Patents by Inventor Matthew D. Inouye
Matthew D. Inouye 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: 11938281Abstract: An apparatus for guiding an elongated flexible instrument comprises a variable-length support assembly. The variable-length support assembly includes a first end, a second end, a plurality of support member pairs, and a plurality of eyelets configured to receive the elongated flexible instrument. Each support member pair comprises a first support member linked to a second support member, and each of the plurality of eyelets is movably coupled to at least one of the plurality of support member pairs along a longitudinal central axis between the first end and the second end. The variable-length support assembly is configured to selectively transition from a compressed configuration to an expanded configuration along the longitudinal central axis, and the plurality of eyelets are adapted to support the elongated flexible instrument as the elongated flexible instrument is advanced along the longitudinal central axis.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Matthew D. Inouye, David W. Bailey, Stephen J. Blumenkranz, Matthew D. Rohr Daniel
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Publication number: 20230372036Abstract: An apparatus for movably coupling a robotic medical instrument system to an anatomic orifice device comprises a hollow medial portion including a first end, a second end, and a passageway therebetween. The apparatus further comprises a coupling member coupled to the medial portion along a longitudinal axis of the medial portion. The passageway extends through the coupling member, and the coupling member comprises a curved surface configured to rotatably connect the anatomic orifice device to the robotic medical instrument system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventors: Matthew D. Rohr Daniel, David W. Bailey, Stephen J. Blumenkranz, Christopher R. Carlson, Matthew D. Inouye
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Patent number: 11744654Abstract: The systems and methods of the present disclosure are for use in a medical procedure, in which a connection mechanism is provided with a first end connected to a medical system interface at a first joint and a second end connected to an anatomic orifice device at a second joint. The anatomic orifice device is fixedly coupled to a patient. A flexible portion is provided between the first and second ends, the flexible portion being able to provide flexibility in at least one degree of freedom in response to movement of the anatomic orifice device.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2018Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Matthew D. Rohr Daniel, David W. Bailey, Stephen J. Blumenkranz, Christopher R. Carlson, Matthew D. Inouye
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Publication number: 20220125539Abstract: A system may comprise a connection member configured to be connected to an anatomic orifice device. The anatomic orifice device may be configured for insertion into a patient. The system may also comprise a mounting bracket coupled to a robot-assisted medical system. The mounting bracket may also include a movable mounting component coupled to a fixed mounting component. The movable mounting component may have a first configuration for mounting to the connection member in a first engagement and a second configuration for mounting to the connection member in a second engagement. The connection member may be spaced apart from the fixed mounting component in the first engagement and may be in direct contact with the fixed mounting component in the second engagement.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2021Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventors: Matthew D. Inouye, Ruchi C. Bhatt, Timothy D. Boucher, Benjamin G. Cohn, Peyman Taherkhani
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Publication number: 20210338340Abstract: An apparatus for guiding an elongated flexible instrument comprises a variable-length support assembly. The variable-length support assembly includes a first end, a second end, a plurality of support member pairs, and a plurality of eyelets configured to receive the elongated flexible instrument. Each support member pair comprises a first support member linked to a second support member, and each of the plurality of eyelets is movably coupled to at least one of the plurality of support member pairs along a longitudinal central axis between the first end and the second end. The variable-length support assembly is configured to selectively transition from a compressed configuration to an expanded configuration along the longitudinal central axis, and the plurality of eyelets are adapted to support the elongated flexible instrument as the elongated flexible instrument is advanced along the longitudinal central axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: Matthew D. Inouye, David W. Bailey, Stephen J. Blumenkranz, Matthew D. Rohr Daniel
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Publication number: 20210228289Abstract: The systems and methods of the present disclosure are for use in a medical procedure, in which a connection mechanism is provided with a first end connected to a medical system interface at a first joint and a second end connected to an anatomic orifice device at a second joint. The anatomic orifice device is fixedly coupled to a patient. A flexible portion is provided between the first and second ends, the flexible portion being able to provide flexibility in at least one degree of freedom in response to movement of the anatomic orifice device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2018Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: Matthew D. Rohr Daniel, David W. Bailey, Stephen J. Blumenkranz, Christopher R. Carlson, Matthew D. Inouye
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Patent number: 11045258Abstract: An apparatus for guiding an elongated flexible instrument comprises a variable-length support assembly including a first end, a second end, a plurality of support member pairs, and a plurality of eyelets movably coupled to at least one support member pair and configured to receive the elongated flexible instrument. The variable-length support assembly is configured to selectively transition from a compressed configuration to an expanded configuration along a longitudinal central axis, and the plurality of eyelets are adapted to support the elongated flexible instrument as the elongated flexible instrument is advanced along the longitudinal central axis. Each of the plurality of eyelets includes a tapered alignment member configured to contact a tapered alignment member of an adjacent eyelet to move the plurality of eyelets into alignment along the longitudinal axis as the variable length assembly transitions from the expanded configuration to the compressed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2017Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Matthew D. Inouye, David W. Bailey, Stephen J. Blumenkranz, Matthew D. Rohr Daniel
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Publication number: 20190247128Abstract: An apparatus for guiding an elongated flexible instrument comprises a variable-length support assembly. The variable-length support assembly includes a first end, a second end, a plurality of support member pairs, and a plurality of eyelets configured to receive the elongated flexible instrument. Each support member pair comprises a first support member linked to a second support member, and each of the plurality of eyelets is movably coupled to at least one of the plurality of support member pairs along a longitudinal central axis between the first end and the second end. The variable-length support assembly is configured to selectively transition from a compressed configuration to an expanded configuration along the longitudinal central axis, and the plurality of eyelets are adapted to support the elongated flexible instrument as the elongated flexible instrument is advanced along the longitudinal central axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2017Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Matthew D. Inouye, David W. Bailey, Stephen J. Blumenkranz, Matthew D. Rohr Daniel
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Patent number: 7997211Abstract: A workstation support assembly comprises a support assembly, a post assembly rotationally supported by the support assembly and including a post member, a computer monitor support assembly operably coupled for rotation with a first end of the post member, and a keyboard support assembly operably coupled for rotation with a second end of the post member, wherein rotation of the keyboard support assembly forces rotation of the post member and the monitor support assembly, and wherein rotation of the monitor support assembly does not force the rotation of the keyboard support assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2007Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: Erik R. Peterson, Dan R. Tatman, Matthew R. Adams, Aaron A. Henningsgaard, Matthew D. Inouye, Jonathan I. Kaplan, Branko Lukic, Phillip N. Sharp, Paul J. Silberschatz, Altay J. Sendil
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Patent number: 6851226Abstract: A freestanding partition panel for dividing a floor space includes a rigid partition frame having vertical side frame members and first and second horizontal frame members extending between the vertical side frame members to form a vertically enlarged opening through the frame, and an open space within the panel. At least one intermediate horizontal cross member extends across the vertically enlarged opening and defines upper and lower openings through the frame. The intermediate cross member and at least a selected one of the first and second horizontal frame members include a plurality of horizontally spaced apart attachment locations defining a plurality of discrete, serially adjacent mounting spaces. The partition panel further includes a utility unit that is mountable in a selected one of the mounting spaces.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2002Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Steelcase Development CorporationInventors: Bruce G. MacGregor, Juan Carlos Bruce Novoa, Larry Cheng, Energy Cruse, II, Thomas B. Eich, Jesse A. Fourt, David M. Gresham, Alex T. Grishaver, Joseph Lishing Hei, Matthew D. Inouye, Katherine J. Kuchenbecker, James N. Ludwig, Sven D. Newman, Todd A. Pelman, Alexey Salamini, Franz Niklaus Schulz, Benjamin J. V. Tarbell, Scott A. Whitman, David M. Webster
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Publication number: 20030154673Abstract: A freestanding partition panel for dividing a floor space includes a rigid partition frame having vertical side frame members and first and second horizontal frame members extending between the vertical side frame members to form a vertically enlarged opening through the frame, and an open space within the panel. At least one intermediate horizontal cross member extends across the vertically enlarged opening and defines upper and lower openings through the frame. The intermediate cross member and at least a selected one of the first and second horizontal frame members include a plurality of horizontally spaced apart attachment locations defining a plurality of discrete, serially adjacent mounting spaces. The partition panel further includes a utility unit that is mountable in a selected one of the mounting spaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2002Publication date: August 21, 2003Inventors: Bruce G. MacGregor, Juan Carlos Bruce Novoa, Larry Cheng, Energy Cruse, Thomas B. Eich, Jesse A. Fourt, David M. Gresham, Alex T. Grishaver, Joseph Lishing Hei, Matthew D. Inouye, Katherine J. Kuchenbecker, James N. Ludwig, Sven D. Newman, Todd A. Pelman, Alexey Salamini, Franz Niklaus Schulz, Benjamin J. V. Tarbell, Scott A. Whitman, David M. Webster
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Publication number: 20030024684Abstract: A module for thermal exchange with a portion of a mammal is provided. The module is used with advanced methods related to body temperature control and management. A portion of a mammal is placed in a sealed enclosure that is in thermal communication with a heat exchange fluid. The enclosure is also adapted to provide a negative pressure environment and includes an improved interface with the external environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2002Publication date: February 6, 2003Inventors: David Frederick Lyons, Dennis A. Grahn, Bruce G. Macgregor, Todd Allen Pelman, Mark A. Zeh, Rudy Lucas Samuels, David William Licata, Matthew D. Inouye
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Patent number: 6003890Abstract: A fork stop assembly for preventing overrotation of a bicycle fork into engagement with the frame of the bicycle. The fork stop assembly includes at least one catch surface on the frame of the bicycle and a fork stop pin on the bicycle fork. Upon rotation of the fork beyond a predetermined position, the fork stop pin engages the catch surface and further rotation of the bicycle fork is thereby prevented. Thus, the fork is prevented from crashing into the bicycle frame. The catch surface and fork stop pin are preferably formed such that they may be nonrotatably coupled to the respective parts of a bicycle manufactured without such a stop assembly. Most preferably, the fork stop assembly is removable from the bicycle without damaging the frame or bicycle fork or leaving any significant permanent marks thereon.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 1998Date of Patent: December 21, 1999Assignee: Rockshox, Inc.Inventor: Matthew D. Inouye
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Patent number: D778769Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2015Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: Flexterra, Inc.Inventors: Matthew D. Inouye, Hjalmar Edzer Ayco Huitema