the base portion and defines a cavity therebetween. The cavity is configured to locate an excess portion of a drape which sheaths at least a robotic arm of the robotic surgical system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Raymond Pennoyer, Eric Meade
  • Publication number: 20200179072
    Abstract: A drape management assembly for a robotic surgical system includes a base portion and a grasping portion. The base portion is configured for connection to the robotic surgical system. The grasping portion extends from the base portion and defines a cavity therebetween. The cavity is configured to locate an excess portion of a drape which sheaths at least a robotic arm of the robotic surgical system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Raymond Pennoyer, Eric Meade
  • Publication number: 20190046284
    Abstract: A drape management assembly for a robotic surgical system includes a base portion and a grasping portion. The base portion is configured for connection to the robotic surgical system. The grasping portion extends from the base portion and defines a cavity therebetween. The cavity is configured to locate an excess portion of a drape which sheaths at least a robotic arm of the robotic surgical system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Raymond PENNOYER, Eric MEADE
  • Patent number: 9402779
    Abstract: A compression garment includes a bladder having an inner surface and an outer surface. Wicking material may be present to wick fluid. In another version a removable absorbent material is releasably secured to the bladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Jennie Brown, Kimbolt Young, Paul DiCarlo, Robert Degon, Jon T. McIntyre, Ryan Heller, Eric Meade
  • Publication number: 20130085325
    Abstract: A hand-mounted, video-guided system comprising: an element for mounting to at least one finger of a user; a video input carried by said element; an irrigation line carried by said element; a fenestrated suction head for mounting to the hand of a user, said fenestrated suction head comprising a hollow body having fenestrations formed therein, and a suction line having a fenestrated distal end disposed within the interior of said hollow body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Inventors: Bradbury Fuller, Eileen Fuller, Robert Degon, Paul DiCarlo, Jason L. Hamilton, Harold M. Martins, Eric Meade, Amanda Mitchell, Blake Sama, Allison Waller, Anthony Wong
  • Publication number: 20110207987
    Abstract: The present invention also features a brachytherapy system comprising a spiral cut tube having a first end and a second end; a radioactive brachytherapy source (RBS) disposed on the first end of the spiral cut tube; and a handle and a generally hollow cannula disposed on the handle, wherein a channel is disposed in the handle aligned with the hollow cannula, and the spiral cut tube and RBS are adapted to slide within the channel and the hollow cannula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: SALUTARIS MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Paul DiCarlo, Eric Meade, Robert Degon, Russell J. Hamilton