Patents by Inventor Jake Kaufman

Jake Kaufman 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: 20220346817
    Abstract: A number of improvements to laparoscopic devices are described herein, primarily to improve the ergonomic functionality of the devices. For example, an articulating rod system is described, a gripping mechanism is described, and an end effector is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: M. Susan Hallbeck, Jakeb Riggle, Adam de Laveaga, Jake Kaufman
  • Patent number: 11369397
    Abstract: A number of improvements to laparoscopic devices are described herein, primarily to improve the ergonomic functionality of the devices. For example, an articulating rod system is described, a gripping mechanism is described, and an end effector is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: M. Susan Hallbeck, Jakeb Riggle, Adam de Laveaga, Jake Kaufman
  • Publication number: 20140371785
    Abstract: A number of improvements to laparoscopic devices are described herein, primarily to improve the ergonomic functionality of the devices. For example, an articulating rod system is described, a gripping mechanism is described, and an end effector is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: M. Susan Hallbeck, Jakeb Riggle, Adam de Laveaga, Jake Kaufman