Patents by Inventor Stephen R. Platt

Stephen R. Platt 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).

  • Patent number: 9956043
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Shane Michael Farritor, Mark Rentschler, Amy Lehman, Stephen R. Platt, Jeff Hawks
  • Patent number: 9403281
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Shane M. Farritor, Dmitry Oleynikov, Stephen R. Platt, Mark Rentschler, Jason Dumpert, Adnan Hadzialic, Nathan A. Wood
  • Publication number: 20140350574
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Shane Michael Farritor, Mark Rentschler, Amy Lehman, Stephen R. Platt, Jeff Hawks
  • Patent number: 8828024
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Shane M. Farritor, Mark Rentschler, Amy Lehman, Stephen R. Platt, Jeff Hawks
  • Publication number: 20140066955
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Shane M. Farritor, Dmitry Oleynikov, Stephen R. Platt, Mark Rentschler, Jason Dumpert, Adnan Hadzialic, Nathan A. Wood
  • Patent number: 8343171
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Shane M. Farritor, Mark Rentschler, Amy Lehman, Stephen R. Platt, Jeff Hawks
  • Publication number: 20120179168
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska (UNeMed)
    Inventors: Shane M. Farritor, Mark Rentschler, Amy Lehman, Stephen R. Platt, Jeff Hawks
  • Patent number: 8179073
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Shane M. Farritor, Dmitry Oleynikov, Stephen R. Platt, Mark Rentschler, Jason Dumpert, Adnan Hadzialic, Nathan A. Wood
  • Publication number: 20110224605
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska (UNeMed)
    Inventors: Shane M. Farritor, Dmitry Oleynikov, Stephen R. Platt, Mark Rentschler, Jason Dumpert, Adnan Hadzialic, Nathan Wood
  • Patent number: 7960935
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Shane M. Farritor, Dmitry Oleynikov, Stephen R. Platt, Mark Rentschler, Jason Dumpert, Adnan Hadzialic, Nathan A. Wood
  • Publication number: 20100318059
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Shane M. Farritor, Dmitry Oleynikov, Stephen R. Platt, Mark Rentschler, Jason Dumpert, Adnan Hadzialic, Nathan Wood
  • Patent number: 7772796
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Shane M. Farritor, Dmitry Oleynikov, Stephen R. Platt, Mark Rentschler, Jason Dumpert, Adnan Hadzialic, Nathan A. Wood
  • Publication number: 20090069821
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Shane M. Farritor, Dmitry Oleynikov, Stephen R. Platt, Mark Rentschler, Jason Dumpert, Adnan Hadzialic, Nathan A. Wood
  • Publication number: 20090054909
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Applicant: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Shane M. Farritor, Mark Rentschler, Amy Lehman, Stephen R. Platt, Jeff Hawks
  • Patent number: 7492116
    Abstract: The present invention provides a robot for use inside an open abdominal cavity during minimally-invasive surgery. The robot may include various sensors, imaging devices or manipulators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Dmitry Oleynikov, Shane Farritor, Adnan Hadzialic, Stephen R. Platt
  • Publication number: 20080111513
    Abstract: The present invention provides a micro-robot for use inside the body during minimally-invasive surgery. The micro-robot includes an imaging devices, a manipulator, and in some embodiments a sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Shane Farritor, Dmitry Oleynikov, Stephen R. Platt, Mark Rentschler, Jason Dumpert
  • Patent number: 7339341
    Abstract: The present invention is a miniature camera robot which can be placed entirely within an open space such as an abdominal cavity. The instant camera robot has pan and tilt capabilities, an adjustable focus camera, and a support component for supporting the robot body. In particular embodiments, the camera robot further contains a light source for illumination and a handle to position the camera robot. A system and method for using the instant camera robot are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Dmitry Oleynikov, Shane M. Farritor, Mark E. Rentschler, Stephen R. Platt, Jason Dumpert
  • Patent number: 7199545
    Abstract: The present invention provides a robot for use inside an open abdominal cavity during minimally-invasive surgery. The robot may include various sensors, imaging devices or manipulators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Dmitry Oleynikov, Shane Farritor, Adnan Hadzialic, Stephen R. Platt
  • Patent number: 7126303
    Abstract: The present invention provides a micro-robot for use inside the body during minimally-invasive surgery. The micro-robot includes an imaging devices, a manipulator, and in some embodiments a sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Shane Farritor, Dmitry Oleynikov, Stephen R. Platt, Mark Rentschler, Jason Dumpert
  • Patent number: 7042184
    Abstract: The present invention provides a micro-robot for use inside the body during minimally-invasive surgery. The micro-robot may include various sensors, imaging devices or manipulators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Dmitry Oleynikov, Shane Farritor, Adnan Hadzialic, Stephen R. Platt