Patents by Inventor Mark Rentschler

Mark Rentschler 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).

  • Multifunctional operational component for robotic devices
    Patent number: 9179981
    Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to modular medical devices, including various devices with detachable modular components and various devices with pivotally attached modular components. Additional embodiments relate to procedures in which various of the devices are used cooperatively. Certain embodiments of the medical devices are robotic in vivo devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Shane M. Farritor, Amy Lehman, Mark Rentschler
  • Robotic Surgical Devices and Related Methods
    Publication number: 20150223896
    Abstract: The present invention relates to robotic surgical devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to robotic surgical devices that can be inserted into a patient's body and can be positioned within the patient's body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Shane Farritor, Amy Lehman, Nathan A. Wood, Mark Rentschler, Jason Dumpert, Dmitry Oleynikov
  • Modular and cooperative medical devices and related systems and methods
    Patent number: 8974440
    Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to modular medical devices, including various devices with detachable modular components and various devices with pivotally attached modular components. Additional embodiments relate to procedures in which various of the devices are used cooperatively. Certain embodiments of the medical devices are robotic in vivo devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Shane M. Farritor, Mark Rentschler, Amy Lehman
  • Magnetically coupleable robotic surgical devices and related methods
    Patent number: 8968332
    Abstract: The present invention relates to magnetically coupleable robotic surgical devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to robotic surgical devices that can be inserted into a patient's body and can be positioned within the patient's body using an external magnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Shane Farritor, Amy Lehman, Nathan A. Wood, Mark Rentschler, Jason Dumpert, Dmitry Oleynikov
  • Methods, Systems, and Devices for Surgical Access and Procedures
    Publication number: 20140350574
    Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to various medical device components, including components that can be incorporated into robotic and/or in vivo medical devices. Certain embodiments include various actuation system embodiments, including fluid actuation systems, drive train actuation systems, and motorless actuation systems. Additional embodiments include a reversibly lockable tube that can provide access for a medical device to a patient's cavity and further provides a reversible rigidity or stability during operation of the device. Further embodiments include various operational components for medical devices, including medical device arm mechanisms that have both axial and rotational movement while maintaining a relatively compact structure. medical device winch components, medical device biopsy/stapler/clamp mechanisms, and medical device adjustable focus mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Shane Michael Farritor, Mark Rentschler, Amy Lehman, Stephen R. Platt, Jeff Hawks
  • Modular and cooperative medical devices and related systems and methods
    Patent number: 8894633
    Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to modular medical devices, including various devices with detachable modular components and various devices with pivotally attached modular components. Additional embodiments relate to procedures in which various of the devices are used cooperatively. Certain embodiments of the medical devices are robotic in vivo devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Shane M. Farritor, Mark Rentschler, Amy Lehman
  • Magnetically coupleable robotic surgical devices and related methods
    Patent number: 8834488
    Abstract: The present invention relates to magnetically coupleable robotic surgical devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to robotic surgical devices that can be inserted into a patient's body and can be positioned within the patient's body using an external magnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Shane Farritor, Mark Rentschler, Jason Dumpert, Stephen Platt, Dmitry Oleynikov
  • Multifunctional Operational Component for Robotic Devices
    Publication number: 20140257335
    Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to modular medical devices, including various devices with detachable modular components and various devices with pivotally attached modular components. Additional embodiments relate to procedures in which various of the devices are used cooperatively. Certain embodiments of the medical devices are robotic in vivo devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Shane M. Farritor, Amy Lehman, Mark Rentschler
  • Methods, systems, and devices for surgical access and procedures
    Patent number: 8828024
    Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to various medical device components, including components that can be incorporated into robotic and/or in vivo medical devices. Certain embodiments include various actuation system embodiments, including fluid actuation systems, drive train actuation systems, and motorless actuation systems. Additional embodiments include a reversibly lockable tube that can provide access for a medical device to a patient's cavity and further provides a reversible rigidity or stability during operation of the device. Further embodiments include various operational components for medical devices, including medical device arm mechanisms that have both axial and rotational movement while maintaining a relatively compact structure. medical device winch components, medical device biopsy/stapler/clamp mechanisms, and medical device adjustable focus mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Shane M. Farritor, Mark Rentschler, Amy Lehman, Stephen R. Platt, Jeff Hawks
  • Multifunctional operational component for robotic devices
    Patent number: 8679096
    Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to modular medical devices, including various devices with detachable modular components and various devices with pivotally attached modular components. Additional embodiments relate to procedures in which various of the devices are used cooperatively. Certain embodiments of the medical devices are robotic in vivo devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Shane M. Farritor, Amy Lehman, Mark Rentschler
  • Robotic Devices with Arms and Related Methods
    Publication number: 20140066955
    Abstract: Various robotic devices and related medical procedures are disclosed herein. Each of the various robotic devices has an arm. The arm can have two arm components coupled at a joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Shane M. Farritor, Dmitry Oleynikov, Stephen R. Platt, Mark Rentschler, Jason Dumpert, Adnan Hadzialic, Nathan A. Wood
  • Robotic devices with arms and related methods
    Patent number: 8604742
    Abstract: Various robotic devices and related medical procedures are disclosed herein. Each of the various robotic devices have an arm. The arm can have two arm components coupled at a joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Shane Farritor, Dmitry Oleynikov, Stephen Platt, Mark Rentschler, Jason Dumpert, Adnan Hadzialic, Nathan Wood
  • ROBOTIC DEVICES WITH ARMS AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20130131694
    Abstract: Various robotic devices and related medical procedures are disclosed herein. Each of the various robotic devices have an arm. The arm can have two arm components coupled at a joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA
    Inventors: Shane M. Farritor, Dmitry Oleynikov, Stephen Platt, Mark Rentschler, Jason Dumpert, Adnan Hadzialic, Nathan Wood
  • Methods and systems of actuation in robotic devices
    Patent number: 8343171
    Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to various medical device components, including components that can be incorporated into robotic and/or in vivo medical devices. Certain embodiments include various actuation system embodiments, including fluid actuation systems, drive train actuation systems, and motorless actuation systems. Additional embodiments include a reversibly lockable tube that can provide access for a medical device to a patient's cavity and further provides a reversible rigidity or stability during operation of the device. Further embodiments include various operational components for medical devices, including medical device arm mechanisms that have both axial and rotational movement while maintaining a relatively compact structure. medical device winch components, medical device biopsy/stapler/clamp mechanisms, and medical device adjustable focus mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Shane M. Farritor, Mark Rentschler, Amy Lehman, Stephen R. Platt, Jeff Hawks
  • METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR SURGICAL ACCESS AND PROCEDURES
    Publication number: 20120179168
    Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to various medical device components, including components that can be incorporated into robotic and/or in vivo medical devices. Certain embodiments include various actuation system embodiments, including fluid actuation systems, drive train actuation systems, and motorless actuation systems. Additional embodiments include a reversibly lockable tube that can provide access for a medical device to a patient's cavity and further provides a reversible rigidity or stability during operation of the device. Further embodiments include various operational components for medical devices, including medical device arm mechanisms that have both axial and rotational movement while maintaining a relatively compact structure. medical device winch components, medical device biopsy/stapler/clamp mechanisms, and medical device adjustable focus mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska (UNeMed)
    Inventors: Shane M. Farritor, Mark Rentschler, Amy Lehman, Stephen R. Platt, Jeff Hawks
  • Robotic devices with agent delivery components and related methods
    Patent number: 8179073
    Abstract: Various robotic devices and related medical procedures are disclosed herein. Each of the various robotic devices have an agent delivery component. The devices include mobile robotic devices and fixed base robotic devices as disclosed herein. The agent delivery component can have at least one agent reservoir and a discharge component in fluidic communication with the at least one reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Shane M. Farritor, Dmitry Oleynikov, Stephen R. Platt, Mark Rentschler, Jason Dumpert, Adnan Hadzialic, Nathan A. Wood
  • MODULAR AND COOPERATIVE MEDICAL DEVICES AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20110237890
    Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to modular medical devices, including various devices with detachable modular components and various devices with pivotally attached modular components. Additional embodiments relate to procedures in which various of the devices are used cooperatively. Certain embodiments of the medical devices are robotic in vivo devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Shane M. Farritor, Mark Rentschler, Amy Lehman
  • ROBOTIC DEVICES WITH AGENT DELIVERY COMPONENTS AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20110224605
    Abstract: Various robotic devices and related medical procedures are disclosed herein. Each of the various robotic devices have an agent delivery component. The devices include mobile robotic devices and fixed base robotic devices as disclosed herein. The agent delivery component can have at least one agent reservoir and a discharge component in fluidic communication with the at least one reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska (UNeMed)
    Inventors: Shane M. Farritor, Dmitry Oleynikov, Stephen R. Platt, Mark Rentschler, Jason Dumpert, Adnan Hadzialic, Nathan Wood
  • Robotic devices with agent delivery components and related methods
    Patent number: 7960935
    Abstract: Various robotic devices and related medical procedures are disclosed herein. Each of the various robotic devices have an agent delivery component. The devices include mobile robotic devices and fixed base robotic devices as disclosed herein. The agent delivery component can have at least one agent reservoir and a discharge component in fluidic communication with the at least one reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Shane M. Farritor, Dmitry Oleynikov, Stephen R. Platt, Mark Rentschler, Jason Dumpert, Adnan Hadzialic, Nathan A. Wood
  • ROBOTIC DEVICES WITH AGENT DELIVERY COMPONENTS AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20100318059
    Abstract: Various robotic devices and related medical procedures are disclosed herein. Each of the various robotic devices have an agent delivery component. The devices include mobile robotic devices and fixed base robotic devices as disclosed herein. The agent delivery component can have at least one agent reservoir and a discharge component in fluidic communication with the at least one reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Shane M. Farritor, Dmitry Oleynikov, Stephen R. Platt, Mark Rentschler, Jason Dumpert, Adnan Hadzialic, Nathan Wood