Mark Edwin Rentschler
Engineers in Boulder, CO

License number
Colorado 42566
Issued Date
Nov 25, 2008
Renew Date
Nov 1, 2015
Expiration Date
Oct 31, 2017
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
427 Ucb University Of Colorado-1111 Engineering Dr, Boulder, CO 80309

Professional information

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Robotic Devices With Agent Delivery Components And Related Methods

US Patent:
7960935, Jun 14, 2011
Filed:
Jun 16, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/816909
Inventors:
Shane M. Farritor - Lincoln NE, US
Dmitry Oleynikov - Omaha NE, US
Stephen R. Platt - Urbana IL, US
Mark Rentschler - Boulder CO, US
Jason Dumpert - Omaha NE, US
Adnan Hadzialic - Sarajevo, BA
Nathan A. Wood - Papillion NE, US
Assignee:
The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska - Lincoln NE
International Classification:
B25J 5/00
US Classification:
31856812, 31856811, 318587, 600101, 600114, 600424, 700253
Abstract:
Various robotic devices and related medical procedures are disclosed herein. Each of the various robotic devices have an agent delivery component. The devices include mobile robotic devices and fixed base robotic devices as disclosed herein. The agent delivery component can have at least one agent reservoir and a discharge component in fluidic communication with the at least one reservoir.


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Robotic Devices With Agent Delivery Components And Related Methods

US Patent:
8179073, May 15, 2012
Filed:
May 13, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/107272
Inventors:
Shane M. Farritor - Lincoln NE, US
Dmitry Oleynikov - Omaha NE, US
Stephen R. Platt - Urbana IL, US
Mark Rentschler - Boulder CO, US
Jason Dumpert - Omaha NE, US
Adnan Hadzialic - Sarajevo, BA
Nathan A. Wood - Papillion NE, US
Assignee:
The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska - Lincoln NE
International Classification:
B25J 5/00
US Classification:
31856811, 31856812, 318587, 600101, 600114, 606130
Abstract:
Various robotic devices and related medical procedures are disclosed herein. Each of the various robotic devices have an agent delivery component. The devices include mobile robotic devices and fixed base robotic devices as disclosed herein. The agent delivery component can have at least one agent reservoir and a discharge component in fluidic communication with the at least one reservoir.


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Methods, Systems, And Devices For Surgical Access And Procedures

US Patent:
2012017, Jul 12, 2012
Filed:
Dec 19, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/329705
Inventors:
Shane M. Farritor - Lincoln NE, US
Mark Rentschler - Boulder CO, US
Amy Lehman - York NE, US
Stephen R. Platt - Urbana IL, US
Jeff Hawks - Lincoln NE, US
Assignee:
The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska (UNeMed) - Lincoln NE
International Classification:
A61B 19/00
US Classification:
606130
Abstract:
The embodiments disclosed herein relate to various medical device components, including components that can be incorporated into robotic and/or in vivo medical devices. Certain embodiments include various actuation system embodiments, including fluid actuation systems, drive train actuation systems, and motorless actuation systems. Additional embodiments include a reversibly lockable tube that can provide access for a medical device to a patient's cavity and further provides a reversible rigidity or stability during operation of the device. Further embodiments include various operational components for medical devices, including medical device arm mechanisms that have both axial and rotational movement while maintaining a relatively compact structure. medical device winch components, medical device biopsy/stapler/clamp mechanisms, and medical device adjustable focus mechanisms.


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Multifunctional Operational Component For Robotic Devices

US Patent:
2009017, Jul 2, 2009
Filed:
Nov 26, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/324364
Inventors:
Shane M. Farritor - Lincoln NE, US
Amy Lehman - Seward NE, US
Mark Rentschler - Boulder CO, US
International Classification:
A61B 19/00
US Classification:
606130
Abstract:
The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to modular medical devices, including various devices with detachable modular components and various devices with pivotally attached modular components. Additional embodiments relate to procedures in which various of the devices are used cooperatively. Certain embodiments of the medical devices are robotic in vivo devices.


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Medical Inflation, Attachment, And Delivery Devices And Related Methods

US Patent:
2009007, Mar 19, 2009
Filed:
Aug 15, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/192663
Inventors:
Mark Rentschler - Boulder CO, US
Shane M. Farritor - Lincoln NE, US
Assignee:
Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska - Lincoln NE
International Classification:
A61M 29/02
US Classification:
606192, 606198
Abstract:
The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to procedural space maintenance devices, medical device positioning devices, and devices that provide both procedural space maintenance and device positioning. Further embodiments relate to medical device insertion and/or retraction devices.


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Modular And Cooperative Medical Devices And Related Systems And Methods

US Patent:
2009004, Feb 19, 2009
Filed:
Aug 15, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/192779
Inventors:
Shane M. Farritor - Lincoln NE, US
Mark Rentschler - Boulder CO, US
Amy Lehman - Seward NE, US
Assignee:
Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska - Lincoln NE
International Classification:
A61B 19/00
US Classification:
606130
Abstract:
The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to modular medical devices, including various devices with detachable modular components and various devices with pivotally attached modular components. Additional embodiments relate to procedures in which various of the devices are used cooperatively. Certain embodiments of the medical devices are robotic in vivo devices.


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Modular And Cooperative Medical Devices And Related Systems And Methods

US Patent:
2011023, Sep 29, 2011
Filed:
Dec 17, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/971917
Inventors:
Shane M. Farritor - Lincoln NE, US
Mark Rentschler - Boulder CO, US
Amy Lehman - York NE, US
Assignee:
Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska - Lincoln NE
International Classification:
A61B 1/008
US Classification:
600142
Abstract:
The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to modular medical devices, including various devices with detachable modular components and various devices with pivotally attached modular components. Additional embodiments relate to procedures in which various of the devices are used cooperatively. Certain embodiments of the medical devices are robotic in vivo devices.


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Robotic Devices With Arms And Related Methods

US Patent:
2014006, Mar 6, 2014
Filed:
Nov 7, 2013
Appl. No.:
14/074078
Inventors:
Dmitry Oleynikov - Omaha NE, US
Stephen R. Platt - Urbana IL, US
Mark Rentschler - Boulder CO, US
Jason Dumpert - Omaha NE, US
Adnan Hadzialic - Sarajevo, BA
Nathan A. Wood - Papillion NE, US
Assignee:
Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska - Lincoln NE
International Classification:
A61B 19/00
US Classification:
606130, 901 30
Abstract:
Various robotic devices and related medical procedures are disclosed herein. Each of the various robotic devices has an arm. The arm can have two arm components coupled at a joint.


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Robotic Devices With Arms And Related Methods

US Patent:
8604742, Dec 10, 2013
Filed:
May 11, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/469839
Inventors:
Shane Farritor - Lincoln NE, US
Dmitry Oleynikov - Omaha NE, US
Stephen Platt - Urbana IL, US
Mark Rentschler - Boulder CO, US
Jason Dumpert - Omaha NE, US
Adnan Hadzialic - Sarajevo, BA
Nathan Wood - Papillion NE, US
Assignee:
Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska - Lincoln NE
International Classification:
B25J 5/00, B25J 9/18
US Classification:
31856812, 31856811, 600106, 600107, 606139, 606144, 604 9501, 604500
Abstract:
Various robotic devices and related medical procedures are disclosed herein. Each of the various robotic devices have an arm. The arm can have two arm components coupled at a joint.