Patents by Inventor Robert Didomenico

Robert Didomenico 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).

  • SURGICAL POSITIONING AND SUPPORT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180206923
    Abstract: A system for performing a medical procedure is provided comprising at least one tool and a tool support for supporting a distal portion of the tool. An operator manipulates a human interface device and produces control signals sent to a controller. The controller manipulates the tool support based on the received control signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Applicant: Medrobotics Corporation
    Inventors: Arnold Oyola, Joseph Stand, Kevin Gilmartin, Ian Darisse, Robert Didomenico, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Surgical positioning and support system
    Patent number: 9901410
    Abstract: A system for performing a medical procedure is provided comprising at least one tool and a tool support for supporting a distal portion of the tool. An operator manipulates a human interface device and produces control signals sent to a controller. The controller manipulates the tool support based on the received control signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Medrobotics Corporation
    Inventors: Arnold Oyola, Joseph Stand, Kevin Gilmartin, Ian Darisse, Robert Didomenico, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • HIGHLY ARTICULATED PROBES WITH ANTI-TWIST LINK ARRANGEMENT, METHODS OF FORMATION THEREOF, AND METHODS OF PERFORMING MEDICAL PROCEDURES
    Publication number: 20170368681
    Abstract: An articulating probe, comprises a first mechanism including a first link comprising a first longitudinal axis, a first articulation surface and a first motion-limiting element; and a second link comprising a second longitudinal axis, a second articulation surface and a second motion-limiting element. An articulation joint comprises the first articulation surface and the second articulation surface and constructed and arranged to allow two degree-of-freedom articulation of the second link relative to the first link. A motion resisting assembly comprises the first motion limiting element and the second motion limiting element, wherein the motion resisting assembly is constructed and arranged to resist rotation of the second link about the second longitudinal axis relative to the first longitudinal axis of the first link.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: Medrobotics Corporation
    Inventors: Brett Zubiate, Arnold Oyola, Dale Whipple, Joseph A. Stand, Robert Didomenico, William H. Kennefick, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Highly articulated probes with anti-twist link arrangement, methods of formation thereof, and methods of performing medical procedures
    Patent number: 9757856
    Abstract: An articulating probe, comprises a first mechanism including a first link comprising a first longitudinal axis, a first articulation surface and a first motion-limiting element; and a second link comprising a second longitudinal axis, a second articulation surface and a second motion-limiting element. An articulation joint comprises the first articulation surface and the second articulation surface and constructed and arranged to allow two degree-of-freedom articulation of the second link relative to the first link. A motion resisting assembly comprises the first motion limiting element and the second motion limiting element, wherein the motion resisting assembly is constructed and arranged to resist rotation of the second link about the second longitudinal axis relative to the first longitudinal axis of the first link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Medrobotics Corporation
    Inventors: Arnold Oyola, Brett Zubiate, Dale Whipple, Joseph A. Stand, Robert Didomenico, William H. Kennefick, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Highly articulated probes with anti-twist link arrangement, methods of formation thereof, and methods of performing medical procedures
    Patent number: 9572628
    Abstract: An articulating probe, comprises a first mechanism including a first link comprising a first longitudinal axis, a first articulation surface and a first motion-limiting element; and a second link comprising a second longitudinal axis, a second articulation surface and a second motion-limiting element. An articulation joint comprises the first articulation surface and the second articulation surface and constructed and arranged to allow two degree-of-freedom articulation of the second link relative to the first link. A motion resisting assembly comprises the first motion limiting element and the second motion limiting element, wherein the motion resisting assembly is constructed and arranged to resist rotation of the second link about the second longitudinal axis relative to the first longitudinal axis of the first link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: MEDROBOTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brett Zubiate, Arnold Oyola, Dale Whipple, Joseph A. Stand, Robert Didomenico, William H. Kennefick, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • HIGHLY ARTICULATED PROBES WITH ANTI-TWIST LINK ARRANGEMENT, METHODS OF FORMATION THEREOF, AND METHODS OF PERFORMING MEDICAL PROCEDURES
    Publication number: 20160262840
    Abstract: An articulating probe, comprises a first mechanism including a first link comprising a first longitudinal axis, a first articulation surface and a first motion-limiting element; and a second link comprising a second longitudinal axis, a second articulation surface and a second motion-limiting element. An articulation joint comprises the first articulation surface and the second articulation surface and constructed and arranged to allow two degree-of-freedom articulation of the second link relative to the first link. A motion resisting assembly comprises the first motion limiting element and the second motion limiting element, wherein the motion resisting assembly is constructed and arranged to resist rotation of the second link about the second longitudinal axis relative to the first longitudinal axis of the first link.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Applicant: Medrobotics Corporation
    Inventors: Brett Zubiate, Arnold Oyola, Dale Whipple, Joseph A. Stand, Robert Didomenico, William H. Kennefick, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • HIGHLY ARTICULATED PROBES WITH ANTI-TWIST LINK ARRANGEMENT, METHODS OF FORMATION THEREOF, AND METHODS OF PERFORMING MEDICAL PROCEDURES
    Publication number: 20140371764
    Abstract: An articulating probe, comprises a first mechanism including a first link comprising a first longitudinal axis, a first articulation surface and a first motion-limiting element; and a second link comprising a second longitudinal axis, a second articulation surface and a second motion-limiting element. An articulation joint comprises the first articulation surface and the second articulation surface and constructed and arranged to allow two degree-of-freedom articulation of the second link relative to the first link. A motion resisting assembly comprises the first motion limiting element and the second motion limiting element, wherein the motion resisting assembly is constructed and arranged to resist rotation of the second link about the second longitudinal axis relative to the first longitudinal axis of the first link.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: MEDROBOTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Arnold Oyola, Brett Zubiate, Dale Whipple, Joseph A. Stand, Robert Didomenico, William H. Kennefick, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • SURGICAL POSITIONING AND SUPPORT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140012287
    Abstract: A system for performing a medical procedure is provided comprising at least one tool and a tool support for supporting a distal portion of the tool. An operator manipulates a human interface device and produces control signals sent to a controller. The controller manipulates the tool support based on the received control signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: MEDROBOTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Arnold Oyola, Joseph Stand, Kevin Gilmartin, Ian Darisse, Robert Didomenico, J. Christopher Flaherty