公开(公告)号：US07289883B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-30

申请号：US11650149

申请日：2007-01-05

Applicant: Yulun Wang ,  Louis Kavoussi

Inventor： Yulun Wang ,  Louis Kavoussi

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G06F19/3418 ,  B25J5/007 ,  B25J9/0003 ,  B25J9/1602 ,  B25J9/162 ,  B25J9/163 ,  B25J9/1633 ,  B25J9/1689 ,  B25J9/1692 ,  B25J11/0005 ,  B25J19/022 ,  B25J19/023 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D2201/0206 ,  G05D2201/0211 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3456 ,  G16H10/60 ,  H04N7/142 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: A method for remotely monitoring a patient. The method includes generating and transmitting input commands to the robot from a remote station. The remote station may include a personal computer that is operated by a doctor. The input commands can move the robot so that a video image and sounds of the patient can be captured by a robot camera and microphone, respectively, and transmitted back to the remote station. The robot may also have a monitor and a speaker to allow for two-way videoconferencing between the patient and a doctor at the remote station. The robot can move from room to room so that a doctor can make “patient rounds” within a medical facility. The system thus allows a doctor visit patients from a remote location, thereby improving the frequency of visits and the quality of medical care.

Abstract translation: 一种用于远程监测患者的方法。 该方法包括从远程站向机器人生成和发送输入命令。 远程站可以包括由医生操作的个人计算机。 输入命令可以移动机器人，使得可以分别由机器人相机和麦克风捕获患者的视频图像和声音，并将其发送回远程站。 机器人还可以具有监视器和扬声器，以允许患者和远端站的医生之间进行双向视频会议。 机器人可以从一个房间移动到另一个房间，以便医生可以在医疗机构内进行“病人回合”。 因此，该系统允许医生访问偏远地区的患者，从而提高访问频率和医疗质量。

公开(公告)号：USRE45870E1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-26

申请号：US13543225

申请日：2012-07-06

Applicant: Yulun Wang ,  Louis Kavoussi

Inventor： Yulun Wang ,  Louis Kavoussi

IPC: B25J5/00 ,  B25J9/18 ,  G06F19/00 ,  B25J9/16 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B25J19/02 ,  B25J9/00 ,  B25J11/00 ,  G05D1/02 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: G06F19/3418 ,  B25J5/007 ,  B25J9/0003 ,  B25J9/1602 ,  B25J9/162 ,  B25J9/163 ,  B25J9/1633 ,  B25J9/1689 ,  B25J9/1692 ,  B25J11/0005 ,  B25J19/022 ,  B25J19/023 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D2201/0206 ,  G05D2201/0211 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3456 ,  G16H10/60 ,  H04N7/142 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: A method for remotely monitoring a patient. The method includes generating and transmitting input commands to the robot from a remote station. The remote station may include a personal computer that is operated by a doctor. The input commands can move the robot so that a video image and sounds of the patient can be captured by a robot camera and microphone, respectively, and transmitted back to the remote station. The robot may also have a monitor and a speaker to allow for two-way videoconferencing between the patient and a doctor at the remote station. The robot can move from room to room so that a doctor can make “patient rounds” within a medical facility. The system thus allows a doctor visit patients from a remote location, thereby improving the frequency of visits and the quality of medical care.REEXAMINATION RESULTSThe questions raised in reexamination proceeding No. 90/012,069, filed Dec. 22, 2011, have been considered, and the results thereof are reflected in this reissue patent which constitutes the reexamination certificate required by 35 U.S.C. 307 as provided in 37 CFR 1.570(e) for ex parte reexaminations, or the reexamination certificate required by 35 U.S.C. 316 as provided in 37 CFR 1.997(e) for inter partes reexaminations.

Abstract translation: 一种用于远程监测患者的方法。 该方法包括从远程站向机器人生成和发送输入命令。 远程站可以包括由医生操作的个人计算机。 输入命令可以移动机器人，使得可以分别由机器人相机和麦克风捕获患者的视频图像和声音，并将其发送回远程站。 机器人还可以具有监视器和扬声器，以允许患者和远端站的医生之间进行双向视频会议。 机器人可以从一个房间移动到另一个房间，以便医生可以在医疗机构内进行“病人回合”。 因此，该系统允许医生访问偏远地区的患者，从而提高访问频率和医疗质量。 重审结果2011年12月22日提交的第90 / 012,069号复审程序中提出的问题已被考虑，其结果反映在该重新发行专利中，构成35U.S.C.所要求的复审证书。 根据第37 CFR 1.570（e）的规定，单方面复审，或35 U.S.C.所要求的复审证书。 按照第37 CFR 1.997（e）条的规定进行跨部门重新审查。

公开(公告)号：US20070034046A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-15

申请号：US11359815

申请日：2006-02-22

Applicant: Dan Stoianovici ,  Alexandru Patriciu ,  Dumitru Mazilu ,  Doru Petrisor ,  Louis Kavoussi

Inventor： Dan Stoianovici ,  Alexandru Patriciu ,  Dumitru Mazilu ,  Doru Petrisor ,  Louis Kavoussi

IPC: F16H35/00

CPC classification number: F01C1/10 ,  F16H1/32 ,  F16H35/00 ,  F16H2001/325 ,  F16H2001/327 ,  Y10T74/19

Abstract: A stepper motor suitable for use in a medical imaging environment has (a) a cylindrical central gear having two ends with a center line extending between these ends, and an external surface with circumferentially distributed and radially directed teeth, (b) a means for mounting the central gear such that it is constrained to move in rotational motion about its centerline, (c) a cylindrical hoop gear having a bore with an internal surface having circumferentially distributed and radially directed teeth, (d) a means for mounting the hoop gear such that it is constrained to move in translational-circular motion about the central gear's centerline, wherein this central gear is further configured to fit within the hoop gear's bore in such a manner that a plurality of the central gear and hoop gear teeth intermesh, and wherein these hoop gear teeth are further configured so as to cooperate with the central gear teeth so that the planetary movement of the hoop gear teeth causes the central gear to rotate, and (e) a means for applying a fluid pressure driven force to specified points on the hoop gear so as to cause its movement.

Abstract translation: 适用于医学成像环境的步进电机具有（a）圆柱形中心齿轮，其两端具有在其两端之间延伸的中心线和具有周向分布和径向指向的齿的外表面，（b）用于安装的装置 中心齿轮使得其被限制在围绕其中心线的旋转运动中移动;（c）具有孔的圆柱形环形齿轮，其具有带有周向分布和径向指向的齿的内表面，（d）用于将环形齿轮 它被限制在关于中心齿轮的中心线的平移圆周运动中移动，其中该中心齿轮进一步构造成以使得多个中心齿轮和环形齿轮齿相互啮合的方式装配在环形齿轮的孔内，并且其中 这些环形齿轮齿进一步构造成与中心齿轮齿配合，使得环形齿轮齿的行星运动导致中心齿 以及（e）用于将流体压力驱动力施加到环形齿轮上的特定点以使其运动的装置。

公开(公告)号：US20050124452A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-09

申请号：US10666213

申请日：2003-09-18

Applicant: Dan Stoianovici ,  Louis Kavoussi

Inventor： Dan Stoianovici ,  Louis Kavoussi

IPC: F03C1/04 ,  F16H47/04 ,  F16H49/00

CPC classification number: F03C1/04 ,  F16H49/001 ,  Y10T74/19

Abstract: A motor suitable for use in a medical imaging environment has (a) a centrally located means for actuating a radial wave, (b) a deformable flexspline having an inner surface and a toothed outer surface, with the flexspline coaxially aligned with the central axis of the radial wave actuating means and oriented such that the flexspline inner surface is proximate the outer boundary surface of the actuation means, and with the flexspline toothed outer surface having a first specified number of teeth, and (c) a circular spline having a toothed inner surface, this spline having an outer boundary surface and being coaxially aligned with the central axis and oriented such that the spline toothed inner surface is proximate the flexspline's toothed outer surface, with the spline inner surface having a second specified number of teeth which is different than the first specified number of teeth in the flexspline, wherein the actuation means is operable so that the action of its radial wave causes at least one of the flexspline teeth to engage at a point the toothed side of the circular spline in such a manner that an engagement point passes as a wave around the inner perimeter of the circular spine, with the movement of this engagement point causing the flexspline to rotate around its central axis.

Abstract translation: 适合用于医学成像环境的电动机具有（a）用于致动径向波的居中定位的装置，（b）具有内表面和齿形外表面的可变形的弹性线，其中柔性线与中心轴线 所述径向波致动装置并且定向成使得所述柔性线内表面靠近所述致动装置的外边界表面，并且所述弹性带齿外表面具有第一特定数量的齿，以及（c）具有齿内部的圆形花键 表面，该花键具有外边界表面并与中心轴线同轴对准并且被定向成使得花键齿形内表面接近柔性齿条的齿形外表面，花键内表面具有第二规定数量的齿，其不同于 弹性线中的第一指定数量的齿，其中所述致动装置是可操作的，使得其径向波的作用导致a 至少一个弹性齿以圆形花键的齿形侧的点接合，使得接合点作为围绕圆脊脊的内周边的波而通过，随着该接合点的运动导致柔性线 围绕其中心轴旋转。

公开(公告)号：US07477927B2

公开(公告)日：2009-01-13

申请号：US10367953

申请日：2003-02-19

Applicant: Daniel Stoianovici ,  Alexandru Patriciu ,  Louis Kavoussi ,  Gabor Fichtinger

Inventor： Daniel Stoianovici ,  Alexandru Patriciu ,  Louis Kavoussi ,  Gabor Fichtinger

IPC: A61B5/05

CPC classification number: A61B6/032 ,  A61B34/20 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B90/10 ,  A61B90/13 ,  A61B90/36 ,  A61B2017/3409 ,  A61B2018/2025 ,  A61B2090/364 ,  A61B2090/376

Abstract: A method and system for laser based instrument registration. The system includes an operating table coupled with a robot holding an instrument, and CT scanner. The CT scanner has first and second laser markers. The method includes moving the robot to align the instrument in a first position wherein a tip of the instrument is disposed within a first laser plane created by the first laser marker. Then, the robot moves the instrument to a second position wherein the entire instrument is disposed within the first laser plane. Coordinate data of the robot in the second position is obtained. Image data of a first slice is obtained from the CT scanner. The registration data is calculated based on the coordinate data and the image data.

Abstract translation: 一种用于激光仪器配准的方法和系统。 该系统包括与持有仪器的机器人连接的操作台和CT扫描器。 CT扫描仪具有第一和第二激光标记。 该方法包括移动机器人以将仪器对准在第一位置，其中仪器的尖端设置在由第一激光标记器创建的第一激光平面内。 然后，机器人将仪器移动到第二位置，其中整个仪器设置在第一激光平面内。 获得机器人在第二位置的坐标数据。 从CT扫描器获得第一切片的图像数据。 基于坐标数据和图像数据计算登记数据。

公开(公告)号：US20070112464A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-17

申请号：US11650149

申请日：2007-01-05

Applicant: Yulun Wang ,  Louis Kavoussi

Inventor： Yulun Wang ,  Louis Kavoussi

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G06F19/3418 ,  B25J5/007 ,  B25J9/0003 ,  B25J9/1602 ,  B25J9/162 ,  B25J9/163 ,  B25J9/1633 ,  B25J9/1689 ,  B25J9/1692 ,  B25J11/0005 ,  B25J19/022 ,  B25J19/023 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D2201/0206 ,  G05D2201/0211 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3456 ,  G16H10/60 ,  H04N7/142 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: A method for remotely monitoring a patient. The method includes generating and transmitting input commands to the robot from a remote station. The remote station may include a personal computer that is operated by a doctor. The input commands can move the robot so that a video image and sounds of the patient can be captured by a robot camera and microphone, respectively, and transmitted back to the remote station. The robot may also have a monitor and a speaker to allow for two-way videoconferencing between the patient and a doctor at the remote station. The robot can move from room to room so that a doctor can make “patient rounds” within a medical facility. The system thus allows a doctor visit patients from a remote location, thereby improving the frequency of visits and the quality of medical care.

公开(公告)号：US20070034047A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-15

申请号：US11501098

申请日：2006-08-08

Applicant: Dan Stoianovici ,  Louis Kavoussi

Inventor： Dan Stoianovici ,  Louis Kavoussi

IPC: F16H35/00

CPC classification number: F03C1/04 ,  F16H49/001 ,  Y10T74/19

Abstract: A motor suitable for use in a medical imaging environment has (a) a cylindrical outer gear having a bore with a centerline and an internal surface with circumferentially distributed and radially directed teeth, (b) a means for mounting this outer gear such that it is constrained to move in rotational motion about its centerline, (c) a cylindrical planetary gear having a bore and an external surface having circumferentially distributed and radially directed teeth, (d) a means located within the planetary gear bore for applying a fluid pressure driven force to cause it to move in translational-circular motion about the outer gear's centerline, and (e) wherein the teeth of these gears are configured so as to cooperate such that the translational-circular motion of the planetary gear causes the rotational movement of the outer gear.

公开(公告)号：US07164969B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-16

申请号：US10751032

申请日：2004-01-02

Applicant: Yulun Wang ,  Louis Kavoussi

Inventor： Yulun Wang ,  Louis Kavoussi

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G06F19/3418 ,  B25J5/007 ,  B25J9/0003 ,  B25J9/1602 ,  B25J9/162 ,  B25J9/163 ,  B25J9/1633 ,  B25J9/1689 ,  B25J9/1692 ,  B25J11/0005 ,  B25J19/022 ,  B25J19/023 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D2201/0206 ,  G05D2201/0211 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3456 ,  G16H10/60 ,  H04N7/142 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: A method for remotely monitoring a patient. The method includes generating and transmitting input commands to the robot from a remote station. The remote station may include a personal computer that is operated by a doctor. The input commands can move the robot so that a video image and sounds of the patient can be captured by a robot camera and microphone, respectively, and transmitted back to the remote station. The robot may also have a monitor and a speaker to allow for two-way videoconferencing between the patient and a doctor at the remote station. The robot can move from room to room so that a doctor can make “patient rounds” within a medical facility. The system thus allows a doctor visit patients from a remote location, thereby improving the frequency of visits and the quality of medical care.

公开(公告)号：US07051610B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-30

申请号：US10271604

申请日：2002-10-16

Applicant: Dan Stoianovici ,  Louis Kavoussi

Inventor： Dan Stoianovici ,  Louis Kavoussi

IPC: F16H27/02 ,  F16H1/16 ,  F16H1/20 ,  F16C29/06

CPC classification number: F16H1/163 ,  Y10T74/18792 ,  Y10T74/19763 ,  Y10T74/19828 ,  Y10T74/19953

Abstract: A ball-worm transmission is provided which replaces the sliding friction of the classic worm mechanism with the rolling friction of spherical balls. The ball-worm transmission assembly includes a worm which defines a recirculation path, and a gear coupled to the worm via a plurality of spherical balls. The gear includes a plurality of teeth each having a thickness in a central plane of the gear and a lesser thickness towards both sides of the gear, so that a gap is defined between the teeth is larger towards both sides of the gear than in the central plane of the gear.

公开(公告)号：US20050214727A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-29

申请号：US11075835

申请日：2005-03-08

Applicant: Dan Stoianovici ,  Dumitru Mazilu ,  Alexandru Patriciu ,  Louis Kavoussi

Inventor： Dan Stoianovici ,  Dumitru Mazilu ,  Alexandru Patriciu ,  Louis Kavoussi

IPC: G09B23/28

CPC classification number: G09B23/28

Abstract: A training and/or evaluating device is provided particularly useful in performing laparoscopic procedures, radiological procedures, and precise surgeries that simulates the structure and dynamic motion of the corresponding anatomical structure on which the procedure takes place. The device includes an outer housing, which may be designed to mimic the body wall, in which one or more organs are located. Motion of the organ(s), as a result of respiration, pulmonary action, circulation, digestion and other factors present in a live body, is simulated in the device so as to provide accurate dynamic motion of the organs during a procedure.

Abstract translation: 提供训练和/或评估装置在执行腹腔镜手术，放射学程序和精确手术时特别有用，该手术模拟了在其上发生手术的相应解剖结构的结构和动态运动。 该装置包括外壳，其可被设计成模仿一个或多个器官所在的身体壁。 在器官中模拟器官的运动，由于呼吸，肺动作，循环，消化等存在于活体中的因素，从而在手术过程中提供器官的精确动态运动。