81 patents
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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 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
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
Imaging apparatus for use in a robotic surgery system
20 Jul 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: 10 Oct 19
Utility
Method and apparatus for illuminating an object field imaged by an image sensor
6 Jul 21
An illuminator apparatus and method for illuminating an object field imaged by a rectangular image sensor having a first aspect ratio is disclosed.
Randal B. Chinnock, William L. Weber
Filed: 22 Sep 20
Utility
Method for providing access for a surgical procedure
29 Jun 21
An apparatus and method for providing surgical access to a body cavity of a living animal through an access port inserted in a wall of the body cavity is disclosed.
David Allen Zitnick, Leonard Faria, Dustin Gaidos
Filed: 5 Aug 19
Utility
Hand controller apparatus for detecting input position in a robotic surgery system
29 Jun 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: 17 Jul 19
Utility
Articulated tool positioner and system employing same
8 Jun 21
An articulated tool positioning apparatus comprising a base member, an intermediate member, an end member and a first tool holder arranged in succession, each of the base member, intermediate member, end member and tool holder having a respective central opening.
Rene Robert, David Allen Zitnick, Peter John Kenneth Cameron, Leonard M. Faria, Andrea Bajo
Filed: 9 Nov 18
Utility
Method and apparatus for positioning a workstation for controlling a robotic system
18 May 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: 13 Dec 16
Utility
System and apparatus for positioning an instrument in a body cavity for performing a surgical procedure
11 May 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 Feb 19
Utility
Robotic hand controller
4 May 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: 5 Jun 19
Utility
Brake assembly for robotic surgery system
27 Apr 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: 22 May 19
Utility
Foot pedal apparatus for use with a workstation controlling a robotic surgery system
6 Apr 21
A foot pedal apparatus for use with a workstation operated by a seated user in controlling a robotic surgery system is disclosed.
Chad C. Walters, Kyle R. Millard, Perry A. Genova
Filed: 19 Dec 17
Utility
End effector apparatus for a surgical instrument
16 Mar 21
An end effector apparatus for a surgical instrument is disclosed.
Rene Robert
Filed: 29 Feb 16
Utility
Robotic surgery system
9 Mar 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: 22 May 19