Patents by Inventor Jorge A. Machado

Jorge A. Machado 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).

  • Endo-surgical device and method
    Patent number: 8992424
    Abstract: An endo-surgical device, system and method are provided. The endo-surgical device includes a flared prow that limits the displacement and rotation of the cannula to keep the knife away from tissues that are not intended to be cut. The endo-surgical tool can be utilized as part of a system for performing an endo-surgical procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Skeletal Dynamics LLC
    Inventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Jorge A. Machado, Thomas H. Norman, Alejandro Espinosa, Randall Chinock, Ronald G. Litke, Jr., Carlos Valencia
  • Endo-surgical Device and Method
    Publication number: 20080200758
    Abstract: What is provided is an endo-surgical tool that includes imaging optics therein, the various components of which, including its tools, electronics and visualization components, can be used in the sterile surgical field. In one particular embodiment of the invention, the cannula portion of the tool is adapted to a particular type of endo-surgical procedure, while the handle, which includes at least a portion of the imaging circuitry for the device, can be used with a plurality of differently adapted cannulas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: SKELETAL DYNAMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Jorge A. Machado, Thomas H. Norman, Alejandro Espinosa, Randal Chinnock, Ronald G. Litke, Carlos Valencia
  • Endo-surgical device and method
    Publication number: 20080195128
    Abstract: An endo-surgical device, system and method are provided. The endo-surgical device includes a flared prow that limits the displacement and rotation of the cannula to keep the knife away from tissues that are not intended to be cut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: SKELETAL DYNAMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Jorge A. Machado, Thomas H. Norman, Alejandro Espinosa, Randall Chinock, Ronald G. Litke, Carlos Valencia