Patents by Inventor J. Michael Fitzpatrick
J. Michael Fitzpatrick 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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Patent number: 8886331Abstract: A method and apparatus of percutaneous cochlear implantation (PCI).Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2011Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Vanderbilt UniversityInventors: Robert F. Labadie, J. Michael Fitzpatrick, Jason E. Mitchell, Gregoire S. Blachon, Jenna Toennies, Robert J. Webster, III, Thomas J. Withrow
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Patent number: 8771290Abstract: The present invention, in another aspect, relates to a microstereotactic table. In one embodiment, the microstereotactic table includes a plate member having a first surface, an opposite, second surface, a body portion defined therebetween, a plurality of leg members, each of them removably engaged with the plate member, respectively, and a passage is formed between the first surface and the opposite, second surface of the body portion of the plate member and along a longitudinal axis, wherein a step is formed within the passage, and wherein the step is formed such that the distance from the step to one of the first surface and the opposite, second surface along the longitudinal axis is a predetermined length.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2010Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Vanderbilt UniversityInventors: Jason E. Mitchell, Robert F. Labadie, J. Michael Fitzpatrick
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Publication number: 20130231683Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus for supporting an adjustable surgical platform is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a supporting platform portion with a body portion that defines bore along a central axis. Arm portions with engaging means extend radially from the supporting platform portion. The apparatus also includes a shaft portion extending from the supporting platform portion in a first direction, with a shaft body portion that defines a bore along a longitudinal axis B. The bore of the shaft body portion is in communication with the bore of the supporting platform portion. The apparatus further includes a base portion connected to the shaft portion, and that defines a bore in communication with the bore of the shaft portion and the bore of the supporting platform portion. Mounting means are configured to secure the base portion to a region of interest of a living subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITYInventors: Changquing Kao, J. Michael Fitzpatrick, Robert F. Labadie, Peter E. Konrad
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Patent number: 8414597Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus for supporting an adjustable surgical platform is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a supporting platform portion with a body portion that defines bore along a central axis. Arm portions with engaging means extend radially from the supporting platform portion. The apparatus also includes a shaft portion extending from the supporting platform portion in a first direction, with a shaft body portion that defines a bore along a longitudinal axis B. The bore of the shaft body portion is in communication with the bore of the supporting platform portion. The apparatus further includes a base portion connected to the shaft portion, and that defines a bore in communication with the bore of the shaft portion and the bore of the supporting platform portion. Mounting means are configured to secure the base portion to a region of interest of a living subject.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2011Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Vanderbilt UniversityInventors: Changquing C. Kao, J. Michael Fitzpatrick, Robert F. Labadie, Peter E. Konrad
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System and methods of using image-guidance for providing an access to a cochlear of a living subject
Patent number: 8380288Abstract: A system and methods for providing an access to a cochlea of a living subject. In one embodiment of the present invention, a method comprises the steps of operating a surgical instrument towards a region of interest of the living subject for opening an access to the cochlea of the living subject from the lateral edge of the skull of the living subject to the cochlea of the living subject, and intra-operatively monitoring at least a part of the surgical instrument so that the surgical instrument is operated substantially along a predetermined path.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2006Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Vanderbilt UniversityInventors: Robert F. Labadie, J. Michael Fitzpatrick -
Patent number: 8231636Abstract: A surgical instrument for securing an anchor in a target area of the skull of a patient, wherein the anchor has a shaped surface, a top and a base. In one embodiment, the surgical instrument includes a driver having a first end, an opposite, second end, and a body portion defined therebetween forming a bore therein along a longitudinal axis, where the bore is configured to allow the anchor to be received therein, a first inner surface formed inside the bore proximate to the first end, wherein the first inner surface is formed with a shape that is complimentary to the shaped surface of the anchor, and a second inner surface formed inside the bore and between the first inner surface and the second end, wherein the second inner surface is formed with a shape that is different from that of the first inner surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2008Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Vanderbilt UniversityInventors: J. Michael Fitzpatrick, Robert F. Labadie, Jason E. Mitchell
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Publication number: 20110295271Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus for supporting an adjustable surgical platform is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a supporting platform portion with a body portion that defines bore along a central axis. Arm portions with engaging means extend radially from the supporting platform portion. The apparatus also includes a shaft portion extending from the supporting platform portion in a first direction, with a shaft body portion that defines a bore along a longitudinal axis B. The bore of the shaft body portion is in communication with the bore of the supporting platform portion. The apparatus further includes a base portion connected to the shaft portion, and that defines a bore in communication with the bore of the shaft portion and the bore of the supporting platform portion. Mounting means are configured to secure the base portion to a region of interest of a living subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITYInventors: Changquing C. Kao, J. Michael Fitzpatrick, Robert F. Labadie, Peter E. Konrad
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Publication number: 20110230895Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention relates to a surgical instrument for providing an access to a target of interest of a living subject. In one embodiment, the surgical instrument has a bearing member, a shaft member and a probe. The bearing member has a first end portion, an opposite, second end portion, a body portion defined therebetween having a longitudinal axis, and a shoulder portion extending from the second end portion. The body portion defines a bore therein along the longitudinal axis. The shoulder portion defines a passage substantially coaxial with and in communication with the bore. The shaft member has an first end portion and an opposite, second end portion, and is slidably received in the bore of the bearing member. The shaft member defines a space extending from the first end portion to the second end portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITYInventors: Robert F. Labadie, J. Michael Fitzpatrick, Jason E. Mitchell
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Patent number: 7981122Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention relates to a surgical instrument for providing an access to a target of interest of a living subject. In one embodiment, the surgical instrument has a bearing member, a shaft member and a probe. The bearing member has a first end portion, an opposite, second end portion, a body portion defined therebetween having a longitudinal axis, and a shoulder portion extending from the second end portion. The body portion defines a bore therein along the longitudinal axis. The shoulder portion defines a passage substantially coaxial with and in communication with the bore. The shaft member has an first end portion and an opposite, second end portion, and is slidably received in the bore of the bearing member. The shaft member defines a space extending from the first end portion to the second end portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2007Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Vanderbilt UniversityInventors: Robert F. Labadie, J. Michael Fitzpatrick, Jason E. Mitchell
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Publication number: 20110118597Abstract: A system for selectively disabling a surgical instrument operating in a surgical site of a region of interest of a living subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2011Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: Vanderbilt UniversityInventors: Robert F. Labadie, J. Michael Fitzpatrick
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Patent number: 7899512Abstract: A system for selectively disabling a surgical instrument operating in a surgical site of a region of interest of a living subject.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2005Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Vanderbilt UniversityInventors: Robert F. Labadie, J. Michael Fitzpatrick
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Publication number: 20100298846Abstract: A surgical platform usable for performing a surgical procedure. In one embodiment, the surgical platform comprises a base portion configured to receive at least one probe; a plurality of adjustable legs configured to support the base portion, each adjustable legs having a first end portion and an opposite, second end potion defining a length therebetween; and at least one movable portion configured to adjust the length of at least one adjustable leg.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2010Publication date: November 25, 2010Applicant: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITYInventors: Changquing C. Kao, J. Michael Fitzpatrick, Robert F. Labadie, Peter E. Konrad
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Patent number: 7794469Abstract: A surgical platform usable for performing a surgical procedure. In one embodiment, the surgical platform comprises a base portion configured to receive at least one probe; a plurality of adjustable legs configured to support the base portion, each adjustable legs having a first end portion and an opposite, second end potion defining a length therebetween; and at least one movable portion configured to adjust the length of at least one adjustable leg.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2006Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Vanderbilt UniversityInventors: Changquing C. Kao, J. Michael Fitzpatrick, Robert F. Labadie, Peter E. Konrad
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Publication number: 20100179564Abstract: The present invention, in another aspect, relates to a microstereotactic table. In one embodiment, the microstereotactic table includes a plate member having a first surface, an opposite, second surface, a body portion defined therebetween, a plurality of leg members, each of them removably engaged with the plate member, respectively, and a passage is formed between the first surface and the opposite, second surface of the body portion of the plate member and along a longitudinal axis, wherein a step is formed within the passage, and wherein the step is formed such that the distance from the step to one of the first surface and the opposite, second surface along the longitudinal axis is a predetermined length.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2010Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITYInventors: Jason E. Mitchell, Robert F. Labadie, J. Michael Fitzpatrick
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Patent number: 7646899Abstract: A method for determining an orientation of a base (130) to which a fiducial marker (110) is detachably mounted. The method includes the steps of determining the axis of symmetry for the fiducial marker and choosing the determined axis of symmetry of the fiducial marker (110) as the axis of symmetry of the base (130).Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2004Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: Vanderbilt UniversityInventor: J. Michael Fitzpatrick
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Publication number: 20090036897Abstract: A surgical instrument for securing an anchor in a target area of the skull of a patient, wherein the anchor has a shaped surface, a top and a base. In one embodiment, the surgical instrument includes a driver having a first end, an opposite, second end, and a body portion defined therebetween forming a bore therein along a longitudinal axis, where the bore is configured to allow the anchor to be received therein, a first inner surface formed inside the bore proximate to the first end, wherein the first inner surface is formed with a shape that is complimentary to the shaped surface of the anchor, and a second inner surface formed inside the bore and between the first inner surface and the second end, wherein the second inner surface is formed with a shape that is different from that of the first inner surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2008Publication date: February 5, 2009Applicant: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITYInventors: J. Michael Fitzpatrick, Robert F. Labadie, Jason E. Mitchell
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Patent number: 7167760Abstract: A method of optimal placement of a deep brain stimulator in a targeted region of a brain of a living subject for optimal deep brain stimulation. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of nonmanually selecting an initial optimal position from, refining the nonmanually selected initial optimal position to determine a final position, and placing the deep brain stimulator at the final position in the targeted region of the brain of the living subject.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2004Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignee: Vanderbilt UniversityInventors: Benoit M. Dawant, Peter E. Konrad, J. Michael Fitzpatrick
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Patent number: 6560354Abstract: An image of a patient taken through X-ray computed tomography or the like is registered to physical measurements taken on the patient's body. Different parts of the patient's body are given different numerical weights; for example, if bone measurements are deemed to be more accurate than skin measurements, the bones can be given a higher weight than the skin. The weights are used in an iterative registration process to determine a rigid body transformation function. The transformation function is used in robot-assisted surgical procedures, stereotactic procedures or the like.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 1999Date of Patent: May 6, 2003Assignee: University of RochesterInventors: Calvin R. Maurer, Jr., Robert J. Maciunas, J. Michael Fitzpatrick
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Patent number: 6333971Abstract: An implantable fiducial marker having a sealed cavity for the introduction of an imaging agent that provides imaging capability in several modes, including Computed Tomographic imaging (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is disclosed. The marker may be permanent, or it may be temporary and readily detachable from its anchor site. Combinations or agents imageable under CT scanning are combined with agents imageable under MRI scanning.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2000Date of Patent: December 25, 2001Inventors: Jennifer J. McCrory, J. Michael Fitzpatrick, M. Robert Willcott, Robert J. Maciunas, Calvin R. Maurer, Jr., George S. Allen
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Publication number: 20010004395Abstract: An implantable fiducial marker having a sealed cavity for the introduction of an imaging agent that provides imaging capability in several modes, including Computed Tomographic imaging (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is disclosed. The marker may be permanent, or it may be temporary and readily detachable from its anchor site. Combinations or agents imageable under CT scanning are combined with agents imageable under MRI scanning.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2000Publication date: June 21, 2001Inventors: Jennifer J. McCrory, J. Michael Fitzpatrick, M. Robert Willcott, Robert J. Maciunas, Calvin R. Maurer, George S. Allen