Patents by Inventor Manzo Scott

Manzo 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).

  • Robotic surgical tool for pluggable end-effectors
    Patent number: 9144452
    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 29, 2015
    Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Manzo Scott, Lisa Heaton
  • METHODS FOR REPLACEABLE END-EFFECTOR CARTRIDGES
    Publication number: 20100198231
    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 end effectors, a fastener to rotatably couple the two end effectors together, and a cam mechanism. At least one of the two end effectors is a moveable end effector having a jaw portion, an off-center portion, and a base portion. The cam mechanism is coupled to the base portion of the at least one moveable end effector to pivot it about the fastener to open and close the jaw portion of the at least one moveable end effector with respect to the other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
    Inventor: Manzo Scott
  • ROBOTIC SURGICAL TOOL FOR PLUGGABLE END-EFFECTORS
    Publication number: 20100191250
    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: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Manzo Scott, Lisa Heaton
  • METHODS FOR PLUGGABLE END-EFFECTORS OF ROBOTIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
    Publication number: 20100191251
    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: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Manzo Scott, Lisa Heaton
  • Wristed robotic tool with replaceable end-effector cartridges
    Publication number: 20060079889
    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 end effectors, a fastener to rotatably couple the two end effectors together, and a cam mechanism. At least one of the two end effectors is a moveable end effector having a jaw portion, an off-center portion, and a base portion. The cam mechanism is coupled to the base portion of the at least one moveable end effector to pivot it about the fastener to open and close the jaw portion of the at least one moveable end effector with respect to the other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: Manzo Scott
  • Wristed robotic surgical tool for pluggable end-effectors
    Publication number: 20060074415
    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: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2005
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Applicant: Intuitive Surgical INC.
    Inventors: Manzo Scott, Lisa Heaton