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Multi-Imager Compatible Robot for Image-Guided Interventions and Fully Automated Brachytherapy Seed Injector

C04870: Multi-Imager Compatible Surgical RobotNovelty: An apparatus that allows for safe and precise interventions in cooperation with preferred imaging techniques.Value Proposition: Robotic systems have the potential to expand the field of radiology by augmenting physician manipulations and integrating medical information for diagnostic purposes. Meanwhile,...

Published: 3/13/2025 | Inventor(s): Dan Stoianovici, Alexandru Patriciu, Dumitru Mazilu, Doru Petrisor, Louis Kavoussi

Keywords(s): Cancers, Disease Indication, Imaging and Sensing Systems, Imaging Modality, In Vivo Medical Imaging, Integrated Robotic and Imaging System, Interventional and Surgical Systems, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Radiotherapy, Single, Surgical Navigation, Therapeutic Matter, Therapeutics, Therapy Type

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Surgical, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Oncology, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Imaging, Technology Classifications > Therapeutic Modalities

Pneumatic Stepper Motor

C04783: Precise MRI Safe MotorNovelty: A new motor design that can operate in the presence of a large electromagnet while maintaining the precision required for medical procedures.Value Proposition: Pneumatic actuators are widely used for both commercial and industrial applications due to their low cost, compact size, high power to weight ratio, reliability,...

Published: 3/13/2025 | Inventor(s): Dan Stoianovici, Alexandru Patriciu, Dumitru Mazilu, Doru Petrisor, Louis Kavoussi

Keywords(s): Interventional and Surgical Systems, Motion Translation/Rotation Components, Motor

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Computers, Electronics & Software > Robotics, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Computers, Electronics & Software

Tracker Robot For CT-Guided Interventions

C04032: CT Navigated Interventional RobotNovelty: A new robotic system for CT-guided operations to enable precise tool insertion and manipulation.Value Proposition: Laparoscopic and percutaneous surgical procedures have become increasingly popular due to their minimally invasive nature. In exchange for reduced recovery times for the patient, these operations...

Published: 3/13/2025 | Inventor(s): Dan Stoianovici, Dumitru Mazilu, Louis Kavoussi

Keywords(s): Imaging and Sensing Systems, Imaging Modality, In Vivo Medical Imaging, Integrated Robotic and Imaging System, Interventional and Surgical Systems, Surgical Navigation, X-ray Computed Tomography (CT)

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Surgical, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Imaging

Adjustable Remote Center of Motion Robotic Module

C03980: Adjustable Remote Center of Motion Robotic ModuleNovelty: A new surgical robot apparatus for accurate placements of needles and tools.Value Proposition: The rise of laparoscopic, percutaneous, and robot-assisted procedures has given way to many designs for surgical tools. Many consist of long shafts to access the desired tissue and are typically...

Published: 3/13/2025 | Inventor(s): Dan Stoianovici, Louis Whitcomb, Dumitru Mazilu, Russell Taylor, Louis Kavoussi

Keywords(s): Interventional and Surgical Systems, Motion Translation/Rotation Components, Remote Center of Motion (RCM) Module

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Computers, Electronics & Software > Robotics, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Surgical, Technology Classifications > Computers, Electronics & Software, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices

A Fluoro-servoing Method For Robotic Targetting of Surgical Instrumentation

C03888: A Fluoro-servoing Method For Robotic Targetting of Surgical InstrumentationNovelty: A simple and precise robot targeting method for controlling surgical needle orientation in percutaneous procedures based on radiological feedback.Value Proposition: Most image-guided procedures such as percutaneous needle access, radio and ultrasonic ablation...

Published: 3/13/2025 | Inventor(s): Dan Stoianovici, Alexandru Patriciu, Louis Kavoussi

Keywords(s): Computer and Network Systems, Computer Software, Image Analysis Software, Interventional and Surgical Systems, Surgical Control Systems

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Computers, Electronics & Software > Image Processing & Analysis, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Surgical, Technology Classifications > Computers, Electronics & Software, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices

Laser-based CT and MR Registration

C03863: No-Dose Needle NavigationNovelty: A new system that provides high accuracy needle placement without high amounts of radiation.Value Proposition: New generation of CT-scanners allows for fluoro-imaging of a CT slice. Using the real-time cross-section image the radiologist manually orients and inserts a procedure needle towards the target, provided...

Published: 3/13/2025 | Inventor(s): Dan Stoianovici, Alexandru Patriciu, Louis Kavoussi, Gabor Fichtinger

Keywords(s): Interventional and Surgical Systems, Surgical Navigation

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Surgical, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices

A Surgical Needle Probe for Electrical Impedance Measurements

C03375: Tissue Sensing NeedleNovelty: An insertion tool that integrates a sensor to detect differences between tissue-type differences during placement.Value Proposition: Laparoscopic procedures have become commonplace in many surgical fields, as they are less invasive and reduce recovery times. However, these benefits come at the cost of visualization...

Published: 3/13/2025 | Inventor(s): Mohamead Allaf, Dan Stoianovici, Louis Kavoussi, Stephen Jackman

Keywords(s): Electrical Impedance Probe, Interventional and Surgical Systems, Probes, Surgical Instruments

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Surgical, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices

Friction Transmission with Axial Loading

C03171: Mechanical Power ConverterNovelty: An actuator that converts rotational to translational motion and vice versa. The unique design allows for more power transmission than traditional designs of a similar size.Value Proposition: Percutaneous procedures have become commonplace in medicine as they are less invasive and result in shorter recovery...

Published: 3/13/2025 | Inventor(s): Dan Stoianovici, Louis Kavoussi, Louis Whitcomb, Russell Taylor, Jeffrey Cadeddu, Roger Demaree, Stephen Basile

Keywords(s): Interventional and Surgical Systems, Motion Translation/Rotation Components, Motor

Harmonic Motor

C01736: Distortion-Free Imaging MotorNovelty: A new motor designed specifically for medical imaging systems, which does not affect image quality.Value Proposition: Many medical imaging methods include motorized elements to control motion or placement of the imaging devices. For modalities such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography...

Published: 3/13/2025 | Inventor(s): Dan Stoianovici, Louis Kavoussi

Keywords(s): Interventional and Surgical Systems, Motion Translation/Rotation Components, Motor

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Computers, Electronics & Software, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Surgical