Patents by Inventor Gabriel Johnston
Gabriel Johnston 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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Publication number: 20190321111Abstract: In an articulating probe system, an articulating probe is constructed and arranged to articulate in at least one degree of motion and to transition between a flexible state and a rigid state, the articulating probe comprising a plurality of links between a proximal link and a distal link. The distal link of the articulating probe includes a side port constructed and arranged to receive a distal end of an elongate tool. A tool support is in communication with the articulating probe for supporting the elongate tool, the tool support including a tool tube that extends from the tool support at an intermediate portion to the side port of the distal link at a distal portion, the tool tube having a first flexibility in the intermediate portion and having a second flexibility in the distal portion; the second flexibility being greater in flexibility than the first flexibility.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2018Publication date: October 24, 2019Inventors: Brett Zubiate, Nancy A. Nunes, Ian J. Darisse, Zackery Mordente, Michael S. Castro, Gabriel Johnston, Thomas Calef, Stephen Tully, Eric Daley, David Cohen, Joseph A. Stand, Bob Anderson, Kevin Kennedy, R. Maxwell Flaherty, J. Christopher Flaherty
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Publication number: 20180256269Abstract: A system and method for performing a medical procedure includes a first multi-linked mechanism comprising a plurality of first links, and a lumen therethrough; a second multi-linked mechanism comprising a plurality of second links, wherein the second multi-linked mechanism is constructed and arranged to be slidingly received by the lumen of the first multi-linked mechanism, and where the first and second multi-linked mechanisms are configured to transition from a limp state to a rigid state; a set of proximal cables comprising at least a first proximal cable and a second proximal cable; a set of distal cables comprising at least a first distal cable and a second distal cable; a cable control assembly constructed and arranged to independently apply tension to the first proximal cable and the second proximal cable; a cable interface assembly constructed and arranged to receive a force from at least the first proximal cable and the second proximal cable and to transmit a corresponding force to at least the firstType: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: Medrobotics CorporationInventors: Gabriel Johnston, Tom Calef, Ian Darisse, Brett Zubiate, R. Maxwell Flaherty, J. Christopher Flaherty, Reynaldo Lewis, Adam Rienzie, Justin S. Runyon, Anthony Ray Halloway, JR., Corey Anthony Malaquais
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Publication number: 20180161992Abstract: An apparatus for driving an articulating probe comprises an elongate probe constructed and arranged to articulate in at least one predetermined degree of motion and to transition from a flexible state to a rigid state, and a force transfer mechanism constructed and arranged to apply a force to the probe. The force is selected from the group consisting of a force that causes probe to articulate in the at least one predetermined degree of motion and a force that causes the probe to transition from the flexible state to the rigid state. The base structure is attached to portion of the force transfer mechanism and the elongate probe; the base structure comprising one or more stabilizing elements constructed and arranged to resist undesired movement of the probe caused by force from the force transfer mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2017Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventors: Robert Anderson, Gabriel Johnston, Ian J. Darisse, Joseph A. Stand, Luis Bettencourt, Todd Frangolis, Arnold E. Oyola, J. Christopher Flaherty
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Patent number: 9913695Abstract: A system and method for performing a medical procedure includes a first multi-linked mechanism comprising a plurality of first links, and a lumen therethrough; a second multi-linked mechanism comprising a plurality of second links, wherein the second multi-linked mechanism is constructed and arranged to be slidingly received by the lumen of the first multi-linked mechanism, and where the first and second multi-linked mechanisms are configured to transition from a limp state to a rigid state; a set of proximal cables comprising at least a first proximal cable and a second proximal cable; a set of distal cables comprising at least a first distal cable and a second distal cable; a cable control assembly constructed and arranged to independently apply tension to the first proximal cable and the second proximal cable; a cable interface assembly constructed and arranged to receive a force from at least the first proximal cable and the second proximal cable and to transmit a corresponding force to at least the firstType: GrantFiled: May 2, 2014Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Medrobotics CorporationInventors: Gabriel Johnston, Tom Calef, Ian Darisse, Brett Zubiate, R. Maxwell Flaherty, J. Christopher Flaherty, Reynaldo Lewis, Adam Rienzie, Justin S. Runyon, Anthony Ray Halloway, Jr., Corey Anthony Malaquais
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Patent number: 9821477Abstract: An apparatus for driving an articulating probe comprises an elongate probe constructed and arranged to articulate in at least one predetermined degree of motion and to transition from a flexible state to a rigid state, and a force transfer mechanism constructed and arranged to apply a force to the probe. The force is selected from the group consisting of a force that causes probe to articulate in the at least one predetermined degree of motion and a force that causes the probe to transition from the flexible state to the rigid state. The base structure is attached to portion of the force transfer mechanism and the elongate probe; the base structure comprising one or more stabilizing elements constructed and arranged to resist undesired movement of the probe caused by force from the force transfer mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2016Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Medrobotics CorporationInventors: Robert Anderson, Gabriel Johnston, Ian J. Darisse, Joseph A. Stand, Luis Bettencourt, Todd Frangolis, Arnold E. Oyola, J. Christopher Flaherty
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Publication number: 20170100197Abstract: In an articulating probe system, an articulating probe is constructed and arranged to articulate in at least one degree of motion and to transition between a flexible state and a rigid state, the articulating probe comprising a plurality of links between a proximal link and a distal link The distal link of the articulating probe includes a side port constructed and arranged to receive a distal end of an elongate tool. A tool support is in communication with the articulating probe for supporting the elongate tool, the tool support including a tool tube that extends from the tool support at an intermediate portion to the side port of the distal link at a distal portion, the tool tube having a first flexibility in the intermediate portion and having a second flexibility in the distal portion; the second flexibility being greater in flexibility than the first flexibility.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2015Publication date: April 13, 2017Applicant: Medrobotics CorporationInventors: Brett Zubiate, Nancy A. Nunes, Ian J. Darisse, Zackery Mordente, Michael S. Castro, Gabriel Johnston, Thomas Calef, Stephen Tully, Eric Daley, David Cohen, Joseph A. Stand, Bob Anderson, Kevin Kennedy, R. Maxwell Flaherty, J. Christopher Flaherty
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Publication number: 20170015007Abstract: An apparatus for driving an articulating probe comprises an elongate probe constructed and arranged to articulate in at least one predetermined degree of motion and to transition from a flexible state to a rigid state, and a force transfer mechanism constructed and arranged to apply a force to the probe. The force is selected from the group consisting of a force that causes probe to articulate in the at least one predetermined degree of motion and a force that causes the probe to transition from the flexible state to the rigid state. The base structure is attached to portion of the force transfer mechanism and the elongate probe; the base structure comprising one or more stabilizing elements constructed and arranged to resist undesired movement of the probe caused by force from the force transfer mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: Medrobotics CorporationInventors: Robert Anderson, Gabriel Johnston, Ian J. Darisse, Joseph A. Stand, Luis Bettencourt, Todd Frangolis, Arnold E. Oyola, J. Christopher Flaherty
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Patent number: 9364955Abstract: An apparatus for driving an articulating probe comprises an elongate probe constructed and arranged to articulate in at least one predetermined degree of motion and to transition from a flexible state to a rigid state, and a force transfer mechanism constructed and arranged to apply a force to the probe. The force is selected from the group consisting of a force that causes probe to articulate in the at least one predetermined degree of motion and a force that causes the probe to transition from the flexible state to the rigid state. The base structure is attached to portion of the force transfer mechanism and the elongate probe; the base structure comprising one or more stabilizing elements constructed and arranged to resist undesired movement of the probe caused by force from the force transfer mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2012Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Medrobotics CorporationInventors: Arnold E. Oyola, Robert Anderson, Gabriel Johnston, Ian J. Darisse, Joseph A. Stand, Luis Bettencourt, Todd Frangolis, J. Christopher Flaherty
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Publication number: 20160067000Abstract: A system and method for performing a medical procedure includes a first multi-linked mechanism comprising a plurality of first links, and a lumen therethrough; a second multi-linked mechanism comprising a plurality of second links, wherein the second multi-linked mechanism is constructed and arranged to be slidingly received by the lumen of the first multi-linked mechanism, and where the first and second multi-linked mechanisms are configured to transition from a limp state to a rigid state; a set of proximal cables comprising at least a first proximal cable and a second proximal cable; a set of distal cables comprising at least a first distal cable and a second distal cable; a cable control assembly constructed and arranged to independently apply tension to the first proximal cable and the second proximal cable; a cable interface assembly constructed and arranged to receive a force from at least the first proximal cable and the second proximal cable and to transmit a corresponding force to at least the firstType: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: MEDROBOTICS CORPORATIONInventors: Gabriel Johnston, Tom Calef, Ian Darisse, Brett Zubiate, R. Maxwell Flaherty, J. Christopher Flaherty, Reynaldo Lewis, Adam Rienzie, Justin S. Runyon, Anthony Ray Halloway, Jr., Corey Anthony Malaquais
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Publication number: 20140318299Abstract: An apparatus for driving an articulating probe comprises an elongate probe constructed and arranged to articulate in at least one predetermined degree of motion and to transition from a flexible state to a rigid state, and a force transfer mechanism constructed and arranged to apply a force to the probe. The force is selected from the group consisting of a force that causes probe to articulate in the at least one predetermined degree of motion and a force that causes the probe to transition from the flexible state to the rigid state. The base structure is attached to portion of the force transfer mechanism and the elongate probe; the base structure comprising one or more stabilizing elements constructed and arranged to resist undesired movement of the probe caused by force from the force transfer mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2012Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: Arnold E. Oyola, Robert Anderson, Gabriel Johnston, Ian J. Darisse, Joseph A. Stand, Luis Bettencourt, Todd Franglois
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Patent number: 8281898Abstract: A lubrication cartridge includes a cartridge body. A cartridge coupling is located on the cartridge body and defines a first passage and a second passage. A lubricant reservoir is housed in the cartridge body and comprises a pressurized fluid inlet coupled to the first passage and a lubricant outlet coupled to the second passage. A metering insert is located between the lubricant outlet and the second passage and comprises a density that controls lubricant flow between the lubricant reservoir and the second passage.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2009Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Medtronic Xomed, Inc.Inventors: S. Shane Dexter, Larry Dale Estes, Gabriel Johnston, Durrell Tidwell, Bret R. Hauser, Lauren DeVita
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Publication number: 20100314200Abstract: A lubrication cartridge includes a cartridge body. A cartridge coupling is located on the cartridge body and defines a first passage and a second passage. A lubricant reservoir is housed in the cartridge body and comprises a pressurized fluid inlet coupled to the first passage and a lubricant outlet coupled to the second passage. A metering insert is located between the lubricant outlet and the second passage and comprises a density that controls lubricant flow between the lubricant reservoir and the second passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: MEDTRONIC XOMED, INC.Inventors: S. Shane Dexter, Larry Dale Estes, Gabriel Johnston, Durrell Tidwell, Bret Hauser
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Publication number: 20070260183Abstract: A system for use in a surgical procedure comprising a pneumatic instrument having an inlet and an outlet, a tank fluidly coupled to the inlet of the pneumatic instrument, wherein the tank provides pressurized helium gas to power the pneumatic instrument, and a compressor fluidly coupled to the outlet of the pneumatic instrument. The compressor receives the helium gas exhausted from the pneumatic instrument and compresses the exhausted helium gas to supply the tank with pressurized helium gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2006Publication date: November 8, 2007Applicant: Medtronic PS Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rex Shores, Gabriel Johnston, Robert Woods
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Publication number: 20070078523Abstract: A lower limb prosthesis comprising a foot, a pylon, a socket, a connector between the socket and the pylon, an adapter between the foot and the pylon, and a liner in the socket, the liner being substantially rigid at room temperatures and moldable at a temperature between approximately 50 degrees C. and approximately 100 degrees C. Also a support for a residual lower limb, the support being sized to receive the residual lower limb and comprising a socket and a liner in the socket, the liner being substantially rigid at room temperatures and moldable at a temperature between approximately 50 degrees C. and approximately 100 degrees C.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventors: Deepesh Kholwadwala, Lubov Slepova, Jason Wheeler, Kamyar Rahimian, Brandon Rohrer, Gabriel Johnston, Jennifer Coleman, Mark Vaughn, Vladimir Pervushin, Anatoli Ivanov