Patents by Inventor Kyle R. Miller
Kyle R. Miller 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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Publication number: 20230301493Abstract: The following describes various applications and uses for a controllably rigidizable flexible, device or sheath, Such rigidizing mechanisms can allow for a transition between a rigid state and a flexible state of a sheath. Rigidization can be applied along an entire length of a flexible sheath or along select portions of the sheath, and the rigidization can be of varying stiffness. Rigidization can be user controlled or automatically controlled using computer processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Joseph D. Bogusky, Kyle R. Miller, Randall L. Schlesinger, Serena H. Wong
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Patent number: 11678788Abstract: The following describes various applications and uses for a controllably rigidizable flexible device or sheath. Such rigidizing mechanisms can allow for a transition between a rigid state and a flexible state of a sheath. Rigidization can be applied along an entire length of a flexible sheath or along select portions of the sheath, and the rigidization can be of varying stiffness. Rigidization can be user controlled or automatically controlled using computer processes.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2019Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Joseph D. Bogusky, Kyle R. Miller, Randall L. Schlesinger, Serena H. Wong
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Publication number: 20230157783Abstract: A computer-assisted medical device is configured and used to endoluminally navigate to a location in the gastrointestinal system and there treat certain body lumen wall areas while avoiding other body lumen wall areas. Embodiments ablate the inner mucosal layer and sub-mucosal nerve plexus of the stomach, duodenum and jejunum to effect treatment of insulin resistance and metabolic disorders, such as Type II diabetes (T2D), polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), congestive heart failure (CHF) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Various sensors are used to assist a clinical operator to navigate from the mouth through the pyloric sphincter and into and through the duodenum and/or jejunum. Various sensors are used to map and identify portions of the duodenum and/or jejunum. Various lumen wall ablation devices and methods are described. Various post-treatment assessments are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2022Publication date: May 25, 2023Inventors: Kyle R. Miller, Joseph D. Bogusky, Duane W. Marion, Ian E. McDowall, Tabish Mustufa, Dinesh Rabindran, Benjamin J. Schoettgen, Jignesh Shah, Tao Zhao
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Publication number: 20230071306Abstract: A computer-assisted medical device is configured and used to endoluminally navigate to a location in the gastrointestinal system and there treat certain body lumen wall areas while avoiding other body lumen wall areas. Embodiments ablate the inner mucosal layer and sub-mucosal nerve plexus of the stomach, duodenum and jejunum to effect treatment of insulin resistance and metabolic disorders, such as Type II diabetes (T2D), polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), congestive heart failure (CHF) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Various sensors are used to assist a clinical operator to navigate from the mouth through the pyloric sphincter and into and through the duodenum and/or jejunum. Various sensors are used to map and identify portions of the duodenum and/or jejunum. Various lumen wall ablation devices and methods are described. Various post-treatment assessments are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2021Publication date: March 9, 2023Inventors: KYLE R. MILLER, Joseph D. Bogusky, Duane W. Marion, Ian E. McDowall, Tabish Mustufa, Dinesh Rabindran, Benjamin J. Schoettgen, Jignesh Shah, Tao Zhao
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Publication number: 20220183779Abstract: A medical device includes a clevis, a first blade, a second blade, and a tension member. The first and second blades are rotatably coupled to the clevis. The first blade includes a first coupling portion. The tension member is coupled to the first blade and applies a torque to the first blade to rotate the first blade about the clevis between a first, second, and third orientation. The second blade includes a second coupling portion. The second coupling portion is coupled to the first coupling portion such that A) the second blade remains in a fixed position relative to the clevis when the first blade is between the first and second orientation, and B) rotation of the first retractor blade between the second and third orientation transfers at least a portion of the torque to the second retractor blade causing rotation of the second blade about the clevis.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2022Publication date: June 16, 2022Applicant: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventors: Christina J. SHUH, Ralph WADENSWEILER, Kyle R. MILLER, Jeffrey A. SMITH, Glenn C. STANTE, Markus RHEINWALD, Hubert STEIN
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Patent number: 11291514Abstract: A medical device includes a clevis, a first blade, a second blade, and a tension member. The first and second blades are rotatably coupled to the clevis. The first blade includes a first coupling portion. The tension member is coupled to the first blade and applies a torque to the first blade to rotate the first blade about the clevis between a first, second, and third orientation. The second blade includes a second coupling portion. The second coupling portion is coupled to the first coupling portion such that A) the second blade remains in a fixed position relative to the clevis when the first blade is between the first and second orientation, and B) rotation of the first retractor blade between the second and third orientation transfers at least a portion of the torque to the second retractor blade causing rotation of the second blade about the clevis.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2019Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventors: Christina J. Shuh, Ralph Wadensweiler, Kyle R. Miller, Jeffrey A. Smith, Glenn C. Stante, Markus Rheinwald, Hubert Stein
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Publication number: 20220087668Abstract: A support apparatus for a medical device includes a first sleeve, a second sleeve, and a flexible contact member. The first sleeve is configured to be coupled to a first tool member of an end effector assembly that includes the first tool member, a second tool member, and a clevis, in which the first and second tool members are each rotatably coupled to the clevis such that second tool member can be moved relative to the first tool member between a first and a second orientation. The second sleeve is configured to be coupled to the second tool member. The flexible contact member is coupled to the first sleeve and the second sleeve, and is configured be moved between a collapsed configuration when the second tool member is in the first orientation and an expanded configuration when the second tool member is in the second orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Applicant: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventors: Christina J. SHUH, Ralph WADENSWEILER, Kyle R. MILLER
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Patent number: 11213287Abstract: A support apparatus for a medical device includes a first sleeve, a second sleeve, and a flexible contact member. The first sleeve is configured to be coupled to a first tool member of an end effector assembly that includes the first tool member, a second tool member, and a clevis, in which the first and second tool members are each rotatably coupled to the clevis such that second tool member can be moved relative to the first tool member between a first and a second orientation. The second sleeve is configured to be coupled to the second tool member. The flexible contact member is coupled to the first sleeve and the second sleeve, and is configured be moved between a collapsed configuration when the second tool member is in the first orientation and an expanded configuration when the second tool member is in the second orientation.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2019Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventors: Christina J. Shuh, Ralph Wadensweiler, Kyle R. Miller
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Publication number: 20200155253Abstract: A medical device includes a clevis, a first blade, a second blade, and a tension member. The first and second blades are rotatably coupled to the clevis. The first blade includes a first coupling portion. The tension member is coupled to the first blade and applies a torque to the first blade to rotate the first blade about the clevis between a first, second, and third orientation. The second blade includes a second coupling portion. The second coupling portion is coupled to the first coupling portion such that A) the second blade remains in a fixed position relative to the clevis when the first blade is between the first and second orientation, and B) rotation of the first retractor blade between the second and third orientation transfers at least a portion of the torque to the second retractor blade causing rotation of the second blade about the clevis.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2019Publication date: May 21, 2020Applicant: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventors: Christina J. SHUH, Ralph WADENSWEILER, Kyle R. MILLER, Jeffrey A. SMITH, Glenn C. STANTE, Markus RHEINWALD, Hubert STEIN
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Publication number: 20200155136Abstract: A support apparatus for a medical device includes a first sleeve, a second sleeve, and a flexible contact member. The first sleeve is configured to be coupled to a first tool member of an end effector assembly that includes the first tool member, a second tool member, and a clevis, in which the first and second tool members are each rotatably coupled to the clevis such that second tool member can be moved relative to the first tool member between a first and a second orientation. The second sleeve is configured to be coupled to the second tool member. The flexible contact member is coupled to the first sleeve and the second sleeve, and is configured be moved between a collapsed configuration when the second tool member is in the first orientation and an expanded configuration when the second tool member is in the second orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2019Publication date: May 21, 2020Applicant: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventors: Christina J. SHUH, Ralph WADENSWEILER, Kyle R. MILLER
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Publication number: 20200030575Abstract: The following describes various applications and uses for a controllably rigidizable flexible device or sheath. Such rigidizing mechanisms can allow for a transition between a rigid state and a flexible state of a sheath. Rigidization can be applied along an entire length of a flexible sheath or along select portions of the sheath, and the rigidization can be of varying stiffness. Rigidization can be user controlled or automatically controlled using computer processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2019Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventors: Joseph D. Bogusky, Kyle R. Miller, Randall L. Schlesinger, Serena H. Wong
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Publication number: 20190298451Abstract: The systems and methods of the present disclosure are for use in a surgical procedure in which an elongate flexible medical device is utilized to create a model of patient anatomy using information from one or more of a localization sensor and an imaging sensor. Anatomical areas of interest may be identified and displayed on the model of patient anatomy, which may be used in performing a medical procedure on at least one of those areas of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: Serena H. Wong, Kyle R. Miller
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Publication number: 20180279965Abstract: Representative methods, apparatus and systems are disclosed for determining one or more physiological parameters, such as for ambulatory blood pressure and other vital sign monitoring. A representative system comprises first and second wearable apparatuses to be worn on the user's left and right sides, and any of several types of central vital signs monitors. Another representative system is a handheld, singular apparatus to be held in both hands by the user. Another representative system comprises first and second wearable apparatuses without any additional central vital signs monitor. The various embodiments measure a differential pulse arrival time of left and right arterial pressure waves using corresponding determined features, such as a foot or systolic peak, and using the measured differential pulse arrival time and calibration data, determine at least one physiological parameter such as blood pressure, heart rate, stroke rate, and cardiac output.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2016Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Jay A. Pandit, Kyle R. Miller, Sean D. Connell, Jung-en Wu
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Patent number: 9116896Abstract: A proxy-based, non-linear editing system is provided having simplified source file ingestion. The system includes a source file repository that stores media source files copied from a plurality of memory cards from video cameras; a proxy file generator that generates and stores a compressed low-resolution proxy of media source files copied into the source file repository; both an editing station and an ingestion station including a web browser having a display screen, and at least one interactive digital processor that coordinates the interaction between the source file repository, proxy file generator, and editing and ingestion stations. In operation, the digital processor automatically generates a proxy file and a thumbnail of each media source file copied into one of the card folders, and makes the proxy file and thumbnail immediately ready for editing on the web browser of the editing station.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2012Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: BITCENTRAL, INC.Inventors: Fredric Jon Fourcher, Daniel O. Pugh, Kyle R. Miller
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Publication number: 20130262381Abstract: A proxy-based, non-linear editing system is provided having simplified source file ingestion. The system includes a source file repository that stores media source files copied from a plurality of memory cards from video cameras; a proxy file generator that generates and stores a compressed low-resolution proxy of media source files copied into the source file repository; both an editing station and an ingestion station including a web browser having a display screen, and at least one interactive digital processor that coordinates the interaction between the source file repository, proxy file generator, and editing and ingestion stations. In operation, the digital processor automatically generates a proxy file and a thumbnail of each media source file copied into one of the card folders, and makes the proxy file and thumbnail immediately ready for editing on the web browser of the editing station.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: BITCENTRAL INC.Inventors: Fredric J. Fourcher, Daniel O. Pugh, Kyle R. Miller