Patents by Inventor Nicole KERNBAUM
Nicole KERNBAUM 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: 20230355339Abstract: An instrument includes a movable end effector component coupled to a shaft; a force transmission mechanism; and an actuation mechanism coupled to the force transmission mechanism and the end effector, the actuation mechanism comprising a first actuation member segment and a second actuation member segment. The force transmission mechanism comprises: a first pulley coupled to a rotatable drive input and having a first axis of rotation, and a second pulley having a second axis of rotation non-parallel to the first axis of rotation of the first pulley. The first actuation member segment is routed over the first pulley. In response to rotation of the rotatable drive input, at least a portion of the first actuation member segment is wound onto the first pulley and unwound from the second pulley, and the second actuation member segment is translated along the shaft to actuate the movable end effector component.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Samuel T. CREWS, Harsukhdeep Singh RATIA, Nicole KERNBAUM
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Patent number: 11744662Abstract: A force transmission mechanism for a teleoperated surgical instrument includes a drive pulley, a drive cable operably coupled with the drive pulley, a driven pulley operably coupled with the drive cable, and an actuation member operably coupled to the driven pulley. The actuation member is configured to transmit force to actuate an end effector of the surgical instrument. Rotational motion of the driven pulley causes translational movement of the actuation element to actuate the end effector. Methods relate to operating a force transmission mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2022Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Samuel T. Crews, Harsukhdeep Singh Ratia, Nicole Kernbaum
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Publication number: 20220287699Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a shaft, a force transmission mechanism disposed at a first end of the shaft, an end effector disposed at a second end of the shaft, an actuation element that extends along the shaft from the force transmission mechanism to the end effector, and an actuation element guide extending along the shaft. The actuation element guide defines a lumen in which the actuation element guide is received. The actuation element guide is compressed into a pre-compressed state along at least a portion of an axial length of the shaft. The actuation element guide can be compressed between first and second blocks of the instrument. The instrument can include a flush tube configured to receive a cleaning fluid, with the actuation element guide being in flow communication with the flush tube to receive the cleaning fluid in the lumen of the actuation element guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Samuel T. CREWS, Nicole KERNBAUM, Lawrence KERVER, Harsukhdeep Singh RATIA
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Publication number: 20220280254Abstract: A force transmission mechanism for a teleoperated surgical instrument includes a drive pulley, a drive cable operably coupled with the drive pulley, a driven pulley operably coupled with the drive cable, and an actuation member operably coupled to the driven pulley. The actuation member is configured to transmit force to actuate an end effector of the surgical instrument. Rotational motion of the driven pulley causes translational movement of the actuation element to actuate the end effector. Methods relate to operating a force transmission mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2022Publication date: September 8, 2022Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Samuel T. CREWS, Harsukhdeep Singh RATIA, Nicole KERNBAUM
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Patent number: 11357483Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a shaft, a force transmission mechanism disposed at a first end of the shaft, an end effector disposed at a second end of the shaft, an actuation element that extends along the shaft from the force transmission mechanism to the end effector, and an actuation element guide extending along the shaft. The actuation element guide defines a lumen in which the actuation element guide is received. The actuation element guide is compressed into a pre-compressed state along at least a portion of an axial length of the shaft. The actuation element guide can be compressed between first and second blocks of the instrument. The instrument can include a flush tube configured to receive a cleaning fluid, with the actuation element guide being in flow communication with the flush tube to receive the cleaning fluid in the lumen of the actuation element guide.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2015Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventors: Samuel T. Crews, Nicole Kernbaum, Lawrence Kerver, Harsukhdeep Singh Ratia
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Patent number: 11304770Abstract: A force transmission mechanism for a teleoperated surgical instrument includes a drive pulley, a drive cable operably coupled with the drive pulley, a driven pulley operably coupled with the drive cable, and an actuation member operably coupled to the driven pulley. The actuation member is configured to transmit force to actuate an end effector of the surgical instrument. Rotational motion of the driven pulley causes translational movement of the actuation element to actuate the end effector. Methods relate to operating a force transmission mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2017Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Samuel T. Crews, Harsukhdeep Singh Ratia, Nicole Kernbaum
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Publication number: 20210380354Abstract: Apparatus and methods for separating dishware are disclosed. In an embodiment, an apparatus includes a frame that defines an opening through which stacked dishware can pass, and a plurality of assemblies connected to the frame and positioned around the opening. Each assembly includes a base, and a plurality of fingers having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the plurality of fingers are rotatably coupled to the base and extend from the base towards the opening, wherein each finger tapers towards the distal end.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventors: Kevin Yuan Ma, Paul M. Birkmeyer, Nicole Kernbaum
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Patent number: 10772693Abstract: A surgical instrument may include a shaft, a force transmission mechanism, and an end effector. The shaft may have a proximal end and a distal end. The force transmission mechanism may be coupled to the proximal end of the shaft. The end effector may be coupled to the distal end of the shaft. The shaft may include a body having an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface may surround a lumen configured to receive a drive member that extends through the lumen. The outer surface of the body may form an outer surface of the shaft. The body may be made of a single material from the inner surface of the body to the outer surface of the body.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2016Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Nicole Kernbaum, Samuel T. Crews, Harsukhdeep Singh Ratia
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Publication number: 20190069967Abstract: A force transmission mechanism for a teleoperated surgical instrument includes a drive pulley, a drive cable operably coupled with the drive pulley, a driven pulley operably coupled with the drive cable, and an actuation member operably coupled to the driven pulley. The actuation member is configured to transmit force to actuate an end effector of the surgical instrument. Rotational motion of the driven pulley causes translational movement of the actuation element to actuate the end effector. Methods relate to operating a force transmission mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2017Publication date: March 7, 2019Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Samuel T. CREWS, Harsukhdeep Singh RATIA, Nicole KERNBAUM
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Publication number: 20170172677Abstract: A surgical instrument may include a shaft, a force transmission mechanism, and an end effector. The shaft may have a proximal end and a distal end. The force transmission mechanism may be coupled to the proximal end of the shaft. The end effector may be coupled to the distal end of the shaft. The shaft may include a body having an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface may surround a lumen configured to receive a drive member that extends through the lumen. The outer surface of the body may form an outer surface of the shaft. The body may be made of a single material from the inner surface of the body to the outer surface of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2016Publication date: June 22, 2017Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Nicole KERNBAUM, Samuel T. CREWS, Harsukhdeep Singh RATIA
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Publication number: 20160089213Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a shaft, a force transmission mechanism disposed at a first end of the shaft, an end effector disposed at a second end of the shaft, an actuation element that extends along the shaft from the force transmission mechanism to the end effector, and an actuation element guide extending along the shaft. The actuation element guide defines a lumen in which the actuation element guide is received. The actuation element guide is compressed into a pre-compressed state along at least a portion of an axial length of the shaft. The actuation element guide can be compressed between first and second blocks of the instrument. The instrument can include a flush tube configured to receive a cleaning fluid, with the actuation element guide being in flow communication with the flush tube to receive the cleaning fluid in the lumen of the actuation element guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2015Publication date: March 31, 2016Applicant: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventors: SAMUEL T. CREWS, NICOLE KERNBAUM, LAWRENCE KERVER, HARSUKHDEEP SINGH RATIA
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Publication number: 20140296869Abstract: A surgical instrument may include a shaft, a force transmission mechanism, and an end effector. The shaft may have a proximal end and a distal end. The force transmission mechanism may be coupled to the proximal end of the shaft. The end effector may be coupled to the distal end of the shaft. The shaft may include a body having an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface may surround a lumen configured to receive a drive member that extends through the lumen. The outer surface of the body may form an outer surface of the shaft. The body may be made of a single material from the inner surface of the body to the outer surface of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Nicole KERNBAUM, Samuel T. CREWS, Harsukhdeep Singh RATIA