Space-optimized visualization catheter with oblong shape

IIKC Kennedy, TE Dillon, A Mitra - US Patent 9,668,643, 2017 - Google Patents
Methods and apparatuses for space-optimized visualization catheters are provided. Some
embodiments utilize complimentary metal-oxide-semi-conductor (“CMOS”) technology …

Method and apparatus for performing retro peritoneal dissection

J Kleiner, J Adair, K Wiggins - US Patent 9,717,403, 2017 - Google Patents
The foregoing application describes a system and method of performing a minimally
invasive surgical operation. More specifically, the invention involves the use of disposable …

Fully integrated, disposable tissue visualization device

RA Kienzle, IIRH Washburn, RT Briganti… - US Patent …, 2017 - Google Patents
The present invention relates to a fully integrated sterilizable one time use disposable tissue
visualization device and methods for using such devices. Preferred embodiments of the …

System and method for sub-column parallel digitizers for hybrid stacked image sensor using vertical interconnects

L Blanquart - US Patent 9,622,650, 2017 - Google Patents
US9622650B2 - System and method for sub-column parallel digitizers for hybrid stacked image
sensor using vertical interconnects - Google Patents US9622650B2 - System and method for …

Robotic linkage

CM Pistor, JT Oen - US Patent 9,737,199, 2017 - Google Patents
A method may include articulating a first link and a second link relative to each other about a
pair of outer hinge portions on a first end of a first link and in mating engagement with a pair …

Apparatus, system and method for providing laser steering and focusing for incision, excision and ablation of tissue in minimally-invasive surgery

R Toledo-Crow, S Patel, M Rajadhyaksha - US Patent 9,554,857, 2017 - Google Patents
Exemplary embodiments of apparatus, system, computer-accessible medium, procedure
and method are provided which can be used for providing laser steering and focusing for …

Pixel array area optimization using stacking scheme for hybrid image sensor with minimal vertical interconnects

L Blanquart - US Patent 9,763,566, 2017 - Google Patents
Embodiments of a hybrid imaging sensor that optimizes a pixel array area on a substrate
using a stacking scheme for placement of related circuitry with minimal vertical inter …

Illumination systems and devices for tracheal tubes

S Hayman, LE Wood, C Kornreich - US Patent 9,788,755, 2017 - Google Patents
Various embodiments of an intubation system include a tracheal tube and an illumination
assembly that is removably couplable to a tubular body of the tracheal tube. The tracheal …

Remote endoscope handle manipulation

AA Gumbs, L Milone - US Patent 9,706,907, 2017 - Google Patents
Abstract Systems and methods permit remote control of the operation of an endoscope. The
system includes a control housing that removably attaches to an endoscope, with the …

Robotic linkage

CM Pistor, JT Oen - US Patent 9,687,986, 2017 - Google Patents
Methods and apparatus for manufacturing and controlling an elongate robotic instrument, or
robotic endoscope, are provided which may include any number of features. One feature is a …