Real-time pose and magnetic force detection for wireless magnetic capsule

C Di Natali, M Beccani, P Valdastri… - US Patent …, 2019 - Google Patents
Abstract Systems and methods are described for determining an orientation and position of
a capsule inserted into the body of a patient. A magnetic field is applied to an area of the …

Robotic capsule system with magnetic actuation and localization

P Valdastri, PR Slawinski, AZ Taddese… - US Patent …, 2021 - Google Patents
Abstract Systems and methods are presented for localization of a capsule based on
magnetic fields. The capsule is positioned in a magnetic field generated by a first magnet …

Inflatable balloon retractor with pressure sensing and feedback capabilities for avoidance of excess applied pressure in brain surgery

R Park - US Patent App. 17/573,444, 2023 - Google Patents
A pressure sensing balloon retractor for use in brain surgery to avoid mechanical injury to
brain tissues. The balloon retractor includes an inflatable balloon that can be inserted in …

Device for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease and method for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease

N Matsuo, K Sato, Y Nakamura - US Patent App. 16/804,804, 2021 - Google Patents
In a method for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease, an insertion portion of an
endoscope is inserted from a cardia into a stomach. A distal end portion can be bent to …

Sampling capsule and sampling capsule system

T Yangdai, M Fanhua - US Patent 11,627,947, 2023 - Google Patents
US11627947B2 - Sampling capsule and sampling capsule system - Google Patents
US11627947B2 - Sampling capsule and sampling capsule system - Google Patents Sampling …