Patents by Inventor Michael Arad
Michael Arad 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: 20230277258Abstract: A system and method for ensuring safe and tolerable insertion of a needle into a subject's body according to a preplanned or continuously monitored sequence of insertion steps. The system comprises a gripping device for gripping the needle in order to perform robotic insertion steps, yet for releasing the grip between such insertion steps, until the next insertion step is initiated. Thereby, the robot has full control of the needle during insertion steps, but does not constrain the needle between insertions, such that movement of the subject can cause neither damage nor discomfort. The gripping and insertion steps may be coordinated to keep in synchronization with the subject's breathing cycles, such that the insertion steps may be performed in the same segment of each cycle of motion of the subject's chest. The gripper can either fully disconnect from the needle, or can partially disconnect but constrain motion within limits.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: Daniel GLOZMAN, Gonen DASKAL, Moshe SHOHAM, Michael ARAD, Yoav PINSKY
-
Patent number: 11684435Abstract: A system and method for ensuring safe and tolerable insertion of a needle into a subject's body according to a preplanned or continuously monitored sequence of insertion steps. The system comprises a gripping device for gripping the needle in order to perform robotic insertion steps, yet for releasing the grip between such insertion steps, until the next insertion step is initiated. Thereby, the robot has full control of the needle during insertion steps, but does not constrain the needle between insertions, such that movement of the subject can cause neither damage nor discomfort. The gripping and insertion steps may be coordinated to keep in synchronization with the subject's breathing cycles, such that the insertion steps may be performed in the same segment of each cycle of motion of the subject's chest. The gripper can either fully disconnect from the needle, or can partially disconnect but constrain motion within limits.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: TECHNION RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION LIMITEDInventors: Daniel Glozman, Gonen Daskal, Moshe Shoham, Michael Arad, Yoav Pinsky
-
Publication number: 20220280251Abstract: A method and apparatus for steering of a flexible needle into tissue using a steering robotic platform for manipulation of the needle shaft, and by use of a semi-active arm for locating and orienting of the steering robot on the patient's body. As opposed to other steering methods, the robot does not hold the base of the needle, which is its proximal region, but rather grips the shaft of the needle by means of a manipulatable needle gripping device, near its distal end. The needle gripper attached to the robotic platform may be equipped with a traction assembly to provide motion to the needle in its longitudinal direction, such that it co-ordinates the entry of the needle with the desired entry angle. The gripping of the needle at its distal end, close to its insertion point, provides the needle manipulator with a low profile, with concomitant advantages.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2022Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventors: Daniel GLOZMAN, Gonen DASKAL, Moshe SHOHAM, Michael ARAD, Yoav PINSKY
-
Patent number: 11369444Abstract: A method and apparatus for steering of a flexible needle into tissue using a steering robotic platform for manipulation of the needle shaft, and by use of a semi-active arm for locating and orienting of the steering robot on the patient's body. As opposed to other steering methods, the robot does not hold the base of the needle, which is its proximal region, but rather grips the shaft of the needle by means of a manipulatable needle gripping device, near its distal end. The needle gripper attached to the robotic platform may be equipped with a traction assembly to provide motion to the needle in its longitudinal direction, such that it co-ordinates the entry of the needle with the desired entry angle. The gripping of the needle at its distal end, close to its insertion point, provides the needle manipulator with a low profile, with concomitant advantages.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2019Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: TECHNION RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION LIMITEDInventors: Daniel Glozman, Gonen Daskal, Moshe Shoham, Michael Arad, Yoav Pinsky
-
Publication number: 20200275980Abstract: A system and method for ensuring safe and tolerable insertion of a needle into a subject's body according to a preplanned or continuously monitored sequence of insertion steps. The system comprises a gripping device for gripping the needle in order to perform robotic insertion steps, yet for releasing the grip between such insertion steps, until the next insertion step is initiated. Thereby, the robot has full control of the needle during insertion steps, but does not constrain the needle between insertions, such that movement of the subject can cause neither damage nor discomfort. The gripping and insertion steps may be coordinated to keep in synchronization with the subject's breathing cycles, such that the insertion steps may be performed in the same segment of each cycle of motion of the subject's chest. The gripper can either fully disconnect from the needle, or can partially disconnect but constrain motion within limits.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: DANIEL GLOZMAN, GONEN DASKAL, MOSHE SHOHAM, MICHAEL ARAD, YOAV PINSKY
-
Publication number: 20200179066Abstract: A method and apparatus for steering of a flexible needle into tissue using a steering robotic platform for manipulation of the needle shaft, and by use of a semi-active arm for locating and orienting of the steering robot on the patient's body. As opposed to other steering methods, the robot does not hold the base of the needle, which is its proximal region, but rather grips the shaft of the needle by means of a manipulatable needle gripping device, near its distal end. The needle gripper attached to the robotic platform may be equipped with a traction assembly to provide motion to the needle in its longitudinal direction, such that it co-ordinates the entry of the needle with the desired entry angle. The gripping of the needle at its distal end, close to its insertion point, provides the needle manipulator with a low profile, with concomitant advantages.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: DANIEL GLOZMAN, GONEN DASKAL, MOSHE SHOHAM, MICHAEL ARAD, YOAV PINSKY
-
Patent number: 10639107Abstract: A system and method for ensuring safe and tolerable insertion of a needle into a subject's body according to a preplanned or continuously monitored sequence of insertion steps. The system comprises a gripping device for gripping the needle in order to perform robotic insertion steps, yet for releasing the grip between such insertion steps, until the next insertion step is initiated. Thereby, the robot has full control of the needle during insertion steps, but does not constrain the needle between insertions, such that movement of the subject can cause neither damage nor discomfort. The gripping and insertion steps may be coordinated to keep in synchronization with the subject's breathing cycles, such that the insertion steps may be performed in the same segment of each cycle of motion of the subject's chest. The gripper can either fully disconnect from the needle, or can partially disconnect but constrain motion within limits.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2014Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: TECHNION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION LTD.Inventors: Daniel Glozman, Gonen Daskal, Moshe Shoham, Michael Arad, Yoav Pinsky
-
Patent number: 10507067Abstract: A method and apparatus for steering of a flexible needle into tissue using a steering robotic platform for manipulation of the needle shaft, and by use of a semi-active arm for locating and orienting of the steering robot on the patient's body. As opposed to other steering methods, the robot does not hold the base of the needle, which is its proximal region, but rather grips the shaft of the needle by means of a manipulatable needle gripping device, near its distal end. The needle gripper attached to the robotic platform may be equipped with a traction assembly to provide motion to the needle in its longitudinal direction, such that it co-ordinates the entry of the needle with the desired entry angle. The gripping of the needle at its distal end, close to its insertion point, provides the needle manipulator with a low profile, with concomitant advantages.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2014Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: TECHNION RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION LTD.Inventors: Daniel Glozman, Gonen Daskal, Moshe Shoham, Michael Arad, Yoav Pinsky
-
Publication number: 20160249990Abstract: A method and apparatus for steering of a flexible needle into tissue using a steering robotic platform for manipulation of the needle shaft, and by use of a semi-active arm for locating and orienting of the steering robot on the patient's body. As opposed to other steering methods, the robot does not hold the base of the needle, which is its proximal region, but rather grips the shaft of the needle by means of a manipulatable needle gripping device, near its distal end. The needle gripper attached to the robotic platform may be equipped with a traction assembly to provide motion to the needle in its longitudinal direction, such that it co-ordinates the entry of the needle with the desired entry angle. The gripping of the needle at its distal end, close to its insertion point, provides the needle manipulator with a low profile, with concomitant advantages.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2014Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: DANIEL GLOZMAN, GONEN DASKAL, MOSHE SHOHAM, MICHAEL ARAD, YOAV PINSKY
-
Publication number: 20160249991Abstract: A system and method for ensuring safe and tolerable insertion of a needle into a subject's body according to a preplanned or continuously monitored sequence of insertion steps. The system comprises a gripping device for gripping the needle in order to perform robotic insertion steps, yet for releasing the grip between such insertion steps, until the next insertion step is initiated. Thereby, the robot has full control of the needle during insertion steps, but does not constrain the needle between insertions, such that movement of the subject can cause neither damage nor discomfort. The gripping and insertion steps may be coordinated to keep in synchronization with the subject's breathing cycles, such that the insertion steps may be performed in the same segment of each cycle of motion of the subject's chest. The gripper can either fully disconnect from the needle, or can partially disconnect but constrain motion within limits.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2014Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: Daniel GLOZMAN, Gonen DASKAL, Moshe SHOHAM, Michael ARAD, Yoav PINSKY
-
Patent number: 8205782Abstract: A compression assembly for use in compressing tissue comprising a first portion which includes a first compression element and a second portion which comprises a second compression element, at least one support element, and at least one spring element. Typically the spring element is formed of a shape-memory material. The at least one spring element is in compressive force contact with the second compression element and the tissue to be joined is positioned between the first and second compression elements. A plurality of needles on one of the support elements is operative to pierce the tissue and the first portion of the assembly, holding the first compression element to the second portion of the assembly. The invention is appropriate for joining severed tissue in anastomosis procedures or closing natural or surgically produced tissue perforations.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2007Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Niti Surgical Solutions Ltd.Inventors: Boaz Harari, Leonid Monassevitch, Michael Arad, Doron Kopelman, Amir Perle, Boaz Shenhav, Kobby Greenberg
-
Publication number: 20110112559Abstract: A surgical clip assembly which includes a pair of generally linear compression elements for securing tissue between them and for applying to the secured tissue a compression force. The clip assembly has an initial, open position in which the linear compression elements may be positioned about tissue to be secured between them. The assembly also has a final, closed position where the compression elements are substantially parallel to each other, applying a compressive force to the secured tissue. The clip assembly also includes a force means disposed between the pair of compression elements and operative to transmit operational forces between them.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2011Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: NITI SURGICAL SOLUTIONS LTD.Inventors: LEONID MONASSEVITCH, BOAZ SHENHAV, BOAZ HARARI, AMIR PERLE, MICHAEL ARAD, SHAHAR MILLIS, KOBBY GREENBERG, ALEX GELLER, AMIR SZOLD, SHLOMO LELCUK, DORON KOPELMAN, AMOL BAPAYE, DROR ROSNER
-
Patent number: 7892244Abstract: A surgical clip assembly which includes a pair of generally linear compression elements for securing tissue between them and for applying to the secured tissue a compression force. The clip assembly has an initial, open position in which the linear compression elements may be positioned about tissue to be secured between them. The assembly also has a final, closed position where the compression elements are substantially parallel to each other, applying a compressive force to the secured tissue. The clip assembly also includes a force means disposed between the pair of compression elements and operative to transmit operational forces between them.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2006Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Niti Surgical Solutions Ltd.Inventors: Leonid Monassevitch, Boaz Shenhav, Boaz Harari, Amir Perle, Michael Arad, Shahar Millis, Kobby Greenberg, Alex Geller, Amir Szold, Shlomo Lelcuk, Doron Kopelman, Amol Bapaye, Dror Rosner
-
Publication number: 20100331862Abstract: A compression clip system where compression is used to close a tissue opening, reduce the volume of an organ, ligate dilated blood vessels or compress tissue adjacent to various other types of lesions to induce healing. Compression prevents bleeding and the leakage of body fluids into a body cavity. The opening may be surgery induced as in gastrectomies or formed naturally such as peptic ulcers and hemorrhoids. The system may include a compression clip, a suitable clip applier, a grasper assembly and an endoscope all brought to the compression site via a multi-lumen sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2007Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: NITI SURGICAL SOLUTIONS LTD.Inventors: Leonid Monassevitch, Boaz Shenhav, Boaz Harari, Amir Perle, Michael Arad, Shahar Millis, Kobby Greenberg, Shlomo Lelcuk, Doron Kopelman, Amol Bapaye, Dror Rosner
-
Patent number: 7780628Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for treating congestive heart by actively or passively enhancing perfusion to the renal arteries. A first embodiment comprises a specially configured balloon catheter and extracorporeal pump, wherein the pump operates in a “once-through” fashion or alternating volume displacement mode. In another embodiment the catheter includes a pair of balloons to isolate a region of the aorta, and a third balloon that directs flow into the renal arteries. In still further embodiments, a stent or cuff having a constricted region is deployed in or around the aorta, respectively, to create a backpressure upstream of the stent or cuff. Methods of enhancing renal perfusion also are provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2000Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: AngioDynamics, Inc.Inventors: Gad Keren, Ascher Shmulewitz, Benjamin Spenser, Michael Arad, Randy J. Kesten, Sophia Pesotchinsky, Michael H. Rosenthal, Andrew W. Kramer, Sam G. Payne
-
Patent number: 7766892Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for treating congestive heart by actively or passively enhancing perfusion to the renal arteries. A first embodiment comprises a specially configured balloon catheter and extracorporeal pump, wherein the pump operates in a “once-through” fashion or alternating volume displacement mode. In another embodiment the catheter includes a pair of balloons to isolate a region of the aorta, and a third balloon that directs flow into the renal arteries. In still further embodiments, a stent or cuff having a constricted region is deployed in or around the aorta, respectively, to create a backpressure upstream of the stent or cuff. Methods of enhancing renal perfusion also are provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2002Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Inventors: Gad Keren, Ascher Shmulewitz, Benjamin Spenser, Michael Arad, Randy J. Kesten, Sophia Pesotchinsky, Michael H. Rosenthal, Andrew W. Kramer, Sam G. Payne
-
Patent number: 7635374Abstract: A system including surgical compression clips is described and used for endoscopic full thickness resection. Similarly, methods for endoscopic full thickness resection using the described system are also discussed. Surgical compression clips using shape-memory elements are discussed. These clips are advanceable to the site of suspect tissue to be resected through a lumen of a multi-lumen sleeve encasing an endoscope. At the site of the tissue, the compression clip is opened and operated to circumscribe the suspect tissue. Grasper assemblies, advanceable through an endoscope, are also described. These latter grasp and bring the suspect tissue to the open clip. The clip is then closed and the tissue resected. The clip effects necrosis and healing at the resected site.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2006Date of Patent: December 22, 2009Assignee: NITI Surgical Solutions Ltd.Inventors: Leonid Monassevitch, Boaz Shenhav, Boaz Harari, Amir Perle, Michael Arad, Shahar Millis, Kobby Greenberg, Alex Geller, Amir Szold, Shlomo Lelcuk, Doron Kopelman, Amol Bapaye, Dror Rosner
-
Publication number: 20090302089Abstract: A compression assembly for use in compressing tissue comprising a first portion which includes a first compression element and a second portion which comprises a second compression element, at least one support element, and at least one spring element. Typically the spring element is formed of a shape-memory material. The at least one spring element is in compressive force contact with the second compression element and the tissue to be joined is positioned between the first and second compression elements. A plurality of needles on one of the support elements is operative to pierce the tissue and the first portion of the assembly, holding the first compression element to the second portion of the assembly. The invention is appropriate for joining severed tissue in anastomosis procedures or closing natural or surgically produced tissue perforations.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2007Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: NITI SURGICAL SOLUTIONS LTD.Inventors: Boaz Harari, Leonid Monassevitch, Michael Arad, Doron Kopelman, Amir Perle, Boaz Shenhav, Kobby Greenberg
-
Patent number: 7527185Abstract: A compression anastomosis ring (CAR) assembly for use in joining severed organ wall portions of a hollow organ. The assembly comprises a first portion which includes an anvil assembly and a second portion which comprises a bottom ring, at least one ring element, and at least one spring element formed of a shape-memory alloy. The at least one spring element provides a restorative force and is in compressive force contact with the bottom ring and the tissue to be joined is positioned between the anvil ring and the bottom ring. A plurality of needles on one of the ring elements is operative, upon application of a closure force, to pierce the tissue and the anvil ring, holding the anvil ring to the second portion of the CAR assembly. An applicator for applying the CAR assembly and a method for using the assembly and applicator are taught.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2006Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: Niti Surgical Solutions Ltd.Inventors: Boaz Harari, Leonid Monassevitch, Michael Arad, Doron Kopelman, Amir Perle
-
Patent number: 7335192Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for treating congestive heart by actively or passively enhancing perfusion to the renal arteries. A first embodiment comprises a specially configured balloon catheter and extracorporeal pump, wherein the pump operates in a “once-through” fashion or alternating volume displacement mode. In another embodiment the catheter includes a pair of balloons to isolate a region of the aorta, and a third balloon that directs flow into the renal arteries. In still further embodiments, a stent or cuff having a constricted region is deployed in or around the aorta, respectively, to create a backpressure upstream of the stent or cuff. Methods of enhancing renal perfusion also are provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2003Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: FlowMedica, Inc.Inventors: Gad Keren, Ascher Shmulewitz, Benjamin Spenser, Michael Arad, Randy J Kesten, Sophia Pesotchinsky, Michael H. Rosenthal, Andrew W. Kramer, Sam G. Payne