Patents by Inventor Steve Hartmann

Steve Hartmann 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).

  • Automatic identification of tracked surgical devices using an electromagnetic localization system
    Patent number: 9867674
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for identifying a member used in a navigation system. The navigation system can determine the identification of an instrument via an input. The input can be substantially automatic when an instrument is introduced into the navigation system field or assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Hartmann, Jason Tipton
  • Automatic Identification Of Tracked Surgical Devices Using An Electromagnetic Localization System
    Publication number: 20120296203
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for identifying a member used in a navigation system. The navigation system can determine the identification of an instrument via an input. The input can be substantially automatic when an instrument is introduced into the navigation system field or assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Hartmann, Jason Tipton
  • Automatic identification of tracked surgical devices using an electromagnetic localization system
    Patent number: 8233963
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for identifying a member used in a navigation system. The navigation system can determine the identification of an instrument via an input. The input can be substantially automatic when an instrument is introduced into the navigation system field or assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Hartmann, Jason Tipton
  • Automatic identification of tracked surgical devices using an electromagnetic localization system
    Publication number: 20080200927
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for identifying a member used in a navigation system. The navigation system can determine the identification of an instrument via an input. The input can be substantially automatic when an instrument is introduced into the navigation system field or assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: Steve Hartmann, Jason Tipton