Patents by Inventor Kimble Jenkins
Kimble Jenkins 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: 11872086Abstract: MRI compatible localization and/or guidance systems for facilitating placement of an interventional therapy and/or device in vivo include: (a) a mount adapted for fixation to a patient; (b) a targeting cannula with a lumen configured to attach to the mount so as to be able to controllably translate in at least three dimensions; and (c) an elongate probe configured to snugly slidably advance and retract in the targeting cannula lumen, the elongate probe comprising at least one of a stimulation or recording electrode. In operation, the targeting cannula can be aligned with a first trajectory and positionally adjusted to provide a desired internal access path to a target location with a corresponding trajectory for the elongate probe. Automated systems for determining an MR scan plane associated with a trajectory and for determining mount adjustments are also described.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2019Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: ClearPoint Neuro, Inc.Inventors: Parag V. Karmarkar, Kimble Jenkins
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Patent number: 11317982Abstract: Circuits and computer program products onboard and/or adapted to communicate with an scanner that electronically recognize predefined physical characteristics of the at least one tool to automatically segment image data provided by the scanner whereby the at least one tool constitutes a point of interface with the system. The circuits and computer program products are configured to provide a User Interface that defines workflow progression for an image guided surgical procedure and allows a user to select steps in the workflow, and generate multi-dimensional visualizations using the predefined data of the at least one tool and data from images of the patient in substantially real time during the surgical procedure.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2019Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: ClearPoint Neuro, Inc.Inventors: Kimble Jenkins, Peter Piferi, Philip Bradley Hotte, Pavel Farberov, Timothy Neil Orr, Paul Arthur Geiger, David John Sayler
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Publication number: 20200078131Abstract: MRI compatible localization and/or guidance systems for facilitating placement of an interventional therapy and/or device in vivo include: (a) a mount adapted for fixation to a patient; (b) a targeting cannula with a lumen configured to attach to the mount so as to be able to controllably translate in at least three dimensions; and (c) an elongate probe configured to snugly slidably advance and retract in the targeting cannula lumen, the elongate probe comprising at least one of a stimulation or recording electrode. In operation, the targeting cannula can be aligned with a first trajectory and positionally adjusted to provide a desired internal access path to a target location with a corresponding trajectory for the elongate probe. Automated systems for determining an MR scan plane associated with a trajectory and for determining mount adjustments are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2019Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventors: Parag V. Karmarkar, Kimble Jenkins
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Patent number: 10492881Abstract: MRI compatible localization and/or guidance systems for facilitating placement of an interventional therapy and/or device in vivo include: (a) a mount adapted for fixation to a patient; (b) a targeting cannula with a lumen configured to attach to the mount so as to be able to controllably translate in at least three dimensions; and (c) an elongate probe configured to snugly slidably advance and retract in the targeting cannula lumen, the elongate probe comprising at least one of a stimulation or recording electrode. In operation, the targeting cannula can be aligned with a first trajectory and positionally adjusted to provide a desired internal access path to a target location with a corresponding trajectory for the elongate probe. Automated systems for determining an MR scan plane associated with a trajectory and for determining mount adjustments are also described.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2017Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: MRI Interventions, Inc.Inventors: Parag V. Karmarkar, Kimble Jenkins
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Publication number: 20190336232Abstract: Circuits and computer program products onboard and/or adapted to communicate with an scanner that electronically recognize predefined physical characteristics of the at least one tool to automatically segment image data provided by the scanner whereby the at least one tool constitutes a point of interface with the system. The circuits and computer program products are configured to provide a User Interface that defines workflow progression for an image guided surgical procedure and allows a user to select steps in the workflow, and generate multi-dimensional visualizations using the predefined data of the at least one tool and data from images of the patient in substantially real time during the surgical procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: Kimble Jenkins, Peter Piferi, Philip Bradley Hotte, Pavel Farberov, Timothy Neil Orr, Paul Arthur Geiger, David John Sayler
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Patent number: 10376327Abstract: Circuits and computer program products onboard and/or adapted to communicate with an scanner that electronically recognize predefined physical characteristics of the at least one tool to automatically segment image data provided by the scanner whereby the at least one tool constitutes a point of interface with the system. The circuits and computer program products are configured to provide a User Interface that defines workflow progression for an image guided surgical procedure and allows a user to select steps in the workflow, and generate multi-dimensional visualizations using the predefined data of the at least one tool and data from images of the patient in substantially real time during the surgical procedure.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2016Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: MRI Interventions, Inc.Inventors: Kimble Jenkins, Peter Piferi, Philip Bradley Hotte, Pavel Farberov, Timothy Neil Orr, Paul Arthur Geiger, David John Sayler
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Patent number: 10105485Abstract: A cannula for transferring a substance to and/or from a patient includes a tubular support sleeve and a transfer tube. The support sleeve includes a rigid tubular member defining a lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the tubular member. The transfer tube is positioned in the lumen and extends beyond each of the proximal end and the distal end of the tubular member. The tubular member includes a rigid, MRI-compatible material.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2011Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: MRI Interventions, Inc.Inventors: Peter Piferi, Kimble Jenkins
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Patent number: 9763745Abstract: MRI compatible localization and/or guidance systems for facilitating placement of an interventional therapy and/or device in vivo include: (a) a mount adapted for fixation to a patient; (b) a targeting cannula with a lumen configured to attach to the mount so as to be able to controllably translate in at least three dimensions; and (c) an elongate probe configured to snugly slidably advance and retract in the targeting cannula lumen, the elongate probe comprising at least one of a stimulation or recording electrode. In operation, the targeting cannula can be aligned with a first trajectory and positionally adjusted to provide a desired internal access path to a target location with a corresponding trajectory for the elongate probe. Automated systems for determining an MR scan plane associated with a trajectory and for determining mount adjustments are also described.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2015Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: MRI Interventions, Inc.Inventors: Parag V. Karmarkar, Kimble Jenkins
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Publication number: 20170215981Abstract: MRI compatible localization and/or guidance systems for facilitating placement of an interventional therapy and/or device in vivo include: (a) a mount adapted for fixation to a patient; (b) a targeting cannula with a lumen configured to attach to the mount so as to be able to controllably translate in at least three dimensions; and (c) an elongate probe configured to snugly slidably advance and retract in the targeting cannula lumen, the elongate probe comprising at least one of a stimulation or recording electrode. In operation, the targeting cannula can be aligned with a first trajectory and positionally adjusted to provide a desired internal access path to a target location with a corresponding trajectory for the elongate probe. Automated systems for determining an MR scan plane associated with a trajectory and for determining mount adjustments are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Parag V. Karmarkar, Kimble Jenkins
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Publication number: 20160256069Abstract: Circuits and computer program products onboard and/or adapted to communicate with an scanner that electronically recognize predefined physical characteristics of the at least one tool to automatically segment image data provided by the scanner whereby the at least one tool constitutes a point of interface with the system. The circuits and computer program products are configured to provide a User Interface that defines workflow progression for an image guided surgical procedure and allows a user to select steps in the workflow, and generate multi-dimensional visualizations using the predefined data of the at least one tool and data from images of the patient in substantially real time during the surgical procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2016Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventors: Kimble Jenkins, Peter Piferi, Philip Bradley Hotte, Pavel Farberov, Timothy Neil Orr, Paul Arthur Geiger, David John Sayler
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Patent number: 9314305Abstract: MRI-Surgical systems include: (a) at least one MRI-compatible surgical tool; (b) a circuit adapted to communicate with an MRI scanner; and (c) at least one display in communication with the circuit. The circuit electronically recognizes predefined physical characteristics of the at least one tool to automatically segment MR image data provided by the MRI scanner whereby the at least one tool constitutes a point of interface with the system. The circuit is configured to provide a User Interface that defines workflow progression for an MRI-guided surgical procedure and allows a user to select steps in the workflow, and wherein the circuit is configured to generate multi-dimensional visualizations using the predefined data of the at least one tool and data from MRI images of the patient in substantially real time during the surgical procedure.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2012Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: MRI Interventions, Inc.Inventors: Kimble Jenkins, Peter Piferi, Philip Bradley Hotte, Pavel Farberov, Timothy Neil Orr, Paul Arthur Geiger, David John Sayler
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Publication number: 20150223905Abstract: MRI compatible localization and/or guidance systems for facilitating placement of an interventional therapy and/or device in vivo include: (a) a mount adapted for fixation to a patient; (b) a targeting cannula with a lumen configured to attach to the mount so as to be able to controllably translate in at least three dimensions; and (c) an elongate probe configured to snugly slidably advance and retract in the targeting cannula lumen, the elongate probe comprising at least one of a stimulation or recording electrode. In operation, the targeting cannula can be aligned with a first trajectory and positionally adjusted to provide a desired internal access path to a target location with a corresponding trajectory for the elongate probe. Automated systems for determining an MR scan plane associated with a trajectory and for determining mount adjustments are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2015Publication date: August 13, 2015Inventors: Parag V. Karmarkar, Kimble Jenkins
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Patent number: 9042958Abstract: MRI compatible localization and/or guidance systems for facilitating placement of an interventional therapy and/or device in vivo include: (a) a mount adapted for fixation to a patient; (b) a targeting cannula with a lumen configured to attach to the mount so as to be able to controllably translate in at least three dimensions; and (c) an elongate probe configured to snugly slidably advance and retract in the targeting cannula lumen, the elongate probe comprising at least one of a stimulation or recording electrode. In operation, the targeting cannula can be aligned with a first trajectory and positionally adjusted to provide a desired internal access path to a target location with a corresponding trajectory for the elongate probe. Automated systems for determining an MR scan plane associated with a trajectory and for determining mount adjustments are also described.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2006Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: MRI Interventions, Inc.Inventors: Parag V. Karmarkar, Kimble Jenkins
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Patent number: 8909320Abstract: The disclosure describes cable management systems that provide adjustable lengths of cables that connect to various electronic medical or surgical tools. The systems can reduce the lengths of loose or hanging cables and define routes that preventing cross-over, looping and/or bunching of loose lengths of long cables.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2010Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: MRI Interventions, Inc.Inventors: Kimble Jenkins, Kamal Vij, Peter Piferi
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Patent number: 8374677Abstract: An MRI-guided interventional system for use with a body of patient and an interventional device includes a base and a targeting cannula. The base is configured to be secured to the body of the patient. The targeting cannula has an elongate guide bore extending axially therethrough and an inlet and an outlet at opposed ends of the guide bore. The guide bore defines a trajectory axis extending through the inlet and the outlet and being configured to guide placement of the interventional device. The frame is operable to move the targeting cannula relative to the base to position the trajectory axis to a desired intrabody trajectory to guide placement of the interventional device in vivo. The inlet tapers from an outer diameter distal from the guide bore to an inner diameter proximate the guide bore to guide and facilitate insertion of the interventional device into the guide bore.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2008Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: MRI Interventions, Inc.Inventors: Peter Piferi, David John Sayler, Kimble Jenkins
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Publication number: 20130030408Abstract: A cannula for transferring a substance to and/or from a patient includes a tubular support sleeve and a transfer tube. The support sleeve includes a rigid tubular member defining a lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the tubular member. The transfer tube is positioned in the lumen and extends beyond each of the proximal end and the distal end of the tubular member. The tubular member includes a rigid, MRI-compatible material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Inventors: Peter Piferi, Kimble Jenkins
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Publication number: 20130006095Abstract: MRI-Surgical systems include: (a) at least one MRI-compatible surgical tool; (b) a circuit adapted to communicate with an MRI scanner; and (c) at least one display in communication with the circuit. The circuit electronically recognizes predefined physical characteristics of the at least one tool to automatically segment MR image data provided by the MRI scanner whereby the at least one tool constitutes a point of interface with the system. The circuit is configured to provide a User Interface that defines workflow progression for an MRI-guided surgical procedure and allows a user to select steps in the workflow, and wherein the circuit is configured to generate multi-dimensional visualizations using the predefined data of the at least one tool and data from MRI images of the patient in substantially real time during the surgical procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventors: Kimble Jenkins, Peter Piferi, Philip Bradley Hotte, Pavel Farberov, Timothy Neil Orr, Paul Arthur Geiger, David John Sayler
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Patent number: 8340743Abstract: A method for positioning a guide device for placement of an interventional object in a body, the guide device having a guide axis, includes: determining a target point in the body and a reference point, wherein the target point and the reference point define a planned trajectory line (PTL) extending through each; determining a visualization plane, wherein the PTL intersects the visualization plane at a sighting point; mounting the guide device relative to the body to move with respect to the PTL, wherein the guide device does not intersect the visualization plane; determining a point of intersection (GPP) between the guide axis and the visualization plane; and aligning the GPP with the sighting point in the visualization plane.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2008Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: MRI Interventions, Inc.Inventors: Kimble Jenkins, David D. Beatty
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Patent number: 8315689Abstract: MRI-Surgical systems include: (a) at least one MRI-compatible surgical tool; (b) a circuit adapted to communicate with an MRI scanner; and (c) at least one display in communication with the circuit. The circuit electronically recognizes predefined physical characteristics of the at least one tool to automatically segment MR image data provided by the MRI scanner whereby the at least one tool constitutes a point of interface with the system. The circuit is configured to provide a User Interface that defines workflow progression for an MRI-guided surgical procedure and allows a user to select steps in the workflow, and wherein the circuit is configured to generate multi-dimensional visualizations using the predefined data of the at least one tool and data from MRI images of the patient in substantially real time during the surgical procedure.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2008Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: MRI Interventions, Inc.Inventors: Kimble Jenkins, Peter Piferi, Philip Bradley Hotte, Pavel Farberov, Timothy Neil Orr, Paul Arthur Geiger, David John Sayler
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Publication number: 20100217113Abstract: The disclosure describes cable management systems that provide adjustable lengths of cables that connect to various electronic medical or surgical tools. The systems can reduce the lengths of loose or hanging cables and define routes that preventing cross-over, looping and/or bunching of loose lengths of long cables.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Kimble Jenkins, Kamal Vij, Peter Piferi