Patents by Inventor Phil Simpson

Phil Simpson 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).

  • Robotically Assisted Surgical System and Related Devices and Methods
    Publication number: 20260151197
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are various robotic surgical systems having various robotic devices. Further, disclosed herein are removable coupleable connection ports, each of which can be coupled to a robotic device and a camera assembly that is disposed into and through the robotic device. Also disclosed herein are removable connection ports having at least one of a elongate device body coupling mechanism, a camera assembly coupling mechanism, and/or a presence detection mechanism. Further discussed herein is a camera assembly with at least one actuation mechanism for actuating movement of the steerable distal tip thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2026
    Publication date: June 4, 2026
    Inventors: Shane Farritor, Nathan Wood, Jeffrey Shasho, Dave Matsuura, Belinko Matsuura, Phil Simpson, Alexander Rissler
  • Robotically assisted surgical system and related devices and methods
    Patent number: 12539182
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are various robotic surgical systems having various robotic devices. Further, disclosed herein are removable coupleable connection ports, each of which can be coupled to a robotic device and a camera assembly that is disposed into and through the robotic device. Also disclosed herein are removable connection ports having at least one of a elongate device body coupling mechanism, a camera assembly coupling mechanism, and/or a presence detection mechanism. Further discussed herein is a camera assembly with at least one actuation mechanism for actuating movement of the steerable distal tip thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2026
    Assignee: Virtual Incision Corporation
    Inventors: Shane Farritor, Nathan Wood, Jeffrey Shasho, Dave Matsuura, Belinko Matsuura, Phil Simpson, Alexander Rissler
  • Robotically Assisted Surgical System and Related Devices and Methods
    Publication number: 20240148454
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are various robotic surgical systems having various robotic devices. Further, disclosed herein are removable coupleable connection ports, each of which can be coupled to a robotic device and a camera assembly that is disposed into and through the robotic device. Also disclosed herein are removable connection ports having at least one of a elongate device body coupling mechanism, a camera assembly coupling mechanism, and/or a presence detection mechanism. Further discussed herein is a camera assembly with at least one actuation mechanism for actuating movement of the steerable distal tip thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2024
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Shane Farritor, Nathan Wood, Jeffrey Shasho, Dave Matsuura, Belinko Matsuura, Phil Simpson, Alexander Rissler
  • Robotically assisted surgical system and related devices and methods
    Patent number: 11903658
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are various robotic surgical systems having various robotic devices. Further, disclosed herein are removable coupleable connection ports, each of which can be coupled to a robotic device and a camera assembly that is disposed into and through the robotic device. Also disclosed herein are removable connection ports having at least one of a elongate device body coupling mechanism, a camera assembly coupling mechanism, and/or a presence detection mechanism. Further discussed herein is a camera assembly with at least one actuation mechanism for actuating movement of the steerable distal tip thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Virtual Incision Corporation
    Inventors: Shane Farritor, Nathan Wood, Jeffrey Shasho, Dave Matsuura, Belinko Matsuura, Phil Simpson, Alexander Rissler
  • Robotically Assisted Surgical System and Related Devices and Methods
    Publication number: 20200214775
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are various robotic surgical systems having various robotic devices. Further, disclosed herein are removable coupleable connection ports, each of which can be coupled to a robotic device and a camera assembly that is disposed into and through the robotic device. Also disclosed herein are removable connection ports having at least one of a elongate device body coupling mechanism, a camera assembly coupling mechanism, and/or a presence detection mechanism. Further discussed herein is a camera assembly with at least one actuation mechanism for actuating movement of the steerable distal tip thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Shane Farritor, Nathan Wood, Jeffrey Shasho, Dave Matsuura, Belinko Matsuura, Phil Simpson, Alexander Rissler
  • Method for removal of insects and the prevention of insect infestation in transit
    Publication number: 20060062818
    Abstract: A transportation system having ozone generators, fans, and a flexible skirt to create a concentrated area of ozone within the containment system to drive insects from the container and to discourage insects from entering the container during transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2005
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Inventors: Roland Walker, Carl Taylor, Lynn Johnson, Phil Simpson
  • Method and apparatus for ozination of grain
    Publication number: 20050112209
    Abstract: A method for treating grain comprising circulating concentrated ozone through an evenly distributed column of grain to maintain a concentration of between 50 and 100 ppm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2004
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Inventors: Roland Walker, Carl Taylor, Lynn Johnson, Phil Simpson