Patents by Inventor Julio J. Santos-Munné
Julio J. Santos-Munné 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: 10052216Abstract: A mechanical finger comprises a plurality of phalanges coupled to a single actuator using a kinematic linkage and a differential linkage arranged in parallel. The mechanical finger is capable of exhibiting consistent predictable motion when moving in free space or when contacting an object at the fingertip, and of curling in order to conform to an object when the contact is at other locations on the finger.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2015Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: HDT Expeditionary Systems, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Moyer, Eric L. Faulring, Julio J. Santos-Munne
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Publication number: 20160135967Abstract: A mechanical finger comprises a plurality of phalanges coupled to a single actuator using a kinematic linkage and a differential linkage arranged in parallel. The mechanical finger is capable of exhibiting consistent predictable motion when moving in free space or when contacting an object at the fingertip, and of curling in order to conform to an object when the contact is at other locations on the finger.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2015Publication date: May 19, 2016Applicant: HDT Expeditionary Systems, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Moyer, Eric L. Faulring, Julio J. Santos-Munne
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Patent number: 9211200Abstract: A mechanical finger comprises a plurality of phalanges coupled to a single actuator using a kinematic linkage and a differential linkage arranged in parallel. The mechanical finger is capable of exhibiting consistent predictable motion when moving in free space or when contacting an object at the fingertip, and of curling in order to conform to an object when the contact is at other locations on the finger.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2013Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: HDT Expeditionary Systems, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Moyer, Eric L. Faulring, Julio J. Santos-Munne
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Publication number: 20130338796Abstract: A mechanical finger comprises a plurality of phalanges coupled to a single actuator using a kinematic linkage and a differential linkage arranged in parallel. The mechanical finger is capable of exhibiting consistent predictable motion when moving in free space or when contacting an object at the fingertip, and of curling in order to conform to an object when the contact is at other locations on the finger.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: HDT ROBOTICS, INC.Inventors: Thomas Moyer, Eric L. Faulring, Julio J. Santos-Munne
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Patent number: 8470051Abstract: A mechanical finger comprises a plurality of phalanges coupled to a single actuator using a kinematic linkage and a differential linkage arranged in parallel. The mechanical finger is capable of exhibiting consistent predictable motion when moving in free space or when contacting an object at the fingertip, and of curling in order to conform to an object when the contact is at other locations on the finger.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2010Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: HDT Robotics, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Moyer, Eric L. Faulring, Julio J. Santos-Munne
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Publication number: 20110144770Abstract: A mechanical finger comprises a plurality of phalanges coupled to a single actuator using a kinematic linkage and a differential linkage arranged in parallel. The mechanical finger is capable of exhibiting consistent predictable motion when moving in free space or when contacting an object at the fingertip, and of curling in order to conform to an object when the contact is at other locations on the finger.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2010Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: Kinea Design, LLCInventors: Thomas Moyer, Eric L. Faulring, Julio J. Santos-Munné
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Patent number: 7804991Abstract: Two fluoroscopic images taken from two different angles of the same anatomical feature are registered to a common three-dimensional coordinate system. A dimension of the anatomical feature is determined by specifying with reference to the two registered fluoroscopic images two constrained points within the three-dimensional coordinate system that correspond to the boundaries of the anatomical feature, and calculating a straight-line distance between the two. Additionally, a three-dimensional virtual model of an implant is projected into each of two, registered fluoroscopic image, and a surgeon manipulates the projections to adjust the size and shape of the virtual model, and thereby determine parameters for the implant.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2008Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignees: MAKO Surgical Corp., Biomet Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Rony A. Abovitz, William F. Tapia, Julio J. Santos-Munne
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Patent number: 7689014Abstract: Two fluoroscopic images taken from two different angles of the same anatomical feature are registered to a common three-dimensional coordinate system. A dimension of the anatomical feature is determined by specifying with reference to the two registered fluoroscopic images two constrained points within the three-dimensional coordinate system that correspond to the boundaries of the anatomical feature, and calculating a straight-line distance between the two. Additionally, a three-dimensional virtual model of an implant is projected into each of two, registered fluoroscopic image, and a surgeon manipulates the projections to adjust the size and shape of the virtual model, and thereby determine parameters for the implant.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2005Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignees: Z-KAT Inc, Biomet Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Rony A. Abovitz, William F. Tapia, Julio J. Santos-Munné
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Publication number: 20090209866Abstract: Two fluoroscopic images taken from two different angles of the same anatomical feature are registered to a common three-dimensional coordinate system. A dimension of the anatomical feature is determined by specifying with reference to the two registered fluoroscopic images two constrained points within the three-dimensional coordinate system that correspond to the boundaries of the anatomical feature, and calculating a straight-line distance between the two. Additionally, a three-dimensional virtual model of an implant is projected into each of two, registered fluoroscopic image, and a surgeon manipulates the projections to adjust the size and shape of the virtual model, and thereby determine parameters for the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2008Publication date: August 20, 2009Applicants: Z-KAT, INC., BIOMET MANUFACTURING CORP.Inventors: Rony A. ABOVITZ, William F. Tapia, Julio J. Santos-Munne
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Patent number: 7206627Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, attractive haptic objects are associated with a target region for performing a medical procedure and repulsive haptic objects are associated with anatomical features to be avoided during the medical procedure. A surgeon may perform surgical planning by moving the haptic device around. The surgeon moves the haptic device until a pose is found where haptic cues from the attractive haptic objects are active indicating that a medical device if attached to the haptic device would reach the target region, and haptic cues from the repulsive haptic objects are inactive indicating that the medical device would not penetrate any of the anatomical features to be avoided. During the planning process a virtual tool may be displayed on a display device to indicate the position and/or movement of the medical device if the medical device had been coupled to the haptic device.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2003Date of Patent: April 17, 2007Assignee: Z-Kat, Inc.Inventors: Rony A. Abovitz, Arthur E. Quaid, III, Julio J. Santos-Munne
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Patent number: 7139418Abstract: A registration artifact (10) for use in registering two or more fluoroscopic images includes a plurality of radio opaque spheres (12, 14, 16) and a plurality of trackable markers, such as optical reflectors (20, 22, 24 and 26), mounted to a radio transparent body (11). A tracking system locates the position of registrable artifact using the trackable markers for registering the fluoroscopic images with respect to a known frame of reference.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2001Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignees: Z-Kat, Inc., Biomet Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Rony A. Abovitz, Brandon D. Larocque, Julio J. Santos-Munne
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Publication number: 20040034302Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, attractive haptic objects are associated with a target region for performing a medical procedure and repulsive haptic objects are associated with anatomical features to be avoided during the medical procedure. A surgeon may perform surgical planning by moving the haptic device around. The surgeon moves the haptic device until a pose is found where haptic cues from the attractive haptic objects are active indicating that a medical device if attached to the haptic device would reach the target region, and haptic cues from the repulsive haptic objects are inactive indicating that the medical device would not penetrate any of the anatomical features to be avoided. During the planning process a virtual tool may be displayed on a display device to indicate the position and/or movement of the medical device if the medical device had been coupled to the haptic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2003Publication date: February 19, 2004Inventors: Rony A. Abovitz, Arthur E. Quaid, Julio J. Santos-Munne
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Publication number: 20030059097Abstract: A registration artifact (10) for use in registering two or more fluoroscopic images includes a plurality of radio opaque spheres (12, 14, 16) and a plurality of trackable markers, such as optical reflectors (20, 22, 24 and 26), mounted to a radio transparent body (11). A tracking system locates the position of registrable artifact using the trackable markers for registering the fluoroscopic images with respect to a known frame of reference.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2001Publication date: March 27, 2003Inventors: Rony A. Abovitz, Brandon D. Larocque, Julio J. Santos-Munne
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Patent number: 6198794Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for coordinating two fluoroscope images, which permits accurate computer-based planning of the insertion point and angle of approach of a needle, drill, screw, nail, wire or other surgical instrumentation into the body of a patient, and subsequently guides the surgeon in performing the insertion in accordance with the plan.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2000Date of Patent: March 6, 2001Assignee: Northwestern UniversityInventors: Michael A. Peshkin, Julio J. Santos-Munné
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Patent number: 6069932Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for coordinating two fluoroscope images, which permits accurate computer-based planning of the insertion point and angle of approach of a needle, drill, screw, nail, wire or other surgical instrumentation into the body of a patient, and subsequently guides the surgeon in performing the insertion in accordance with the plan.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 1998Date of Patent: May 30, 2000Assignee: Northwestern UniversityInventors: Michael A. Peshkin, Julio J. Santos-Munne
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Patent number: 5799055Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for coordinating two fluoroscope images, which permits accurate computer-based planning of the insertion point and angle of approach of a needle, drill, screw, nail, wire or other surgical instrumentation into the body of a patient, and subsequently guides the surgeon in performing the insertion in accordance with the plan.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 1996Date of Patent: August 25, 1998Assignee: Northwestern UniversityInventors: Michael A. Peshkin, Julio J. Santos-Munne
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Patent number: RE40176Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for coordinating two fluoroscope images, which permits accurate computer-based planning of the insertion point and angle of approach of a needle, drill, screw, nail, wire or other surgical instrumentation into the body of a patient, and subsequently guides the surgeon in performing the insertion in accordance with the plan.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2003Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignee: Northwestern UniversityInventors: Michael A. Peshkin, Julio J. Santos-Munne