Patents by Inventor Shane M. Farritor
Shane M. Farritor 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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Patent number: 9883911Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to modular medical devices, including various devices with detachable modular components and various devices with pivotally attached modular components. Additional embodiments relate to procedures in which various of the devices are used cooperatively. Certain embodiments of the medical devices are robotic in vivo devices.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2015Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of NebraskaInventors: Shane M Farritor, Amy Lehman, Mark Rentschler
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Patent number: 9579088Abstract: A surgical device includes a console having a visual display and a manipulator arm, a robotic device having a camera and a connection component. The robotic device is configured to be positioned completely within a body cavity. The camera is configured to transmit visual images to the visual display. The connection component operably couples the console and the robotic device. The manipulator arm is positioned relative to the visual display so as to appear to be penetrating the visual display.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2007Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of NebraskaInventors: Shane M. Farritor, Mark Rentschler, Amy Lehman, Nathan A. Wood, Adam Bock, Reed Prior
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Patent number: 9403281Abstract: Various robotic devices and related medical procedures are disclosed herein. Each of the various robotic devices has an arm. The arm can have two arm components coupled at a joint.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2013Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of NebraskaInventors: Shane M. Farritor, Dmitry Oleynikov, Stephen R. Platt, Mark Rentschler, Jason Dumpert, Adnan Hadzialic, Nathan A. Wood
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Patent number: 9347864Abstract: Systems and methods for determining the stiffness of a structure based on vertical track modulus. Vertical deflection data is collected along a particular section of a structure, such as a railroad track. A first set of vertical modulus is determined, based in part, on the collected vertical deflection data. At a second time, vertical deflection data is again collected along the particular section of the structure to be used in determining a second set of vertical modulus. At least the first and second sets of vertical modulus are analyzed to determine a mathematical algorithm that facilitates developing a trend in the vertical track modulus of the structure and evaluating the stiffness of the structure.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2013Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of NebraskaInventors: Shane M. Farritor, Sheng Lu
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Publication number: 20160058515Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to modular medical devices, including various devices with detachable modular components and various devices with pivotally attached modular components. Additional embodiments relate to procedures in which various of the devices are used cooperatively. Certain embodiments of the medical devices are robotic in vivo devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Shane M. Farritor, Amy Lehman, Mark Rentschler
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Patent number: 9179981Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to modular medical devices, including various devices with detachable modular components and various devices with pivotally attached modular components. Additional embodiments relate to procedures in which various of the devices are used cooperatively. Certain embodiments of the medical devices are robotic in vivo devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2014Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of NebraskaInventors: Shane M. Farritor, Amy Lehman, Mark Rentschler
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Patent number: 8974440Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to modular medical devices, including various devices with detachable modular components and various devices with pivotally attached modular components. Additional embodiments relate to procedures in which various of the devices are used cooperatively. Certain embodiments of the medical devices are robotic in vivo devices.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2008Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of NebraskaInventors: Shane M. Farritor, Mark Rentschler, Amy Lehman
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Patent number: 8894633Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to modular medical devices, including various devices with detachable modular components and various devices with pivotally attached modular components. Additional embodiments relate to procedures in which various of the devices are used cooperatively. Certain embodiments of the medical devices are robotic in vivo devices.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2010Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of NebraskaInventors: Shane M. Farritor, Mark Rentschler, Amy Lehman
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Publication number: 20140257335Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to modular medical devices, including various devices with detachable modular components and various devices with pivotally attached modular components. Additional embodiments relate to procedures in which various of the devices are used cooperatively. Certain embodiments of the medical devices are robotic in vivo devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: Board of Regents of the University of NebraskaInventors: Shane M. Farritor, Amy Lehman, Mark Rentschler
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Patent number: 8828024Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to various medical device components, including components that can be incorporated into robotic and/or in vivo medical devices. Certain embodiments include various actuation system embodiments, including fluid actuation systems, drive train actuation systems, and motorless actuation systems. Additional embodiments include a reversibly lockable tube that can provide access for a medical device to a patient's cavity and further provides a reversible rigidity or stability during operation of the device. Further embodiments include various operational components for medical devices, including medical device arm mechanisms that have both axial and rotational movement while maintaining a relatively compact structure. medical device winch components, medical device biopsy/stapler/clamp mechanisms, and medical device adjustable focus mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2011Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of NebraskaInventors: Shane M. Farritor, Mark Rentschler, Amy Lehman, Stephen R. Platt, Jeff Hawks
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Patent number: 8679096Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to modular medical devices, including various devices with detachable modular components and various devices with pivotally attached modular components. Additional embodiments relate to procedures in which various of the devices are used cooperatively. Certain embodiments of the medical devices are robotic in vivo devices.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2008Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of NebraskaInventors: Shane M. Farritor, Amy Lehman, Mark Rentschler
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Publication number: 20140066955Abstract: Various robotic devices and related medical procedures are disclosed herein. Each of the various robotic devices has an arm. The arm can have two arm components coupled at a joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Board of Regents of the University of NebraskaInventors: Shane M. Farritor, Dmitry Oleynikov, Stephen R. Platt, Mark Rentschler, Jason Dumpert, Adnan Hadzialic, Nathan A. Wood
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Publication number: 20140052387Abstract: Systems and methods for determining the stiffness of a structure based on vertical track modulus are disclosed in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. Vertical deflection data is collected along a particular section of a structure, such as a railroad track. A first set of vertical modulus is determined, based in part, on the collected vertical deflection data. At a second time, vertical deflection data is again collected along the particular section of the structure to be used in determining a second set of vertical modulus. At least the first and second sets of vertical modulus are analyzed to determine a mathematical algorithm that facilitates developing a trend in the vertical track modulus of the structure and evaluating the stiffness of the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: Board of Regents of the University of NebraskaInventors: Shane M. Farritor, Sheng Lu
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Patent number: 8577647Abstract: Systems and methods for determining a trend in vertical track modulus are disclosed in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. Vertical deflection data is collected along a particular section of railroad track. A first set of vertical track modulus is determined, based in part, on the collected vertical deflection data. At a second time, vertical deflection data is again collected along the particular section of railroad track to be used in determining a second set of vertical track modulus. At least the first and second sets of vertical track modulus are analyzed to determine a mathematical algorithm that facilitates developing a trend in the vertical track modulus of the railroad track.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of NebraskaInventors: Shane M. Farritor, Sheng Lu
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Publication number: 20130131694Abstract: Various robotic devices and related medical procedures are disclosed herein. Each of the various robotic devices have an arm. The arm can have two arm components coupled at a joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKAInventors: Shane M. Farritor, Dmitry Oleynikov, Stephen Platt, Mark Rentschler, Jason Dumpert, Adnan Hadzialic, Nathan Wood
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Patent number: 8343171Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to various medical device components, including components that can be incorporated into robotic and/or in vivo medical devices. Certain embodiments include various actuation system embodiments, including fluid actuation systems, drive train actuation systems, and motorless actuation systems. Additional embodiments include a reversibly lockable tube that can provide access for a medical device to a patient's cavity and further provides a reversible rigidity or stability during operation of the device. Further embodiments include various operational components for medical devices, including medical device arm mechanisms that have both axial and rotational movement while maintaining a relatively compact structure. medical device winch components, medical device biopsy/stapler/clamp mechanisms, and medical device adjustable focus mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2008Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of NebraskaInventors: Shane M. Farritor, Mark Rentschler, Amy Lehman, Stephen R. Platt, Jeff Hawks
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Publication number: 20120300060Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for imaging and measuring deflections in structures such as railroad rail are disclosed. An example vision system comprises a high-speed, visible-light imaging camera and an evaluation unit configured for analyzing images from the camera to detect geometric variations in the structure. In analyzing structures such as railroad track rail, the imaging camera can be coupled to a moving rail vehicle and configured for generating images of the rail as the vehicle moves along the track.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKAInventor: Shane M. Farritor
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Publication number: 20120179168Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to various medical device components, including components that can be incorporated into robotic and/or in vivo medical devices. Certain embodiments include various actuation system embodiments, including fluid actuation systems, drive train actuation systems, and motorless actuation systems. Additional embodiments include a reversibly lockable tube that can provide access for a medical device to a patient's cavity and further provides a reversible rigidity or stability during operation of the device. Further embodiments include various operational components for medical devices, including medical device arm mechanisms that have both axial and rotational movement while maintaining a relatively compact structure. medical device winch components, medical device biopsy/stapler/clamp mechanisms, and medical device adjustable focus mechanisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2011Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska (UNeMed)Inventors: Shane M. Farritor, Mark Rentschler, Amy Lehman, Stephen R. Platt, Jeff Hawks
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Patent number: 8179073Abstract: Various robotic devices and related medical procedures are disclosed herein. Each of the various robotic devices have an agent delivery component. The devices include mobile robotic devices and fixed base robotic devices as disclosed herein. The agent delivery component can have at least one agent reservoir and a discharge component in fluidic communication with the at least one reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2011Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of NebraskaInventors: Shane M. Farritor, Dmitry Oleynikov, Stephen R. Platt, Mark Rentschler, Jason Dumpert, Adnan Hadzialic, Nathan A. Wood
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Publication number: 20110237890Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to modular medical devices, including various devices with detachable modular components and various devices with pivotally attached modular components. Additional embodiments relate to procedures in which various of the devices are used cooperatively. Certain embodiments of the medical devices are robotic in vivo devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2010Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: Board of Regents of the University of NebraskaInventors: Shane M. Farritor, Mark Rentschler, Amy Lehman