Patents by Inventor Francois E. Falco

Francois E. Falco 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).

  • SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TABLESIDE REMOTE CONNECTIONS OF MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS AND SYSTEMS USING WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
    Publication number: 20080109012
    Abstract: System, method and apparatus are provided through which in some embodiments, a tool interface unit (TIU) of a medical navigation system or an integrated medical imaging and navigation system includes a wireless transceiver to communicate with a navigation computer in order to reduce or eliminate cabling between the TIU and the navigation computer. In some embodiments, the TIU is mounted to a side of a surgical table in order to reduce the possibility of contamination of the cables from a non-sterile environment. In some embodiments, the TIU is battery powered and includes a battery and a battery charger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Francois E. Falco, Richard A. Leparmentier, Vernon T. Jensen