Patents by Inventor Kannan Neelakanta Sarma

Kannan Neelakanta Sarma 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).

  • NEEDLE POSITIONING APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20170079720
    Abstract: Apparatus for accurate positioning of a needle guide is disclosed. The apparatus provides a means for taking as input the position vector for the point of insertion of the needle into the body. This point of insertion can be selected from images produced by a Computer Tomography system. Similarly, the apparatus has a means for taking as input the point of target. A controller determines the directional vector between point of insertion and point of target. A guide manipulator accurately positions the needle guide in line with the directional vector, such that the needle can easily be inserted through the guide to the point of target. The positioning of the guide manipulator in accordance with the directional vector is done with the help of motors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicant: Perfint Healthcare Private Limited
    Inventors: Gnanasekar VELUSAMY, Kannan Neelakanta Sarma, Kasi Viswanathan Agilandam, Roy Santosham
  • NEEDLE POSITIONING APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20140316259
    Abstract: Apparatus for accurate positioning of a needle guide is disclosed. The apparatus provides a means for taking as input the position vector for the point of insertion of the needle into the body. This point of insertion can be selected from images produced by a Computer Tomography system. Similarly, the apparatus has a means for taking as input the point of target. A controller determines the directional vector between point of insertion and point of target. A guide manipulator accurately positions the needle guide in line with the directional vector, such that the needle can easily be inserted through the guide to the point of target. The positioning of the guide manipulator in accordance with the directional vector is done with the help of motors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Gnanasekar Velusamy, Kannan Neelakanta Sarma, Kadi Viswanathan Agilandam, Roy Santosham
  • Needle positioning apparatus and method
    Patent number: 8774901
    Abstract: Apparatus for accurate positioning of a needle guide is disclosed. The apparatus provides a means for taking as input the position vector for the point of insertion of the needle into the body. This point of insertion can be selected from images produced by a Computer Tomography system. Similarly, the apparatus has a means for taking as input the point of target. A controller determines the directional vector between point of insertion and point of target. A guide manipulator accurately positions the needle guide in line with the directional vector, such that the needle can easily be inserted through the guide to the point of target. The positioning of the guide manipulator in accordance with the directional vector is done with the help of motors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Perfint Healthcare Private Limited
    Inventors: Gnanasekar Velusamy, Kannan Neelakanta Sarma, Kasi Viswanathan Agilandam, Roy Santosham
  • Needle positioning apparatus and method
    Patent number: 8401620
    Abstract: Apparatus for accurate positioning of a needle guide is disclosed. The apparatus provides a means for taking as input the position vector for the point of insertion of the needle into the body. This point of insertion can be selected from images produced by a Computer Tomography system. Similarly, the apparatus has a means for taking as input the point of target. A controller determines the directional vector between point of insertion and point of target. A guide manipulator accurately positions the needle guide in line with the directional vector, such that the needle can easily be inserted through the guide to the point of target. The positioning of the guide manipulator in accordance with the directional vector is done with the help of motors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Perfint Healthcare Private Limited
    Inventors: Gnanasekar Velusamy, Kannan Neelakanta Sarma, Kasi Viswanathan Agilandam, Roy Santosham
  • NEEDLE POSITIONING APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20080091101
    Abstract: Apparatus for accurate positioning of a needle guide is disclosed. The apparatus provides a means for taking as input the position vector for the point of insertion of the needle into the body. This point of insertion can be selected from images produced by a Computer Tomography system. Similarly, the apparatus has a means for taking as input the point of target. A controller determines the directional vector between point of insertion and point of target. A guide manipulator accurately positions the needle guide in line with the directional vector, such that the needle can easily be inserted through the guide to the point of target. The positioning of the guide manipulator in accordance with the directional vector is done with the help of motors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: PERFINT ENGINEERING SERVICES
    Inventors: Gnanasekar Velusamy, Kannan Neelakanta Sarma, Roy Santosham