Patents by Inventor Julien CHASSOT

Julien CHASSOT 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).

  • Patent number: 12376927
    Abstract: Surgical robot systems for remote manipulation having robotic telemanipulators are provided. The surgical robot systems are well adapted for use by the surgeon, seamlessly integratable into the operation room, allow for a surgeon to work between the robot and the patient throughout a surgery in a sterile manner, are relatively low cost, and/or permit integrated laparoscopy. The system preferably includes a master console having a plurality of master links interconnected by a plurality of master joints, and a handle coupled to the master console for operating the telemanipulator. The system further includes a slave console operatively coupled to the master console and having a plurality of slave links interconnected by a plurality of slave joints that move responsive to movement at the master console to permit an end-effector to perform surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2025
    Assignee: Distalmotion SA
    Inventors: Julien Chassot, Michael Friedrich, Patrick Schoeneich, Mehrnaz Salehian
  • Patent number: 12290328
    Abstract: Surgical robot systems for remote manipulation having robotic telemanipulators are provided. The surgical robot systems are well adapted for use by the surgeon, seamlessly integrateable into the operation room, allow for a surgeon to work between the robot and the patient throughout a surgery in a sterile manner, are relatively low cost, and/or permit integrated laparoscopy. The system preferably includes a master console having a plurality of master links interconnected by a plurality of master joints, and a handle coupled to the master console for operating the telemanipulator. The system further includes a slave console operatively coupled to the master console and having a plurality of slave links interconnected by a plurality of slave joints that move responsive to movement at the master console to permit an end-effector to perform surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: Distalmotion SA
    Inventors: Julien Chassot, Michael Friedrich
  • Patent number: 12262968
    Abstract: Surgical instruments for use in a surgical robot are provided herein. The instruments are preferably part of a translational instrument interface and are removably coupled to the surgical robot. In one aspect, the translational instrument interface has a slave hub mounted on a distal end of the slave unit, a sterile shield insertable within the slave hub, and an instrument having an end-effector for contacting tissue insertable within the sterile shield. The instrument may be disposable after a single use. The handle of the surgical robot is preferably coupled to the translational instrument interface such that actuation at the handle causes movement of the end-effector for performing surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: Distalmotion SA
    Inventors: Julien Chassot, Michael Friedrich
  • Patent number: 12161438
    Abstract: Surgical robot systems for remote manipulation having robotic telemanipulators are provided. The surgical robot systems are well adapted for use by the surgeon, seamlessly integrateable into the operation room, allow for a surgeon to work between the robot and the patient throughout a surgery in a sterile manner, are relatively low cost, and/or permit integrated laparoscopy. The system preferably includes a master console having a plurality of master links interconnected by a plurality of master joints, and a handle coupled to the master console for operating the telemanipulator. The system further includes a slave console operatively coupled to the master console and having a plurality of slave links interconnected by a plurality of slave joints that move responsive to movement at the master console to permit an end-effector to perform surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Distalmotion SA
    Inventors: Julien Chassot, Michael Friedrich
  • Patent number: 12114945
    Abstract: Systems and methods for actuating an end-effector of a surgical instrument are provided. The surgical instrument includes a surgical instrument interface operatively coupled to an instrument shaft having an end-effector. The surgical instrument interface includes a pair of actuators slidably disposed within longitudinal openings of a housing of the surgical instrument interface and engaged with a grooved opening of a barrel rotatably disposed within the housing, such that translational movement of the actuators within the longitudinal openings is converted to rotational movement of the barrel along the grooved opening. The surgical instrument interface further may include a torsion spring pre-loaded with a predetermined torque such that rotation of the barrel causes rotation of the instrument shaft if the torque generated between the barrel and the instrument shaft is less than the predetermined torque of the spring. Rotation of the instrument shaft actuates the end-effector via a cam mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: Distalmotion SA
    Inventors: Lancelot Dupont, Julien Chassot
  • Publication number: 20240335246
    Abstract: Surgical robot systems for remote manipulation having robotic telemanipulators are provided. The surgical robot systems are well adapted for use by the surgeon, seamlessly integrateable into the operation room, allow for a surgeon to work between the robot and the patient throughout a surgery in a sterile manner, are relatively low cost, and/or permit integrated laparoscopy. The system preferably includes a master console having a plurality of master links interconnected by a plurality of master joints, and a handle coupled to the master console for operating the telemanipulator. The system further includes a slave console operatively coupled to the master console and having a plurality of slave links interconnected by a plurality of slave joints that move responsive to movement at the master console to permit an end-effector to perform surgery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2024
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventors: Julien CHASSOT, Michael FRIEDRICH
  • Publication number: 20240216087
    Abstract: Systems and methods for actuating an end-effector of a surgical instrument are provided. The surgical instrument includes a surgical instrument interface operatively coupled to an instrument shaft having an end-effector. The surgical instrument interface includes a pair of actuators slidably disposed within longitudinal openings of a housing of the surgical instrument interface and engaged with a grooved opening of a barrel rotatably disposed within the housing, such that translational movement of the actuators within the longitudinal openings is converted to rotational movement of the barrel along the grooved opening. The surgical instrument interface further may include a torsion spring pre-loaded with a predetermined torque such that rotation of the barrel causes rotation of the instrument shaft if the torque generated between the barrel and the instrument shaft is less than the predetermined torque of the spring. Rotation of the instrument shaft actuates the end-effector via a cam mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2024
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventors: Lancelot DUPONT, Julien CHASSOT
  • Publication number: 20240033026
    Abstract: Surgical instruments for use in a surgical robot are provided herein. The instruments are preferably part of a translational instrument interface and are removably coupled to the surgical robot. In one aspect, the translational instrument interface has a slave hub mounted on a distal end of the slave unit, a sterile shield insertable within the slave hub, and an instrument having an end-effector for contacting tissue insertable within the sterile shield. The instrument may be disposable after a single use. The handle of the surgical robot is preferably coupled to the translational instrument interface such that actuation at the handle causes movement of the end-effector for performing surgery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Julien CHASSOT, Michael FRIEDRICH
  • Publication number: 20230125213
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides handheld adapters allowing the use of robotic surgical instruments during standard laparoscopic phases. The handheld adapter includes a plurality of receptacles for engaging with a plurality of engagers of the surgical instrument to thereby actuate an end-effector of the surgical instrument in the close degrees of freedom via a plurality of force transmitting elements upon actuation of a trigger. The handheld adapter further includes a spring coupled to the plurality of receptacles and configured to provide a predetermined tension on the plurality of force transmitting elements, such that upon release of the trigger, the spring causes movement of the plurality of receptacles, which causes movement of the respective engagers to thereby actuate the end-effector in the open degree of freedom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: Distalmotion SA
    Inventors: Julien CHASSOT, Michael FRIEDRICH
  • Publication number: 20230082915
    Abstract: Surgical robot systems for remote manipulation having robotic telemanipulators are provided. The surgical robot systems are well adapted for use by the surgeon, seamlessly integrateable into the operation room, allow for a surgeon to work between the robot and the patient throughout a surgery in a sterile manner, are relatively low cost, and/or permit integrated laparoscopy. The system preferably includes a master console having a plurality of master links interconnected by a plurality of master joints, and a handle coupled to the master console for operating the telemanipulator. The system further includes a slave console operatively coupled to the master console and having a plurality of slave links interconnected by a plurality of slave joints that move responsive to movement at the master console to permit an end-effector to perform surgery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicant: Distalmotion SA
    Inventors: Julien CHASSOT, Michael FRIEDRICH
  • Patent number: 11510745
    Abstract: Surgical robot systems for remote manipulation having robotic telemanipulators are provided. The surgical robot systems are well adapted for use by the surgeon, seamlessly integrateable into the operation room, allow for a surgeon to work between the robot and the patient throughout a surgery in a sterile manner, are relatively low cost, and/or permit integrated laparoscopy. The system preferably includes a master console having a plurality of master links interconnected by a plurality of master joints, and a handle coupled to the master console for operating the telemanipulator. The system further includes a slave console operatively coupled to the master console and having a plurality of slave links interconnected by a plurality of slave joints that move responsive to movement at the master console to permit an end-effector to perform surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Distalmotion SA
    Inventors: Julien Chassot, Michael Friedrich
  • Publication number: 20210330408
    Abstract: Surgical instruments for use in a surgical robot are provided herein. The instruments are preferably part of a translational instrument interface and are removably coupled to the surgical robot. In one aspect, the translational instrument interface has a slave hub mounted on a distal end of the slave unit, a sterile shield insertable within the slave hub, and an instrument having an end-effector for contacting tissue insertable within the sterile shield. The instrument may be disposable after a single use. The handle of the surgical robot is preferably coupled to the translational instrument interface such that actuation at the handle causes movement of the end-effector for performing surgery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: Distalmotion SA
    Inventors: Julien CHASSOT, Michael FRIEDRICH
  • Publication number: 20210330407
    Abstract: Surgical robot systems for remote manipulation having robotic telemanipulators are provided. The surgical robot systems are well adapted for use by the surgeon, seamlessly integratable into the operation room, allow for a surgeon to work between the robot and the patient throughout a surgery in a sterile manner, are relatively low cost, and/or permit integrated laparoscopy. The system preferably includes a master console having a plurality of master links interconnected by a plurality of master joints, and a handle coupled to the master console for operating the telemanipulator. The system further includes a slave console operatively coupled to the master console and having a plurality of slave links interconnected by a plurality of slave joints that move responsive to movement at the master console to permit an end-effector to perform surgery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: Distalmotion SA
    Inventors: Julien CHASSOT, Michael FRIEDRICH, Patrick SCHOENEICH, Mehrnaz SALEHIAN
  • Patent number: 11058503
    Abstract: Surgical instruments for use in a surgical robot are provided herein. The instruments are preferably part of a translational instrument interface and are removably coupled to the surgical robot. In one aspect, the translational instrument interface has a slave hub mounted on a distal end of the slave unit, a sterile shield insertable within the slave hub, and an instrument having an end-effector for contacting tissue insertable within the sterile shield. The instrument may be disposable after a single use. The handle of the surgical robot is preferably coupled to the translational instrument interface such that actuation at the handle causes movement of the end-effector for performing surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Distalmotion SA
    Inventors: Julien Chassot, Michael Friedrich
  • Publication number: 20190328473
    Abstract: Surgical robot systems for remote manipulation having robotic telemanipulators are provided. The surgical robot systems are well adapted for use by the surgeon, seamlessly integrateable into the operation room, allow for a surgeon to work between the robot and the patient throughout a surgery in a sterile manner, are relatively low cost, and/or permit integrated laparoscopy. The system preferably includes a master console having a plurality of master links interconnected by a plurality of master joints, and a handle coupled to the master console for operating the telemanipulator. The system further includes a slave console operatively coupled to the master console and having a plurality of slave links interconnected by a plurality of slave joints that move responsive to movement at the master console to permit an end-effector to perform surgery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: DistalMotion SA
    Inventors: Julien CHASSOT, Michael FRIEDRICH
  • Patent number: 10413374
    Abstract: Surgical robot systems for remote manipulation having robotic telemanipulators are provided. The surgical robot systems are well adapted for use by the surgeon, seamlessly integratable into the operation room, allow for a surgeon to work between the robot and the patient throughout a surgery in a sterile manner, are relatively low cost, and/or permit integrated laparoscopy. The system preferably includes a master console having a plurality of master links interconnected by a plurality of master joints, and a handle coupled to the master console for operating the telemanipulator. The system further includes a slave console operatively coupled to the master console and having a plurality of slave links interconnected by a plurality of slave joints that move responsive to movement at the master console to permit an end-effector to perform surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: DistalMotion SA
    Inventors: Julien Chassot, Michael Friedrich
  • Publication number: 20190239972
    Abstract: Surgical robot systems for remote manipulation having robotic telemanipulators are provided. The surgical robot systems are well adapted for use by the surgeon, seamlessly integratable into the operation room, allow for a surgeon to work between the robot and the patient throughout a surgery in a sterile manner, are relatively low cost, and/or permit integrated laparoscopy. The system preferably includes a master console having a plurality of master links interconnected by a plurality of master joints, and a handle coupled to the master console for operating the telemanipulator. The system further includes a slave console operatively coupled to the master console and having a plurality of slave links interconnected by a plurality of slave joints that move responsive to movement at the master console to permit an end-effector to perform surgery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Applicant: DistalMotion SA
    Inventors: Julien CHASSOT, Michael FRIEDRICH
  • Publication number: 20180353252
    Abstract: Surgical instruments for use in a surgical robot are provided herein. The instruments are preferably part of a translational instrument interface and are removably coupled to the surgical robot. In one aspect, the translational instrument interface has a slave hub mounted on a distal end of the slave unit, a sterile shield insertable within the slave hub, and an instrument having an end-effector for contacting tissue insertable within the sterile shield. The instrument may be disposable after a single use. The handle of the surgical robot is preferably coupled to the translational instrument interface such that actuation at the handle causes movement of the end-effector for performing surgery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: DistalMotion SA
    Inventors: Julien CHASSOT, Michael FRIEDRICH