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20140364870 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND A SYSTEM FOR ROBOTIC ASSISTED CATARACT SURGERY - Systems and processes for facilitating the removal of cataract material with a robotically assisted tool with laser, irrigation capabilities, aspiration capabilities. Tool guidance systems that make use of vision technologies, including optical coherence tomography (OCT), white light imaging, and structured light imaging. Emulsification patterns optimized to minimize risk to the patient and reduce procedure time. Robotic tools with articulation capabilities that allow for precise control during capsulorhexis and emulsification procedures. Robotic instrument drive mechanisms combined with pumps, flow meters, and valves regulate and control irrigation and aspiration functionalities during robotic ophthalmologic procedures. | 12-11-2014 |
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20140051922 | REAL-TIME GENERATION OF THREE- DIMENSIONAL ULTRASOUND IMAGE USING A TWO-DIMENSIONAL ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER IN A ROBOTIC SYSTEM - Systems and methods for performing robotically-assisted surgical procedures on a patient enable an image display device to provide an operator with auxiliary information related to the surgical procedure, in addition to providing an image of the surgical site itself. The systems and methods allow an operator to selectively access and reference auxiliary information on the image display device during the performance of a surgical procedure. | 02-20-2014 |
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20120197182 | Robotic Surgical Systems With Fluid Flow Control For Irrigation, Aspiration, and Blowing - In one embodiment of the invention, a robotic surgical system is provided including a master control console and a surgical manipulator. The master control console generates control signals to cause one or more fluids to flow into or out of a surgical site. The surgical manipulator is coupled to the console to receive the control signals and includes at least one robotic arm and a surgical instrument coupled thereto. The surgical manipulator controls the surgical instrument in response to the control signals to control the flow of the one or more fluids into or out of the surgical site. The surgical instrument has a first robotically controlled valve that is responsive to the surgical manipulator and a hollow tube having a first end coupled to the first robotically controlled valve with an opening at a second end to direct the flow of one or more fluids. | 08-02-2012 |
20120277663 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH ROBOTIC AND MANUAL ACTUATION FEATURES - In one embodiment of the invention, a robotic surgical instrument is provided for the control of flows of one or more fluids into and out of a surgical site. The robotic surgical instrument may include a housing, a flow control system, a hollow tube, and one or more hose fittings. The housing to couple the instrument to a robotic arm. The flow control system mounted in the housing includes one or more controlled valves to control the flow of one or more fluids. The hollow tube has a first end mounted in the housing coupled to the flow control system. A second end of the hollow tube has one or more openings to allow the flow of fluids into and out of the surgical site. The hose fittings have a first end coupled to the flow control system and a second end to couple to hoses. | 11-01-2012 |
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20110043360 | PORTABLE COLLAPSIBLE IR DETECTION SYSTEM - A portable infrared (IR) detection system can be used to scan an adjacent terrain and detect an IR source, such as a person or animal, by detecting heat emitted therefrom. Humans, animals and other sources emit IR radiation which can be detected by an IR detector. The emitted radiation is captured by a tube and reflected onto a sensor using a parabolic or other reflector. The sensor is connected to a display component for producing an audible, visual, or vibrational alert. Activities such as hunting, boating, and camping, often accompany situations where detection of a human, animal, or other heat source can be a valuable tool. This invention provides a portable IR detection system for use in these and other activities, the portable detection system being collapsible, portable and cost-efficient. | 02-24-2011 |
20110063856 | FLASHLIGHT LENS ASSEMBLY ADAPTED FOR BEAM OPTIMIZATION - A lens assembly is provided for use with a flashlight or similar apparatus, the lens assembly provides separate optimization of a first beam of light and a second beam of light. The lens assembly is adapted for use in multiple LED applications, such as the use of white and infrared light beams in a single flashlight apparatus. | 03-17-2011 |
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20090108138 | Space object deployment system and method - Provided is a space object deployment system. Specifically, the system in at least one embodiment, includes at least one deployable object. A deployment chamber is paired with each deployable object, each chamber including: a base opposite from the deployable object; and a spring loaded countermass coupled to the base and slidably disposed within the chamber, the deployment chamber at least partially disposed within a rotatable body transverse to the axis of rotation. At least one coupler is paired to each deployable object and adapted to detachably couple the deployable object to the body and constrain the countermass within the chamber. An associated method of use is provided as well. | 04-30-2009 |
20110024612 | QUANTUM DOT BASED RADIATION SOURCE AND RADIOMETRIC CALIBRATOR USING THE SAME - In one embodiment, a quantum dot based radiation source includes a housing having a wall defining a cavity therein, a plurality of quantum dots disposed on an inner surface of the wall of the housing, and a radiation excitation source in optical communication with the housing and configured to output radiation to excite the plurality of quantum dots to emit radiation in a desired wavelength range. The quantum dot based radiation source can be used in a calibration system or calibrator, for example to calibrate a detector. | 02-03-2011 |
20110089293 | SPACE OBJECT DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - Provided is a space object deployment system. Specifically, the system in at least one embodiment, includes at least one deployable object. A deployment chamber is paired with each deployable object, each chamber including: a base opposite from the deployable object; and a spring loaded countermass coupled to the base and slidably disposed within the chamber, the deployment chamber at least partially disposed within a rotatable body transverse to the axis of rotation. At least one coupler is paired to each deployable object and adapted to detachably couple the deployable object to the body and constrain the countermass within the chamber. An associated method of use is provided as well. | 04-21-2011 |
20120010851 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTION OF CONCEALED CARGO IN A VEHICLE BY CENTER OF MASS MEASUREMENT - A system and computer-implemented method for detecting concealed cargo and/or concealed passengers in a vehicle includes obtaining weight distribution data for the vehicle; obtaining vehicle loading data; measuring a center of mass of the vehicle to obtain an actual center of mass position of the vehicle; and executing one or more computer program modules configured to determined a predicted center of mass position of the vehicle using the obtained vehicle loading data and the obtained weight distribution data of the vehicle; compare the actual center of mass position of the vehicle with the predicted center of mass position of the vehicle; and provide a signal if the actual center of mass position of the vehicle departs from the predicted center of mass position of the vehicle by at least a predetermined threshold, the signal being representative of concealed cargo and/or concealed passengers in the vehicle. | 01-12-2012 |
20150305053 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR USING COMMUNICATION RESOURCES - Embodiments of a system and method for using radio frequency (RF) resources are generally described herein. In some embodiments, the system includes an antenna subsystem including antenna apertures. The system may also include devices configured to execute a plurality RF tasks. The system may further include memory to store a prioritized list of RF tasks. The system may still further include a manager to receive a request from an RF task to use an antenna aperture. The manager may insert the RF task into a prioritized list of RF tasks within a time duration specified in the request. The manager may spawn a thread to execute the RF task through the antenna aperture, within a time frame depending on the RF task's position in the prioritized list. | 10-22-2015 |