Patents by Inventor Robert F. Hagen

Robert F. Hagen 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).

  • Removable infinite roll master grip handle and touch sensor for robotic surgery
    Publication number: 20030060927
    Abstract: An input device for robotic surgery mechanically transmits a grip signal across a first joint coupling a handle to a linkage supporting the handle. The handle is removable and replaceable, allows unlimited rotation about the joint, and may optionally include a touch sensor to inhibit movement of a surgical end effector when the hand of the surgeon is not in contact with the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2001
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Craig Richard Gerbi, Eugene F. Duval, Don Minami, Robert F. Hagen, J. Kenneth Salisbury, Akhil Madhani, John Stern, Gary S. Guthart