Paul W Mohr

US Patent:

6832141, Dec 14, 2004

Filed:

Oct 25, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/281330

Inventors:

Michael Skeen - Alameda CA
Joel Wacknov - Thousand Oaks CA
Paul Mohr - Mountain View CA

Assignee:

Davis Instruments - Hayward CA

International Classification:

G06F 1900

US Classification:

701 35, 701 33, 340439

Abstract:

An onboard diagnostic memory module is configured to plug into the OBD II port and has a real-time clock and power supply, a microprocessor powered from a standard OBD II port, microprocessor operating firmware, and an attached memory (7 MB). In operation, the onboard diagnostic memory module is preprogrammed with data collection parameters through microprocessor firmware by connection to a PC having programming software for the module firmware. Thereafter, the onboard diagnostic memory module is moved into pin connection with the OBD II port of a vehicle. Data is recorded on a âtripâ basis, preferably using starting of the engine to define the beginning of the trip and stopping of the engine to define the end of the trip. Intelligent interrogation occurs by interpretive software from an interrogating PC to retrieve a trip-based and organized data set including hard and extreme acceleration and deceleration, velocity (in discrete bands), distance traveled, as well as the required SAE-mandated operating parameters.

US Patent:

8004229, Aug 23, 2011

Filed:

May 19, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/133423

Inventors:

William C. Nowlin - Los Altos CA, US
Paul W Mohr - Mountain View CA, US
Bruce M. Schena - Menlo Park CA, US
David Q. Larkin - Menlo Park CA, US
Gary Guthart - Mountain View CA, US

Assignee:

Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. - Sunnyvale CA

International Classification:

B25J 3/02

US Classification:

31856821, 3185682

Abstract:

Telerobotic, telesurgical, and/or surgical robotic devices, systems, and methods employ surgical robotic linkages that may have more degrees of freedom than an associated surgical end effector n space. A processor can calculate a tool motion that includes pivoting of the tool about an aperture site. Linkages movable along a range of configurations for a given end effector position may be driven toward configurations which inhibit collisions. Refined robotic linkages and method for their use are also provided.

US Patent:

8315720, Nov 20, 2012

Filed:

Sep 26, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/238631

Inventors:

Paul W. Mohr - Mountain View CA, US
David W. Robinson - Mountain View CA, US

Assignee:

Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. - Sunnyvale CA

International Classification:

A61B 19/00
G05B 15/00

US Classification:

700 83, 700257, 700264, 700245, 700 3, 700180, 715705, 901 2, 901 6, 901 9, 901 50

Abstract:

Continuous change of state directions are graphically provided on a display screen to assist a user in performing necessary action(s) for transitioning between operating modes in a medical robotic system or performing corrective action. A graphical representation of a target state of an element of the medical robotic system is displayed on a display screen viewable by the user. Current states of the element and indications directing the user to manipulate the element towards the target state are continuously determined and graphical representations of the continuously determined current states and indications are displayed on the display screen along with that of the target state.

US Patent:

8418073, Apr 9, 2013

Filed:

Mar 9, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/400738

Inventors:

Paul W. Mohr - Mountain View CA, US
David Robinson - Mountain View CA, US
Thomas R. Nixon - San Jose CA, US
Michael Hanuschik - Mountain View CA, US
Randal P. Goldberg - San Jose CA, US
Salvatore J. Brogna - Pleasanton CA, US

Assignee:

Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. - Sunnyvale CA

International Classification:

G06F 3/048
G06F 3/00
A61B 18/04
A61B 18/18
A61B 19/00

US Classification:

715764, 715762, 606 32, 606 34, 606 41, 606 48, 606130

Abstract:

A method for a minimally invasive surgical system is disclosed including capturing camera images of a surgical site; generating a graphical user interface (GUI) including a first colored border portion in a first side and a second colored border in a second side opposite the first side; and overlaying the GUI onto the captured camera images of the surgical site for display on a display device of a surgeon console. The GUI provides information to a user regarding the first electrosurgical tool and the second tool in the surgical site that is concurrently displayed by the captured camera images. The first colored border portion in the GUI indicates that the first electrosurgical tool is controlled by a first master grip of the surgeon console and the second colored border portion indicates the tool type of the second tool controlled by a second master grip of the surgeon console.

US Patent:

8475379, Jul 2, 2013

Filed:

Nov 17, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/620287

Inventors:

Hira V. Thapliyal - Los Altos CA, US
David A. Gallup - Alameda CA, US
James W. Arenson - Woodside CA, US
Paul Mohr - Aptos CA, US
Tim Proulx - Santa Cruz CA, US
Robert A. Brommer - Fremont CA, US

Assignee:

VytronUS, Inc. - Sunnyvale CA

International Classification:

A61B 8/00

US Classification:

600439, 600407, 600437

Abstract:

A transducer subassembly with combined imaging and therapeutic capabilities is disclosed. The subassembly includes heat sinks that are configured to maintain the transducer at a low operating temperature so that the transducer operates at high efficiency and also can handle a wider range of frequencies. The subassembly is also configured to allow cooling fluid to flow past the transducer element. One heat sink in the subassembly also acts as an acoustic matching layer and another heat sink acts as a backing. Alternatively, the second heat sink which acts as a backing is optional. The transducer is configured to transmit at one power level for imaging, and at a second power level for ablating. The transducer may comprise sub-elements transmitting at different power levels. The subassembly may be operated at one power level for imaging and a second power level for ablating.

US Patent:

8508173, Aug 13, 2013

Filed:

Jan 24, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/356952

Inventors:

Randal P. Goldberg - Campbell CA, US
Michael Hanuschik - Mountain View CA, US
Paul Millman - San Jose CA, US
John W. Zabinski - Fremont CA, US
David Robinson - Mountain View CA, US
David W. Weir - Emerald Hills CA, US
Paul W. Mohr - Mountain View CA, US
Thomas R. Nixon - San Jose CA, US
David W. Bailey - Portola Valley CA, US

Assignee:

Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. - Sunnyvale CA

International Classification:

B64C 13/20

US Classification:

318581, 318432, 318799

Abstract:

A control console to remotely control medical equipment is disclosed having a base with an ergonomically adjustable pedal system. The base further has an opening to receive the pedal system. The pedal system includes a moveable pedal tray with a pedal base. The tray includes a first left pedal assembly and a first right pedal assembly, and an upper tier having a second left pedal assembly and a second right pedal assembly respectively in alignment with and elevated above the first left pedal assembly and the first right pedal assembly. Rollers are rotatable coupled to the moveable pedal tray to allow it roll over a floor. A drive assembly is coupled between the moveable pedal tray and the base. The drive assembly applies a force to the to roll the moveable pedal tray over the floor within the opening of the base.

US Patent:

8541970, Sep 24, 2013

Filed:

Jul 1, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/175572

Inventors:

William C. Nowlin - Los Altos CA, US
Paul W. Mohr - Mountain View CA, US
Bruce M. Schena - Menlo Park CA, US
David Q. Larkin - Menlo Park CA, US
Gary S. Guthart - Mountain View CA, US

Assignee:

Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. - Sunnyvale CA

International Classification:

B25J 1/02

US Classification:

31856821, 318560, 318567, 3185681, 31856811, 3185682

Abstract:

Telerobotic, telesurgical, and/or surgical robotic devices, systems, and methods employ surgical robotic linkages that may have more degrees of freedom than an associated surgical end effector n space. A processor can calculate a tool motion that includes pivoting of the tool about an aperture site. Linkages movable along a range of configurations for a given end effector position may be driven toward configurations which inhibit collisions. Refined robotic linkages and method for their use are also provided.

US Patent:

8583274, Nov 12, 2013

Filed:

Oct 18, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/654631

Inventors:

Paul W. Mohr - Mountain View CA, US
David W. Robinson - Mountain View CA, US

Assignee:

Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. - Sunnyvale CA

International Classification:

A61B 17/00

US Classification:

700179, 700 3, 700 83, 700184, 700257, 700264, 700249, 700245, 715705, 715700, 901 2, 901 6, 901 9, 901 50

Abstract:

Continuous change of state directions are graphically provided on a display screen to assist a user in performing necessary action(s) for transitioning between operating modes in a medical robotic system or performing corrective action. A graphical representation of a target state of an element of the medical robotic system is displayed on a display screen viewable by the user. Current states of the element and indications directing the user to manipulate the element towards the target state are continuously determined and graphical representations of the continuously determined current states and indications are displayed on the display screen along with that of the target state.