180 patents
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Utility
Hand controller apparatus with feedback responsive to function change in a robotic surgery system
9 Nov 21
In some embodiments, a hand controller apparatus for controlling a tool in a robotic surgery system can include a body including a proximal end and a distally located interface end configured to be coupled to an input apparatus configured to control a surgical tool.
Brandon Michael Kelly, Michael Darter Collins, Chad Clayton Walters, Jonathan Bradley Duke, Zachary Kevin Durand
Filed: 30 Oct 18
Utility
Robotic hand controller
9 Nov 21
A hand controller for enabling a user to perform an activity and method for controlling a robotic arm is provided.
Uwe Schaible, Drazena Brocilo, John Harmen
Filed: 12 Apr 21
Utility
Imaging Apparatus for Use In a Robotic Surgery System
28 Oct 21
A stereoscopic imaging apparatus for use in a robotic surgery system is disclosed and includes an elongate sheath having a bore.
Evan Rittenhouse Jones, Spencer James Costello
Filed: 9 Jul 21
Utility
Camera positioning system, method, and apparatus for capturing images during a medical procedure
26 Oct 21
In some embodiments, a visualization device for a robotic surgery apparatus can include a housing configured to be removably attached to a mounting interface of the apparatus and be positioned adjacent an insertion device of the apparatus.
Perry A. Genova, Hans Christian Pflaumer, Aki Hannu Einari Laakso, Allan Katz, Alejandro Espinosa, Eduardo A. Ampuero, Duane Couri
Filed: 7 Jun 19
Utility
Systems, methods, and apparatuses for capturing images during a medical procedure
19 Oct 21
An insertion device for a single port robotic surgery apparatus can include an insertion section with first and second camera channels and an instrument channel, the first camera channel configured to facilitate insertion and removal of a primary camera, the second camera channel configured to enclose a secondary camera, and the instrument channel configured to permit insertion and removal of a surgical instrument from the insertion section, The insertion device can include a housing attached to the insertion section, the housing including a passage configured to permit at least a portion of the primary camera to pass through the housing into the first camera channel and exit the first camera channel.
Perry A. Genova, Sachin A. Sankholkar, Hans Christian Pflaumer, Aki Hannu Einari Laakso, Allan Katz, Alejandro Espinosa, Eduardo A. Ampuero
Filed: 21 Jun 19
Utility
Actuator apparatus for operating a surgical instrument
21 Sep 21
A coupler apparatus for coupling electrical signals between an actuator and an end effector is disclosed.
Tim Haughton, Rene Robert
Filed: 17 Jul 20
Utility
Surgical instrument apparatus, actuator, and drive
21 Sep 21
A surgical instrument apparatus for performing a surgical procedure within a body cavity of a patient is disclosed and includes an elongate manipulator having a distal end for receiving an end effector and including a plurality of control links extending through the manipulator operable to cause movement of the distal end in response to movement of the control links in a longitudinal direction.
Perry A. Genova, Aki Hannu Einari Laakso
Filed: 30 May 19
Utility
Hand Controller Apparatus for Detecting Input Position In a Robotic Surgery System
16 Sep 21
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.
Brandon Michael Kelly, Michael Darter Collins, Zachary Kevin Durand, William Jacob Ward, Mark Curtis Rector
Filed: 27 May 21
Utility
Hand controller apparatus including ergonomic features for a robotic surgery system
14 Sep 21
In some embodiments, a hand controller apparatus for controlling a tool in a robotic surgery system can include a body including a proximal end and a distally located interface end configured to be coupled to an input apparatus configured to control a surgical tool.
Jonathan Bradley Duke, Chad Clayton Walters, Olivier Franck Currat, Eric Collins
Filed: 30 Oct 18
Utility
Instrument insertion system, method, and apparatus for performing medical procedures
7 Sep 21
In some embodiments, an insertion device for a single port robotic surgery apparatus includes a plurality of instrument channels positioned in an interior of a housing and extending along substantially an entire length of the housing, the plurality of instrument channels configured to removably house a plurality of surgical instruments, a plurality of openings in a rear exterior surface of the housing, the plurality of openings providing access to the plurality of instrument channels and configured to facilitate insertion of the plurality of surgical instruments into the plurality of instrument channels, and an illumination device supported at least partially at the rear exterior surface of the housing and positioned proximal to the plurality of openings, the illumination device configured to illuminate the openings to facilitate insertion of the plurality of instruments through the plurality of openings.
Perry A. Genova, Hans Christian Pflaumer, Aki Hannu Einari Laakso, Allan Katz, Alejandro Espinosa, Eduardo A. Ampuero, Daniel Hoffman
Filed: 12 Mar 19
Utility
Apparatus for providing access to a body cavity of a patient for a medical procedure
7 Sep 21
Method and apparatuses for providing access to a body cavity of a living animal through an access port inserted in an incision made in a wall of the body cavity are disclosed.
Leonard Faria, Joseph Gordon, Rene Robert
Filed: 24 Jul 19
Utility
Articulated Tool Positioner and System Employing Same
2 Sep 21
A laparoscopic surgical apparatus for performing a surgical procedure through a single incision in a patient's body includes a gross positioning arm supported on a moveable platform, the gross positioner including a head; at least one articulated tool positioning apparatus coupled via a tool controller to an underside of the head, the articulated tool positioning apparatus being configured to receive a tool for performing surgical operations, the tool controller being actuated by the head to cause movements of the articulated tool positioning apparatus for performing surgical operations; and wherein the gross positioner is configured to permit the head to be positioned to facilitate insertion of the articulated tool positioning apparatus through the incision into the patient's body.
Rene Robert, David Allen Zitnick, Peter John Kenneth Cameron, Leonard M. Faria, Andrea Bajo
Filed: 17 May 21
Utility
Alignment difference safety in a master-slave robotic system
31 Aug 21
A method of operating a robotic control system comprising a master apparatus in communication with an input device having a handle and a slave system having a tool having an end effector whose position and orientation is determined in response to a position and orientation of the handle.
Joseph Kralicky, Peter Cameron, Rene Robert
Filed: 31 Oct 18
Utility
Apparatus for Providing Instrument Access Through a Surgical Access Device
26 Aug 21
An apparatus for providing instrument access through a gel pad of a surgical access device disposed to seal an opening to a body cavity of a patient is disclosed.
Matthew M. Francisco, Laura E. Bucknam
Filed: 25 Feb 20
Utility
Articulated Tool Positioner and System Employing Same
12 Aug 21
A laparoscopic surgical apparatus for performing a surgical procedure through a single incision in a patient's body includes a gross positioning arm supported on a moveable platform, the gross positioner including a head; at least one articulated tool positioning apparatus coupled via a tool controller to an underside of the head, the articulated tool positioning apparatus being configured to receive a tool for performing surgical operations, the tool controller being actuated by the head to cause movements of the articulated tool positioning apparatus for performing surgical operations; and wherein the gross positioner is configured to permit the head to be positioned to facilitate insertion of the articulated tool positioning apparatus through the incision into the patient's body.
Rene Robert, David Allen Zitnick, Peter John Kenneth Cameron, Leonard M. Faria, Andrea Bajo
Filed: 28 Apr 21
Utility
Method and Apparatus for Positioning a Workstation for Controlling a Robotic System
5 Aug 21
A method for positioning an input device of a workstation for use by a seated user in controlling a robotic surgery system is disclosed.
Thomas Andrew Lutzow, Daniel Bacher
Filed: 26 Apr 21
Utility
Brake Assembly for Robotic Surgery System
5 Aug 21
A robotic surgery cart has a pair of rear wheel assemblies and a pair of front wheel assemblies.
Angelica Basco de Rosa Payne, Spencer Scott Pratt, Abraham Allen Shipley
Filed: 30 Mar 21
Utility
Robotic Surgery System
29 Jul 21
A robotic surgery system includes a control unit assembly that supports and operates one or more robotic tools and a mechanical arm assembly that movably supports the control unit assembly in space.
Aki Hannu Einari Laakso, Hans Christian Pflaumer, Abraham Allen Shipley, Nathan Wagner Ginsberg, Yahia Laouar, Cara Lee Coad, Michael James Ross, John Michael Burton, JR.
Filed: 9 Feb 21
Utility
Robotic Hand Controller
29 Jul 21
A hand controller for enabling a user to perform an activity and method for controlling a robotic arm is provided.
Uwe Schaible, Drazena Brocilo, John Harmen
Filed: 12 Apr 21
Utility
System and Apparatus for Positioning an Instrument In a Body Cavity for Performing a Surgical Procedure
29 Jul 21
Methods and systems for insertion of an instrument into a body cavity of an animal for performing a surgical procedure using a processor circuit controlled robotic surgery system are disclosed.
Perry A. Genova, David McNally
Filed: 12 Apr 21