Patents by Inventor Vijay SOUNDARARAJAN
Vijay SOUNDARARAJAN 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: 20230392674Abstract: In one variation, a pulley arrangement includes a base pulley portion rotatable within a driving plane, an adjustable pulley portion coupled to the base pulley portion wherein the adjustable pulley portion is rotatable relative to the base pulley portion within the driving plane, and a driving member including an end coupled to the adjustable pulley portion wherein at least a portion of the driving member is wrapped at least partially around the adjustable pulley portion. In another variation, a pulley arrangement includes a base pulley portion rotatable around an axis, an adjustable pulley portion coupled to the base pulley portion and movable in a first direction parallel to the axis, and a sliding block engaged with the adjustable pulley portion, wherein the sliding block moves in a second direction different from the first direction, in response to compression of the adjustable pulley portion against the base pulley portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Roman DEVENGENZO, Matthew Reagan WILLIAMS, Stephen John MORFEY, Ricardo Alfonso LEÓN, Andrew METZGER, Karen Shakespear KOENIG, Vijay SOUNDARARAJAN
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Patent number: 11813203Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing a surgical table base with sufficient stiffness and adjustable support members with force feedback are described herein. In some embodiments, a base for a surgical table includes a base body to which other components of a surgical table can be coupled. A surgical table, and optionally a patient supportable by the surgical table, and any equipment to be carried by the surgical table, collectively representing a table load to be carried by the base body to support the surgical table on a surface. The base further includes a support assembly coupled to the base body to support the base body on the surface. The support assembly includes at least four support members. Each support member has a surface-engaging end and can transmit a portion of a total load represented by the weight of the base and the table load through the surface-engaging end to the surface. The surface-engaging ends of any three of the four support members define a plane.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2017Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignees: Verb Surgical Inc., Maquet GMBHInventors: Richard William Timm, Vijay Soundararajan
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Patent number: 11767902Abstract: In one variation, a pulley arrangement includes a base pulley portion rotatable within a driving plane, an adjustable pulley portion coupled to the base pulley portion wherein the adjustable pulley portion is rotatable relative to the base pulley portion within the driving plane, and a driving member including an end coupled to the adjustable pulley portion wherein at least a portion of the driving member is wrapped at least partially around the adjustable pulley portion. In another variation, a pulley arrangement includes a base pulley portion rotatable around an axis, an adjustable pulley portion coupled to the base pulley portion and movable in a first direction parallel to the axis, and a sliding block engaged with the adjustable pulley portion, wherein the sliding block moves in a second direction different from the first direction, in response to compression of the adjustable pulley portion against the base pulley portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2022Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: Verb Surgical Inc.Inventors: Roman Devengenzo, Matthew Reagan Williams, Stephen John Morfey, Ricardo Alfonso León, Andrew Metzger, Karen Shakespear Koenig, Vijay Soundararajan
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Patent number: 11602474Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing a surgical table base with sufficient stiffness and adjustable support members with force feedback are described herein. In some embodiments, a base for a surgical table includes a base body to which other components of a surgical table can be coupled. A surgical table, and optionally a patient supportable by the surgical table, and any equipment to be carried by the surgical table, collectively representing a table load to be carried by the base body to support the surgical table on a surface. The base further includes a support assembly coupled to the base body to support the base body on the surface. The support assembly includes at least four support members. Each support member has a surface-engaging end and can transmit a portion of a total load represented by the weight of the base and the table load through the surface-engaging end to the surface. The surface-engaging ends of any three of the four support members define a plane.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2017Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignees: Verb Surgical Inc., Mannet GmbHInventors: Richard William Timm, Vijay Soundararajan
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Publication number: 20220250259Abstract: In one variation, a pulley arrangement includes a base pulley portion rotatable within a driving plane, an adjustable pulley portion coupled to the base pulley portion wherein the adjustable pulley portion is rotatable relative to the base pulley portion within the driving plane, and a driving member including an end coupled to the adjustable pulley portion wherein at least a portion of the driving member is wrapped at least partially around the adjustable pulley portion. In another variation, a pulley arrangement includes a base pulley portion rotatable around an axis, an adjustable pulley portion coupled to the base pulley portion and movable in a first direction parallel to the axis, and a sliding block engaged with the adjustable pulley portion, wherein the sliding block moves in a second direction different from the first direction, in response to compression of the adjustable pulley portion against the base pulley portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Applicant: Verb Surgical Inc.Inventors: Roman DEVENGENZO, Matthew Reagan WILLIAMS, Stephen John MORFEY, Ricardo Alfonso LEÓN, Andrew METZGER, Karen Shakespear KOENIG, Vijay SOUNDARARAJAN
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Patent number: 11345053Abstract: In one variation, a pulley arrangement includes a base pulley portion rotatable within a driving plane, an adjustable pulley portion coupled to the base pulley portion wherein the adjustable pulley portion is rotatable relative to the base pulley portion within the driving plane, and a driving member including an end coupled to the adjustable pulley portion wherein at least a portion of the driving member is wrapped at least partially around the adjustable pulley portion. In another variation, a pulley arrangement includes a base pulley portion rotatable around an axis, an adjustable pulley portion coupled to the base pulley portion and movable in a first direction parallel to the axis, and a sliding block engaged with the adjustable pulley portion, wherein the sliding block moves in a second direction different from the first direction, in response to compression of the adjustable pulley portion against the base pulley portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2017Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: VERB SURGICAL INC.Inventors: Roman Devengenzo, Matthew Reagan Williams, Stephen John Morfey, Ricardo Alfonso León, Andrew Metzger, Karen Shakespear Koenig, Vijay Soundararajan
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Patent number: 10918448Abstract: Some embodiments described herein relate to a surgical table, specifically a base of a surgical table. The surgical table can be adapted to include and/or be coupled to a surgical robot. The base of the surgical table can form an enclosure including a cover and a bottom. Electronic components (e.g., power electronics associated with the surgical robot) can be disposed within the enclosure. In some embodiments described herein, the cover of the base of the surgical table can be constructed of aluminum or similar material having a thermal conductivity of at least 200 W/m K. In some embodiments described herein, a side wall of the base of the surgical table can be constructed of aluminum or similar material having a thermal conductivity of at least 200 W/m K. Other embodiments described herein describe various other solutions for thermal management of electronic components.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2019Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Verb Surgical Inc.Inventor: Vijay Soundararajan
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Publication number: 20210007815Abstract: An apparatus for use during robotic surgery, where the apparatus includes a robotic arm; a tool driver connected to the robotic arm; a cannula including a proximal portion and a distal portion wherein the proximal portion is coupled to the tool driver; and a damping element connected to one of the robotic arm, the tool driver and the cannula. Also, a method including guiding a surgical tool coupled to a robotic arm into a patient, wherein the surgical tool is disposed through a cannula and coupled to a tool driver coupled to a distal portion of the robotic arm; and maneuvering the tool driver by way of the robotic arm, wherein vibrations generated by the maneuvering are inhibited by a damping element coupled to one of the robotic arm, the tool driver and the cannula.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventors: Vijay Soundararajan, David James Cagle
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Patent number: 10820951Abstract: An apparatus for use during robotic surgery, where the apparatus includes a robotic arm; a tool driver connected to the robotic arm; a cannula including a proximal portion and a distal portion wherein the proximal portion is coupled to the tool driver; and a damping element connected to one of the robotic arm, the tool driver and the cannula. Also, a method including guiding a surgical tool coupled to a robotic arm into a patient, wherein the surgical tool is disposed through a cannula and coupled to a tool driver coupled to a distal portion of the robotic arm; and maneuvering the tool driver by way of the robotic arm, wherein vibrations generated by the maneuvering are inhibited by a damping element coupled to one of the robotic arm, the tool driver and the cannula.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2018Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: VERB SURGICAL INC.Inventors: Vijay Soundararajan, David James Cagle
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Patent number: 10660814Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing a surgical table base with sufficient stiffness and adjustable support members with force feedback are described herein. In some embodiments, a base for a surgical table includes a base body to which other components of a surgical table can be coupled. A surgical table, and optionally a patient supportable by the surgical table, and any equipment to be carried by the surgical table, collectively representing a table load to be carried by the base body to support the surgical table on a surface. The base further includes a support assembly coupled to the base body to support the base body on the surface. The support assembly includes at least four support members. Each support member has a surface-engaging end and can transmit a portion of a total load represented by the weight of the base and the table load through the surface-engaging end to the surface. The surface-engaging ends of any three of the four support members define a plane.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2017Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: Verb Surgical Inc.Inventors: Vijay Soundararajan, David James Cagle, Richard William Timm
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Publication number: 20190374296Abstract: Some embodiments described herein relate to a surgical table, specifically a base of a surgical table. The surgical table can be adapted to include and/or be coupled to a surgical robot. The base of the surgical table can form an enclosure including a cover and a bottom. Electronic components (e.g., power electronics associated with the surgical robot) can be disposed within the enclosure. In some embodiments described herein, the cover of the base of the surgical table can be constructed of aluminum or similar material having a thermal conductivity of at least 200 W/m K. In some embodiments described herein, a side wall of the base of the surgical table can be constructed of aluminum or similar material having a thermal conductivity of at least 200 W/m K. Other embodiments described herein describe various other solutions for thermal management of electronic components.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2019Publication date: December 12, 2019Inventor: Vijay Soundararajan
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Patent number: 10285766Abstract: Some embodiments described herein relate to a surgical table, specifically a base of a surgical table. The surgical table can be adapted to include and/or be coupled to a surgical robot. The base of the surgical table can form an enclosure including a cover and a bottom. Electronic components (e.g., power electronics associated with the surgical robot) can be disposed within the enclosure. In some embodiments described herein, the cover of the base of the surgical table can be constructed of aluminum or similar material having a thermal conductivity of at least 200 W/m K. In some embodiments described herein, a side wall of the base of the surgical table can be constructed of aluminum or similar material having a thermal conductivity of at least 200 W/m K. Other embodiments described herein describe various other solutions for thermal management of electronic components.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2017Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: VERB SURGICAL INC.Inventor: Vijay Soundararajan
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Publication number: 20180303566Abstract: An apparatus for use during robotic surgery, where the apparatus includes a robotic arm; a tool driver connected to the robotic arm; a cannula including a proximal portion and a distal portion wherein the proximal portion is coupled to the tool driver; and a damping element connected to one of the robotic arm, the tool driver and the cannula. Also, a method including guiding a surgical tool coupled to a robotic arm into a patient, wherein the surgical tool is disposed through a cannula and coupled to a tool driver coupled to a distal portion of the robotic arm; and maneuvering the tool driver by way of the robotic arm, wherein vibrations generated by the maneuvering are inhibited by a damping element coupled to one of the robotic arm, the tool driver and the cannula.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Vijay Soundararajan, David James Cagle
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Publication number: 20180280224Abstract: Some embodiments described herein relate to a surgical table, specifically a base of a surgical table. The surgical table can be adapted to include and/or be coupled to a surgical robot. The base of the surgical table can form an enclosure including a cover and a bottom. Electronic components (e.g., power electronics associated with the surgical robot) can be disposed within the enclosure. In some embodiments described herein, the cover of the base of the surgical table can be constructed of aluminum or similar material having a thermal conductivity of at least 200 W/m K. In some embodiments described herein, a side wall of the base of the surgical table can be constructed of aluminum or similar material having a thermal conductivity of at least 200 W/m K. Other embodiments described herein describe various other solutions for thermal management of electronic components.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2017Publication date: October 4, 2018Applicant: Verb Surgical Inc.Inventor: Vijay SOUNDARARAJAN
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Publication number: 20180147104Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing a surgical table base with sufficient stiffness and adjustable support members with force feedback are described herein. In some embodiments, a base for a surgical table includes a base body to which other components of a surgical table can be coupled. A surgical table, and optionally a patient supportable by the surgical table, and any equipment to be carried by the surgical table, collectively representing a table load to be carried by the base body to support the surgical table on a surface. The base further includes a support assembly coupled to the base body to support the base body on the surface. The support assembly includes at least four support members. Each support member has a surface-engaging end and can transmit a portion of a total load represented by the weight of the base and the table load through the surface-engaging end to the surface. The surface-engaging ends of any three of the four support members define a plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2017Publication date: May 31, 2018Inventors: Richard William TIMM, Vijay SOUNDARARAJAN
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Publication number: 20180147105Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing a surgical table base with sufficient stiffness and adjustable support members with force feedback are described herein. In some embodiments, a base for a surgical table includes a base body to which other components of a surgical table can be coupled. A surgical table, and optionally a patient supportable by the surgical table, and any equipment to be carried by the surgical table, collectively representing a table load to be carried by the base body to support the surgical table on a surface. The base further includes a support assembly coupled to the base body to support the base body on the surface. The support assembly includes at least four support members. Each support member has a surface-engaging end and can transmit a portion of a total load represented by the weight of the base and the table load through the surface-engaging end to the surface. The surface-engaging ends of any three of the four support members define a plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2017Publication date: May 31, 2018Inventors: Richard William TIMM, Vijay SOUNDARARAJAN
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Publication number: 20180147106Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing a surgical table base with sufficient stiffness and adjustable support members with force feedback are described herein. In some embodiments, a base for a surgical table includes a base body to which other components of a surgical table can be coupled. A surgical table, and optionally a patient supportable by the surgical table, and any equipment to be carried by the surgical table, collectively representing a table load to be carried by the base body to support the surgical table on a surface. The base further includes a support assembly coupled to the base body to support the base body on the surface. The support assembly includes at least four support members. Each support member has a surface-engaging end and can transmit a portion of a total load represented by the weight of the base and the table load through the surface-engaging end to the surface. The surface-engaging ends of any three of the four support members define a plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2017Publication date: May 31, 2018Inventors: Vijay SOUNDARARAJAN, David James CAGLE, Richard William TIMM
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Publication number: 20180079074Abstract: In one variation, a pulley arrangement includes a base pulley portion rotatable within a driving plane, an adjustable pulley portion coupled to the base pulley portion wherein the adjustable pulley portion is rotatable relative to the base pulley portion within the driving plane, and a driving member including an end coupled to the adjustable pulley portion wherein at least a portion of the driving member is wrapped at least partially around the adjustable pulley portion. In another variation, a pulley arrangement includes a base pulley portion rotatable around an axis, an adjustable pulley portion coupled to the base pulley portion and movable in a first direction parallel to the axis, and a sliding block engaged with the adjustable pulley portion, wherein the sliding block moves in a second direction different from the first direction, in response to compression of the adjustable pulley portion against the base pulley portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2017Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Roman DEVENGENZO, Matthew Reagan WILLIAMS, Stephen John MORFEY, Ricardo Alfonso LEÓN, Andrew METZGER, Karen Shakespear KOENIG, Vijay SOUNDARARAJAN