Patents by Inventor Russell Baker
Russell Baker 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: 20240065777Abstract: Methods and systems for performing robotically-assisted surgery in conjunction with intra-operative imaging. A method includes moving a robotic arm with respect to a patient and an imaging device to move an end effector of the robotic arm to a pre-determined position and orientation with respect to the patient based on imaging data of the patient obtained by the imaging device. The robotic arm maintains the end effector in the pre-determined position and orientation with respect to the patient and does not collide with the imaging device or with the patient when the imaging device moves with respect to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: Mobius Imaging, LLCInventors: Eugene A. Gregerson, Paul Sebring, Russell Stanton, Scott Coppen, Adeline Harris, Todd Furlong, Jeff Baker
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Publication number: 20240029005Abstract: Embodiments of the instrument inventory system create, record and enable access of data about collections of instruments and tools such as surgical instruments and dental instruments. The instrument inventory system includes at least one user interface, at least one instrument interface, an instrument processor and a database storing instrument records. The instrument inventory system includes a training function which enables the system to create a data record for new instruments when the system encounters new instruments.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Russell BAKER, Lawrence Zelner, David Berk
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Patent number: 11734639Abstract: Embodiments of the instrument inventory system create, record and enable access of data about collections of instruments and tools such as surgical instruments and dental instruments. The instrument inventory system includes at least one user interface, at least one instrument interface, an instrument processor and a database storing instrument records. The instrument inventory system includes a training function which enables the system to create a data record for new instruments when the system encounters new instruments.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2020Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: RST AUTOMATION LLCInventors: Russell Baker, Lawrence Zelner, David Berk
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Patent number: 11300751Abstract: A method of installing a cable through a duct by blowing the cable with a stream of compressed air. The method comprises dispersing a nebulized lubricant in the stream of compressed air, causing the stream of compressed air to deposit the nebulized lubricant onto the cable and to blow it into the duct. An apparatus for carrying out the method is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2019Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: Prysmian S.p.A.Inventors: Ralph Sutehall, Lee Anthony Spicer, Russell Baker
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Publication number: 20210316523Abstract: A bagmaker interoperable with an item processor is disclosed, the bagmaker being configured to produce bags for packaging items for sterilization, such as medical instruments. The bagmaker may include a controller interoperable with a bag production device, the bag production device including a bag cutter and a heat sealer, such that tubing may be sealed and cut, such that a bag of a specified length is formed. Operation of the bagmaker may include identifying tubing corresponding to a bag width of the bag, advancing tubing to correspond with the length of the bag, sealing at least a first end of the tubing, and then advancing and cutting the tubing; ejecting the bag from the bagmaker and retracting remaining uncut tubing, wherein the retraction and ejection may occur contemporaneously or interchangeably in order.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Russell BAKER, Lawrence ZELNER
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Patent number: 10977823Abstract: An object recognition and data retrieval system interfaces with a target system, such as an automated storage cabinet, to share object data for storage and retrieval.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2019Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: RST AUTOMATION LLCInventors: Russell Baker, Lawrence Zelner
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Publication number: 20200401986Abstract: Embodiments of the instrument inventory system create, record and enable access of data about collections of instruments and tools such as surgical instruments and dental instruments. The instrument inventory system includes at least one user interface, at least one instrument interface, an instrument processor and a database storing instrument records. The instrument inventory system includes a training function which enables the system to create a data record for new instruments when the system encounters new instruments.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Russell BAKER, Lawrence ZELNER, David BERK
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Patent number: 10796267Abstract: Embodiments of the instrument inventory system create, record and enable access of data about collections of instruments and tools such as surgical instruments and dental instruments. The instrument inventory system includes at least one user interface, at least one instrument interface, an instrument processor and a database storing instrument records. The instrument inventory system includes a training function which enables the system to create a data record for new instruments when the system encounters new instruments.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2015Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: RST AUTOMATION LLCInventors: Russell Baker, Lawrence Zelner, David Berk
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Publication number: 20200116969Abstract: A method of installing a cable through a duct by blowing the cable with a stream of compressed air. The method comprises dispersing a nebulized lubricant in the stream of compressed air, causing the stream of compressed air to deposit the nebulized lubricant onto the cable and to blow it into the duct. An apparatus for carrying out the method is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Ralph SUTEHALL, Lee Anthony SPICER, Russell BAKER
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Publication number: 20190333244Abstract: An object recognition and data retrieval system interfaces with a target system, such as an automated storage cabinet, to share object data for storage and retrieval.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Inventors: Russell BAKER, Lawrence ZELNER
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Patent number: 9617082Abstract: A system for storing and retrieving containers (108) comprises a first conveying means (1) operable to move stacks of containers between a loading position (2) and a discharge position (4), a container store (5), a container store dispatch conveyor (28) and a container store delivery conveyor (26). A first transfer means transfers containers from the container store dispatch conveyor (28) to the first conveying means (1) and a second transfer means transfers containers from the first conveying means (1) to the container store delivery conveyor (26). A container store storage/retrieval means (9) moves containers from the container store (5) to the container store dispatch conveyor (28) and from the container store delivery conveyor (26) to the container store (5).Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2010Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: Sodium LimitedInventor: John Russell Baker
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Publication number: 20160264275Abstract: Systems and methods for handling and packaging instruments are fully automated thereby eliminating human handling and increasing accuracy of packaging and labeling of the instruments. One system includes an instrument identification element, an element that determines packaging requirements, an element that creates the packaging such as a labeled peel pouch. The system makes the package including the instrument or instruments. The completed packaging is ready of next steps including sterilization.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Russell Baker, Lawrence Zelner
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Publication number: 20160200516Abstract: A container handling system (100) for arranging containers (4) to fulfil a plurality of orders has a conveying means (1) for receiving at least one full stack of containers, which comprise at least one container required to fulfil a first of the plurality of orders. Container separating means (26) are provided for separating the container(s) required to fulfil the first order from any excess containers. The conveying means (1) conveys the required container(s) to an output location (3). The system (100) has a container store (10), and transfer means for transferring containers between the conveying means (1) and the container store (10). A controller (30) receives the orders and controls the container separating means (26) and the transfer means. The controller (30) determines whether one or more of the excess containers are required by a subsequent order, and for any which are, selects a position in the container store (1) to store the excess containers based on a composition of the subsequent order.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2014Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventor: John Russell BAKER
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Publication number: 20160107848Abstract: A system for storing and retrieving a plurality of varieties of containers is disclosed. The system comprises a main conveyor (40), a main storage area for storing full stacks of containers (10) and conveying means for moving stacks of containers (2) from the main storage area (10) to the main conveyor (40). A second storage area (102) is provided for receiving full stacks from the main storage area (10) The second storage area (10) is configured to accommodate a stack of each variety of product. A gantry robot (72) is adapted to select one or more containers (2) from any stack of containers stored in the second storage area (102). The main conveyor (40) is provided with a container stacker (62) for stacking containers received from the gantry robot (72) into full stacks.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2014Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventor: John Russell BAKER
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Publication number: 20150324739Abstract: Embodiments of the instrument inventory system create, record and enable access of data about collections of instruments and tools such as surgical instruments and dental instruments. The instrument inventory system includes at least one user interface, at least one instrument interface, an instrument processor and a database storing instrument records. The instrument inventory system includes a training function which enables the system to create a data record for new instruments when the system encounters new instruments.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Russell Baker, Lawrence Zelner, David Berk
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Patent number: 8753059Abstract: A robotic system that identifies surgical instruments, sorts them by type, stores them, and retrieves them for packaging in surgical containers. The system is comprised of robotic components, a surgical instrument input mechanism, a surgical instrument identification system, a machine-vision system to assist in locating and identifying these items, a set of surgical instrument storage bins or stacks, a set of robotically accessible mechanisms for organizing surgical instruments within their containers, and a software control system that allows the device to perform its functions autonomously.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2012Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: Robotic Systems & Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Russell Baker
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Patent number: 8567880Abstract: Systems and methods that process a plurality of surgical instruments for cleaning and/or packaging. A device identifies a robot-ready insert having a predetermined configuration for accepting at least one type of surgical instrument. The surgical instruments are identified and oriented according to type using an automated apparatus. Specialized tools are also provided for automatically opening and closing surgical instruments, flipping instruments and assisting in the processing and maintenance of surgical instruments. The automated apparatus then places each of the surgical instrument types in one or more predetermined areas of the insert, configured to accept a predetermined set of surgical instrument types.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Robotic Systems & Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Michael R. Treat, David Michael Brady, Russell Baker, Jack M. Kaplan, David Berk
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Patent number: 8414595Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods are disclosed for an orthopedic cast remover. The cast remover includes a rotatable cutting assembly having first and second cutting wheel sandwiched between a smaller-sized hub, where the space between the first and second wheel defines a passage in which fractured material may pass. A shear is coupled to the cutting assembly and is positioned in the passage, where edges of the shear are configured to engage with each of the cutting wheels. During operation, rigid material, such as a cast shell, passes along a top surface of the shear and is fractured into a predetermined width at a point where the shear edges engage with the rotating cutting wheels. The fractured material is fed into the passage for easy removal.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2009Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Inventor: Russell Baker
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Publication number: 20120219397Abstract: A system for storing and retrieving containers (108) comprises a first conveying means (1) operable to move stacks of containers between a loading position (2) and a discharge position (4), a container store (5), a container store dispatch conveyor (28) and a container store delivery conveyor (26). A first transfer means transfers containers from the container store dispatch conveyor (28) to the first conveying means (1) and a second transfer means transfers containers from the first conveying means (1) to the container store delivery conveyor (26). A container store storage/retrieval means (9) moves containers from the container store (5) to the container store dispatch conveyor (28) and from the container store delivery conveyor (26) to the container store (5).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2010Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: SODIUM LIMITEDInventor: John Russell Baker
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Patent number: D1023009Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jody Akana, Molly Anderson, Bartley K. Andre, Shota Aoyagi, Anthony Michael Ashcroft, John J. Baker, Marine C. Bataille, Jeremy Bataillou, Abidur Rahman Chowdhury, Clara Geneviève Marine Courtaigne, Markus Diebel, Richard Hung Minh Dinh, Christopher E. Glazowski, Jonathan Gomez Garcia, Jean-Pierre S. Guillou, M. Evans Hankey, Matthew David Hill, Julian Hoenig, Richard P. Howarth, Jonathan P. Ive, Julian Jaede, Duncan Robert Kerr, Peter Russell-Clarke, Benjamin Andrew Shaffer, Sung-Ho Tan, Clement Tissandier, Eugene Antony Whang, Rico Zörkendörfer