Patents by Inventor William Michael Kelly

William Michael Kelly 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).

  • Hand controller apparatus for detecting input position in a robotic surgery system
    Patent number: 11957429
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a hand controller apparatus for controlling a tool in a robotic surgery system can include a body with a proximal end and a distally located interface end configured to be coupled to an input apparatus configured to control the tool. The hand controller apparatus can also include a control lever attached to a pivot joint proximate a side surface of the body and extending along the body and away from the proximal end, the control lever being laterally moveable relative to the side surface of the body about the pivot joint. The hand controller apparatus can additionally include a lateral movement detector configured to magnetically or inductively detect a lateral movement of the control lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Titan Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon Michael Kelly, Michael Darter Collins, Zachary Kevin Durand, William Jacob Ward, Mark Curtis Rector
  • System and method for curing polymeric moldings having a masking collar
    Patent number: 7387759
    Abstract: A system and method for forming a polymeric molding. A mold component includes a transmissive portion for passing curing energy such as UV light into the mold cavity. A masking collar is engaged around the transmissive portion to block curing energy from exposing and curing polymeric material outside of the region underlying the transmissive portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: William Michael Kelly, Allen Gilliard, George Burnett, John Michael Dilworth
  • System and method for curing polymeric moldings
    Patent number: 7384590
    Abstract: A system and method for forming a polymeric molding. A mold component includes a UV-absorptive material for preventing undesired reflection or transmission of curing energy within the mold cavity, thereby providing more precise control of the edge geometry of the molding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: William Michael Kelly, Allen Gilliard, George E. Burnett
  • System and method for curing polymeric moldings
    Publication number: 20040178541
    Abstract: A system and method for forming a polymeric molding. A mold component includes a UV-absorptive material for preventing undesired reflection or transmission of curing energy within the mold cavity, thereby providing more precise control of the edge geometry of the molding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2003
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Inventors: William Michael Kelly, Allen Gilliard, George E. Burnett
  • System and method for curing polymeric moldings having a masking collar
    Publication number: 20040140578
    Abstract: A system and method for forming a polymeric molding. A mold component includes a transmissive portion for passing curing energy such as UV light into the mold cavity. A masking collar is engaged around the transmissive portion to block curing energy from exposing and curing polymeric material outside of the region underlying the transmissive portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventors: William Michael Kelly, Allen Gilliard, George Burnett, John Michael Dilworth
  • Pre-treatment of molds
    Patent number: 6737661
    Abstract: An irradiation device for treating molds comprising a UV irradiation source, and a means for holding the molds. The invention is also a method of treating molds, comprising the steps of exposing a mold to a high intensity UV radiation for a predetermined time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: William Michael Kelly, Rudiger Reinhard Penno, Michael Jean Dormeyer
  • Pre-treatment of molds
    Publication number: 20020020825
    Abstract: An irradiation device for treating molds comprising a UV irradiation source, and a means for holding the molds. The invention is also a method of treating molds, comprising the steps of exposing a mold to a high intensity UV radiation for a predetermined time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventors: William Michael Kelly, Rudiger Reinhard Penno, Michael Jean Dormeyer