KENNETH JAMES SMITH
Pilots at Apache Xing, League City, TX
License number
Texas A4435969
Issued Date
Mar 2015
Expiration Date
Mar 2017
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
2212 Apache Xing, League City, TX 77573
Professional information
Robotic Insertion Systems And Methods
US Patent:
2012025, Oct 11, 2012
Filed:
Apr 5, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/080370
Inventors:
Jeffery J. Sheldon - League City TX, US
Kenneth R. Smith - League City TX, US
Bruce W. Dannecker - League City TX, US
Joseph M. Lacey - Hartselle TX, US
Katherine E. Goodwin - Houston TX, US
Kenneth R. Smith - League City TX, US
Bruce W. Dannecker - League City TX, US
Joseph M. Lacey - Hartselle TX, US
Katherine E. Goodwin - Houston TX, US
Assignee:
Houston Medical Robotics, Inc. - Houston TX
International Classification:
A61B 8/00
US Classification:
600439
Abstract:
An apparatus for accessing the lumen of a vessel includes a handle providing a controller for operating the apparatus, an image capturing instrument secured to the handle, a display secured to the handle, wherein images captured by the image capturing instrument are displayed on the display, and a robotic platform coupled to the handle. The robotic platform includes a body, a first motor coupled to the body, wherein the first motor adjust the robotic platform to achieve a target insertion depth, and a cartridge carrier pivotally coupled to the body, wherein the robotic platform is adjustable to achieve the target insertion depth. The apparatus also includes a disposable cartridge attached to the cartridge carrier. The disposable cartridge includes a needle slideably coupled to the disposable cartridge, wherein the needle slides to extend to the target insertion depth, and a sheath slideably coupled to the disposable cartridge, wherein the sheath slides to extend to the target insertion depth.
Systems And Methods For Accessing The Lumen Of A Vessel
US Patent:
2012025, Oct 11, 2012
Filed:
Apr 5, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/080318
Inventors:
Jeffery J. Sheldon - League City TX, US
Kenneth R. Smith - League City TX, US
Bruce W. Dannecker - League City TX, US
Joseph M. Lacey - Hartselle AL, US
Katherine E. Goodwin - Houston TX, US
Kenneth R. Smith - League City TX, US
Bruce W. Dannecker - League City TX, US
Joseph M. Lacey - Hartselle AL, US
Katherine E. Goodwin - Houston TX, US
Assignee:
Houston Medical Robotics, Inc. - Houston TX
International Classification:
A61B 8/00
US Classification:
600439
Abstract:
An apparatus for accessing the lumen of a vessel. The apparatus includes a reusable handheld device and a disposable cartridge. The reusable handheld device includes a imaging device attachment utilized to secure an image capturing instrument, an arm coupled to the imaging device attachment, and a depth scale coupled to the arm, wherein the depth scale provides a scale indicating an insertion depth. The disposable cartridge attaches to the reusable handheld device. The disposable cartridge includes a sheath, needle or guidewire coupled to the disposable cartridge. The sheath or needle extends to the insertion depth when fully advanced, thereby allowing the sheath, needle, or guidewire to access the lumen of a vessel.
Motorized Systems And Methods For Accessing The Lumen Of A Vessel
US Patent:
2012025, Oct 11, 2012
Filed:
Apr 5, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/080348
Inventors:
Jeffery J. Sheldon - League City TX, US
Kenneth R. Smith - League City TX, US
Bruce W. Dannecker - League City TX, US
Joseph M. Lacey - Hartselle AL, US
Katherine E. Goodwin - Houston TX, US
Kenneth R. Smith - League City TX, US
Bruce W. Dannecker - League City TX, US
Joseph M. Lacey - Hartselle AL, US
Katherine E. Goodwin - Houston TX, US
Assignee:
Houston Medical Robotics, Inc. - Houston TX
International Classification:
A61B 8/00
US Classification:
600439
Abstract:
An apparatus for accessing the lumen of a vessel. The apparatus includes a main body and a disposable cartridge. The main body includes a imaging device attachment, wherein the imaging device attachment is utilized to secure an image capturing instrument to the main body; a cartridge carrier coupled to the imaging device attachment, wherein the cartridge carrier is adjustable to achieve a target insertion depth; and a first motor coupled to the cartridge carrier, wherein the first motor adjust the cartridge carrier to achieve the target insertion depth. The disposable cartridge is attached to the cartridge carrier and houses a sheath, needle, or guidewire to be inserted into the vessel to the target insertion depth.
Systems And Methods For Accessing The Lumen Of A Vessel
US Patent:
2013026, Oct 3, 2013
Filed:
Feb 22, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/773878
Inventors:
Jeffery J. Sheldon - League City TX, US
Kenneth R. Smith - League City TX, US
Bruce W. Dannecker - League City TX, US
Joseph M. Lacey - Hartselle AL, US
Katherine E. Goodwin - Houston TX, US
Kenneth R. Smith - League City TX, US
Bruce W. Dannecker - League City TX, US
Joseph M. Lacey - Hartselle AL, US
Katherine E. Goodwin - Houston TX, US
Assignee:
Houston Medical Robotics, Inc. - Houston TX
International Classification:
A61M 5/14
US Classification:
604117
Abstract:
An apparatus for accessing the lumen of a vessel. The apparatus includes a handheld device and a cartridge. The handheld device includes an imaging device attachment utilized to secure an image capturing instrument, an arm coupled to the imaging device attachment. The cartridge includes a sheath, needle or guidewire coupled to the cartridge. The sheath or needle extends to the insertion depth when fully advanced, thereby allowing the sheath, needle, or guidewire to access the lumen of a vessel.