Patents by Inventor Robert Dunki-Jacobs
Robert Dunki-Jacobs 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: 20230372035Abstract: A surgical system and device for use with a computerized surgical manipulation system, wherein the computerized surgical manipulation system includes a robotic arm and a support coupled to the robotic arm for receiving various instruments, comprising a surgical device, wherein the surgical device includes an elongated shaft; and a control housing coupled to the elongated shaft, wherein the control housing is configured to attach to a motor housing having a notch, wherein the motor housing is coupled to the support; and a trocar pivotally coupled to the support such that the trocar can pivot away from axial alignment with the support, wherein the elongated shaft extends into the pivoted trocar, wherein the trocar containing the surgical device is pivoted into axial alignment with the support such that the notch receives the elongated shaft of the surgical device, and wherein the control housing engages the motor housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventor: Adam Robert Dunki-Jacobs
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Publication number: 20230346374Abstract: Embodiments include an end effector including an anvil that includes a first end, a second end, and an anvil face positionable on the first side of an anatomical structure, a cartridge operably configured to house a plurality of staples, the cartridge comprising a first end, a second end, and a cartridge face positionable on the second side of the anatomical structure. The end effector includes a blade assembly comprising a blade, a beam, and a nut, the blade comprising a first side and a second side joined at a cutting edge. The end effector includes first and second electrodes coupled to the first side of the blade and an electrosurgical power generating source in electrical communication with the first and second electrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Trevor Jon Barton, Adam Robert Dunki-Jacobs, Robert Taylor Means, III, Jonathan Richard Thompson
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Patent number: 11180907Abstract: A fluid flow control system having a fluid inlet configured to be operatively coupled to a fluid source, a fluid outlet in fluid communication with the fluid inlet such that fluid may exit the system therethrough, a proximity sensor for detecting the position of an object within a region adjacent the sensor, and a flow control device configured to regulate fluid flow between the inlet and outlet in response to object detection by the sensor, wherein the flow control device varies the fluid flow proportional to the detected distance of an object from the sensor. A water flow control system for use in a shower environment is also provided, as well as a shower control system, methods for controlling water flow based on sensing of the presence and location of an object, and methods for reducing water consumption.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2019Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Inventors: Kerry L. Austin-Dunkijacobs, Robert Dunki-Jacobs
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Publication number: 20210022792Abstract: An engagement detection system (“EDS”) adapted to be positioned between, and in electrical communication with, an electrosurgical generator and an electrosurgical instrument. The EDS adapted to electronically detect that the electrosurgical instrument is inserted into a trocar cannula, and thereafter deliver electrosurgical energy to the instrument. A method of operating an endoscopic electrosurgical instrument inserted into a trocar cannula, as well as a switch assembly are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2018Publication date: January 28, 2021Applicant: REACH SURGICAL, INC.Inventors: Jean Beaupre, Richard Grant, William Bookwalter, Robert Dunki-Jacobs
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Publication number: 20190368170Abstract: A fluid flow control system having a fluid inlet configured to be operatively coupled to a fluid source, a fluid outlet in fluid communication with the fluid inlet such that fluid may exit the system therethrough, a proximity sensor for detecting the position of an object within a region adjacent the sensor, and a flow control device configured to regulate fluid flow between the inlet and outlet in response to object detection by the sensor, wherein the flow control device varies the fluid flow proportional to the detected distance of an object from the sensor. A water flow control system for use in a shower environment is also provided, as well as a shower control system, methods for controlling water flow based on sensing of the presence and location of an object, and methods for reducing water consumption.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Kerry L. Austin-Dunkijacobs, Robert Dunki-Jacobs
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Patent number: 10385553Abstract: A fluid flow control system having a fluid inlet configured to be operatively coupled to a fluid source, a fluid outlet in fluid communication with the fluid inlet such that fluid may exit the system therethrough, a proximity sensor for detecting the position of an object within a region adjacent the sensor, and a flow control device configured to regulate fluid flow between the inlet and outlet in response to object detection by the sensor, wherein the flow control device varies the fluid flow proportional to the detected distance of an object from the sensor. A water flow control system for use in a shower environment is also provided, as well as a shower control system, methods for controlling water flow based on sensing of the presence and location of an object, and methods for reducing water consumption.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2017Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Inventors: Kerry Dunki-Jacobs, Robert Dunki-Jacobs
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Publication number: 20170254054Abstract: A fluid flow control system having a fluid inlet configured to be operatively coupled to a fluid source, a fluid outlet in fluid communication with the fluid inlet such that fluid may exit the system therethrough, a proximity sensor for detecting the position of an object within a region adjacent the sensor, and a flow control device configured to regulate fluid flow between the inlet and outlet in response to object detection by the sensor, wherein the flow control device varies the fluid flow proportional to the detected distance of an object from the sensor. A water flow control system for use in a shower environment is also provided, as well as a shower control system, methods for controlling water flow based on sensing of the presence and location of an object, and methods for reducing water consumption.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2017Publication date: September 7, 2017Inventors: Kerry Dunki-Jacobs, Robert Dunki-Jacobs
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Patent number: 9657464Abstract: A fluid flow control system having a fluid inlet configured to be operatively coupled to a fluid source, a fluid outlet in fluid communication with the fluid inlet such that fluid may exit the system therethrough, a proximity sensor for detecting the position of an object within a region adjacent the sensor, and a flow control device configured to regulate fluid flow between the inlet and outlet in response to object detection by the sensor, wherein the flow control device varies the fluid flow proportional to the detected distance of an object from the sensor. A water flow control system for use in a shower environment is also provided, as well as a shower control system, methods for controlling water flow based on sensing of the presence and location of an object, and methods for reducing water consumption.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2013Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Inventors: Kerry Dunki-Jacobs, Robert Dunki-Jacobs
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Patent number: 9005144Abstract: An ultrasound medical treatment system includes an end effector insertable into a patient. The end effector includes a tissue-retaining device. The tissue-retaining device includes a first tissue-retaining member having an ultrasound medical-treatment transducer and includes a second tissue-retaining member. The first and second tissue-retaining members are operatively connected together to retain patient tissue between the first and second tissue-retaining members and to release patient tissue so retained. In one example, the second tissue-retaining member has an ultrasound reflector. In the same or a different example, the ultrasound medical-treatment transducer is an ultrasound imaging and medical-treatment transducer.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2012Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Inventors: Michael H. Slayton, Inder Raj Makin, Robert Dunki-Jacobs, Richard C. Pellegrino
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Patent number: 8807521Abstract: A fluid flow control system having a fluid inlet configured to be operatively coupled to a fluid source, a fluid outlet in fluid communication with the fluid inlet such that fluid may exit the system therethrough, a proximity sensor for detecting the position of an object within a region adjacent the sensor, and a flow control device configured to regulate fluid flow between the inlet and outlet in response to object detection by the sensor, wherein the flow control device varies the fluid flow proportional to the detected distance of an object from the sensor. A water flow control system for use in a shower environment is also provided, as well as a shower control system, methods for controlling water flow based on sensing of the presence and location of an object, and methods for reducing water consumption.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2011Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Inventors: Kerry Dunki-Jacobs, Robert Dunki-Jacobs
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Publication number: 20140076415Abstract: A fluid flow control system having a fluid inlet configured to be operatively coupled to a fluid source, a fluid outlet in fluid communication with the fluid inlet such that fluid may exit the system therethrough, a proximity sensor for detecting the position of an object within a region adjacent the sensor, and a flow control device configured to regulate fluid flow between the inlet and outlet in response to object detection by the sensor, wherein the flow control device varies the fluid flow proportional to the detected distance of an object from the sensor. A water flow control system for use in a shower environment is also provided, as well as a shower control system, methods for controlling water flow based on sensing of the presence and location of an object, and methods for reducing water consumption.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Inventors: Kerry Dunki-Jacobs, Robert Dunki-Jacobs
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Publication number: 20130226040Abstract: An ultrasound medical treatment system includes an end effector insertable into a patient. The end effector includes a tissue-retaining device. The tissue-retaining device includes a first tissue-retaining member having an ultrasound medical-treatment transducer and includes a second tissue-retaining member. The first and second tissue-retaining members are operatively connected together to retain patient tissue between the first and second tissue-retaining members and to release patient tissue so retained. In one example, the second tissue-retaining member has an ultrasound reflector. In the same or a different example, the ultrasound medical-treatment transducer is an ultrasound imaging and medical-treatment transducer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Inventors: Slayton H. Michael, Inder Makin, Robert Dunki-Jacobs, Richard C. Pellegrino
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Patent number: 8333721Abstract: An ultrasound medical treatment system includes an end effector insertable into a patient. The end effector includes a tissue-retaining device. The tissue-retaining device includes a first tissue-retaining member having an ultrasound medical-treatment transducer and includes a second tissue-retaining member. The first and second tissue-retaining members are operatively connected together to retain patient tissue between the first and second tissue-retaining members and to release patient tissue so retained. In one example, the second tissue-retaining member has an ultrasound reflector. In the same or a different example, the ultrasound medical-treatment transducer is an ultrasound imaging and medical-treatment transducer.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2010Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Inventors: Inder Raj S. Makin, Robert Dunki-Jacobs, Richard C. Pellegrino, Michael H. Slayton
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Publication number: 20110289675Abstract: A fluid flow control system having a fluid inlet configured to be operatively coupled to a fluid source, a fluid outlet in fluid communication with the fluid inlet such that fluid may exit the system therethrough, a proximity sensor for detecting the position of an object within a region adjacent the sensor, and a flow control device configured to regulate fluid flow between the inlet and outlet in response to object detection by the sensor, wherein the flow control device varies the fluid flow proportional to the detected distance of an object from the sensor. A water flow control system for use in a shower environment is also provided, as well as a shower control system, methods for controlling water flow based on sensing of the presence and location of an object, and methods for reducing water consumption.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventors: Kerry Dunki-Jacobs, Robert Dunki-Jacobs
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Publication number: 20100312151Abstract: An ultrasound medical treatment system includes an end effector insertable into a patient. The end effector includes a tissue-retaining device. The tissue-retaining device includes a first tissue-retaining member having an ultrasound medical-treatment transducer and includes a second tissue-retaining member. The first and second tissue-retaining members are operatively connected together to retain patient tissue between the first and second tissue-retaining members and to release patient tissue so retained. In one example, the second tissue-retaining member has an ultrasound reflector. In the same or a different example, the ultrasound medical-treatment transducer is an ultrasound imaging and medical-treatment transducer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2010Publication date: December 9, 2010Inventors: Inder Raj S. MAKIN, Robert Dunki-Jacobs, Richard C. Pellegrino, Michael H. Slayton
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Patent number: 7806892Abstract: An ultrasound medical treatment system includes an end effector insertable into a patient. The end effector includes a tissue-retaining device. The tissue-retaining device includes a first tissue-retaining member having an ultrasound medical-treatment transducer and includes a second tissue-retaining member. The first and second tissue-retaining members are operatively connected together to retain patient tissue between the first and second tissue-retaining members and to release patient tissue so retained. In one example, the second tissue-retaining member has an ultrasound reflector. In the same or a different example, the ultrasound medical-treatment transducer is an ultrasound imaging and medical-treatment transducer.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2002Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Inder Raj S. Makin, Robert Dunki-Jacobs, Richard C. Pellegrino, Michael H. Slayton
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Patent number: 7442167Abstract: An endoscope that has an integrated light source and camera mounted at the distal end of the endoscope. The light source is a class of LED devices constructed of high-efficiency LEDs that emit narrow-band blue light coupled with phosphors, which cause a nearly natural “white” light to be emitted. The LEDs are coupled to a waveguide for transmission of the light to the distal end of the endoscope.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2006Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Robert Dunki-Jacobs, Scott D. Wampler, Trevor W. V. Speeg
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Publication number: 20080071165Abstract: A system, method and/or apparatus is provided for visualization or imaging of the transverse carpal ligament and surrounding structures/features of a hand of a patient, and treatment of the transverse carpal ligament, particularly, but not necessarily, for performing non-invasive carpal tunnel release. The subject invention utilizes ultrasound waves preferably, but not necessarily, in the high frequency range and cavitations to image the transverse carpal ligament (TCL), record its location in three-dimensional space, and perform precision treatment on the transverse carpal ligament. Treatment may range from stretching or lengthening the TCL to complete tissue ablation or dissection of a portion or portions of the TCL (as is performed in a standard carpal tunnel release procedure) in order to release pressure within the carpal tunnel. Particularly, high temperature conditions are generated at target tissue of the TCL resulting in elongation or necrosis/dissection.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2007Publication date: March 20, 2008Applicant: DePuy Products, Inc.Inventors: Inder Raj Makin, Conrad Klotz, Sarah Stephens, Robert Dunki-Jacobs
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Publication number: 20060116553Abstract: An endoscope that has an integrated light source and camera mounted at the distal end of the endoscope. The light source is a class of LED devices constructed of high-efficiency LEDs that emit narrow-band blue light coupled with phosphors, which cause a nearly natural “white” light to be emitted. The LEDs are coupled to a waveguide for transmission of the light to the distal end of the endoscope.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2006Publication date: June 1, 2006Inventors: Robert Dunki-Jacobs, Scott Wampler, Trevor Speeg
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Patent number: D906477Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Inventors: Kerry L. Austin-Dunkijacobs, Robert Dunki-Jacobs, Scott Nelson Griffith, John E. Busse, Troy Lee Cooksey