Patents by Inventor Peter Vokrot
Peter Vokrot 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: 11653991Abstract: A control arm assembly for controlling a robot system includes a gimbal that is moveable and rotatable about three axes, and a handle assembly coupled to the gimbal. The handle assembly includes a body portion having a controller disposed therein and a first actuator disposed thereon. The first actuator is mechanically coupled to the controller via a four-bar linkage such that actuation of the first actuator causes mechanical movement of a component of the controller which is converted by the controller into an electrical signal.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Matthew Blanco, Andres Chamorro, Peter Vokrot, Robert Pierce, William Peine
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Patent number: 11369446Abstract: A foot pedal for a user interface of a robotic surgical system includes a frame, a lever, and a sensor system. The lever is coupled to the frame and is pivotable relative to the frame between an initial position and a fully actuated position. The sensor system has a first element associated with the frame and a second element that is associated with the lever. The sensor system is configured to determine the position of the lever relative to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2018Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Peter Vokrot, William Peine, Jared Farlow, Robert Pierce
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Publication number: 20210322120Abstract: A control arm assembly for controlling a robot system includes a gimbal that is moveable and rotatable about three axes, and a handle assembly coupled to the gimbal. The handle assembly includes a body portion having a controller disposed therein and a first actuator disposed thereon. The first actuator is mechanically coupled to the controller via a four-bar linkage such that actuation of the first actuator causes mechanical movement of a component of the controller which is converted by the controller into an electrical signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: Matthew Blanco, Andres Chamorro, Peter Vokrot, Robert Pierce, William Peine
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Patent number: 11058504Abstract: A control arm assembly for controlling a robot system includes a gimbal that is moveable and rotatable about three axes, and a handle assembly coupled to the gimbal. The handle assembly includes a body portion having a controller disposed therein and a first actuator disposed thereon. The first actuator is mechanically coupled to the controller via a four-bar linkage such that actuation of the first actuator causes mechanical movement of a component of the controller which is converted by the controller into an electrical signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2017Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Matthew Blanco, Andres Chamorro, Peter Vokrot, Robert Pierce, William Peine
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Patent number: 10835336Abstract: A gimbal for a robotic surgical system includes a support link, an input link, and a vibration assembly. The input link extends from the support link and the vibration assembly is mounted to the support link. The vibration assembly includes a central support, an end cap, and a voice coil. The end cap is moveable relative to the central support. The voice coil has an inner member that is fixed to the central support and an outer member that is fixed to the end cap. The voice coil is configured to vibrate the gimbal in response to a voltage being applied to one of the inner or outer members.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2019Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Peter Vokrot, William Peine, Matthew Blanco
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Publication number: 20200315729Abstract: A control arm assembly for controlling a robot system includes a gimbal that is moveable and rotatable about three axes, and a handle assembly coupled to the gimbal. The handle assembly includes a body portion having a controller disposed therein and a first actuator disposed thereon. The first actuator is mechanically coupled to the controller via a four-bar linkage such that actuation of the first actuator causes mechanical movement of a component of the controller which is converted by the controller into an electrical signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2017Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Matthew Blanco, Andres Chamorro, Peter Vokrot, Robert Pierce, William Peine
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Patent number: 10772688Abstract: An input device for a robotic surgical system includes a body, a light source, and control interfaces. The body is configured to couple to a user interface. The control interfaces are each associated with a function of the robot system. The light source is configured to selectively illuminate each of the control interfaces independent of one another.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2016Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: William Peine, Peter Vokrot
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Publication number: 20200188048Abstract: A foot pedal for a user interface of a robotic surgical system includes a frame, a lever, and a sensor system. The lever is coupled to the frame and is pivotable relative to the frame between an initial position and a fully actuated position. The sensor system has a first element associated with the frame and a second element that is associated with the lever. The sensor system is configured to determine the position of the lever relative to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Peter Vokrot, William Peine, Jared Farlow, Robert Pierce
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Publication number: 20200121407Abstract: A gimbal for a robotic surgical system includes a support link, an input link, and a vibration assembly. The input link extends from the support link and the vibration assembly is mounted to the support link. The vibration assembly includes a central support, an end cap, and a voice coil. The end cap is moveable relative to the central support. The voice coil has an inner member that is fixed to the central support and an outer member that is fixed to the end cap. The voice coil is configured to vibrate the gimbal in response to a voltage being applied to one of the inner or outer members.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: Peter Vokrot, William Peine, Matthew Blanco
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Patent number: 10517686Abstract: A gimbal for a robotic surgical system includes a support link, an input link, and a vibration assembly. The input link extends from the support link and the vibration assembly is mounted to the support link. The vibration assembly includes a central support, an end cap, and a voice coil. The end cap is moveable relative to the central support. The voice coil has an inner member that is fixed to the central support and an outer member that is fixed to the end cap. The voice coil is configured to vibrate the gimbal in response to a voltage being applied to one of the inner or outer members.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2016Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Peter Vokrot, William Peine, Matthew Blanco
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Publication number: 20190125462Abstract: Methods and systems are provided of operating a dual console robotic surgical system. The method includes receiving an input from a first console of the dual console robotic surgical system via a first input handle to move a robotic arm of the robotic surgical system. In response to receiving the input from the first input handle, the robotic arm is moved. Additionally, substantially simultaneously with the moving of the first input handle, an output is provided to thereby move a second input handle of a second console of the dual console robotic surgical system in substantially the same motion as the first input handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: William Peine, Peter Vokrot
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Publication number: 20180310997Abstract: An input device for a robotic surgical system includes a body, a light source, and control interfaces. The body is configured to couple to a user interface. The control interfaces are each associated with a function of the robot system. The light source is configured to selectively illuminate each of the control interfaces independent of one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2016Publication date: November 1, 2018Inventors: William Peine, Peter Vokrot
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Publication number: 20180296291Abstract: A gimbal for a robotic surgical system includes a support link, an input link, and a vibration assembly. The input link extends from the support link and the vibration assembly is mounted to the support link. The vibration assembly includes a central support, an end cap, and a voice coil. The end cap is moveable relative to the central support. The voice coil has an inner member that is fixed to the central support and an outer member that is fixed to the end cap. The voice coil is configured to vibrate the gimbal in response to a voltage being applied to one of the inner or outer members.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2016Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Peter Vokrot, William Peine, Matthew Blanco
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Patent number: 7841771Abstract: Self-Validating Thermocouple (SVT) Systems capable of detecting sensor probe open circuits, short circuits, and unnoticeable faults such as a probe debonding and probe degradation are useful in the measurement of temperatures. SVT Systems provide such capabilities by incorporating a heating or excitation element into the measuring junction of the thermocouple. By heating the measuring junction and observing the decay time for the detected DC voltage signal, it is possible to indicate whether the thermocouple is bonded or debonded. A change in the thermal transfer function of the thermocouple system causes a change in the rise and decay times of the thermocouple output. Incorporation of the excitation element does not interfere with normal thermocouple operation, thus further allowing traditional validation procedures as well.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2007Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Jose M. Perotti, Carlos T. Mata, Josephine B. Santiago, Peter Vokrot, Carlos E. Zavala, Bradley M. Burns
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Publication number: 20080013598Abstract: Self-Validating Thermocouple (SVT) Systems capable of detecting sensor probe open circuits, short circuits, and unnoticeable faults such as a probe debonding and probe degradation are useful in the measurement of temperatures. SVT Systems provide such capabilities by incorporating a heating or excitation element into the measuring junction of the thermocouple. By heating the measuring junction and observing the decay time for the detected DC voltage signal, it is possible to indicate whether the thermocouple is bonded or debonded. A change in the thermal transfer function of the thermocouple system causes a change in the rise and decay times of the thermocouple output. Incorporation of the excitation element does not interfere with normal thermocouple operation, thus further allowing traditional validation procedures as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Applicant: USA as Represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Jose M. Perotti, Carlos T. Mata, Josephine B. Santiago, Peter Vokrot, Carlos E. Zavala, Bradley M. Burns