Patents by Inventor Jane J. Song

Jane J. Song 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).

  • Robotic catheter system input device
    Patent number: 9314310
    Abstract: An input device for a robotic medical system includes a handle configured to be rotatable about a center axis, and to be longitudinally displaceable along the center axis. The input device also includes a deflection control element disposed on the handle and configured to selectively control deflection of the distal end of a flexible medical instrument electrically coupled to the input device. Longitudinal displacement of the handle may cause or result in a corresponding longitudinal motion or deflection of the flexible medical instrument. Rotation of the handle may cause or result in a corresponding rotation of the deflection plane. Longitudinal displacement and rotation of the handle may be detected or sensed electronically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark B. Kirschenman, John A. Hauck, Jane J. Song
  • Robotic catheter system input device
    Publication number: 20140194897
    Abstract: An input device for a robotic medical system includes a handle configured to be rotatable about a center axis, and to be longitudinally displaceable along the center axis. The input device also includes a deflection control element disposed on the handle and configured to selectively control deflection of the distal end of a flexible medical instrument electrically coupled to the input device. Longitudinal displacement of the handle may cause or result in a corresponding longitudinal motion or deflection of the flexible medical instrument. Rotation of the handle may cause or result in a corresponding rotation of the deflection plane. Longitudinal displacement and rotation of the handle may be detected or sensed electronically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark B. Kirschenman, John A. Hauck, Jane J. Song
  • Robotic catheter system input device
    Patent number: 8641663
    Abstract: An input device for a robotic medical system includes a handle configured to be rotatable about a center axis, and to be longitudinally displaceable along the center axis. The input device also includes a deflection control element disposed on the handle and configured to selectively control deflection of the distal end of a flexible medical instrument electrically coupled to the input device. Longitudinal displacement of the handle may cause or result in a corresponding longitudinal motion or deflection of the flexible medical instrument. Rotation of the handle may cause or result in a corresponding rotation of the deflection plane. Longitudinal displacement and rotation of the handle may be detected or sensed electronically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark B. Kirschenman, John A. Hauck, Jane J. Song
  • Robotic catheter system input device
    Publication number: 20110238010
    Abstract: An input device (101) for a robotic medical system (10) includes a handle (102) configured to be rotatable about a center axis, and to be longitudinally displaceable along the center axis. The input device (101) also includes a deflection control element disposed on the handle (102), and configured to selectively control deflection of the distal end of a flexible medical instrument electrically coupled to the input device. Longitudinal displacement of the handle (102) may cause or result in a corresponding longitudinal motion of the flexible medical instrument. Rotation of the handle (102) may cause or result in a corresponding rotation of the deflection plane. Longitudinal displacement and rotation of the handle (102) may be detected or sensed electronically. The handle (102) can be easily replaced with a device that mimicks the performance of one or more novel, known or traditional handles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventors: Mark B. Kirschenman, John A. Hauck, Jane J. Song
  • Robotic catheter system input device
    Publication number: 20110015569
    Abstract: An input device for a robotic medical system includes a handle configured to be rotatable about a center axis, and to be longitudinally displaceable along the center axis. The input device also includes a deflection control element disposed on the handle and configured to selectively control deflection of the distal end of a flexible medical instrument electrically coupled to the input device. Longitudinal displacement of the handle may cause or result in a corresponding longitudinal motion or deflection of the flexible medical instrument. Rotation of the handle may cause or result in a corresponding rotation of the deflection plane. Longitudinal displacement and rotation of the handle may be detected or sensed electronically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventors: Mark B. Kirschenman, John A. Hauck, Jane J. Song