Patents by Inventor Steven R. Platt

Steven 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).

  • Robot for surgical applications
    Patent number: 7372229
    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: October 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Board of Regents for the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Shane Farritor, Dmitry Oleynikov, Steven R. Platt, Mark Rentschler, Jason Dumpert