Patents by Inventor Ian J. Darisse
Ian J. Darisse 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: 20210068615Abstract: A system for performing a medical procedure on a patient includes an articulating probe assembly and at least one tool. The articulating probe assembly comprises an inner probe comprising multiple articulating inner links, an outer probe surrounding the inner probe and comprising multiple articulating outer links, and at least two working channels that exit a distal portion of the probe assembly. The at least one tool is configured to translate through one of the at least two working channels. A feeder controls the articulating probe assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2019Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Joseph M. Johnson, Paul Sinclair, Mike A. Ciavaglia, Ian J. Darisse, Nick Coussens, Anthony Richard Polakowski, Anish Mampetta
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Publication number: 20210052336Abstract: A system for performing a medical procedure on a patient includes an articulating probe assembly and at least one tool. The articulating probe assembly comprises an inner probe comprising multiple articulating inner links, an outer probe surrounding the inner probe and comprising multiple articulating outer links, and at least two working channels that exit a distal portion of the probe assembly. The at least one tool is configured to translate through one of the at least two working channels. The at least one tool is robotically controlled.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2019Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Anish Mampetta, Richard Andrews, Jonathan E. Wilson, Ian J. Darisse, Jesse Mitchell
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Publication number: 20200352662Abstract: A system for performing a medical procedure on a patient includes an articulating probe assembly and at least one tool. The articulating probe assembly comprises an inner probe comprising multiple articulating inner links, an outer probe surrounding the inner probe and comprising multiple articulating outer links, and at least two working channels that exit a distal portion of the probe assembly. The at least one tool is configured to translate through one of the at least two working channels. A manipulator is provided for controlling the at least one tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2019Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventors: Anish Mampetta, Ian J. Darisse
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Publication number: 20200223070Abstract: A system includes an articulating probe, a surgical tool, and a controller. The controller is constructed and arranged to manipulate at least one of the articulating probe and the surgical tool. The system further includes a human interface device (HID) configured to generate a first control signal and a second control signal. The articulating probe is manipulated in response to the first control signal and the surgical tool is manipulated in response to the second control signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2019Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: J. Christopher Flaherty, Brett Zubiate, Cornell Wright, III, Ian J. Darisse
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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: 20190307521Abstract: A highly articulated robotic probe comprises an outer sleeve and an inner core. The outer sleeve and inner core include a plurality of links. The links of the outer sleeve and inner core are configured to pivot relative to one another. Various characteristics of the links determine the overall pivot angle of the articulated probe. Each of the plurality of links may have one or more channels. The channels form a semi-continuous passage from link to link and are configured to receive an elongated member such as an inner core, tool or cable. One or more cables may be used to control the outer links of the outer sleeve and the inner links of the inner core. Various characteristics of the cables determine the overall performance of the articulated probe.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2019Publication date: October 10, 2019Inventors: Joseph A. STAND, Robert A. DIDOMENICO, Brett ZUBIATE, Ian J. DARISSE, J. Christopher FLAHERTY
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Patent number: 10238460Abstract: A highly articulated robotic probe comprises an outer sleeve and an inner core. The outer sleeve and inner core include a plurality of links. The links of the outer sleeve and inner core are configured to pivot relative to one another. Various characteristics of the links determine the overall pivot angle of the articulated probe. Each of the plurality of links may have one or more channels. The channels form a semi-continuous passage from link to link and are configured to receive an elongated member such as an inner core, tool or cable. One or more cables may be used to control the outer links of the outer sleeve and the inner links of the inner core. Various characteristics of the cables determine the overall performance of the articulated probe.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2014Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: MEDROBOTICS CORPORATIONInventors: Joseph A. Stand, Robert A. Didomenico, Brett Zubiate, Ian J. Darisse, J. Christopher Flaherty
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Publication number: 20180228557Abstract: A system for performing a medical procedure comprises a first assembly and a second assembly. The first assembly comprises an articulating probe assembly and a first housing. The articulating probe assembly comprises an outer probe and an inner probe. The outer probe comprises: multiple articulating outer links and a first connector. The inner probe comprises multiple articulating inner links and a second connector. The first housing comprises: a proximal portion; a distal portion; and an opening positioned in the first housing distal portion. The articulating probe is constructed and arranged to pass through the first housing opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2016Publication date: August 16, 2018Applicant: Medrobotics CorporationInventors: Ian J. Darisse, Gabriel A. Johnston, Richard Walker, Jr., Leland Witherspoon, David Warnock, Thomas Calef, Eric Daley, Stephen Tully, Amoz Cruz, Jonathan O'Keefe, JEffrey Cerier, Emily Triggs, Simon Grover, Andras Pungor, J. Christopher Flaherty, R. Maxwell Flaherty
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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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Publication number: 20180021095Abstract: In an introduction assembly for an articulated probe, a feeding mechanism has actuators for controlling the articulated probe. The introduction device is fixed in a positional relationship to the feeding mechanism. The introduction device includes a support member configured to support an articulated probe. A proximal end of the support member has an entrance configured to guide the articulated probe into contact with the support member. A distal end of the support member has an exit configured to guide the articulated probe from the support member into a region of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Ian J. Darisse, Arnold E. Oyola, Joseph A. Stand, Robert A. DiDomenico, Samuel F. Straface, J. Christopher Flaherty
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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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Patent number: 9649163Abstract: In an introduction assembly for an articulated probe, a feeding mechanism has actuators for controlling the articulated probe. The introduction device is fixed in a positional relationship to the feeding mechanism. The introduction device includes a support member configured to support an articulated probe. A proximal end of the support member has an entrance configured to guide the articulated probe into contact with the support member. A distal end of the support member has an exit configured to guide the articulated probe from the support member into a region of interest.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2011Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Medrobotics CorporationInventors: Ian J. Darisse, Arnold E. Oyola, Joseph A. Stand, Robert A. DiDomenico, Samuel F. Straface, 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: 20150313449Abstract: A highly articulated robotic probe comprises an outer sleeve and an inner core. The outer sleeve and inner core include a plurality of links. The links of the outer sleeve and inner core are configured to pivot relative to one another. Various characteristics of the links determine the overall pivot angle of the articulated probe. Each of the plurality of links may have one or more channels. The channels form a semi-continuous passage from link to link and are configured to receive an elongated member such as an inner core, tool or cable. One or more cables may be used to control the outer links of the outer sleeve and the inner links of the inner core. Various characteristics of the cables determine the overall performance of the articulated probe.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2014Publication date: November 5, 2015Applicant: MEDROBOTICS CORPORATIONInventors: Joseph A. Stand, Robert A. Didomenico, Brett Zubiate, Ian J. Darisse, J. Christopher Flaherty
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Patent number: 8992421Abstract: A highly articulated robotic probe comprises an outer sleeve and an inner core. The outer sleeve and inner core include a plurality of links. The links of the outer sleeve and inner core are configured to pivot relative to one another. Various characteristics of the links determine the overall pivot angle of the articulated probe. Each of the plurality of links may have one or more channels. The channels form a semi-continuous passage from link to link and are configured to receive an elongated member such as an inner core, tool or cable. One or more cables may be used to control the outer links of the outer sleeve and the inner links of the inner core. Various characteristics of the cables determine the overall performance of the articulated probe.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2011Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Medrobotics CorporationInventors: Joseph A. Stand, Robert A. Didomenico, Brett Zubiate, Ian J. Darisse, J. Christopher Flaherty
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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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Publication number: 20140012288Abstract: In an introduction assembly for an articulated probe, a feeding mechanism has actuators for controlling the articulated probe. The introduction device is fixed in a positional relationship to the feeding mechanism. The introduction device includes a support member configured to support an articulated probe. A proximal end of the support member has an entrance configured to guide the articulated probe into contact with the support member. A distal end of the support member has an exit configured to guide the articulated probe from the support member into a region of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2011Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: MEDROBOTICS CORPORATIONInventors: Ian J. Darisse, Arnold E. Oyola, Joseph A. Stand, Robert A. DiDomenico, Samuel F. Straface, J. Christopher Flaherty
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Publication number: 20140005683Abstract: A highly articulated robotic probe comprises an outer sleeve and an inner core. The outer sleeve and inner core include a plurality of links. The links of the outer sleeve and inner core are configured to pivot relative to one another. Various characteristics of the links determine the overall pivot angle of the articulated probe. Each of the plurality of links may have one or more channels. The channels form a semi-continuous passage from link to link and are configured to receive an elongated member such as an inner core, tool or cable. One or more cables may be used to control the outer links of the outer sleeve and the inner links of the inner core. Various characteristics of the cables determine the overall performance of the articulated probe.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2011Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: MEDROBOTICS CORPORATIONInventors: Joseph A. Stand, Robert A. Didomenico, Brett Zubiate, Ian J. Darisse, J. Christopher Flaherty