公开(公告)号：US20240358370A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-31

申请号：US18765543

申请日：2024-07-08

Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.

Inventor： David W. WEIR ,  Melody WU ,  Gabriel F. BRISSON ,  Kevin DURANT ,  Grant DUQUE

IPC: A61B17/072 ,  A61B1/00 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/08 ,  A61B17/10 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B34/00 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B34/37 ,  A61B50/13 ,  A61B50/33 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61B90/92 ,  A61B90/98 ,  B25J9/16 ,  G01L5/22

CPC classification number: A61B17/07207 ,  A61B1/000095 ,  A61B17/08 ,  A61B17/10 ,  A61B18/1445 ,  A61B34/25 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B34/37 ,  A61B34/76 ,  A61B50/13 ,  A61B50/33 ,  A61B90/92 ,  A61B90/98 ,  B25J9/1633 ,  G01L5/226 ,  A61B2017/00199 ,  A61B2017/00398 ,  A61B2017/07271 ,  A61B2017/07285 ,  A61B2017/2927 ,  A61B2018/00595 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/00988 ,  A61B2018/1455 ,  A61B2090/031 ,  Y10S901/29 ,  Y10S901/31

Abstract: Techniques for torque compensation include a system include actuating means coupled to a clamping means and processing means. The processing means is configured to acquire an initial torque limit for the clamping means; adjust the initial torque limit based on an angle of a wrist of the clamping means to obtain an adjusted torque limit; and drive, subject to the adjusted torque limit, the actuating means to cause the clamping means to clamp a material.

公开(公告)号：US20240350158A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-24

申请号：US18757674

申请日：2024-06-28

Applicant: Covidien LP

Inventor： James D. Allen, IV ,  John R. Twomey ,  Michael B. Lyons ,  Jessica E.C. Olson ,  Sean T. O'Neill ,  Grant T. Sims

IPC: A61B17/28 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B17/295 ,  A61B17/3205 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B90/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/282 ,  A61B17/3205 ,  A61B18/1445 ,  A61B2017/00526 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B2017/292 ,  A61B2017/2936 ,  A61B17/295 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/1455 ,  A61B2090/031 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A surgical instrument includes an elongated shaft having a distal portion and a proximal portion coupled to a housing. An inner shaft member extends at least partially through the elongated shaft and is selectively movable in a longitudinal direction. An end effector is supported by the distal portion of the elongated shaft. The end effector includes upper and lower jaw members pivotally coupled to the distal portion of the elongated shaft about a pivot axis and including a pair of laterally spaced flanges. The pairs of flanges of the jaw members are arranged in an offset configuration such that one flange of the upper jaw member is positioned on a laterally exterior side of a corresponding flange of the lower jaw member, and the other flange of the upper jaw member is positioned on a laterally interior side of the other flange of the lower jaw member.

公开(公告)号：US12121457B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-22

申请号：US17592013

申请日：2022-02-03

Applicant: Douglas George Hughes

Inventor： Douglas George Hughes

IPC: A61F2/46 ,  A61B17/16 ,  A61B34/20 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61F2/44 ,  A61B17/17 ,  A61B17/70 ,  A61B34/10 ,  A61B34/30

CPC classification number: A61F2/4611 ,  A61B17/1615 ,  A61B34/20 ,  A61B90/03 ,  A61F2/442 ,  A61B17/1671 ,  A61B17/1757 ,  A61B17/7032 ,  A61B34/10 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B2090/031 ,  A61F2/4455

Abstract: A device for safely approaching vertebral disc space utilizing stereotactic guidance, clearing material from the disc space, a device for expanding the disc space, stereotactic methods for implant planning and monitoring articulating instrument end effectors and a device for implantation into the disc space for the purpose of fusion or disc replacement.

公开(公告)号：US20240341897A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-17

申请号：US18634017

申请日：2024-04-12

Applicant: ECA Medical Instruments, Inc.

Inventor： Alexander Arazawa ,  Navid Mahpeykar ,  Andre Comella ,  Tommy Tak

IPC: A61B90/00 ,  F16D7/02

CPC classification number: A61B90/03 ,  F16D7/024 ,  A61B2090/031 ,  F16D2200/0004 ,  F16D2200/0065

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to systems and methods to limit the torque of tools and devices, and specifically, to single-use or disposable, low-cost slip clutch systems and methods with modular disks that limit the output torque of manual or power-driven medical drivers.

公开(公告)号：US12114940B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-15

申请号：US17561369

申请日：2021-12-23

Applicant: Verb Surgical Inc.

Inventor： Pablo E. Garcia Kilroy ,  Jose Luis Cordoba ,  Berk Gonenc ,  Xin Liu

IPC: A61B34/30 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B17/32 ,  A61B17/34 ,  A61B34/00 ,  A61B34/32 ,  A61B90/00 ,  B25J13/08 ,  B25J15/00 ,  G01L1/14 ,  G01L3/14 ,  G01L5/22 ,  H02K7/116 ,  H02K11/215 ,  H02K11/24 ,  H02K29/08 ,  H02P6/08 ,  H02P6/16

CPC classification number: A61B34/30 ,  A61B17/00234 ,  A61B17/3423 ,  A61B34/32 ,  A61B34/71 ,  A61B90/03 ,  A61B90/06 ,  B25J13/085 ,  B25J15/0019 ,  G01L1/142 ,  G01L3/1428 ,  G01L3/1442 ,  G01L5/226 ,  H02K7/1163 ,  H02K11/215 ,  H02K11/24 ,  H02K29/08 ,  A61B2017/00119 ,  A61B2017/00398 ,  A61B2017/00477 ,  A61B2017/00853 ,  A61B2017/00991 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B17/320016 ,  A61B2034/302 ,  A61B2090/031 ,  A61B2090/066 ,  A61B2090/0807 ,  A61B2090/0809 ,  A61B2090/0811 ,  H02P6/08 ,  H02P6/16 ,  A61B2562/0261 ,  A61B5/1071

Abstract: A tool driver for use in robotic surgery includes a base configured to couple to a distal end of a robotic arm, and a tool carriage slidingly engaged with the base and configured to receive a surgical tool. In one variation, the tool carriage may include a plurality of linear axis drives configured to actuate one or more articulated movements of the surgical tool. In another variation, the tool carriage may include a plurality of rotary axis drives configured to actuate one or more articulated movements of the surgical tool. Various sensors, such as a capacitive load cell for measuring axial load, a position sensor for measuring linear position of the guide based on the rotational positions of gears in a gear transmission, and/or a capacitive torque sensor based on differential capacitance, may be included in the tool driver.

公开(公告)号：US20240207008A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-27

申请号：US18536105

申请日：2023-12-11

Applicant: Pro-Dex, Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin J. Sexson ,  Alexander M. Pfotenhauer

IPC: A61B90/00 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/16 ,  A61B17/80 ,  A61B17/86 ,  A61B17/88 ,  A61B34/30 ,  G16H20/40

CPC classification number: A61B90/03 ,  A61B17/1617 ,  A61B17/1626 ,  A61B17/8875 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B2017/00017 ,  A61B2017/00115 ,  A61B2017/00398 ,  A61B2017/00734 ,  A61B17/8057 ,  A61B17/863 ,  A61B2090/031 ,  A61B2090/062 ,  A61B2090/066 ,  G16H20/40

Abstract: Various torque-limiting screwdriver devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. The screwdriver can include a body, a motor that is configured to rotate a screw engaged with the screwdriver, and a processor configured to control operation of the screwdriver. The screwdriver can have torque-limiting functionality, such as by monitoring the amount of torque applied to the screw and reducing or stopping rotation of the screw when certain torque-limiting criteria are met. In some embodiments, the screwdriver can be switched between manual operation by a user, and automated operation by a motor within the screwdriver. In some embodiments, the screwdriver can be attached to a robotic arm.

公开(公告)号：US20240197429A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-20

申请号：US18537057

申请日：2023-12-12

Applicant: Pro-Dex, Inc.

Inventor： Alexander M. Pfotenhauer ,  Manouchehr Goharlaee

IPC: A61B90/00 ,  A61B17/16 ,  A61B17/88

CPC classification number: A61B90/03 ,  A61B17/1626 ,  A61B17/1628 ,  A61B17/8875 ,  A61B2090/031 ,  A61B2090/066

Abstract: Various torque-limiting surgical driver devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. The surgical driver can include a body, a motor that is configured to rotate a drill bit engaged with the surgical driver, and a processor configured to control operation of the surgical driver. The surgical driver can have torque-limiting functionality, such as by monitoring the amount of torque applied to a drill bit and reducing or stopping rotation of the drill bit when certain torque-limiting criteria are met.

公开(公告)号：US11986183B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-21

申请号：US17838589

申请日：2022-06-13

Applicant: Cilag GmbH International

Inventor： David C. Yates ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  James R. Giordano

IPC: A61B17/072 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B34/00 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B34/37 ,  A61B50/36 ,  A61B90/98 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/068 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B17/32 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61B90/50

CPC classification number: A61B17/07207 ,  A61B18/1482 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B34/37 ,  A61B34/71 ,  A61B34/76 ,  A61B50/36 ,  A61B90/98 ,  A61B2017/00115 ,  A61B2017/00199 ,  A61B2017/00203 ,  A61B2017/0023 ,  A61B2017/00305 ,  A61B2017/00314 ,  A61B2017/00323 ,  A61B2017/00327 ,  A61B2017/00398 ,  A61B2017/00464 ,  A61B2017/00477 ,  A61B2017/00482 ,  A61B2017/00734 ,  A61B2017/00738 ,  A61B2017/0688 ,  A61B17/072 ,  A61B2017/0725 ,  A61B2017/07271 ,  A61B2017/07278 ,  A61B2017/07285 ,  A61B2017/2905 ,  A61B2017/2923 ,  A61B2017/2927 ,  A61B2017/2933 ,  A61B2017/2937 ,  A61B2017/2943 ,  A61B2017/320052 ,  A61B2018/00601 ,  A61B2090/031 ,  A61B2090/506

Abstract: A surgical stapling assembly is disclosed comprising a shaft, an end effector attached to the shaft, an electric motor, a plurality of sensors positioned within the end effector to measure an electrical parameter, and a control circuit. The end effector comprises a first jaw, a second jaw movable relative to the first jaw, and a firing driver to deploy staples and cut tissue. The electric motor is to actuate the firing driver. The control circuit is to actuate the electric motor to deploy staples from a staple cartridge during a firing stroke, monitor the electrical parameter at a first location of the firing stroke, and monitor the electrical parameter at a second location of the firing stroke, wherein the first location and the second location are different.

公开(公告)号：US11883057B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-30

申请号：US17575219

申请日：2022-01-13

Applicant: Cilag GmbH International ,  SAMTEC INC.

Inventor： Eric Roberson ,  James E. Borgelt ,  Douglas E. McCartin

IPC: A61B17/32 ,  A61N7/02 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B18/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/320068 ,  A61B17/320092 ,  A61B90/03 ,  A61N7/02 ,  A61B2017/00477 ,  A61B2017/320071 ,  A61B2017/320094 ,  A61B2017/320095 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/00345 ,  A61B2018/00601 ,  A61B2018/00619 ,  A61B2090/031

Abstract: A surgical instrument for use during a surgical procedure includes an instrument body, an ultrasonic transducer assembly extending along a longitudinal axis, a power cord, and a transducer slip joint. The ultrasonic transducer assembly is rotatably mounted within the instrument body about the longitudinal axis and defines a first outer profile. The power cord projects from the instrument body to provide electrical power to the ultrasonic transducer assembly for operating an acoustic waveguide. The transducer slip joint is positioned between the power cord and the ultrasonic transducer assembly and electrically and mechanically connects the power cord to the ultrasonic transducer assembly. The ultrasonic transducer assembly selectively rotates relative to the power cord for inhibiting the power cord from winding upon rotation of the ultrasonic transducer assembly. The transducer slip joint also defines a second outer profile that fits within the first outer profile of the ultrasonic transducer assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20230381450A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-30

申请号：US18231184

申请日：2023-08-07

Applicant: MICRONOVUS, LLC

Inventor： Brian Giles

IPC: A61M25/00 ,  A61M25/01 ,  A61M25/09

CPC classification number: A61M25/0012 ,  A61M25/005 ,  A61M25/0127 ,  A61M25/013 ,  A61M25/09041 ,  A61B2090/031

Abstract: A catheter with a distal end that rotates through the conversion of linear motion to rotational motion, thus the distal end may be rotated without longitudinally advancing or retracting the distal end. The catheter includes a tube with a single helix or a dual chirality helix cut into the tube, a distal end segment, means for linear displacement of the helix, and means for coupling the junction point of the helix to the distal segment.