Patents by Inventor Timothy Moulton

Timothy Moulton 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).

  • Publication number: 20210228288
    Abstract: An automated medical system and method for using the automated medical system. The automated medical system may comprise a robot support system. The robot support system may comprise a robot body. The robot support system may further comprise a selective compliance articulated robot arm coupled to the robot body and operable to position a tool at a selected position in a surgical procedure. The robot support system may further comprise an activation assembly operable to transmit a move signal to the selective compliance articulated robot arm allowing an operator to move the selective compliance articulated robot arm. The automated medical system may further comprise a camera tracking system and an automated imaging system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Neil R. Crawford, Norbert Johnson, Timothy Moulton, Jared Judson
  • Patent number: 11066090
    Abstract: Included is a stabilizer wheel assembly that may assist in stabilizing a medical device during a medical procedure. A medical device may comprise a body; and a plurality of stabilizer wheel assemblies coupled to the body, wherein the stabilizer wheel assemblies each comprise a motor assembly and a stabilization leg, wherein the motor assembly is configured to drive the stabilization leg onto a contact surface to stabilize the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Inventors: Norbert Johnson, Timothy Moulton, James Pelletier, Kevin Zhang, Jared Judson, Gerd Schmieta
  • Publication number: 20210121249
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a surgical robot system may include an end-effector element configured for controlled movement and positioning and tracking of surgical instruments and objects relative to an image of a patient's anatomical structure. In some embodiments the end-effector may be tracked by surgical robot system and displayed to a user. In some embodiments the end-effector element may be configured to restrict the movement of an instrument assembly in a guide tube. In some embodiments, the end-effector may contain structures to allow for magnetic coupling to a robot arm and/or wireless powering of the end-effector element. In some embodiments, tracking of a target anatomical structure and objects, both in a navigation space and an image space, may be provided by a dynamic reference base located at a position away from the target anatomical structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Neil R. Crawford, Nicholas A. Theodore, Mitchell Foster, Nobert Johnson, Timothy Moulton, Kevin Zhang, Jeffrey Forsyth, Chris Major, Robert LeBoeuf, David Cleary
  • Patent number: 10973594
    Abstract: An automated medical system and method for using the automated medical system. The automated medical system may comprise a robot support system. The robot support system may comprise a robot body. The robot support system may further comprise a selective compliance articulated robot arm coupled to the robot body and operable to position a tool at a selected position in a surgical procedure. The robot support system may further comprise an activation assembly operable to transmit a move signal to the selective compliance articulated robot arm allowing an operator to move the selective compliance articulated robot arm. The automated medical system may further comprise a camera tracking system and an automated imaging system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil R. Crawford, Norbert Johnson, Timothy Moulton, Jared Judson
  • Patent number: 10925681
    Abstract: A robot arm and method for using the robot arm. Embodiments may be directed to an apparatus comprising: a robot arm; an end effector coupled at a distal end of the robot arm and configured to hold a surgical tool; a plurality of motors operable to move the robot arm; and an activation assembly operable to send a move signal allowing an operator to move the robot arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Norbert Johnson, Timothy Moulton, Michael Bartelme, Rasool Khadem, Neil R. Crawford
  • Patent number: 10893912
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a surgical robot system may include an end-effector element configured for controlled movement and positioning and tracking of surgical instruments and objects relative to an image of a patient's anatomical structure. In some embodiments the end-effector may be tracked by surgical robot system and displayed to a user. In some embodiments the end-effector element may be configured to restrict the movement of an instrument assembly in a guide tube. In some embodiments, the end-effector may contain structures to allow for magnetic coupling to a robot arm and/or wireless powering of the end-effector element. In some embodiments, tracking of a target anatomical structure and objects, both in a navigation space and an image space, may be provided by a dynamic reference base located at a position away from the target anatomical structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Neil R. Crawford, Nicholas A. Theodore, Mitchell Foster, Norbert Johnson, Timothy Moulton, Kevin Zhang, Jeffrey Forsyth, Chris Major, Robert LeBoeuf, David Cleary
  • Publication number: 20200156683
    Abstract: Included is a stabilizer wheel assembly that may assist in stabilizing a medical device during a medical procedure. A medical device may comprise a body; and a plurality of stabilizer wheel assemblies coupled to the body, wherein the stabilizer wheel assemblies each comprise a motor assembly and a stabilization leg, wherein the motor assembly is configured to drive the stabilization leg onto a contact surface to stabilize the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Norbert Johnson, Timothy Moulton, James Pelletier, Kevin Zhang, Jared Judson, Gerd Schmieta
  • Patent number: 10569794
    Abstract: Included is a stabilizer wheel assembly that may assist in stabilizing a medical device during a medical procedure. A medical device may comprise a body; and a plurality of stabilizer wheel assemblies coupled to the body, wherein the stabilizer wheel assemblies each comprise a motor assembly and a stabilization leg, wherein the motor assembly is configured to drive the stabilization leg onto a contact surface to stabilize the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Norbert Johnson, Timothy Moulton, James Pelletier, Kevin Zhang, Jared Judson, Gerd Schmieta
  • Publication number: 20190021799
    Abstract: An automated medical system and method for using the automated medical system. The automated medical system may comprise a robot support system. The robot support system may comprise a robot body. The robot support system may further comprise a selective compliance articulated robot arm coupled to the robot body and operable to position a tool at a selected position in a surgical procedure. The robot support system may further comprise an activation assembly operable to transmit a move signal to the selective compliance articulated robot arm allowing an operator to move the selective compliance articulated robot arm. The automated medical system may further comprise a camera tracking system and an automated imaging system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Neil R. Crawford, Norbert Johnson, Timothy Moulton, Jared Judson
  • Publication number: 20190016359
    Abstract: Included is a stabilizer wheel assembly that may assist in stabilizing a medical device during a medical procedure. A medical device may comprise a body; and a plurality of stabilizer wheel assemblies coupled to the body, wherein the stabilizer wheel assemblies each comprise a motor assembly and a stabilization leg, wherein the motor assembly is configured to drive the stabilization leg onto a contact surface to stabilize the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: Norbert Johnson, Timothy Moulton, James Pelletier, Kevin Zhang, Jared Judson, Gerd Schmieta
  • Publication number: 20180333213
    Abstract: A robot arm and method for using the robot arm. Embodiments may be directed to an apparatus comprising: a robot arm; an end effector coupled at a distal end of the robot arm and configured to hold a surgical tool; a plurality of motors operable to move the robot arm; and an activation assembly operable to send a move signal allowing an operator to move the robot arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventors: Norbert Johnson, Timothy Moulton, Michael Bartelme, Rasool Khadem, Neil R. Crawford
  • Patent number: 10106183
    Abstract: Included is a stabilizer wheel assembly that may assist in stabilizing a medical device during a medical procedure. A medical device may comprise a body; and a plurality of stabilizer wheel assemblies coupled to the body, wherein the stabilizer wheel assemblies each comprise a motor assembly and a stabilization leg, wherein the motor assembly is configured to drive the stabilization leg onto a contact surface to stabilize the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Norbert Johnson, Timothy Moulton, James Pelletier, Kevin Zhang, Jared Judson, Gerd Schmieta
  • Patent number: 10058394
    Abstract: A robot arm and method for using the robot arm. Embodiments may be directed to an apparatus comprising: a robot arm; an end effector coupled at a distal end of the robot arm and configured to hold a surgical tool; a plurality of motors operable to move the robot arm; and an activation assembly operable to send a move signal allowing an operator to move the robot arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Norbert Johnson, Timothy Moulton, Michael Bartelme, Rasool Khadem, Neil R. Crawford
  • Patent number: 10034716
    Abstract: An automated medical system and method for using the automated medical system. The automated medical system may comprise a robot support system. The robot support system may comprise a robot body. The robot support system may further comprise a selective compliance articulated robot arm coupled to the robot body and operable to position a tool at a selected position in a surgical procedure. The robot support system may further comprise an activation assembly operable to transmit a move signal to the selective compliance articulated robot arm allowing an operator to move the selective compliance articulated robot arm. The automated medical system may further comprise a camera tracking system and an automated imaging system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil R. Crawford, Norbert Johnson, Timothy Moulton, Jared Judson
  • Publication number: 20170341668
    Abstract: Included is a stabilizer wheel assembly that may assist in stabilizing a medical device during a medical procedure. A medical device may comprise a body; and a plurality of stabilizer wheel assemblies coupled to the body, wherein the stabilizer wheel assemblies each comprise a motor assembly and a stabilization leg, wherein the motor assembly is configured to drive the stabilization leg onto a contact surface to stabilize the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Norbert Johnson, Timothy Moulton, James Pelletier, Kevin Zhang, Jared Judson, Gerd Schmieta
  • Patent number: 9771092
    Abstract: Included is a stabilizer wheel assembly that may assist in stabilizing a medical device during a medical procedure. A medical device may comprise a body; and a plurality of stabilizer wheel assemblies coupled to the body, wherein the stabilizer wheel assemblies each comprise a motor assembly and a stabilization leg, wherein the motor assembly is configured to drive the stabilization leg onto a contact surface to stabilize the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Norbert Johnson, Timothy Moulton, James Pelletier, Kevin Zhang, Jared Judson, Gerd Schmieta
  • Publication number: 20170101118
    Abstract: Included is a stabilizer wheel assembly that may assist in stabilizing a medical device during a medical procedure. A medical device may comprise a body; and a plurality of stabilizer wheel assemblies coupled to the body, wherein the stabilizer wheel assemblies each comprise a motor assembly and a stabilization leg, wherein the motor assembly is configured to drive the stabilization leg onto a contact surface to stabilize the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Norbert Johnson, Timothy Moulton, James Pelletier, Kevin Zhang, Jared Judson, Gerd Schmieta
  • Publication number: 20170071685
    Abstract: An automated medical system and method for using the automated medical system. The automated medical system may comprise a robot support system. The robot support system may comprise a robot body. The robot support system may further comprise a selective compliance articulated robot arm coupled to the robot body and operable to position a tool at a selected position in a surgical procedure. The robot support system may further comprise an activation assembly operable to transmit a move signal to the selective compliance articulated robot arm allowing an operator to move the selective compliance articulated robot arm. The automated medical system may further comprise a camera tracking system and an automated imaging system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Neil R. Crawford, Norbert Johnson, Timothy Moulton, Jared Judson
  • Publication number: 20170027652
    Abstract: A robot arm and method for using the robot arm. Embodiments may be directed to an apparatus comprising: a robot arm; an end effector coupled at a distal end of the robot arm and configured to hold a surgical tool; a plurality of motors operable to move the robot arm; and an activation assembly operable to send a move signal allowing an operator to move the robot arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Norbert Johnson, Timothy Moulton, Michael Bartelme, Rasool Khadem, Neil R. Crawford
  • Publication number: 20160220320
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a surgical robot system may include an end-effector element configured for controlled movement and positioning and tracking of surgical instruments and objects relative to an image of a patient's anatomical structure. In some embodiments the end-effector may be tracked by surgical robot system and displayed to a user. In some embodiments the end-effector element may be configured to restrict the movement of an instrument assembly in a guide tube. In some embodiments, the end-effector may contain structures to allow for magnetic coupling to a robot arm and/or wireless powering of the end-effector element. In some embodiments, tracking of a target anatomical structure and objects, both in a navigation space and an image space, may be provided by a dynamic reference base located at a position away from the target anatomical structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Neil R. Crawford, Nicholas A. Theodore, Mitchell Foster, Nobert Johnson, Timothy Moulton, Kevin Zhang, Jeffrey Forsyth, Chris Major, Robert LeBoeuf, David Cleary