Patents by Inventor Jillian M. Oliveira

Jillian M. Oliveira 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).

  • TIP ACTUATED DISPOSABLE ENDOSCOPE
    Publication number: 20150011830
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an endoscope having a motorized assembly to control the distal end of an endoscope. Preferred embodiments can include disposable and reusable components. The system reduces the force need to control the tip of the endoscope and thereby reduce the risk of perforation?.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Ian W. Hunter, Yi Chen, Jillian M. Oliveira