Patents by Inventor Matthew R. CAVALIER

Matthew R. CAVALIER 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).

  • Publication number: 20210122067
    Abstract: A method includes moving a stabilization device comprising a stabilization surface relative to a base of a surgical cart, wherein the moving comprises moving the stabilization device from a retracted position in which the stabilization surface is spaced from the ground surface to a deployed position in which the stabilization surface is in contact with the ground surface, and wherein the moving comprises overcoming a biasing force biasing the stabilization device toward the retracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: David ROBINSON, Matthew R. CAVALIER, Gregory W. DACHS, Michael HANUSCHIK, Jason JIANG, Paul W. MOHR, Bruce M. SCHENA, Mark W. ZIMMER
  • Publication number: 20200254633
    Abstract: A surgical cart assembly may comprise a base portion; a plurality of wheels coupled to the base portion; a column extending vertically from the base portion; a manipulator arm coupled to an end portion of the column; a stabilization device coupled to the base portion, the stabilization device moveable between a retracted position and a deployed position; an actuation device to cause movement of the stabilization device between the retracted position and the deployed position; and a biasing element coupled to the stabilization device, the biasing element exerting a biasing force to bias the stabilization device toward the retracted position. The stabilization device may comprise a stabilization surface, the stabilization surface contacting the ground surface on which the surgical cart assembly is supported in the deployed position of the stabilization device, and the stabilization surface spaced from the ground surface in the retracted position of the stabilization device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: David ROBINSON, Matthew R. CAVALIER, Gregory W. DACHS, Michael HANUSCHIK, Jason JIANG, Paul W. MOHR, Bruce M. SCHENA, Mark W. ZIMMER
  • Publication number: 20200101629
    Abstract: A surgical cart assembly may comprise a base portion. The base portion also includes a plurality of wheels coupled to the base portion and arranged to permit wheeled movement of the surgical cart assembly. The cart also includes a column extending vertically from the base portion, and a manipulator arm coupled to an end portion of the column opposite to a location of the base portion. The cart further comprises a stabilization assembly coupled to the base portion, the stabilization assembly may include a piston assembly moveable between a retracted position and a deployed position, and an actuation device operably coupled to the piston assembly to actuate the piston assembly between the retracted position and the deployed position. The piston assembly in the retracted position is retracted away from a ground surface on which the cart assembly is supported, and the piston assembly in the deployed position is in contact with the ground surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: David ROBINSON, Matthew R. CAVALIER, Gregory W. DACHS, Michael HANUSCHIK, Jason JIANG, Paul W. MOHR, Bruce M. SCHENA, Mark W. ZIMMER
  • Publication number: 20180319023
    Abstract: A method of controlling a vibration reduction member of a patient side cart for a teleoperated surgical system includes detecting an occurrence of a first event corresponding to preparation of the patient side cart for a surgical procedure, and issuing a command signal to an actuation device to deploy the vibration reduction member to contact a ground surface upon which the patient side cart is located.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: David ROBINSON, Matthew R. CAVALIER, Gregory W. DACHS, Michael HANUSCHIK, Jason JIANG, Paul W. MOHR, Bruce M. SCHENA, Mark W. ZIMMER
  • Publication number: 20170087730
    Abstract: A patient side cart for a teleoperated surgical system may include a base, a column connected to the base, a boom connected to the column, a manipulator arm connected to the boom, and a vibration reduction member. The manipulator arm may be configured to support a surgical instrument. The vibration reduction member may be configured to be moved between deployed and retracted positions relative to the base. The vibration reduction member may engage a ground surface in the deployed position and not be in contact with the ground surface in the retracted position. Various exemplary embodiments also relate to carts including a vibration reduction member and methods of controlling a vibration reduction member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Applicant: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: David ROBINSON, Matthew R. CAVALIER, Gregory W. DACHS, Michael HANUSCHIK, Jason JIANG, Paul W. MOHR, Bruce M. SCHENA, Mark W. ZIMMER