Patents by Inventor John W. ZABINKSI

John W. ZABINKSI 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).

  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING AN END EFFECTOR
    Publication number: 20240033015
    Abstract: Systems and methods for operating an end effector include an end effector for grasping a material, a drive system coupled to the end effector, a user interface, and a processor. The processor is configured to actuate the drive system to clamp the material using the end effector and in response to detecting successful clamping of the material, display a timer on the user interface. The timer provides an indication of when conditions will be safe to proceed with stapling of the material clamped by the end effector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: David W. WEIR, Grant DUQUE, Kevin DURANT, Patrick FLANAGAN, Margaret M. NIXON, David W. ROBINSON, John W. ZABINKSI