Patents by Inventor Jeff D. Wilson
Jeff D. Wilson 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: 20110087238Abstract: A system for performing minimally invasive cardiac procedures. The system includes a pair of surgical instruments that are coupled to a pair of robotic arms. The instruments have end effectors that can be manipulated to hold and suture tissue. The robotic arms are coupled to a pair of master handles by a controller. The handles can be moved by the surgeon to produce a corresponding movement of the end effectors. The movement of the handles is scaled so that the end effectors have a corresponding movement that is different, typically smaller, than the movement performed by the hands of the surgeon. The scale factor is adjustable so that the surgeon can control the resolution of the end effector movement. The movement of the end effector can be controlled by an input button, so that the end effector only moves when the button is depressed by the surgeon.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Applicant: Intuitive Surgical Operations, INC.Inventors: YULUN WANG, Darrin R. Uecker, Charles S. Jordan, James W. Wright, Keith Phillip Laby, Jeff D. Wilson, Modjtaba Ghoudoussi
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Patent number: 7695481Abstract: A system for performing minimally invasive cardiac procedures includes a pair of surgical instruments coupled to a pair of robotic arms with end effectors that can be manipulated to hold and suture tissue. The robotic arms are coupled to a pair of master handles by a controller to produce a corresponding movement of the end effectors. The movement of the handles is scaled such that the end effectors movement corresponds differently, typically smaller, than the movement performed by the hands of the surgeon. The input button allows the surgeon to adjust the position of the handles without moving the end effector, so that the handles can be moved to a more comfortable position. The system may include a robotically controlled endoscope allowing the surgeon to remotely view a surgical site. The surgeon may manipulate handles and move end effectors to perform a cardiac procedure.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2006Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Intuitive Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Yulun Wang, Darrin Uecker, Keith P. Laby, Jeff D. Wilson, Charles S. Jordan, James W. Wright, Modjtaba Ghodoussi
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Publication number: 20080228196Abstract: The system includes a pair of surgical instruments that are coupled to a pair of robotic arms. The instruments have end effectors that can be manipulated to hold and suture tissue. The robotic arms are coupled to a pair of master handles by a controller. The handles can be moved by the surgeon to produce a corresponding movement of the end effectors. The movement of the handles is scaled so that the end effectors have a corresponding movement that is different, typically smaller, than the movement performed by the hands of the surgeon. The scale factor is adjustable so that the surgeon can control the resolution of the end effector movement. The movement of the end effector can be controlled by an input button, so that the end effector only moves when the button is depressed by the surgeon. The input button allows the surgeon to adjust the position of the handles without moving the end effector, so that the handles can be moved to a more comfortable position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: Intuitive Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Yulun Wang, Darrin Uecker, Keith P. Laby, Jeff D. Wilson, Charles S. Jordan, James W. Wright, Modjtaba Ghodoussi
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Publication number: 20080215065Abstract: A system for performing minimally invasive cardiac procedures includes a pair of surgical instruments coupled to a pair of robotic arms with end effectors that can be manipulated to hold and suture tissue. The robotic arms are coupled to a pair of master handles by a controller to produce a corresponding movement of the end effectors. The movement of the handles is scaled such that the end effectors movement corresponds differently, typically smaller, than the movement performed by the hands of the surgeon. The input button allows the surgeon to adjust the position of the handles without moving the end effector, so that the handles can be moved to a more comfortable position. The system may include a robotically controlled endoscope allowing the surgeon to remotely view a surgical site. The surgeon may manipulate handles and move end effectors to perform a cardiac procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2006Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: Intuitive SurgicalInventors: Yulun Wang, Darrin Uecker, Keith P. Laby, Jeff D. Wilson, Charles S. Jordan, James W. Wright, Modjtaba Ghodoussi
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Patent number: 7118582Abstract: A medical system which has a robotic arm that can move a surgical instrument. The surgical instrument is coupled to a tool driver of the arm that allows for a quick connect and disconnect of the instrument. The system does not require any tools to attach the surgical instrument to the tool driver. The instrument has an end effector that is actuated by the driver.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 1998Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Computer Motion, Inc.Inventors: Yulun Wang, Darrin R. Uecker, Charles S. Jordan, James W. Wright, Keith Phillip Laby, Jeff D. Wilson, Modjtaba Ghoudoussi
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Patent number: 7083571Abstract: A system for performing minimally invasive cardiac procedures includes a pair of surgical instruments coupled to a pair of robotic arms with end effectors that can be manipulated to hold and suture tissue. The robotic arms are coupled to a pair of master handles by a controller to produce a corresponding movement of the end effectors. The movement of the handles is scaled such that the end effectors movement corresponds differently, typically smaller, than the movement performed by the hands of the surgeon. The input button allows the surgeon to adjust the position of the handles without moving the end effector, so that the handles can be moved to a more comfortable position. The system may include a robotically controlled endoscope allowing the surgeon to remotely view a surgical site. The surgeon may manipulate handles and move end effectors to perform a cardiac procedure.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2003Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: Intuitive SurgicalInventors: Yulun Wang, Darrin Uecker, Keith P. Laby, Jeff D. Wilson, Charles S. Jordan, James W. Wright, Modjtaba Ghodoussi
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Patent number: 7025064Abstract: A system for performing minimally invasive cardiac procedures. The system includes a pair of surgical instruments that are coupled to a pair of robotic arms. The instruments have end effectors that can be manipulated to hold and suture tissue. The robotic arms are coupled to a pair of master handles by a controller. The handles can be moved by the surgeon to produce a corresponding movement of the end effectors. The movement of the handles is scaled so that the end effectors have a corresponding movement that is different, typically smaller, than the movement performed by the hands of the surgeon. The scale factor is adjustable so that the surgeon can control the resolution of the end effector movement. The movement of the end effector can be controlled by an input button, so that the end effector only moves when the button is depressed by the surgeon.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2002Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: Intuitive Surgical IncInventors: Yulun Wang, Darrin R. Uecker, Charles S. Jordan, James W. Wright, Keith Phillip Laby, Jeff D. Wilson
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Patent number: 6905460Abstract: A system for performing minimally invasive cardiac procedures. The system includes a pair of surgical instruments that are coupled to a pair of robotic arms. The instruments have end effectors that can be manipulated to hold and suture tissue. The robotic arms are coupled to a pair of master handles by a controller. The handles can be moved by the surgeon to produce a corresponding movement of the end effectors. The movement of the handles is scaled so that the end effectors have a corresponding movement that is different, typically smaller, than the movement performed by the hands of the surgeon. The scale factor is adjustable so that the surgeon can control the resolution of the end effector movement. The movement of the end effector can be controlled by an input button, so that the end effector only moves when the button is depressed by the surgeon.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2003Date of Patent: June 14, 2005Assignee: Intuitive Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Yulun Wang, Darrin Uecker, Keith P. Laby, Jeff D. Wilson, Charles S. Jordan, James W. Wright, Modjtaba Ghodoussi
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Publication number: 20040186345Abstract: A system for performing minimally invasive cardiac procedures includes a pair of surgical instruments coupled to a pair of robotic arms with end effectors that can be manipulated to hold and suture tissue. The robotic arms are coupled to a pair of master handles by a controller to produce a corresponding movement of the end effectors. The movement of the handles is scaled such that the end effectors movement corresponds differently, typically smaller, than the movement performed by the hands of the surgeon. The input button allows the surgeon to adjust the position of the handles without moving the end effector, so that the handles can be moved to a more comfortable position. The system may include a robotically controlled endoscope allowing the surgeon to remotely view a surgical site. The surgeon may manipulate handles and move end effectors to perform a cardiac procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2003Publication date: September 23, 2004Applicant: Computer Motion, Inc.Inventors: Yulun Yang, Darrin Uecker, Keith P. Laby, Jeff D. Wilson, Charles S. Jordan, James W. Wright, Modjtaba Ghodoussi
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Patent number: 6699177Abstract: A system for performing minimally invasive medical procedures. This system includes one or more robotic arms that can be attached to the operating table. The robotic arms can be controlled by input devices such as handles and a foot pedal to perform a minimally medical procedure.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2000Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: Computer Motion, Inc.Inventors: Yulun Wang, Darrin Uecker, Keith P. Laby, Jeff D. Wilson, Charles S. Jordan, James W. Wright, Modjtaba Ghodoussi
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Publication number: 20030125716Abstract: A system for performing minimally invasive cardiac procedures. The system includes a pair of surgical instruments that are coupled to a pair of robotic arms. The instruments have end effectors that can be manipulated to hold and suture tissue. The robotic arms are coupled to a pair of master handles by a controller. The handles can be moved by the surgeon to produce a corresponding movement of the end effectors. The movement of the handles is scaled so that the end effectors have a corresponding movement that is different, typically smaller, than the movement performed by the hands of the surgeon. The scale factor is adjustable so that the surgeon can control the resolution of the end effector movement. The movement of the end effector can be controlled by an input button, so that the end effector only moves when the button is depressed by the surgeon.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2002Publication date: July 3, 2003Inventors: Yulun Wang, Darrin R. Uecker, Charles S. Jordan, James W. Wright, Keith Phillip Laby, Jeff D. Wilson
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Publication number: 20030100817Abstract: A system for performing minimally invasive cardiac procedures. The system includes a pair of surgical instruments that are coupled to a pair of robotic arms. The instruments have end effectors that can be manipulated to hold and suture tissue. The robotic arms are coupled to a pair of master handles by a controller. The handles can be moved by the surgeon to produce a corresponding movement of the end effectors. The movement of the handles is scaled so that the end effectors have a corresponding movement that is different, typically smaller, than the movement performed by the hands of the surgeon. The scale factor is adjustable so that the surgeon can control the resolution of the end effector movement. The movement of the end effector can be controlled by an input button, so that the end effector only moves when the button is depressed by the surgeon.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2003Publication date: May 29, 2003Inventors: Yulun Wang, Darrin Uecker, Keith P. Laby, Jeff D. Wilson, Charles S. Jordan, James W. Wright, Modjtaba Ghodoussi
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Publication number: 20030083648Abstract: A system for performing minimally invasive cardiac procedures. The system includes a pair of surgical instruments that are coupled to a pair of robotic arms. The instruments have end effectors that can be manipulated to hold and suture tissue. The robotic arms are coupled to a pair of master handles by a controller. The handles can be moved by the surgeon to produce a corresponding movement of the end effectors. The movement of the handles is scaled so that the end effectors have a corresponding movement that is different, typically smaller, than the movement performed by the hands of the surgeon. The scale factor is adjustable so that the surgeon can control the resolution of the end effector movement. The movement of the end effector can be controlled by an input button, so that the end effector only moves when the button is depressed by the surgeon.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2002Publication date: May 1, 2003Inventors: Yulun Wang, Darrin Uecker, Keith P. Laby, Jeff D. Wilson, Charles S. Jordan, James W. Wright, Modjtaba Ghodoussi
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Patent number: 6102850Abstract: The system includes a pair of surgical instruments that are coupled to a pair of robotic arms. The instruments have end effectors that can be manipulated to hold and suture tissue. The robotic arms are coupled to a pair of master handles by a controller. The handles can be moved by the surgeon to produce a corresponding movement of the end effectors. The movement of the handles is scaled so that the end effectors have a corresponding movement that is different, typically smaller, than the movement performed by the hands of the surgeon. The scale factor is adjustable so that the surgeon can control the resolution of the end effector movement. The movement of the end effector can be controlled by an input button, so that the end effector only moves when the button is depressed by the surgeon. The input button allows the surgeon to adjust the position of the handles without moving the end effector, so that the handles can be moved to a more comfortable position.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 1997Date of Patent: August 15, 2000Assignee: Computer Motion, Inc.Inventors: Yulun Wang, Darrin Uecker, Keith P. Laby, Jeff D Wilson, Charles S. Jordan, James W. Wright, Modjtaba Ghodoussi
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Patent number: 6063095Abstract: A system for performing minimally invasive cardiac procedures. The system includes a pair of surgical instruments that are coupled to a pair of robotic arms. The instruments have end effectors that can be manipulated to hold and suture tissues. The robotic arms are coupled to a pair of master handles by a controller. The handles can be moved by the surgeon to produce a corresponding movement of the end effectors. The movement of the handles is scaled so that the end effectors have a corresponding movement that is different, typically smaller, than the movement performed by the hands of the surgeon. The scale factor is adjustable so that the surgeon can control the resolution of the end effector movement. The movement of the end effector can be controlled by an input button, so that the end effector only moves when the button is depressed by the surgeon.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 1998Date of Patent: May 16, 2000Assignee: Computer Motion, Inc.Inventors: Yulun Wang, Darrin R. Uecker, Keith P. Laby, Jeff D. Wilson, Charles S. Jordan, Modjtaba Ghodoussi, James W. Wright
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Patent number: 6007550Abstract: A system for performing minimally invasive cardiac procedures. The system includes a pair of surgical instruments that are coupled to a pair of robotic arms. The instruments have end effectors that can be manipulated to hold and suture tissue. The robotic arms are coupled to a pair of master handles by a controller. The handles can be moved by the surgeon to produce a corresponding movement of the end effectors. The movement of the handles is scaled so that the end effectors have a corresponding movement that is different, typically smaller, than the movement performed by the hands of the surgeon. The scale factor is adjustable so that the surgeon can control the resolution of the end effector movement. The movement of the end effector can be controlled by an input button, so that the end effector only moves when the button is depressed by the surgeon.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 1998Date of Patent: December 28, 1999Assignee: Computer Motion, Inc.Inventors: Yulun Wang, Darrin R. Uecker, Charles S. Jordan, James W. Wright, Keith Phillip Laby, Jeff D. Wilson, Modjtaba Ghoudoussi
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Patent number: 5855583Abstract: A system for performing minimally invasive cardiac procedures. The system includes a pair of surgical instruments that are coupled to a pair of robotic arms. The instruments have end effectors that can be manipulated to hold and suture tissue. The robotic arms are coupled to a pair of master handles by a controller. The handles can be moved by the surgeon to produce a corresponding movement of the end effectors. The movement of the handles is scaled so that the end effectors have a corresponding movement that is different, typically smaller, than the movement performed by the hands of the surgeon. The scale factor is adjustable so that the surgeon can control the resolution of the end effector movement. The movement of the end effector can be controlled by an input button, so that the end effector only moves when the button is depressed by the surgeon.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 1996Date of Patent: January 5, 1999Assignee: Computer Motion, Inc.Inventors: Yulun Wang, Darrin R. Uecker, Charles S. Jordan, James W. Wright, Keith Phillip Laby, Jeff D. Wilson