Patents by Inventor Mark S. Freas
Mark S. Freas 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: 20210220617Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, examples of a low profile instrument immobilizer and means for positioning the same. In one example, the low profile instrument immobilizer grasps, secures, and immobilizes an electrode or other instrument that extends through a burr hole in a skull to a target location in a patient's brain.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: James SKAKOON, Matthew SOLAR, Thomas I. MILLER, Patrick R. HELMER, Mark S. FREAS
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Patent number: 10974029Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, examples of a low profile instrument immobilizer and means for positioning the same. In one example, the low profile instrument immobilizer grasps, secures, and immobilizes an electrode or other instrument that extends through a burr hole in a skull to a target location in a patient's brain.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2018Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: James Skakoon, Matthew Solar, Thomas I. Miller, Patrick R. Helmer, Mark S. Freas
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Publication number: 20190001102Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, examples of a low profile instrument immobilizer and means for positioning the same. In one example, the low profile instrument immobilizer grasps, secures, and immobilizes an electrode or other instrument that extends through a burr hole in a skull to a target location in a patient's brain.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: James Skakoon, Matthew Solar, Thomas I. Miller, Patrick R. Helmer, Mark S. Freas
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Patent number: 10058681Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, examples of a low profile instrument immobilizer and means for positioning the same. In one example, the low profile instrument immobilizer grasps, secures, and immobilizes an electrode or other instrument that extends through a burr hole in a skull to a target location in a patient's brain.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: James G. Skakoon, Matthew S. Solar, Thomas I. Miller, Patrick R. Helmer, Mark S. Freas
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Patent number: 9289270Abstract: A system can be used to navigate or guide an instrument or device into an anatomy of a patient. The navigation can occur with the use of image data acquired of the patient. The image data can be registered to the patient space for navigation. One or more tracking devices can be the associated with the patient and with guiding instruments for tracking guiding devices relative to the patient.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2009Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Frans L. H. Gielen, Peter Appenrodt, Andrew N. Csavoy, Jeffrey M. Waynik, Mark S. Freas, Matthew S. Solar
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Patent number: 8591522Abstract: An alignment device and method is provided. Higher precision is achieved when fixing an orientation of an insertion axis using alignment devices shown. A symmetric clamping force is provided that reduces or eliminates unwanted displacement after the desired orientation is obtained. Another feature includes increased flexibility to use a variety of primary medical devices. Another feature includes a standoff feature that reduces tissue damage. Another feature includes an orienting fixture for image guided procedures.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2010Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Matthew S. Solar, James G. Skakoon, Kari Parmer, Thomas I. Miller, Mark S. Freas
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Patent number: 8467852Abstract: A system can be used to navigate or guide an instrument or device into an anatomy of a patient. The navigation can occur with the use of image data acquired of the patient. The image data can be registered to the patient space for navigation. Also, one or more coils can be used for tracking or localization.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2011Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Andrew N. Csavoy, Matthew S. Solar, Jeffrey M. Waynik, Mark S. Freas, Thomas I. Miller, Keith Sootsman
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Patent number: 8311611Abstract: A system can be used to navigate or guide an instrument or device into an anatomy of a patient. The navigation can occur with the use of image data acquired of the patient. The image data can be registered to the patient space for navigation. Registration can occur more than once to increase efficiency and speed of the procedure.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2007Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Andrew N. Csavoy, Matthew S. Solar, Jeffrey M. Waynik, Mark S. Freas
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Patent number: 8301226Abstract: A system can be used to navigate or guide an instrument or device into an anatomy of a patient. The navigation can occur with the use of image data acquired of the patient. The image data can be registered to the patient space for navigation. Also, one or more coils can be used for tracking or localization.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2008Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Andrew N. Csavoy, Matthew S. Solar, Jeffrey M. Waynik, Mark S. Freas, Thomas I. Miller, Keith Sootsman
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Publication number: 20120046542Abstract: A system can be used to navigate or guide an instrument or device into an anatomy of a patient. The navigation can occur with the use of image data acquired of the patient. The image data can be registered to the patient space for navigation. Also, one or more coils can be used for tracking or localization.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Andrew N. Csavoy, Matthew S. Solar, Jeffrey M. Waynik, Mark S. Freas, Thomas I. Miller, Keith Sootsman
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Patent number: 8108025Abstract: A system can be used to determine a position of a structure in physical space. The system can include a flexible member, such as a drape, cloth, sheet, etc. that can include one or more trackable devices associated therewith. The trackable devices can be incorporated into the weave of a woven cloth or the matrix of a polymer member. The trackable devices can be used within a tracking system to determine the location of the trackable devices.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2007Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Andrew N. Csavoy, Matthew S. Solar, Jeffrey M. Waynik, Mark S. Freas
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Patent number: 8073530Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, fiducial marker devices, tools, and methods. One example illustrates a combined imagable fiducial locator and divot for receiving a positioning wand of an image-guided surgical (IGS) workstation. A further example is reflective such that it is locatable by a remote detector of an optical positioning system. A generally cylindrical (e.g., faceted cylindrical) columnar locator permits easy application of reflective tape. Other examples discusses a unitary fiducial marker with multiple divots and a swiveling and/or tilted fiducial marker divot, each of which allows manipulation of a positioning wand into a remote camera's field of view. Another example includes at least one reflector that can be aimed. A further example discusses an imagable fiducial marker carrier that is attachable to a single location on a patient's skull to reduce trauma.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2010Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Matthew S. Solar, Thomas L. Bridges, David M. Lee, Mark S. Freas
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Patent number: 8032204Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, fiducial marker devices, tools, and methods. One example illustrates a combined computed tomography (CT) imageable fiducial locator head, an integral bone screw, and an integral divot for receiving a positioning wand of an image-guided surgical (IGS) workstation. A further example includes a fluid/gel-absorbing coating or cover into which a magnetic resonance (MR) imageable fluid is introduced, thereby permitting both CT and MR imaging. Protective caps and collars may be used to protect the fiducial marker from mechanical impact and/or to guide the fiducial marker during affixation. A bull's-eye or other template is used to select a center of a substantially spherical fiducial marker head on an image, such as for use during patient registration.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2009Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Matthew S. Solar, Thomas L. Bridges, David M. Lee, Mark S. Freas
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Patent number: 8010177Abstract: A system to allow registration of a patient to image space is disclosed. The registration can be performed without touching a plurality of fiducial points on the patient or in the image data. The registration process can eliminate manual steps of image to patient registration and image to image registration.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2007Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Andrew N. Csavoy, Matthew S. Solar, Jeffrey M. Waynik, Mark S. Freas, Thomas I. Miller, Keith Sootsman
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Publication number: 20100160771Abstract: A system can be used to navigate or guide an instrument or device into an anatomy of a patient. The navigation can occur with the use of image data acquired of the patient. The image data can be registered to the patient space for navigation. One or more tracking devices can be the associated with the patient and with guiding instruments for tracking guiding devices relative to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Frans L.H. Gielen, Peter Appenrodt, Andrew N. Csavoy, Jeffrey M. Waynik, Mark S. Freas, Matthew S. Solar
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Publication number: 20090012509Abstract: A system can be used to determine a position of a boney structure in physical space. The system can include a laser emitting device that can emit a laser beam that transmits through soft tissue and reflects off of a boney surface. The system can then determine the position of the reflection point and correlate the reflection point to image data acquired of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2008Publication date: January 8, 2009Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.Inventors: Andrew N. Csavoy, Matthew S. Solar, Jeffrey M. Waynik, Mark S. Freas
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Publication number: 20080269588Abstract: A system to allow registration of a patient to image space is disclosed. The registration can be performed without touching a plurality of fiducial points on the patient or in the image data. The registration process can eliminate manual steps of image to patient registration and image to image registration.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2007Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.Inventors: Andrew N. Csavoy, Matthew S. Solar, Jeffrey M. Waynik, Mark S. Freas, Thomas I. Miller, Keith Sootsman
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Publication number: 20080269600Abstract: A system can be used to determine a position of a structure in physical space. The system can include a flexible member, such as a drape, cloth, sheet, etc. that can include one or more trackable devices associated therewith. The trackable devices can be incorporated into the weave of a woven cloth or the matrix of a polymer member. The trackable devices can be used within a tracking system to determine the location of the trackable devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2007Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.Inventors: Andrew N. Csavoy, Matthew S. Solar, Jeffrey M. Waynik, Mark S. Freas
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Publication number: 20080269602Abstract: A system can be used to navigate or guide an instrument or device into an anatomy of a patient. The navigation can occur with the use of image data acquired of the patient. The image data can be registered to the patient space for navigation. Also, one or more coils can be used for tracking or localization.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2008Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Andrew N. Csavoy, Matthew S. Solar, Jeffrey M. Waynik, Mark S. Freas, Thomas I. Miller, Keith Sootsman
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Publication number: 20080269599Abstract: A system can be used to navigate or guide an instrument or device into an anatomy of a patient. The navigation can occur with the use of image data acquired of the patient. The image data can be registered to the patient space for navigation. Registration can occur more than once to increase efficiency and speed of the procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2007Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.Inventors: Andrew N. Csavoy, Matthew S. Solar, Jeffrey M. Waynik, Mark S. Freas