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).

  • Publication number: 20190321111
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20180256269
    Abstract: 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 first
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: Medrobotics Corporation
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20180161992
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Robert Anderson, Gabriel Johnston, Ian J. Darisse, Joseph A. Stand, Luis Bettencourt, Todd Frangolis, Arnold E. Oyola, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Patent number: 9913695
    Abstract: 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 first
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Medrobotics Corporation
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 9821477
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Medrobotics Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Anderson, Gabriel Johnston, Ian J. Darisse, Joseph A. Stand, Luis Bettencourt, Todd Frangolis, Arnold E. Oyola, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Publication number: 20170100197
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Applicant: Medrobotics Corporation
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20170015007
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: Medrobotics Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Anderson, Gabriel Johnston, Ian J. Darisse, Joseph A. Stand, Luis Bettencourt, Todd Frangolis, Arnold E. Oyola, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Patent number: 9364955
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Medrobotics Corporation
    Inventors: Arnold E. Oyola, Robert Anderson, Gabriel Johnston, Ian J. Darisse, Joseph A. Stand, Luis Bettencourt, Todd Frangolis, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Publication number: 20160067000
    Abstract: 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 first
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: MEDROBOTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20140318299
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: Arnold E. Oyola, Robert Anderson, Gabriel Johnston, Ian J. Darisse, Joseph A. Stand, Luis Bettencourt, Todd Franglois
  • Patent number: 8281898
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Medtronic Xomed, Inc.
    Inventors: S. Shane Dexter, Larry Dale Estes, Gabriel Johnston, Durrell Tidwell, Bret R. Hauser, Lauren DeVita
  • Publication number: 20100314200
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC XOMED, INC.
    Inventors: S. Shane Dexter, Larry Dale Estes, Gabriel Johnston, Durrell Tidwell, Bret Hauser
  • Publication number: 20070260183
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2006
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Applicant: Medtronic PS Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Rex Shores, Gabriel Johnston, Robert Woods
  • Publication number: 20070078523
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Inventors: Deepesh Kholwadwala, Lubov Slepova, Jason Wheeler, Kamyar Rahimian, Brandon Rohrer, Gabriel Johnston, Jennifer Coleman, Mark Vaughn, Vladimir Pervushin, Anatoli Ivanov