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Unmet NeedMechanical motion has been in constant development since the development of the pulley. New technology such as computer-controlled motion has emerged in the 20th and developed in the 21st century, specifically seen recently in the entrance of robots. The advent of robots for precision tasks such as in medical robotics has introduced a problem...

Published: 6/28/2024 | Inventor(s): Dan Stoianovici, Doru Petrisor

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

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

Delta Mechanism with Enhanced Torsional Stiffness

Unmet NeedThis invention pertains to an improvement in the Robotic ENT Microsurgery System (REMS). The REMS robot uses a delta mechanism to provide translational degrees of freedom. Though the delta mechanism offers a lot of advantages, particularly in reducing the weight of the robot has to move, it also suffers from weak torsional stiffness. Technical...

Published: 6/27/2024 | Inventor(s): Russell Taylor, Kevin Olds

Keywords(s): Delta Mechanism Module, Interventional and Surgical Systems, Motion Translation/Rotation Components

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

Fiber Optic Distal Sensor Controlled Drug Injector

INVENTION NOVELTY Motion-compensated high-precision drug injector using a fiber optic distal sensor to monitor, in real time, the relative position between the injector tip and the tissue. The linear motion controls the injector tip position based on the sensor input to compensate for the unwanted tissue and hand motions for precise control of the...

Published: 6/27/2024 | Inventor(s): Jin Kang, Peter Gehlbach

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

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

A Scalable, Cable Driven Morphable Manipulator with Unique Fabrication Method

C11193: A Scalable, Cable Driven Morphable Manipulator with Unique Fabrication MethodValue Proposition: The invention is much stiffer than comparable morphable surgical manipulators, resulting in an increased ability to apply normal forces at the tip. In addition, the unique construction method leaves the lumen unobstructed for the passage of other...

Published: 6/27/2024 | Inventor(s): Ehsan Basafa, Michael Kutzer, Mehran Armand, Christopher Brown, Russell Taylor

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

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

Remote Center of Motion Robot for Medical Image Scanning and Image-guided Targeting

C11305: Remote Center of Motion Robot for Medical Image Scanning and Image-guided TargetingNovelty: A robot which uses a Remote Center of Motion to operate ultrasound probes with maneuverability similar to manual handling. It allows 3-D image rendering from 2-D ultrasound and enables a variety of robot-assisted image-guided procedures.Value Proposition:...

Published: 6/27/2024 | Inventor(s): Doru Petrisor, Dan Stoianovici, Misop Han, Chunwoo Kim, Felix Schafer

Keywords(s): Imaging and Sensing Systems, In Vivo Medical Imaging, Integrated Imaging System, Interventional and Surgical Systems, Motion Translation/Rotation Components, Remote Center of Motion (RCM) Module

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

Revolving Needle Driver

C10209: Revolving Robotic Needle DriverNovelty: A new needle driver that automates and improves accuracy for percutaneous interventions.Value Proposition: Image-guided robots are automated or assistive manipulators that operate based on medical images. These medical tools are currently finding applications in most medical fields, allowing the physicians...

Published: 6/27/2024 | Inventor(s): Lucian Gruionu, Doru Petrisor, Dumitru Mazilu, Alexandru Patriciu, Dan Stoianovici

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

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

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: 6/27/2024 | 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

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: 6/27/2024 | 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

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: 6/27/2024 | 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: 6/27/2024 | 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