Patents by Inventor Manzo E. Scott

Manzo E. Scott 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).

  • Methods for pluggable end-effectors of robotic surgical instruments
    Patent number: 8827996
    Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, a replaceable electrosurgical end effector cartridge is provided to couple to a mechanical wrist of a surgical instrument for a robotic surgical system. The replaceable electrosurgical end effector cartridge includes two pluggable end effectors and a pair of spring latches. The two end effectors are moveable end effectors having a jaw portion, an off-center portion, and a base portion in one embodiment. The replaceable electrosurgical end effector cartridge may further include a fastener to rotatably couple the end effectors together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Manzo E. Scott, Lisa W. Heaton