Patents by Inventor Thomas D. Egan
Thomas D. Egan 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: 20230050983Abstract: An apparatus for forming a weld between a first portion of a biocompatible conductive thermoplastic material and a second portion of a biocompatible conductive thermoplastic material comprises a first electrode, a second electrode, and a structure for holding said first and second electrodes in opposition to one other with a space therebetween for receiving said first portion and said second portion in contact with one another. The structure is electrically non-conductive and an electrical circuit comprising a power source and a switch arranged such that closure of said switch applies a voltage potential across said first electrode and said second electrode so as to generate heat via electrical resistance, the heat being sufficient to melt regions of said first and second portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Applicant: Egan Design LLCInventor: Thomas D. EGAN
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Publication number: 20220362083Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus can include a surgical table and an adapter coupled thereto. The adapter includes an interface structure, a first link member coupled to a second link member, and a third link member coupled to a fourth link member. The first link member and the third link member are each pivotally coupled to the interface mechanism at a shared first pivot joint. The second link member and the fourth link member are each coupleable to a robotic arm. The first link member and the second link member collectively provide for movement of the first robotic arm in at least one of a lateral, longitudinal or vertical direction relative to the table top. The third link member and the fourth link member collectively provide for movement of the second robotic arm in at least one of a lateral, longitudinal or vertical direction relative to the table top.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Karen Shakespear KOENIG, Joan SAVALL, Pablo E. GARCIA KILROY, Bernard Fai Kin SIU, Thomas D. Egan
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Publication number: 20220323093Abstract: Apparatus for blunt dissection, dilation of incisions, and separation of adhesions, the apparatus comprising: a frame; first and second belt supports mounted to the frame, the first and second belt supports being reconfigurable between a closed position and an open position; first and second continuous loop belts movably supported by the first and second belt supports, respectively, wherein the first and second continuous loop belts provide first and second outside surface face portions, respectively, and further wherein the first outside surface face portion is separated from the second outside surface face portion by a first distance when the first and second belt supports are in their closed position, and the first outside surface face portion is separated from the second outside surface face portion by a second, larger distance when the first and second belt supports are in their open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2020Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventor: Thomas D. EGAN
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Patent number: 11446021Abstract: A device for positioning in the body of an animal, the device comprising a first portion and a second portion that may be positioned in contact with one other, the first portion and the second portion each comprising a biocompatible conductive thermoplastic material, such that when the device is positioned in the body of an animal and electric current flows from the first portion to the second portion, heat is generated by electrical resistance at the point of contact between the first portion and the second portion so as to melt regions of the first portion and the second portion, and when the electric current is thereafter terminated, the melted regions of the first portion and the second portion re-solidify so that a weld is formed between the first portion and the second portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2018Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Egan Design LLCInventor: Thomas D. Egan
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Patent number: 11389360Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus can include a surgical table and an adapter coupled thereto. The adapter includes an interface structure, a first link member coupled to a second link member, and a third link member coupled to a fourth link member. The first link member and the third link member are each pivotally coupled to the interface mechanism at a shared first pivot joint. The second link member and the fourth link member are each coupleable to a robotic arm. The first link member and the second link member collectively provide for movement of the first robotic arm in at least one of a lateral, longitudinal or vertical direction relative to the table top. The third link member and the fourth link member collectively provide for movement of the second robotic arm in at least one of a lateral, longitudinal or vertical direction relative to the table top.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2017Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignees: Verb Surgical Inc., Maquet GmbHInventors: Karen Shakespear Koenig, Joan Savall, Pablo E. Garcia Kilroy, Bernard Fai Kin Siu, Thomas D. Egan
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Publication number: 20220142639Abstract: A device for positioning in the body of an animal, the device comprising a first portion and a second portion that may be positioned in contact with one other, the first portion and the second portion each comprising a biocompatible conductive thermoplastic material, such that when the device is positioned in the body of an animal and electric current flows from the first portion to the second portion, heat is generated by electrical resistance at the point of contact between the first portion and the second portion so as to melt regions of the first portion and the second portion, and when the electric current is thereafter terminated, the melted regions of the first portion and the second portion re-solidify so that a weld is formed between the first portion and the second portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2020Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventor: Thomas D. Egan
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Publication number: 20220079585Abstract: A device for positioning in the body of an animal, the device comprising a first portion and a second portion that may be positioned in contact with one other, the first portion and the second portion each comprising a biocompatible conductive thermoplastic material, such that when the device is positioned in the body of an animal and electric current flows from the first portion to the second portion, heat is generated by electrical resistance at the point of contact between the first portion and the second portion so as to melt regions of the first portion and the second portion, and when the electric current is thereafter terminated, the melted regions of the first portion and the second portion re-solidify so that a weld is formed between the first portion and the second portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventor: Thomas D. Egan
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Patent number: 10987192Abstract: A hyperdexterous surgical system is provided. The system on include one or more surgical arms coupleable in a fixture and configured to support one or more surgical tools. The system can include an electronic control system configured to communicate electronically with the one or more robotic surgical tools. The control system can electronically control the operation of the one or more surgical tools. The system can include one or more portable handheld controllers actuatable by a surgeon to communicate one or more control signals to the one or more surgical tools via the electronic control system to operate the one or more surgical tools. The one or more portable handheld controllers can provide said one or more control signals from a plurality of locations of an operating arena, allowing a surgeon to be mobile during a surgical procedure and to remotely operate the one or more surgical tools from different locations of the operating arena.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2019Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: SRI InternationalInventors: Pablo Eduardo Garcia Kilroy, Thomas D. Egan, Karen Shakespear Koenig
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Publication number: 20210045817Abstract: A robotic arm according to various implementations includes: a tool driver configured to hold a surgical tool; a first section comprising a first end coupled to a base, a second end distal from first end; a first link that includes a motor configured to rotate at least a portion of the first section around a pitch axis; a second link coupled to the first link, the second link including a motor configured to rotate at least a portion of the first section around a roll axis; and a second section comprising: a first end coupled to the second end of the first section, a second end distal from the first end, a first link that includes a motor configured to rotate at least a portion of the second section around a roll axis, a second link coupled to the first link.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventors: Karen Shakespear KOENIG, Pablo Eduardo GARCIA KILROY, Sina NIA KOSARI, Thomas D. EGAN
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Patent number: 10828115Abstract: A robotic arm according to various implementations includes: a tool driver configured to hold a surgical tool; a first section comprising a first end coupled to a base, a second end distal from first end; a first link that includes a motor configured to rotate at least a portion of the first section around a pitch axis; a second link coupled to the first link, the second link including a motor configured to rotate at least a portion of the first section around a roll axis; and a second section comprising: a first end coupled to the second end of the first section, a second end distal from the first end, a first link that includes a motor configured to rotate at least a portion of the second section around a roll axis, a second link coupled to the first link.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2016Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: SRI InternationalInventors: Karen Shakespear Koenig, Pablo Eduardo Garcia Kilroy, Sina Nia Kosari, Thomas D. Egan
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Publication number: 20200022775Abstract: A hyperdexterous surgical system is provided. The system can include one or more surgical arms coupleable to a fixture and configured to support one or more surgical tools. The system can include an electronic control system configured to communicate electronically with the one or more robotic surgical tools. The control system can electronically control the operation of the one or more surgical tools. The system can include one or more portable handheld controllers actuatable by a surgeon to communicate one or more control signals to the one or more surgical tools via the electronic control system to operate the one or more surgical tools. The one or more portable handheld controllers can provide said one or more control signals from a plurality of locations of an operating arena, allowing a surgeon to be mobile during a surgical procedure and to remotely operate the one or more surgical tools from different locations of the operating arena.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Pablo Eduardo Garcia Kilroy, Thomas D. Egan, Karen Shakespear Koenig
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Publication number: 20200008901Abstract: A hyperdexterous surgical system is provided. The system on include one or more surgical arms coupleable in a fixture and configured to support one or more surgical tools. The system can include an electronic control system configured to communicate electronically with the one or more robotic surgical tools. The control system can electronically control the operation of the one or more surgical tools. The system can include one or more portable handheld controllers actuatable by a surgeon to communicate one or more control signals to the one or more surgical tools via the electronic control system to operate the one or more surgical tools. The one or more portable handheld controllers can provide said one or more control signals from a plurality of locations of an operating arena, allowing a surgeon to be mobile during a surgical procedure and to remotely operate the one or more surgical tools from different locations of the operating arena.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Pablo Eduardo Garcia Kilroy, Thomas D. Egan, Karen Shakespear Koenig
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Publication number: 20190343594Abstract: A hyperdexterous surgical system is provided. The system can include one or more surgical arms coupleable to a fixture and configured to support one or more surgical tools. The system can include an electronic control system configured to communicate electronically with the one or more robotic surgical tools. The control system can electronically control the operation of the one or more surgical tools. The system can include one or more portable handheld controllers actuatable by a surgeon to communicate one or more control signals to the one or more surgical tools via the electronic control system to operate the one or more surgical tools. The one or more portable handheld controllers can provide said one or more control signals from a plurality of locations of an operating arena, allowing a surgeon to be mobile during a surgical procedure and to remotely operate the one or more surgical tools from different locations of the operating arena.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: Pablo Eduardo Garcia Kilroy, Thomas D. Egan, Karen Shakespear Koenig
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Patent number: 10383699Abstract: A hyperdexterous surgical system is provided. The system can include one or more surgical arms coupleable to a fixture and configured to support one or more surgical tools. The system can include an electronic control system configured to communicate electronically with the one or more robotic surgical tools. The control system can electronically control the operation of the one or more surgical tools. The system can include one or more portable handheld controllers actuatable by a surgeon to communicate one or more control signals to the one or more surgical tools via the electronic control system to operate the one or more surgical tools. The one or more portable handheld controllers can provide said one or more control signals from a plurality of locations of an operating arena, allowing a surgeon to be mobile during a surgical procedure and to remotely operate the one or more surgical tools from different locations of the operating arena.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: SRI INTERNATIONALInventors: Pablo Eduardo Garcia Kilroy, Thomas D. Egan, Karen Shakespear Koenig
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Patent number: 10376337Abstract: A hyperdexterous surgical system is provided. The system can include one or more surgical arms coupleable to a fixture and configured to support one or more surgical tools. The system can include an electronic control system configured to communicate electronically with the one or more robotic surgical tools. The control system can electronically control the operation of the one or more surgical tools. The system can include one or more portable handheld controllers actuatable by a surgeon to communicate one or more control signals to the one or more surgical tools via the electronic control system to operate the one or more surgical tools. The one or more portable handheld controllers can provide said one or more control signals from a plurality of locations of an operating arena, allowing a surgeon to be mobile during a surgical procedure and to remotely operate the one or more surgical tools from different locations of the operating arena.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2014Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: SRI INTERNATIONALInventors: Pablo Eduardo Garcia Kilroy, Thomas D. Egan, Karen Shakespear Koenig
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Patent number: 10299883Abstract: A hyperdexterous surgical system is provided. The system can include one or more surgical arms coupleable to a fixture and configured to support one or more surgical tools. The system can include an electronic control system configured to communicate electronically with the one or more robotic surgical tools. The control system can electronically control the operation of the one or more surgical tools. The system can include one or more portable handheld controllers actuatable by a surgeon to communicate one or more control signals to the one or more surgical tools via the electronic control system to operate the one or more surgical tools. The one or more portable handheld controllers can provide said one or more control signals from a plurality of locations of an operating arena, allowing a surgeon to be mobile during a surgical procedure and to remotely operate the one or more surgical tools from different locations of the operating arena.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2014Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: SRI INTERNATIONALInventors: Pablo Eduardo Garcia Kilroy, Thomas D. Egan, Karen Shakespear Koenig
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Publication number: 20190142419Abstract: A device for positioning in the body of an animal, the device comprising a first portion and a second portion that may be positioned in contact with one other, the first portion and the second portion each comprising a biocompatible conductive thermoplastic material, such that when the device is positioned in the body of an animal and electric current flows from the first portion to the second portion, heat is generated by electrical resistance at the point of contact between the first portion and the second portion so as to melt regions of the first portion and the second portion, and when the electric current is thereafter terminated, the melted regions of the first portion and the second portion re-solidify so that a weld is formed between the first portion and the second portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2018Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventor: Thomas D. Egan
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Patent number: 10258323Abstract: A suturing device of the present invention is in the form a compact, light-weight handheld device that includes a needle and suture assembly, a mechanism for gripping and releasing the needle/suture (a “needle transfer mechanism” or “needle shuttle mechanism”), safely capturing the needle/suture upon exit from the patient's tissue, and returning the needle to a position such that the process of delivering additional sutures to the patient can be repeated. A safety shield mechanism ensures the user is protected from the needle at all times. The device of the present invention accommodates the right or left-handed user, rests comfortably in the user's hand, allows sufficient visualization of the procedure site, and permits the user to either control penetration depth of the needle or default to a device-determined depth. The present device permits the user to utilize a wrist-rotation (pivoting) suture delivery technique.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2015Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: SAFEPATH MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Joseph P. Lane, Michael W. Sutherland, Thomas D. Egan, John DePiano
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Publication number: 20180078440Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus can include a surgical table and an adapter coupled thereto. The adapter includes an interface structure, a first link member coupled to a second link member, and a third link member coupled to a fourth link member. The first link member and the third link member are each pivotally coupled to the interface mechanism at a shared first pivot joint. The second link member and the fourth link member are each coupleable to a robotic arm. The first link member and the second link member collectively provide for movement of the first robotic arm in at least one of a lateral, longitudinal or vertical direction relative to the table top. The third link member and the fourth link member collectively provide for movement of the second robotic arm in at least one of a lateral, longitudinal or vertical direction relative to the table top.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2017Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Karen Shakespear KOENIG, Joan SAVALL, Pablo E. GARCIA KILROY, Bernard Fai Kin SIU, Thomas D. EGAN
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Patent number: 9889568Abstract: A surgical tool includes a tool shaft, and end effector and a wrist that couples the end effector to the tool shaft. The tool includes a drive mechanism configured to effect movement of one or both of the wrist and the end effector in yaw and pitch via independent actuation of four independent cable ends of two or more independent cables that extend between the drive mechanism and the wrist.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: SRI InternationalInventors: Pablo Eduardo Garcia Kilroy, Kenneth C. Miller, Thomas D. Egan, Thomas P. Low, Arthur Maxwell Crittenden, Karen Shakespear Koenig