Patents by Inventor Nico Slabber

Nico Slabber 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).

  • Laparoscopic training system
    Patent number: 12243439
    Abstract: A sensorized surgical instrument for training users laparoscopic surgical procedures is provided. The instrument includes at least one sensor selected from a group consisting of a strain gauge, accelerometer, magnetometer, and gyroscope. The sensor is attached directly to a handle of the instrument. A shaft assembly having a tool tip is interchangeably connectable to the handle. The sensor is connected to a computer configured to provide feedback useful to the user for improving the user's surgical skills. The feedback includes the time to complete a procedure, economy of motion, smoothness of motion and the force exerted at the tool tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: Applied Medical Resources Corporation
    Inventors: Joel B. Velasco, Jacob J. Filek, Nico Slabber, Samantha Chan, Branden Carter, Zachary Michaels, Nathan Landino, Brandon Pereles, Eduardo Bolanos, Cory S. Hague, Gregory K. Hofstetter, Sean Kenneday, Timothy McMorrow, Jigar Shah, Jimmy Ho, Lindsey Chase
  • LAPAROSCOPIC TRAINING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210295740
    Abstract: A sensorized surgical instrument for training users laparoscopic surgical procedures is provided. The instrument includes at least one sensor selected from a group consisting of a strain gauge, accelerometer, magnetometer, and gyroscope. The sensor is attached directly to a handle of the instrument. A shaft assembly having a tool tip is interchangeably connectable to the handle. The sensor is connected to a computer configured to provide feedback useful to the user for improving the user's surgical skills. The feedback includes the time to complete a procedure, economy of motion, smoothness of motion and the force exerted at the tool tip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Joel B. Velasco, Jacob J. Filek, Nico Slabber, Samantha Chan, Branden Carter, Zachary Michaels, Nathan Landino, Brandon Pereles, Eduardo Bolanos, Cory S. Hague, Gregory K. Hofstetter, Sean Kenneday, Timothy McMorrow, Jigar Shah, Jimmy Ho, Lindsey Chase
  • Laparoscopic training system
    Patent number: 11030922
    Abstract: A sensorized surgical instrument for training users laparoscopic surgical procedures is provided. The instrument includes at least one sensor selected from a group consisting of a strain gauge, accelerometer, magnetometer, and gyroscope. The sensor is attached directly to a handle of the instrument. A shaft assembly having a tool tip is interchangeably connectable to the handle. The sensor is connected to a computer configured to provide feedback useful to the user for improving the user's surgical skills. The feedback includes the time to complete a procedure, economy of motion, smoothness of motion and the force exerted at the tool tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Applied Medical Resources Corporation
    Inventors: Joel B. Velasco, Jacob J. Filek, Nico Slabber, Samantha Chan, Branden Carter, Zachary Michaels, Nathan Landino, Brandon Pereles, Eduardo Bolanos, Cory S. Hague, Gregory K. Hofstetter, Sean Kenneday, Timothy McMorrow, Jigar Shah, Jimmy Ho, Lindsey Chase
  • LAPAROSCOPIC TRAINING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180233067
    Abstract: A sensorized surgical instrument for training users laparoscopic surgical procedures is provided. The instrument includes at least one sensor selected from a group consisting of a strain gauge, accelerometer, magnetometer, and gyroscope. The sensor is attached directly to a handle of the instrument. A shaft assembly having a tool tip is interchangeably connectable to the handle. The sensor is connected to a computer configured to provide feedback useful to the user for improving the user's surgical skills. The feedback includes the time to complete a procedure, economy of motion, smoothness of motion and the force exerted at the tool tip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Joel B. Velasco, Jacob J. Filek, Nico Slabber, Samantha Chan, Branden Carter, Zachary Michaels, Nathan Landino, Brandon Pereles, Eduardo Bolanos, Cory S. Hague, Gregory K. Hofstetter, Sean Kenneday, Timothy McMorrow, Jigar Shah, Jimmy Ho, Lindsey Chase