Patents by Inventor William Brubaker
William Brubaker 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: 20260199041Abstract: A robotic surgical system includes a robotic instrument coupled to a controller and configured to interact with biological tissue. A physiologic sensing subsystem has one or more sensors configured to detect real-time physiological parameters. The sensors include at least one of: tissue oxygenation sensors, perfusion sensors, bioimpedance sensors, or neural conductivity sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2025Publication date: July 16, 2026Inventors: William Brubaker, Paul Davis
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Patent number: 12616544Abstract: A surgical robot is coupled to the surgeon console. The surgical robot performs a robotic surgical procedure. The surgical robot includes one or more robotic surgical arms. A control system is coupled to the one or more robotic surgical arms. An artificial intelligence (“AI”) system includes a plurality of machine learning algorithms. The robotic surgical arms are at least partially controlled by the AI system and the control device to process intraoperative data including images captured by cameras and sensor inputs. The machine learning algorithms analyze the intraoperative data in real time, comparing it with stored images and procedural information in image recognition and procedure databases. The one or more machine algorithms enable at least partial identification of anatomical structures.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2025Date of Patent: May 5, 2026Inventors: William Brubaker, Paul Davis
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Publication number: 20260076760Abstract: A robotic surgical system integrates artificial intelligence (AI) to enable dynamic inference arbitration and risk-driven autonomy. The system includes a surgeon console, robotic arms, and a control system with memory and processors configured to execute real-time surgical workflows. AI modules analyze intraoperative data, such as imaging, sensor input, and instrument telemetry, and compute context alignment scores to guide module selection, forecasting, and fallback execution. Confidence metrics are monitored, with thresholds triggering surgeon alerts, handoff, or autonomous continuation. The system supports intraoperative adaptation, surgeon fatigue detection, and real-time annotation of AI outputs for traceability. It enables improved tissue recognition, predictive planning, and context-aware adjustments through training on historical surgical data. AI-assisted decision support, deviation handling, and performance monitoring enhance safety and personalization across diverse procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2025Publication date: March 19, 2026Inventors: William Brubaker, Paul Davis
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Publication number: 20260007484Abstract: A robotic surgical system includes one or more robotic actuators configured to interact with biological tissue during a surgical procedure. A plurality of sensors include at least one of fiber Bragg grating sensors, piezoelectric strain sensors, or magnetostrictive sensors to capture real-time mechanical, elasticity, or deformation data from biological tissues. deep learning engine trained on a dataset comprising tissue mechanical responses across multiple tissue types, pathological states, and patient demographics. Pre-contact predictive adjustment profiles are generated for anticipated tissue interactions using preoperative imaging data registered to intraoperative coordinates. Intraoperative deviations are detected from predicted mechanical behavior and autonomously recalibrate actuator forces. Upcoming surgical maneuvers are anticipated based on prior task sequences and adjust actuator stiffness or damping properties in preparation for anticipated contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2025Publication date: January 8, 2026Inventors: William Brubaker, Paul Davis
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Patent number: 12484989Abstract: A surgical robot is coupled to the surgeon console. The surgical robot performs a robotic surgical procedure. The surgical robot includes one or more robotic surgical arms. A control system is coupled to the one or more robotic surgical arms. An artificial intelligence (“AI”) system includes a plurality of machine learning algorithms. The robotic surgical arms are at least partially controlled by the AI system and the control device to process intraoperative data including images captured by cameras and sensor inputs. The machine learning algorithms analyze the intraoperative data in real time, comparing it with stored images and procedural information in image recognition and procedure databases. The one or more machine algorithms enable at least partial identification of anatomical structures.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2025Date of Patent: December 2, 2025Inventors: William Brubaker, Paul Davis
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Publication number: 20250359950Abstract: A robotic surgical system network includes a plurality of robotic surgical systems. Each system includes robotic arms, sensors, a surgeon console, and a control system with an integrated AI module. A network interface is associated with robotic surgical system and provides secure data communication. A central or distributed data repository securely stores surgical data aggregated from the robotic surgical systems. The surgical data includes at least one of procedural data, sensor readings, imaging data, AI decision logs, surgical outcomes, or user interaction data. A training module utilizes aggregated surgical data to train or update AI models for the robotic surgical systems using unsupervised learning, transfer learning, or federated learning techniques. A cybersecurity module implements security measures for data transmission and system access, the measures comprising at least one of encryption, multi-factor authentication, or real-time threat detection.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2025Publication date: November 27, 2025Inventors: William Brubaker, Paul Davis
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Publication number: 20250359955Abstract: A robotic surgical system includes a robotic manipulator configured to perform surgical procedures under direct surgeon control. A surgical camera system captures real-time intraoperative video. An external imaging interface receives multimodal imaging data, including preoperative and intraoperative data from at least one of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, and fluoroscopy.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2025Publication date: November 27, 2025Inventors: William Brubaker, Paul Davis
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Patent number: 12465448Abstract: A robotic surgical system includes a surgeon consol coupled to a patient consol, and the patient consol coupled to surgical instruments. A surgeon computer is coupled to or at the surgeon consol that is coupled to to one or more surgical instruments. A robotic surgery control system includes an artificial intelligence (AI) system with one or more deep learning algorithms. A feedback loop monitors and collects data from the one or more sensors. One or more cameras provide feedback to the robotic surgical system, and are configured to provide images of an anatomical object in at least a two dimensional (2D) arrangements of pixels/Deep learning algorithms of the AI system distinguish different anatomical objects from the images.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2024Date of Patent: November 11, 2025Inventors: William Brubaker, Paul Davis
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Publication number: 20250339220Abstract: A robotic surgical system. a surgeon console operatively coupled to a patient console and one or more surgical instruments. A surgeon computer is coupled to or integrated with the surgeon console, the surgeon computer further operatively connected to the one or more surgical instruments; A surgical robot is coupled to a robotic surgery control system and a feedback loop. The robotic surgery control system includes or is coupled to an artificial intelligence (AI) system. A feedback loop is further configured to receive performance-related data from the one or more sensors, the data analyzed by the robotic surgery control system or the AI system to dynamically adjust the robotic system's operation as needed. A data extraction module retrieves, from the robotic surgery control system or the AI system. one or more programmed steps executed by the surgeon for positioning at least one of the surgical instruments during the surgical procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2025Publication date: November 6, 2025Inventors: William Brubaker, Paul Davis
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Publication number: 20250339961Abstract: A robotic surgical system. a surgeon console operatively coupled to a patient console and one or more surgical instruments. A surgeon computer is coupled to or integrated with the surgeon console, the surgeon computer further operatively connected to the one or more surgical instruments; A surgical robot is coupled to a robotic surgery control system and a feedback loop. The robotic surgery control system includes or is coupled to an artificial intelligence (AI) system. A feedback loop is further configured to receive performance-related data from the one or more sensors, the data analyzed by the robotic surgery control system or the AI system to dynamically adjust the robotic system's operation as needed. A data extraction module retrieves, from the robotic surgery control system or the AI system. one or more programmed steps executed by the surgeon for positioning at least one of the surgical instruments during the surgical procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2025Publication date: November 6, 2025Inventors: William Brubaker, Paul Davis
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Publication number: 20250295460Abstract: A surgical robot is coupled to the surgeon console. The surgical robot performs a robotic surgical procedure. The surgical robot includes one or more robotic surgical arms. A control system is coupled to the one or more robotic surgical arms. An artificial intelligence (“AI”) system includes a plurality of machine learning algorithms. The robotic surgical arms are at least partially controlled by the AI system and the control device to process intraoperative data including images captured by cameras and sensor inputs. The machine learning algorithms analyze the intraoperative data in real time, comparing it with stored images and procedural information in image recognition and procedure databases. The one or more machine algorithms enable at least partial identification of anatomical structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2025Publication date: September 25, 2025Inventors: William Brubaker, Paul Davis
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Publication number: 20250296234Abstract: A robotic surgical system includes a surgeon consol coupled to a patient console and coupled to one or more surgical instruments. The surgeon consol is used by a surgeon to perform a surgical procedure. A surgeon computer is coupled to or at the surgeon console. The surgeon consol is coupled to the one or more surgical instruments (manipulators). A surgical robot is coupled to a robotic surgery control system and a feedback loop. The feedback loop monitors and collects data from one or more sensors used to provide feedback to the robotic surgical system. An AI system has an AI architecture that uses input data for producing an AI model. A surgical robot is coupled to a robotic surgical control system that is coupled to or includes: the feedback loop, and the artificial intelligence AI system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2024Publication date: September 25, 2025Inventors: William Brubaker, Paul Davis
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Publication number: 20250295462Abstract: A surgical robot is coupled to the surgeon console. The surgical robot performs a robotic surgical procedure. The surgical robot includes one or more robotic surgical arms. A control system is coupled to the one or more robotic surgical arms. An artificial intelligence (“AI”) system includes a plurality of machine learning algorithms. The robotic surgical arms are at least partially controlled by the AI system and the control device to process intraoperative data including images captured by cameras and sensor inputs. The machine learning algorithms analyze the intraoperative data in real time, comparing it with stored images and procedural information in image recognition and procedure databases. The one or more machine algorithms enable at least partial identification of anatomical structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2025Publication date: September 25, 2025Inventors: William Brubaker, Paul Davis
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Publication number: 20250295461Abstract: A robotic surgical system includes a surgeon consol coupled to a patient consol, and the patient consol coupled to surgical instruments. A surgeon computer is coupled to or at the surgeon consol that is coupled to to one or more surgical instruments. A robotic surgery control system includes an artificial intelligence (AI) system with one or more deep learning algorithms. A feedback loop monitors and collects data from the one or more sensors. One or more cameras provide feedback to the robotic surgical system, and are configured to provide images of an anatomical object in at least a two dimensional (2D) arrangements of pixels/Deep learning algorithms of the AI system distinguish different anatomical objects from the images.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2024Publication date: September 25, 2025Inventors: William Brubaker, Paul Davis
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Publication number: 20250295471Abstract: A surgical robot is coupled to the surgeon console. The surgical robot performs a robotic surgical procedure. The surgical robot includes one or more robotic surgical arms. A control system is coupled to the one or more robotic surgical arms. An artificial intelligence (“AI”) system includes a plurality of machine learning algorithms. The robotic surgical arms are at least partially controlled by the AI system and the control device to process intraoperative data including images captured by cameras and sensor inputs. The machine learning algorithms analyze the intraoperative data in real time, comparing it with stored images and procedural information in image recognition and procedure databases. The one or more machine algorithms enable at least partial identification of anatomical structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2025Publication date: September 25, 2025Inventors: William Brubaker, Paul Davis
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Publication number: 20250281717Abstract: A body fluid movement apparatus includes a body fluid movement apparatus tube with a lumen, a proximal end, a distal end and a balloon coupled to the proximal end. The balloon is configured to be positioned in an interior of a bladder. The proximal end is configured to provide flow of body fluid from the bladder through the lumen, with a draining bag collecting body fluid from the bladder through the lumen. The drainage bag has an inlet port for receiving body fluid and an outlet port for draining body fluid from the drainage bag. The urinary catheter tube includes the proximal end and the proximal end, with a plurality of body fluid draining holes that receive body fluid from the bladder and allow it to be transported to and though the body fluid movement apparatus tube. One or more sensors are positioned in an interior of the catheter tube and are in contact with the patient's urine.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2025Publication date: September 11, 2025Inventors: William Brubaker, Paul Davis
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Publication number: 20250275966Abstract: Described herein are salts (e.g., fumarate salts) of 3-(2,5-difluorophenyl)-7-[1,1-di(methyl-d3)ethyl-2,2,2-d3]-6-[(1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl)methoxy]-1,2,4-triazolo[4,3-b]pyridazine and particles comprising 3-(2,5-difluorophenyl)-7-[1,1-di(methyl-d3)ethyl-2,2,2-d3]-6-[(1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl)methoxy]-1,2,4-triazolo[4,3-b]pyridazine or a salt thereof, and uses thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2023Publication date: September 4, 2025Inventors: Vikram Sudarsan, David Garvey, Eve Taylor, Sunil Mhaskar, William Brubaker
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Publication number: 20250262405Abstract: A body fluid movement system includes a body fluid movement tube with a lumen, a proximal end, a distal end and a balloon coupled to the proximal end. A balloon is configured to be positioned in an interior of a bladder. The locking mechanism is positioned in a surrounding relationship at an exterior of outlet and inlet ports of the body fluid movement lumen and the drainage bag, providing a non-tensile compression force that is applied by the locking mechanism to the outlet and inlet ports at an exterior of the drainage bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2024Publication date: August 21, 2025Inventors: William Brubaker, Paul Davis
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Publication number: 20250222230Abstract: A urinary catheter includes a catheter tube with a lumen, a proximal end, a distal end and a balloon coupled to the proximal end. The balloon is configured to be positioned in an interior of a bladder. The proximal end is configured to provide flow of urine from the bladder through the catheter lumen bag collects urine from the bladder through the catheter lumen. The drainage bag has an inlet port for receiving urine and an outlet port for draining urine from the drainage bag. The urinary catheter tube includes the proximal end and the proximal end, with a plurality of urine draining holes that receive urine from the bladder and allow it to be transported to and though the urinary catheter tube. One or more sensors included in the urinary catheter and positioned to be in contact with patient's urine. An artificial intelligence engine is coupled to the one or more sensors to receive sensor data, and make recommendations relative to a health of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2024Publication date: July 10, 2025Inventors: William Brubaker, Paul Davis
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Patent number: 12311118Abstract: A body fluid movement system includes a locking mechanism without with an integrated-check-valve, a pleated segment and not being swivel snap connector. The locking mechanism is positioned in a surrounding relationship around an entirety of an exterior of the output and inlet ports, providing a compression force applied by the locking mechanism to all of the exteriors of the output and inlet ports. The locking mechanism locks the output port and inlet port along with the locking mechanism when the patient's leg moves more than a predetermined distance. The locking mechanism is configured to provide leak free flow of urine from the bladder to the drainage bag and being usable with different drainage bags and body fluid movement apparatus, and can continue to lock the outlet and inlet ports when the body fluid is drained from the drainage bag.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2024Date of Patent: May 27, 2025Inventors: William Brubaker, Paul Davis