Michael D Weir

US Patent:

7982776, Jul 19, 2011

Filed:

Jul 13, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/777602

Inventors:

Robert J. Dunki-Jacobs - Mason OH, US
Michael P. Weir - Blanchester OH, US

Assignee:

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

H04N 5/228
H04N 5/217
H01J 5/16
A61B 1/06
A61B 6/00

US Classification:

34820899, 348241, 250234, 600173, 600476

Abstract:

A system, method and apparatus for eliminating image tearing effects and other visual artifacts perceived when scanning moving subject matter with a scanned beam imaging device. The system, method and apparatus uses a motion detection means in conjunction with an image processor to alter the native image to one without image tearing or other visual artifacts. The image processor monitors the motion detection means and reduces the image resolution or translates portions of the imaged subject matter in response to the detected motion.

US Patent:

7983739, Jul 19, 2011

Filed:

Aug 27, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/845457

Inventors:

Robert J. Dunki-Jacobs - Mason OH, US
Michael P. Weir - Blanchester OH, US

Assignee:

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61B 6/00
G21F 5/02
G02B 26/12

US Classification:

600476, 2504961, 3592241

Abstract:

A scanned beam imaging system including a radiation source configured to provide a beam of radiation, a movable element configured to direct the beam of radiation onto a scanned area, and a collector configured to receive radiation returned from the scanned area. The imaging system further includes a housing that houses the movable element therein and a reference mark coupled to or received in the housing. The reference mark is positioned such that at least part of the radiation from the radiation source is directable at the reference mark.

US Patent:

8160678, Apr 17, 2012

Filed:

Jun 18, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/764261

Inventors:

Michael S. Cropper - Edgewood KY, US
Thomas W. Huitema - Cincinnati OH, US
Michael P. Weir - Blanchester OH, US
Robert J. Dunki-Jacobs - Mason OH, US
Jere J. Brophy - Loveland OH, US
Robert M. Trusty - Cincinnati OH, US
Randal T. Byrum - South Lebanon OH, US
David C. Youmans - Loveland OH, US
Sean P. Conlon - Loveland OH, US
Gary L. Long - Cincinnati OH, US
Paul G. Ritchie - Loveland OH, US
Jane A. Sheetz - Cincinnati OH, US

Assignee:

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61B 5/05

US Classification:

600427, 623 11, 623 17, 623 16, 623902, 606214

Abstract:

A method for repairing or modifying an area of a patient's anatomy that comprises directing at least a portion of a scanning beam assembly to an area of a patient's anatomy, applying a radiation-responsive agent to portion of the anatomy, and exposing the radiation-responsive agent to radiation directed onto the agent by the reflector to cause the agent to therapeutically interact with the site. The scanning beam assembly including a radiation source capable of emitting radiation, a reflector that receives the radiation from the radiation source to direct the radiation onto the anatomy, wherein the reflector oscillates in at least two directions to create a scan of the anatomy, a detector to detect radiation returned from the anatomy, and a controller to convert the detected radiation into a displayable anatomy image.

US Patent:

8626271, Jan 7, 2014

Filed:

Apr 13, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/735123

Inventors:

Robert J. Dunki-Jacobs - Mason OH, US
Youseph Yazdi - Princeton Junction NJ, US
Michael P. Weir - Blanchester OH, US
Paul G. Ritchie - Loveland OH, US
David C. Youmans - Loveland OH, US
Robert P. Gill - Mason OH, US

Assignee:

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61B 6/00

US Classification:

600476, 600473, 600424, 600103, 600117

Abstract:

A system for examining an area of a patient's anatomy that comprises a probe capable of fluorescing, and a scanning beam assembly that scans the probe with a beam of excitation radiation and detects the probe's fluorescence. The scanning beam assembly including a radiation source capable of emitting one or more wavelengths of radiation that are capable of exciting the probe and causing the probe to fluoresce, a scanning device that directs the radiation onto a field-of-view to create a scan of the field-of-view, a detector to detect radiation returned from the field-of-view, and a controller to convert the detected radiation into a displayable fluorescence image.

US Patent:

20040138558, Jul 15, 2004

Filed:

Nov 14, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/713637

Inventors:

Robert Dunki-Jacobs - Mason OH, US
Yoav Avidor - Cincinnati OH, US
Michael Weir - Blanchester OH, US

International Classification:

A61B006/00

US Classification:

600/431000, 600/436000, 424/009340

Abstract:

Devices and methods are provided for identifying tissue cells, such as cancerous cells. The device can include a swallowable capsule having a detector. A patient can be given a substance which includes a marker material (such as a radioactive marker or a magnetic marker material), and which substance can be preferentially bound to or otherwise associated with the particular cell type.

US Patent:

20080275305, Nov 6, 2008

Filed:

May 1, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/799122

Inventors:

Robert J. Dunki-Jacobs - Mason OH, US
Michael P. Weir - Blanchester OH, US

International Classification:

A61B 1/07

US Classification:

600175

Abstract:

A first expression of a first apparatus includes a medical scanned beam imager including an optical dome and a scanner, wherein the optical dome has a variable optical power distribution. A first expression of a second apparatus includes a sleeve assembly which is attachable to a medical scanned beam imager and which includes an objective element which covers an optical dome of the imager when the sleeve assembly is attached to the imager. A second expression of a second apparatus includes a sleeve assembly and a medical scanned beam imager wherein the sleeve assembly is attached to the imager and an objective element of the sleeve assembly covers an optical dome of the imager. A first expression of a third apparatus includes an objective element and a medical scanned beam imager having an optical dome wherein the objective element covers the optical dome and is attached to the imager.

US Patent:

20100152539, Jun 17, 2010

Filed:

Dec 17, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/337340

Inventors:

Ragae M. Ghabrial - Loveland OH, US
Michael J. Stokes - Cincinnati OH, US
Rudolph H. Nobis - Mason OH, US
Andrew M. Zwolinski - Cincinnati OH, US
Michael P. Weir - Blanchester OH, US
David N. Plescia - Cincinnati OH, US
Christle M. Cunningham - Benson NC, US
Omar J. Vakharia - Cinicinnati OH, US
William D. Fox - New Richmond OH, US
James T. Spivey - Cincinnati OH, US

Assignee:

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61B 1/00

US Classification:

600118

Abstract:

A positionable imaging device includes a body defining a first end and a second end. The body is configured to be received within an internal body cavity. An imaging device is located at the first end of the body. A releasable fastener is coupled to the body to removably attach the imaging device to tissue within the internal body cavity. A release mechanism is coupled to the releasable fastener to detach the imaging device from the tissue.

US Patent:

20170086834, Mar 30, 2017

Filed:

Sep 25, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/865884

Inventors:

- Guaynabo PR, US
Steven G. Hall - Cincinnati OH, US
Michael P. Weir - Blanchester OH, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/10
A61B 17/068

Abstract:

Methods and devices are provided for performing robotic surgery. In general, a surgical system is provided including an electromechanical tool with a first mode of operation in which the electromechanical tool mimics movement of a controller, and a second mode of operation in which the tool mirrors movement of the controller. A hybrid surgical device is also provided including an adapter matable to a handle assembly such that the adapter is electronically coupled to a motor of the handle assembly and is configured to communicate with the motor. A robotic laparoscopic surgical device is also provided including a motion sensor configured to sense movement of an electromechanical tool and an electromechanical arm that assists movement of the tool. A robotic surgical device is also provided including an electromechanical driver associated with a trocar and being configured to rotate and to translate a tool disposed through a passageway.