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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6994708 | Robotic tool with monopolar electro-surgical scissors The present invention provides robotic surgical instruments and systems that include electrosurgical cutting/shearing tools and methods of performing a robotic surgical procedure. The surgical instruments can advantageously be used in robotically controlled minimall... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6996430 | Method and system for displaying cross-sectional images of a body This invention is a method of displaying cross-sectional images of a body so as to render the cross-sectional images more interpretable. The method is effected by using a first imaging device (110, 120), obtaining at least one cross-sectional image of a porti... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6993374 | Instrumentation and method for mounting a surgical navigation reference device to a patient Instrumentation and methods are provided for mounting a surgical navigation reference frame to a patient for performing an image-guided surgical procedure on an anatomical component. In one embodiment of the invention, a trocar is positioned within a cannula to form... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6989015 | Navigation of medical instrument The subject invention pertains to a device for inserting medical instruments into the human body. In a specific embodiment, the subject device can be made from a material which is invisible under Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). The subject device can incorporate t... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6988009 | Implant registration device for surgical navigation system A system for registering an orthopedic implant in a computer assisted navigation system. The system includes a plurality of differently sized implants which may be the femoral component or hip stem of a prosthetic hip joint. A registration device is engageable with ... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6980849 | Instrumentation and method for performing image-guided spinal surgery using an anterior surgical approach Instrumentation and methods are provided for performing image-guided spinal surgery using an anterior surgical approach. In one embodiment, the method comprises providing a surgical navigation reference device, mounting the reference device to bone at a location rem... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6980679 | Method and system for monitoring breathing activity of a subject A method and system for monitoring breathing movement of an infant is disclosed. A method and system for detecting and predictably estimating regular cycles of breathing movements is disclosed. Another disclosed aspect of the invention is directed to detect and repo... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6978166 | System for use in displaying images of a body part A system for use during a medical or surgical procedure on a body. The system generates a display representing the position of two or more body elements during the procedure based on a reference image data set generated by a scanner. The system produces a reference ... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6973202 | Single-camera tracking of an object A method and system for determining the position and orientation of an object is disclosed. A set of markers attached or associated with the object is optically tracked and geometric translation is performed to use the coordinates of the set of markers to determine ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6966876 | Device for holding and positioning an endoscopic instrument A device for holding and positioning an endoscopic instrument introduced through a body surface of a patient has a holder for the instrument, which holder is designed in such a way that the instrument can be positioned relative to the body surface in different spati... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6962563 | Surgical apparatus A surgical apparatus comprises a rigid sheath, an object observation mechanism and an observation optical axis rotating mechanism. The sheath has a distal opening and a proximal opening. The object observation mechanism is inserted into the sheath from the proximal ... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6963792 | Surgical method A teleoperator system with telepresence is shown which includes right and left hand controllers (72R and 72L) for control of right and left manipulators (24R and 24L) through use of a servomechanism that includes computer. The teleoperato... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6961606 | Multimodality medical imaging system and method with separable detector devices The invention comprises a system and method for creating medical images of a subject patient using a plurality of imaging devices, such as tomographic imaging scanners. The imaging devices each have a bore through which a patient is translated during scanning. The i... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6960225 | Medical applications using microcombustion A process for delivering high intensity heat in medical applications is disclosed. The process involves forming a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen and reacting the mixture to generate heat near a region of interest. ... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6960166 | Speculum having ultrasound probe A speculum is equipped with an ultrasound probe, for permitting ultrasound visualization during procedures, such as transcervical embryo transfer with In Vitro Fertilization, thus providing superior transvaginal ultrasonographic imaging without interference by the u... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6955671 | Remote surgery support system A first signal transmission apparatus installed in an operating room and a second signal transmission apparatus installed in a remote control room in a remote place are linked by a public line. Assuming that surgery is performed on a patient using a surgical instrum... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6951538 | Retractor and method for spinal pedicle screw placement To avoid traditional muscle dissection required in the placement of a screw for a pedicle screw fixation, a retractor is provided having a guide of an appropriate length to provide access from the skin surface to the dorsal aspect of the vertebra over the pedicle. T... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6949105 | Method and apparatus for stereotactic implantation The invention relates to a technique for precisely locating a line containing a predetermined point within the surgical site using a series of levels and plumb lines and internal anatomical features of the surgical site, using this location to precisely position and... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6949106 | Surgical instrument A master station of a master/slave surgery system, adapted to be manually manipulated by a surgeon to, in turn, control motion at a slave station at which is disposed a surgical instrument in response to the surgeon manipulation, the master station comprising: a low... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6945251 | Apparatus for the stabilization of head position An apparatus is provided to fix a thermoplastic mask to a patient. The apparatus includes a member formed to be positioned adjacent a cranio facial bone, a fixation member coupled to the member, and a fastener plate. The fastener plate couples the mask to the fixati... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6945955 | Sensor system including a port body The invention provides a device and methods for analysing body fluids wherein the device is implanted in the body and provides for both the delivery of substances into the body and for the testing of body fluids. ... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6946812 | Method and apparatus for providing force feedback using multiple grounded actuators An apparatus and method for interfacing the motion of a user-manipulable object with a computer system includes a user object physically contacted or grasped by a user. A 3-D spatial mechanism is coupled to the user object, such as a stylus or a medical instrument, ... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6947582 | Three-dimensional shape detection by means of camera images A method of detecting the shape of an object comprises the following steps: a) producing a camera image of the object; b) mapping an outline of the object, which appears sharp in the camera image, in a first plane by means of an analyzer connected to the camera; c) ... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6947783 | System for the navigation-assisted positioning of elements A system for applying an element to a body, wherein the position of a device for preparing and/or producing a connection between said body and said element relative to the position of said body is detected, it also relating to a system for applying an element to a b... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6941950 | Bronchial flow control devices and methods of use Disclosed are methods and devices for regulating fluid flow to and from a region of a patient's lung, such as to achieve a desired fluid flow dynamic to a lung region during respiration and/or to induce collapse in one or more lung regions. An identified region of t... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6942667 | Bone anchor An apparatus and method for fastening a percutaneous medical device to bone is presented, comprising an anchor which comprises an outer threaded segment and an inner cavity comprising an inner threaded segment. ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6942627 | Surgical biopsy device having a flexible cutter A biopsy probe for the collection of at least one soft tissue sample from a surgical patient. The biopsy probe has a frame and an elongated piercing element having a proximal end attached to the distal end of the frame and a sharpened distal end for piercing tissue.... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6938897 | Universal role playing game elevation indicator system A universal role playing game elevation indicator system for efficiently indicating elevation measurements of playing pieces used in role playing games. The universal role playing game elevation indicator system includes a support member having a lower end and an up... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6935780 | Medical apparatus having a support table for treatment and/or examination of a subject thereon A medical apparatus has a support mechanism for a treatment and/or examination subject having a support plate for the treatment and/or examination subject that is adjustable at a base and is radiation-transparent in at least one region. The support plate is seated s... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6932930 | Intraluminal prostheses having polymeric material with selectively modified crystallinity and methods of making same Methods of manufacturing polymeric intraluminal prostheses include annealing the polymeric material to selectively modify the crystallinity thereof. Annealing may be utilized to selectively modify various properties of the polymeric material of an intraluminal prost... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6933695 | Ceiling and floor mounted surgical robot set-up arms The present invention generally relates to surgical devices, systems, and methods, especially for minimally invasive surgery, and more particularly provides structures and techniques for aligning a robotic surgery system with a desired surgical site. The present inv... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6932823 | Detachable support arm for surgical navigation system reference array A detachable support arm structure couples a computer-assisted navigation system reference array to an instrument, for example, a surgical instrument, such that the geometry between the reference array and the surgical instrument is predetermined and registration of... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6929606 | Retractor and method for spinal pedicle screw placement To avoid traditional muscle dissection required in the placement of a screw for a pedicle screw fixation, a retractor is provided having a guide of an appropriate length to provide access from the skin surface to the dorsal aspect of the vertebra over the pedicle. T... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6926660 | Facilitating treatment via magnetic stimulation The invention provides a device, system and method for placing a treatment component on a patient's head. The inventive device includes an attachment frame that attaches the treatment component to the patient's head. The attachment frame also includes a window. A re... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6925668 | Device for supporting at least one arm of an operating person during a surgical operation A device for supporting at least one arm of an operating person during a surgical or medical operation comprises at least one supporting element for supporting the at least one arm of the operating person, the supporting element being arranged at a carrying structur... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6928146 | Method of making a marking grid for radiographic imaging A marking grid is provided for use in radiographic imaging, and a method is provided for manufacturing the marking grid. The marking grid is comprised of a radiolucent substrate with a pressure sensitive adhesive on one side, a plurality of parallel strips of radiop... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6923817 | Total knee arthroplasty systems and processes Systems and processes for tracking anatomy, instrumentation, trial implants, implants, and references, and rendering images and data related to them in connection with surgical operations, for example total knee arthroplasties (“TKA”). These systems and processe... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6925339 | Implant registration device for surgical navigation system A system for registering an orthopedic implant in a computer assisted navigation system. The system includes a plurality of differently sized implants which may be the femoral component or hip stem of a prosthetic hip joint. A registration device is engageable with ... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6923799 | Subdural evacuating port system A subdural evacuating port system for removing subdural fluid accumulations in a manner that is minimally invasive and promotes decompression, expansion and recovery of the brain. The system includes a subdural evacuating port device including a tubular portion for ... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6921406 | Stereotactic apparatus and methods The present invention includes stereotactic vectors involving no electronic components. The invention also includes machines or instruments using those aspects of the invention. The present invention also includes methods and processes using the devices of the prese... | 07/26/2005 |
