Patents by Inventor John Zabinski
John Zabinski 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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Patent number: 9999472Abstract: End effectors with closing mechanisms, and related tools and methods may be particularly beneficial when used for minimally invasive surgery. An example surgical tool comprises a first and second jaw movable between a closed grasped or clamped configuration and an open configuration. The tool further comprises a soft grip mode for grasping the tissue at a first force during which a separation parameter between the jaws is measured, and a therapeutic clamping mode in which the jaws clamp on the body tissue at a force greater than the grasping force. The methods comprise grasping the body tissue between jaw members, measuring the separation parameter between jaws, indicating on a user interface the separation parameter for comparison to a desired separation parameter, and then releasing the body tissue for repositioning or therapeutically clamping the body tissue in response to the separation parameter indication.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2016Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: David Weir, Grant Duque, Kevin Durant, Patrick Flanagan, Margaret M. Nixon, David Robinson, John Zabinski
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Patent number: 9814530Abstract: End effectors with closing mechanisms, and related tools and methods are disclosed. The disclosed end effectors may be particularly beneficial when used for minimally invasive surgery. An example surgical tool comprises a first and second jaw movable between a closed grasped or clamped configuration and an open configuration. The tool further comprises a soft grip mode for grasping the tissue at a first force during which a separation parameter between the jaws is measured, and a therapeutic clamping mode in which the jaws clamp on the body tissue at a force greater than the grasping force. The methods comprise grasping the body tissue between jaw members, measuring the separation parameter between jaws, indicating on a user interface the separation parameter for comparison to a desired separation parameter, and then releasing the body tissue for repositioning or therapeutically clamping the body tissue in response to the separation parameter indication.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: David Weir, Grant Duque, Kevin Durant, Patrick Flanagan, Margaret M. Nixon, David Robinson, John Zabinski
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Patent number: 9662177Abstract: End effectors with closing mechanisms, and related tools and methods may be particularly beneficial when used for minimally invasive surgery. An example surgical tool comprises a first and second jaw movable between a closed grasped or clamped configuration and an open configuration. The tool further comprises a soft grip mode for grasping the tissue at a first force during which a separation parameter between the jaws is measured, and a therapeutic clamping mode in which the jaws clamp on the body tissue at a force greater than the grasping force. The methods comprise grasping the body tissue between jaws, measuring the separation parameter between the jaws, indicating on a user interface the separation parameter for comparison to a desired separation parameter, and then releasing the body tissue for repositioning or therapeutically clamping the body tissue in response to the separation parameter indication.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2015Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: David Weir, Grant Duque, Kevin Durant, Patrick Flanagan, Margaret M. Nixon, David Robinson, John Zabinski
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Patent number: 9615883Abstract: A patient side cart for a teleoperated surgical system comprises a base, a manipulator portion extending from the base and configured to hold one or more surgical instruments, four wheels mounted to the base to permit movement of the cart, and a suspension system. The suspension system may be configured to transition the cart between a first state in which the cart behaves as a three-wheeled cart and a second state in which the cart behaves as a four-wheeled cart.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2014Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Bruce Michael Schena, John Zabinski, David Robinson, Paul G. Griffiths
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Publication number: 20170071679Abstract: End effectors with closing mechanisms, and related tools and methods may be particularly beneficial when used for minimally invasive surgery. An example surgical tool comprises a first and second jaw movable between a closed grasped or clamped configuration and an open configuration. The tool further comprises a soft grip mode for grasping the tissue at a first force during which a separation parameter between the jaws is measured, and a therapeutic clamping mode in which the jaws clamp on the body tissue at a force greater than the grasping force. The methods comprise grasping the body tissue between jaw members, measuring the separation parameter between jaws, indicating on a user interface the separation parameter for comparison to a desired separation parameter, and then releasing the body tissue for repositioning or therapeutically clamping the body tissue in response to the separation parameter indication.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: DAVID WEIR, Grant Duque, Kevin Durant, Patrick Flanagan, Margaret M. Nixon, David Robinson, John Zabinski
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Publication number: 20150238269Abstract: End effectors with closing mechanisms, and related tools and methods are disclosed. The disclosed end effectors may be particularly beneficial when used for minimally invasive surgery. An example surgical tool comprises a first and second jaw movable between a closed grasped or clamped configuration and an open configuration. The tool further comprises a soft grip mode for grasping the tissue at a first force during which a separation parameter between the jaws is measured, and a therapeutic clamping mode in which the jaws clamp on the body tissue at a force greater than the grasping force. The methods comprise grasping the body tissue between jaw members, measuring the separation parameter between jaws, indicating on a user interface the separation parameter for comparison to a desired separation parameter, and then releasing the body tissue for repositioning or therapeutically clamping the body tissue in response to the separation parameter indication.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: DAVID WEIR, GRANT DUQUE, KEVIN DURANT, PATRICK FLANAGAN, MAGGIE NIXON, DAVID ROBINSON, JOHN ZABINSKI
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Publication number: 20150238268Abstract: End effectors with closing mechanisms, and related tools and methods are disclosed. The disclosed end effectors may be particularly beneficial when used for minimally invasive surgery. An example surgical tool comprises a first and second jaw movable between a closed grasped or clamped configuration and an open configuration. The tool further comprises a soft grip mode for grasping the tissue at a first force during which a separation parameter between the jaws is measured, and a therapeutic clamping mode in which the jaws clamp on the body tissue at a force greater than the grasping force. The methods comprise grasping the body tissue between jaw members, measuring the separation parameter between jaws, indicating on a user interface the separation parameter for comparison to a desired separation parameter, and then releasing the body tissue for repositioning or therapeutically clamping the body tissue in response to the separation parameter indication.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: DAVID WEIR, GRANT DUQUE, KEVIN DURANT, PATRICK FLANAGAN, MAGGIE NIXON, DAVID ROBINSON, JOHN ZABINSKI
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Patent number: 9101348Abstract: A patient side cart for a teleoperated surgical system can include at least one manipulator arm portion for holding a surgical instrument, a steering interface, and a drive system. The steering interface may be configured to detect a force applied by a user to the steering interface indicating a desired movement for the teleoperated surgical system. The drive system can include at least one driven wheel, a control module, and a model section. The control module may receive as input a signal from the steering interface corresponding to the force applied by the user to the steering interface. The control module may be configured to output a desired movement signal corresponding to the signal received from the steering interface. The model section can include a model of movement behavior of the patient side cart, the model section outputting a movement command output to drive the driven wheel.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Paul G. Griffiths, Arjang M. Hourtash, Paul W. Mohr, David Robinson, Nitish Swarup, John Zabinski, Mark Zimmer
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Patent number: 8989903Abstract: End effectors with closing mechanisms, and related tools and methods to facilitate clamping, are provided. An example surgical tool comprises a first and second jaw movable between a closed grasped or clamped configuration and an open configuration. The tool further comprises a soft grip mode for grasping the tissue at a first force during which a separation parameter between the jaws is measured, and a therapeutic clamping mode in which the jaws clamp on the body tissue at a force greater than the grasping force. The methods comprise grasping the body tissue between jaw members, measuring the separation parameter between jaws, indicating on a user interface the separation parameter for comparison to a desired separation parameter, and then releasing the body tissue for repositioning or therapeutically clamping the body tissue in response to the separation parameter indication.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2012Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventors: David Weir, Grant Duque, Kevin Durant, Patrick Flanagan, Maggie Nixon, David Robinson, John Zabinski
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Publication number: 20140343570Abstract: A patient side cart for a teleoperated surgical system comprises a base, a manipulator portion extending from the base and configured to hold one or more surgical instruments, four wheels mounted to the base to permit movement of the cart, and a suspension system. The suspension system may be configured to transition the cart between a first state in which the cart behaves as a three-wheeled cart and a second state in which the cart behaves as a four-wheeled cart.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Bruce Michael SCHENA, John ZABINSKI, David ROBINSON, Paul G. GRIFFITHS
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Publication number: 20140297130Abstract: A patient side cart for a teleoperated surgical system can include at least one manipulator arm portion for holding a surgical instrument, a steering interface, and a drive system. The steering interface may be configured to detect a force applied by a user to the steering interface indicating a desired movement for the teleoperated surgical system. The drive system can include at least one driven wheel, a control module, and a model section. The control module may receive as input a signal from the steering interface corresponding to the force applied by the user to the steering interface. The control module may be configured to output a desired movement signal corresponding to the signal received from the steering interface. The model section can include a model of movement behavior of the patient side cart, the model section outputting a movement command output to drive the driven wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Paul G. GRIFFITHS, Arjang M. HOURTASH, Paul W. MOHR, David ROBINSON, Nitish SWARUP, John ZABINSKI, Mark ZIMMER
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Publication number: 20120209314Abstract: End effectors with closing mechanisms, and related tools and methods are disclosed. The disclosed end effectors may be particularly beneficial when used for minimally invasive surgery. An example surgical tool comprises a first and second jaw movable between a closed grasped or clamped configuration and an open configuration. The tool further comprises a soft grip mode for grasping the tissue at a first force during which a separation parameter between the jaws is measured, and a therapeutic clamping mode in which the jaws clamp on the body tissue at a force greater than the grasping force. The methods comprise grasping the body tissue between jaw members, measuring the separation parameter between jaws, indicating on a user interface the separation parameter for comparison to a desired separation parameter, and then releasing the body tissue for repositioning or therapeutically clamping the body tissue in response to the separation parameter indication.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventors: David Weir, Grant Duque, Kevin Durant, Patrick Flanagan, Maggie Nixon, David Robinson, John Zabinski
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Patent number: 8120301Abstract: A control console to remotely control medical equipment is disclosed having a base with an ergonomically adjustable pedal system. The base further has an opening to receive the pedal system. The pedal system includes a moveable pedal tray with a pedal base. The tray includes a first left pedal assembly and a first right pedal assembly, and an upper tier having a second left pedal assembly and a second right pedal assembly respectively in alignment with and elevated above the first left pedal assembly and the first right pedal assembly. Rollers are rotatable coupled to the moveable pedal tray to allow it roll over a floor. A drive assembly is coupled between the moveable pedal tray and the base. The drive assembly applies a force to the to roll the moveable pedal tray over the floor within the opening of the base.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2009Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventors: Randal P. Goldberg, Michael Hanuschik, Henry Hazebrouck, Paul Millman, Deepak Kapoor, John Zabinski, David Robinson, David Weir, Salvatore J. Brogna
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Publication number: 20100225209Abstract: A control console to remotely control medical equipment is disclosed having a base with an ergonomically adjustable pedal system. The base further has an opening to receive the pedal system. The pedal system includes a moveable pedal tray with a pedal base. The tray includes a first left pedal assembly and a first right pedal assembly, and an upper tier having a second left pedal assembly and a second right pedal assembly respectively in alignment with and elevated above the first left pedal assembly and the first right pedal assembly. Rollers are rotatable coupled to the moveable pedal tray to allow it roll over a floor. A drive assembly is coupled between the moveable pedal tray and the base. The drive assembly applies a force to the to roll the moveable pedal tray over the floor within the opening of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2009Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: Intuitive Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Randal P. Goldberg, Michael Hanuschik, Henry Hazebrouk, Paul Millman, Deepak Kapoor, John Zabinski, David Robinson, David Weir, Salvatore J. Brogna
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Patent number: 5888381Abstract: A faucet mounted water filtration system with a filter life monitor includes a filter housing with a flexible cap which deflects upon introduction of water into the housing. The deflection of the cap closes a switch on an electrical circuit which counts the time the water is flowing through the housing. Once a predetermined amount of time accumulates, the circuit generates a message to inform the user that the filter needs replacement. The invention further includes a selector switch on the electrical circuit for signaling the circuit to count one of two predetermined amounts of time prior to generating a message.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 1997Date of Patent: March 30, 1999Assignee: United States Filter CorporationInventors: Richard D. Primdahl, Dale A. Squier, John Zabinski