Patents by Inventor Robert M. Baldwin, II

Robert M. Baldwin, II 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).

  • Ultrasonic Surgical Tool Capable Of Vibrating In Plural Modes And A Drive System That Induces Non-Linear Vibrations In The Tool Tip
    Publication number: 20230210550
    Abstract: An ultrasonic surgical tool system with a tip capable of simultaneously vibrating in plural modes. The system includes a console capable of supplying a drive signal to the tip that includes plural components. Each component has a frequency characteristic that is based in part on the equivalent of current through the mechanical components of the tip. The frequency components are different from each other. Based on the application of drive signal the tip undergoes non-linear vibrations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Adam D. Downey, Robert M. Baldwin, II
  • Ultrasonic surgical tool capable of vibrating in plural modes and a drive system that induces non-linear vibrations in the tool tip
    Patent number: 11617598
    Abstract: An ultrasonic surgical tool system with a tip capable of simultaneously vibrating in plural modes. The system includes a console capable of supplying a drive signal to the tip that includes plural components. Each component has a frequency characteristic that is based in part on the equivalent of current through the mechanical components of the tip. The frequency components are different from each other. Based on the application of drive signal the tip undergoes non-linear vibrations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Adam D. Downey, Robert M. Baldwin, II