Patents by Inventor Philip L. Graves

Philip L. Graves 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).

  • Robotic surgical system having a communication network of a ring topology and method for use therewith
    Patent number: 11419690
    Abstract: A robotic surgical system is disclosed having a ring network for communicating information between a controller and nodes of one or more robotic arms. A communications protocol is described by which synchronous and asynchronous information can be communicated to and from the nodes of the robotic arms. Also disclosed are various aspects of a physical layer that can be used with the network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Verb Surgical Inc.
    Inventors: Klaus R. Zietlow, Philip L. Graves, Qiong Wu, Roth K. Wiedrick
  • Robotic Surgical System and Method for Communicating Synchronous and Asynchronous Information to and from Nodes of a Robotic Arm
    Publication number: 20220168058
    Abstract: A robotic surgical system is disclosed having a ring network for communicating information between a controller and nodes of one or more robotic arms. A communications protocol is described by which synchronous and asynchronous information can be communicated to and from the nodes of the robotic arms. Also disclosed are various aspects of a physical layer that can be used with the network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Philip L. Graves, Klaus R. Zietlow
  • Robotic surgical system and method for communicating synchronous and asynchronous information to and from nodes of a robotic arm
    Patent number: 11266474
    Abstract: A robotic surgical system is disclosed having a ring network for communicating information between a controller and nodes of one or more robotic arms. A communications protocol is described by which synchronous and asynchronous information can be communicated to and from the nodes of the robotic arms. Also disclosed are various aspects of a physical layer that can be used with the network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Verb Surgical Inc.
    Inventors: Philip L. Graves, Klaus R. Zietlow
  • Robotic Surgical System Having a Communication Network of a Ring Topology and Method for Use Therewith
    Publication number: 20200383737
    Abstract: A robotic surgical system is disclosed having a ring network for communicating information between a controller and nodes of one or more robotic arms. A communications protocol is described by which synchronous and asynchronous information can be communicated to and from the nodes of the robotic arms. Also disclosed are various aspects of a physical layer that can be used with the network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventors: Klaus R. Zietlow, Philip L. Graves, Qiong Wu, Roth K. Wiedrick
  • Robotic Surgical System and Method for Communicating Synchronous and Asynchronous Information to and from Nodes of a Robotic Arm
    Publication number: 20200315725
    Abstract: A robotic surgical system is disclosed having a ring network for communicating information between a controller and nodes of one or more robotic arms. A communications protocol is described by which synchronous and asynchronous information can be communicated to and from the nodes of the robotic arms. Also disclosed are various aspects of a physical layer that can be used with the network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Applicant: Verb Surgical Inc.
    Inventors: Philip L. Graves, Klaus R. Zietlow
  • Robotic surgical system having a communication network of a ring topology and method for use therewith
    Patent number: 10779901
    Abstract: A robotic surgical system is disclosed having a ring network for communicating information between a controller and nodes of one or more robotic arms. A communications protocol is described by which synchronous and asynchronous information can be communicated to and from the nodes of the robotic arms. Also disclosed are various aspects of a physical layer that can be used with the network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: VERB SURGICAL INC.
    Inventors: Klaus R. Zietlow, Philip L. Graves, Qiong Wu, Roth K. Wiedrick
  • Robotic surgical system and method for communicating synchronous and asynchronous information to and from nodes of a robotic arm
    Patent number: 10624707
    Abstract: A robotic surgical system is disclosed having a ring network for communicating information between a controller and nodes of one or more robotic arms. A communications protocol is described by which synchronous and asynchronous information can be communicated to and from the nodes of the robotic arms. Also disclosed are various aspects of a physical layer that can be used with the network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Verb Surgical Inc.
    Inventors: Philip L. Graves, Klaus R. Zietlow
  • Robotic Surgical System and Method for Communicating Synchronous and Asynchronous Information to and From Nodes of a Robotic Arm
    Publication number: 20190083190
    Abstract: A robotic surgical system is disclosed having a ring network for communicating information between a controller and nodes of one or more robotic arms. A communications protocol is described by which synchronous and asynchronous information can be communicated to and from the nodes of the robotic arms. Also disclosed are various aspects of a physical layer that can be used with the network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: Verb Surgical Inc.
    Inventors: Philip L. Graves, Klaus R. Zietlow
  • Robotic Surgical System Having a Communication Network of a Ring Toplogy and Method for Use Therewith
    Publication number: 20190083186
    Abstract: A robotic surgical system is disclosed having a ring network for communicating information between a controller and nodes of one or more robotic anus. A communications protocol is described by which synchronous and asynchronous information can be communicated to and from the nodes of the robotic arms. Also disclosed are various aspects of a physical layer that can be used with the network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: Verb Surgical Inc.
    Inventors: Klaus R. Zietlow, Philip L. Graves, Qiong Wu, Roth K. Wiedrick
  • Low alkali, non-crystalline, vitreous silica fillers
    Patent number: 7811377
    Abstract: A substantially white powder for use as a filler and/or extender derived from by-products of manufacturing vitreous low alkali, low iron glass fibers, and a method for producing the powder. The filler has very low alkalinity and by virtue of its being essentially free of crystalline silica is non-hazardous to health and therefore safe for consumer-based and industrial-based uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Albacem LLC
    Inventors: Raymond T. Hemmings, Robert D. Nelson, Philip L. Graves, Bruce J. Cornelius
  • Multi-priority messaging
    Patent number: 7757028
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for transmitting first-priority data and second-priority data. The first-priority data and second-priority data are stored in separate data buffers, and the first-priority data is transmitted preferentially over the second-priority data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael B Druke, Philip L Graves, Theodore C Walker
  • Low alkali, non-crystalline, vitreous silica fillers
    Publication number: 20090318279
    Abstract: A substantially white powder for use as a filler and/or extender derived from by-products of manufacturing vitreous low alkali, low iron glass fibers, and a method for producing the powder. The filler has very low alkalinity and by virtue of its being essentially free of crystalline silica is non-hazardous to health and therefore safe for consumer-based and industrial-based uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Raymond T. Hemmings, Robert D. Nelson, Philip L. Graves, Bruce J. Cornelius
  • Low alkali, non-crystalline, vitreous silica fillers
    Patent number: 7605098
    Abstract: A substantially white powder for use as a filler and/or extender derived from by-products of manufacturing vitreous low alkali, low iron glass fibers, and a method for producing the powder. The filler has very low alkalinity and by virtue of its being essentially free of crystalline silica is non-hazardous to health and therefore safe for consumer-based and industrial-based uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Albacem, LLC
    Inventors: Raymond T. Hemmings, Robert D. Nelson, Philip L. Graves, Bruce J. Cornelius
  • Multi-priority messaging
    Publication number: 20070150631
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for transmitting first-priority data and second-priority data. The first-priority data and second-priority data are stored in separate data buffers, and the first-priority data is transmitted preferentially over the second-priority data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Applicant: Intuitive Surgical INC.
    Inventors: Michael B. Druke, Philip L. Graves, Theodore C. Walker
  • White pozzolan composition and blended cements containing same
    Patent number: 7070131
    Abstract: A white pozzolan derived from by-products of manufacturing vitreous low alkali, low iron glass fibers, and to the method for producing the white pozzolan. The invention relates as well to cement compositions based on the white pozzolan, such as white and pigmented blended pozzolanic cements of high durability for use in applications such as white or colored architectural concrete, building materials, and manufactured cementitious products. The white pozzolan also functions as a high performance pozzolan with grey cement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Albacem LLC
    Inventors: Raymond T. Hemmings, Robert D. Nelson, Philip L. Graves, Bruce J. Cornelius
  • White pozzolan composition and blended cements containing same
    Publication number: 20040250736
    Abstract: A white pozzolan derived from by-products of manufacturing vitreous low alkali, low iron glass fibers, and to the method for producing the white pozzolan. The invention relates as well to cement compositions based on the white pozzolan, such as white and pigmented blended pozzolanic cements of high durability for use in applications such as white or colored architectural concrete, building materials, and manufactured cementitious products. The white pozzolan also functions as a high performance pozzolan with grey cement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Raymond T. Hemmings, Robert D. Nelson, Philip L. Graves, Bruce J. Cornelius
  • White pozzolan composition and blended cements containing same
    Patent number: 6776838
    Abstract: A white pozzolan derived from by-products of manufacturing vitreous low alkali, low iron glass fibers, and to the method for producing the white pozzolan. The invention relates as well to cement compositions based on the white pozzolan, such as white and pigmented blended pozzolanic cements of high durability for use in applications such as white or colored architectural concrete, building materials, and manufactured cementitious products. The white pozzolan also functions as a high performance pozzolan with grey cement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignee: Albacem, LLC
    Inventors: Raymond T. Hemmings, Robert D. Nelson, Philip L. Graves, Bruce J. Cornelius
  • White pozzolan composition and blended cements containing same
    Publication number: 20030047119
    Abstract: A white pozzolan derived from by-products of manufacturing vitreous low alkali, low iron glass fibers, and to the method for producing the white pozzolan. The invention relates as well to cement compositions based on the white pozzolan, such as white and pigmented blended pozzolanic cements of high durability for use in applications such as white or colored architectural concrete, building materials, and manufactured cementitious products. The white pozzolan also functions as a high performance pozzolan with grey cement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2002
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventors: Raymond T. Hemmings, Robert D. Nelson, Philip L. Graves, Bruce J. Cornelius