Patents by Inventor Marco A. Zenati
Marco A. Zenati 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: 11020062Abstract: A system and method for monitoring a medical procedure performed in a clinical environment is provided. An audio recorder is configured to produce a verbal data signal that is representative of a verbal communication occurring in the clinical environment, and a data analyzer is configured to detect an adverse condition based upon the verbal data signal. An alert module is configured to alert an operator upon the detection of an adverse condition.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2020Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: VALCO ACQUISITION LLC AS DESIGNEE OF WESLEY HOLDINGS, LTDInventors: David W. Wagner, Marco Zenati, J. C. Flaherty, R. M. Flaherty, Jason Maron
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Publication number: 20200146638Abstract: A system and method for monitoring a medical procedure performed in a clinical environment is provided. An audio recorder is configured to produce a verbal data signal that is representative of a verbal communication occurring in the clinical environment, and a data analyzer is configured to detect an adverse condition based upon the verbal data signal. An alert module is configured to alert an operator upon the detection of an adverse condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2020Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: David W. Wagner, Marco Zenati, J. C. Flaherty, R. M. Flaherty, Jason Maron
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Patent number: 10537291Abstract: A system and method for monitoring a medical procedure performed in a clinical environment is provided. An audio recorder is configured to produce a verbal data signal that is representative of a verbal communication occurring in the clinical environment, and a data analyzer is configured to detect an adverse condition based upon the verbal data signal. An alert module is configured to alert an operator upon the detection of an adverse condition.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2017Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: VALCO ACQUISITION LLC AS DESIGNEE OF WESLEY HOLDINGS, LTDInventors: David W. Wagner, Marco Zenati, J. C. Flaherty, R. M. Flaherty, Jason Maron
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Publication number: 20190274521Abstract: A highly articulated robotic probe (HARP) is comprised of a first mechanism and a second mechanism, one or both of which can be steered in desired directions. Each mechanism can alternate between being rigid and limp. In limp mode the mechanism is highly flexible. When one mechanism is limp, the other is rigid. The limp mechanism is then pushed or pulled along the rigid mechanism. The limp mechanism is made rigid, thereby assuming the shape of the rigid mechanism. The rigid mechanism is made limp and the process repeats. These innovations allow the device to drive anywhere in three dimensions. The device can “remember” its previous configurations, and can go anywhere in a body or other structure (e.g. jet engines). When used in medical applications, once the device arrives at a desired location, the inner core mechanism can be removed and another functional device such as a scalpel, clamp or other tool slid through the rigid sleeve to perform.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2018Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Howard M. Choset, Alon Wolf, Marco A. Zenati
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Patent number: 10149607Abstract: A highly articulated robotic probe (HARP) is comprised of a first mechanism and a second mechanism, one or both of which can be steered in desired directions. Each mechanism can alternate between being rigid and limp. In limp mode the mechanism is highly flexible. When one mechanism is limp, the other is rigid. The limp mechanism is then pushed or pulled along the rigid mechanism. The limp mechanism is made rigid, thereby assuming the shape of the rigid mechanism. The rigid mechanism is made limp and the process repeats. These innovations allow the device to drive anywhere in three dimensions. The device can “remember” its previous configurations, and can go anywhere in a body or other structure (e.g. jet engine). When used in medical applications, once the device arrives at a desired location, the inner core mechanism can be removed and another functional device such as a scalpel, clamp or other tool slid through the rigid sleeve to perform.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2014Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignees: Carnegie Mellon University, University of Pittsburgh-of the Commonwealth System of Higher EducationInventors: Howard M. Choset, Alon Wolf, Marco A. Zenati
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Patent number: 10076235Abstract: A highly articulated robotic probe (HARP) is comprised of a first mechanism and a second mechanism, one or both of which can be steered in desired directions. Each mechanism can alternate between being rigid and limp. In limp mode the mechanism is highly flexible. When one mechanism is limp, the other is rigid. The limp mechanism is then pushed or pulled along the rigid mechanism. The limp mechanism is made rigid, thereby assuming the shape of the rigid mechanism. The rigid mechanism is made limp and the process repeats. These innovations allow the device to drive anywhere in three dimensions. The device can “remember” its previous configurations, and can go anywhere in a body or other structure (e.g. jet engine). When used in medical applications, once the device arrives at a desired location, the inner core mechanism can be removed and another functional device such as a scalpel, clamp or other tool slid through the rigid sleeve to perform.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2016Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignees: Carnegie Mellon University, University of Pittsburgh—of the Commonwealth System of Higher EducationInventors: Howard M. Choset, Alon Wolf, Marco A. Zenati
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Publication number: 20180153481Abstract: A system and method for monitoring a medical procedure performed in a clinical environment is provided. An audio recorder is configured to produce a verbal data signal that is representative of a verbal communication occurring in the clinical environment, and a data analyzer is configured to detect an adverse condition based upon the verbal data signal. An alert module is configured to alert an operator upon the detection of an adverse condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2017Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventors: David W. Wagner, Marco Zenati, J. C. Flaherty, R. M. Flaherty, Jason Maron
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Patent number: 9788799Abstract: A system and method for monitoring a medical procedure performed in a clinical environment is provided. An audio recorder is configured to produce a verbal data signal that is representative of a verbal communication occurring in the clinical environment, and a data analyzer is configured to detect an adverse condition based upon the verbal data signal. An alert module is configured to alert an operator upon the detection of an adverse condition.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2013Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Surgical Safety Solutions, LLCInventors: David W. Wagner, Marco Zenati, J. C. Flaherty, R. M. Flaherty, Jason Maron
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Publication number: 20170156569Abstract: A highly articulated robotic probe (HARP) is comprised of a first mechanism and a second mechanism, one or both of which can be steered in desired directions. Each mechanism can alternate between being rigid and limp. In limp mode the mechanism is highly flexible. When one mechanism is limp, the other is rigid. The limp mechanism is then pushed or pulled along the rigid mechanism. The limp mechanism is made rigid, thereby assuming the shape of the rigid mechanism. The rigid mechanism is made limp and the process repeats. These innovations allow the device to drive anywhere in three dimensions. The device can “remember” its previous configurations, and can go anywhere in a body or other structure (e.g. jet engine). When used in medical applications, once the device arrives at a desired location, the inner core mechanism can be removed and another functional device such as a scalpel, clamp or other tool slid through the rigid sleeve to perform.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Howard M. Choset, Alon Wolf, Marco A. Zenati
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Patent number: 9591964Abstract: A system that includes a highly articulated robotic probe having a first mechanism comprising a plurality of first links, and a second mechanism comprising a plurality of second links. The second mechanism is configured to surround at least a portion of the first mechanism. The system includes a feeder mechanism configured to advance and retract the highly articulated robotic probe, and a computing device in communication with the feeder mechanism. The computing device is configured to receive two-axis data from an input device, translate the two-axis position data into three-axis coordinate system data, and adjust a position of one or more second mechanism motors based on the three-axis coordinate system data.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2015Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignees: Carnegie Mellon University, University of Pittsburgh—Of the Commonwealth of Higher EducationInventors: Howard M. Choset, Alon Wolf, Marco A. Zenati
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Publication number: 20160246929Abstract: A computer implemented method and computer system for reducing errors associated with a situated interaction performed by at least two agents of a sociotechnical team and for augmenting situation awareness of the at least two agents. Also, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium used to store instructions relating to the computer method and the computer system. The situated interaction can be surgery and the at least two agents can be members of a surgical team.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2014Publication date: August 25, 2016Applicants: PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE, VETERANS AFFAIRS, THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AS REPRESENTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OFInventors: Marco Zenati, Jason Maron
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Publication number: 20160174816Abstract: A highly articulated robotic probe (HARP) is comprised of a first mechanism and a second mechanism, one or both of which can be steered in desired directions. Each mechanism can alternate between being rigid and limp. In limp mode the mechanism is highly flexible. When one mechanism is limp, the other is rigid. The limp mechanism is then pushed or pulled along the rigid mechanism. The limp mechanism is made rigid, thereby assuming the shape of the rigid mechanism. The rigid mechanism is made limp and the process repeats. These innovations allow the device to drive anywhere in three dimensions. The device can “remember” its previous configurations, and can go anywhere in a body or other structure (e.g. jet engine). When used in medical applications, once the device arrives at a desired location, the inner core mechanism can be removed and another functional device such as a scalpel, clamp or other tool slid through the rigid sleeve to perform.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2015Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: Howard M. Choset, Alon Wolf, Marco A. Zenati
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Patent number: 9265582Abstract: Rather than trying to immobilize a living, moving organ to place the organ in the fixed frame of reference of a table-mounted robotic device, the present disclosure teaches mounting a robot in the moving frame of reference of the organ. A miniature crawling robotic device can be introduced, in the case of the heart, into the pericardium through a port, attach itself to the epicardial surface, and then, under the direct control of the surgeon, travel to the desired location for treatment. The problem of beating-heart motion is largely avoided by attaching the device directly to the epicardium. The device can be used for other organs and animals.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2012Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignees: Carnegie Mellon University, University of PittsburghInventors: Cameron N. Riviere, Nicholas A. Patronik, Marco A. Zenati, George D. Stetten
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Publication number: 20150164436Abstract: A system and method for monitoring a medical procedure performed in a clinical environment is provided. An audio recorder is configured to produce a verbal data signal that is representative of a verbal communication occurring in the clinical environment, and a data analyzer is configured to detect an adverse condition based upon the verbal data signal. An alert module is configured to alert an operator upon the detection of an adverse condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2013Publication date: June 18, 2015Applicant: Surgical Safety Solutions, LLCInventors: Jason Maron, Marco Zenati, David W. Wagner, R. M. Flaherty, J. C. Flaherty
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Publication number: 20150164491Abstract: A highly articulated robotic probe (HARP) is comprised of a first mechanism and a second mechanism, one or both of which can be steered in desired directions. Each mechanism can alternate between being rigid and limp. In limp mode the mechanism is highly flexible. When one mechanism is limp, the other is rigid. The limp mechanism is then pushed or pulled along the rigid mechanism. The limp mechanism is made rigid, thereby assuming the shape of the rigid mechanism. The rigid mechanism is made limp and the process repeats. These innovations allow the device to drive anywhere in three dimensions. The device can “remember” its previous configurations, and can go anywhere in a body or other structure (e.g. jet engine). When used in medical applications, once the device arrives at a desired location, the inner core mechanism can be removed and another functional device such as a scalpel, clamp or other tool slid through the rigid sleeve to perform.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2014Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: Howard M. CHOSET, Alon Wolf, Marco A. Zenati
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Patent number: 9011318Abstract: A highly articulated robotic probe (HARP) is comprised of a first mechanism and a second mechanism, one or both of which can be steered in desired directions. Each mechanism can alternate between being rigid and limp. In limp mode the mechanism is highly flexible. When one mechanism is limp, the other is rigid. The limp mechanism is then pushed or pulled along the rigid mechanism. The limp mechanism is made rigid, thereby assuming the shape of the rigid mechanism. The rigid mechanism is made limp and the process repeats. These innovations allow the device to drive anywhere in three dimensions. The device can “remember” its previous configurations, and can go anywhere in a body or other structure (e.g. jet engine). When used in medical applications, once the device arrives at a desired location, the inner core mechanism can be removed and another functional device such as a scalpel, clamp or other tool slid through the rigid sleeve to perform.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2005Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Carnegie Mellon University and University of Pittsburg—Of the Commonwealth System of Higher EducationInventors: Howard M. Choset, Alon Wolf, Marco A. Zenati
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Publication number: 20120271318Abstract: Rather than trying to immobilize a living, moving organ to place the organ in the fixed frame of reference of a table-mounted robotic device, the present disclosure teaches mounting a robot in the moving frame of reference of the organ. A miniature crawling robotic device can be introduced, in the case of the heart, into the pericardium through a port, attach itself to the epicardial surface, and then, under the direct control of the surgeon, travel to the desired location for treatment. The problem of beating-heart motion is largely avoided by attaching the device directly to the epicardium. The device can be used for other organs and animals.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Inventors: Cameron N. Riviere, Nicholas A. Patronik, Marco A. Zenati, George D. Stetten
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Patent number: 8162925Abstract: Rather than trying to immobilize a living, moving organ to place the organ in the fixed frame of reference of a table-mounted robotic device, the present disclosure teaches mounting a robot in the moving frame of reference of the organ. That task can be accomplished with a wide variety of robots including a miniature crawling robotic device designed to be introduced, in the case of the heart, into the pericardium through a port, attach itself to the epicardial surface, and then, under the direct control of the surgeon, travel to the desired location for treatment. The problem of beating-heart motion is largely avoided by attaching the device directly to the epicardium. The problem of access is resolved by incorporating the capability for locomotion. The device and technique can be used on other organs and on other living bodies such as pets, farm animals, etc. Because of the rules governing abstracts, this abstract should not be used in construing the claims.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2004Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignees: Carnegie Mellon University, University of Pittsburgh of the Commonwealth System of Higher EducationInventors: Cameron N. Riviere, Nicholas A. Patronik, Marco A. Zenati, George D. Stetten
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Publication number: 20110295060Abstract: A method and apparatus for functionally occluding the lumen of the left atrial appendage (LAA) is provided. Access to the LAA is through an epicardial approach. The devices function to capture the LAA through various non-invasive means. After capturing the LAA with the devices and methods provided, a clamping device is preferably disposed about the base of the appendage. In certain embodiments, the appendage remains viable subsequent to the functional occlusion of the lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: University of Pittsburgh of The Commonwealth System of Higher EducationInventors: Marco Zenati, David S. Schwartzman, Mark J. Gartner, Daniel T. McKeel
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Patent number: 8007504Abstract: A method and apparatus for functionally occluding the lumen of the left atrial appendage (LAA) is provided. Access to the LAA is through an epicardial approach. The devices function to capture the LAA through various non-invasive means. After capturing the LAA with the devices and methods provided, a clamping device is preferably disposed about the base of the appendage. In certain embodiments, the appendage remains viable subsequent to the functional occlusion of the lumen.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2009Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: University of Pittsburgh of The Commonwealth System of Higher EducationInventors: Marco Zenati, David S. Schwartzman, Mark J. Gartner, Daniel T. McKeel