Daniel Norman Scott

US Patent:

7691103, Apr 6, 2010

Filed:

Apr 28, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/741731

Inventors:

Raul Fernandez - Arlington TX, US
Daniel J. Scott - Southlake TX, US
Shou-Jiang Tang - Dallas TX, US
Jeffrey A. Cadeddu - Dallas TX, US
Richard A. Bergs - Rowlett TX, US

Assignee:

Board of Regents, The University of Texas System - Austin TX

International Classification:

A61B 18/18

US Classification:

606 41, 607101

Abstract:

The present invention is a device and method of using a variety of laparoscopic or NOTES surgical tools at a confined or inaccessible space, e. g. , an intra-abdominal surgical and NOTES tool inserted through a single incision through the skin or hollow viscus. Generally, the laparoscopic or NOTES surgical devices include a device body having a first side and a second side, wherein the first side includes a positioning mechanism and the second side includes one or more of a variety of laparoscopic or NOTES tools.

US Patent:

7802990, Sep 28, 2010

Filed:

Jan 24, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/042803

Inventors:

Daniel J. Scott - Dallas TX, US

International Classification:

G09B 23/28

US Classification:

434262, 434272

Abstract:

A system for training users of laparoscopic cameras includes geometric targets disposed in spaced relation upon a base such that acquiring a laparoscopic view of each geometric target requires a change in the orientation of a laparoscopic camera. Each geometric target has disposed thereon an image of the same geometric shape, and each geometric target has an orientation line disposed thereon. The system accommodates both straight and angled laparoscopes. A method for training a person includes providing a system described above and allowing the person to use the laparoscopic camera to acquire images geometric targets. A preferred method includes the steps of having the user repeatedly acquire geometric targets with a 0 degree laparoscope until the measured time is less than a first time threshold and then having the user repeatedly acquire geometric targets with an angled laparoscope until the measured time is less than a second time threshold.

US Patent:

8480668, Jul 9, 2013

Filed:

Apr 6, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/755312

Inventors:

Raul Fernandez - Arlington TX, US
Daniel J. Scott - Southlake TX, US
Shou-Jiang Tang - Dallas TX, US
Jeffrey A. Cadeddu - Dallas TX, US
Richard A. Bergs - Rowlett TX, US

Assignee:

Board of Regents of The University of Texas System - Austin TX

International Classification:

A61B 18/18

US Classification:

606 41, 607101

Abstract:

The present invention is a device and method of using a variety of laparoscopic or NOTES surgical tools at a confined or inaccessible space e. g. , an intra-abdominal surgical and NOTES tool inserted through a single incision through the skin or hollow viscus. Generally, the laparoscopic or NOTES surgical devices include a device body having a first side and a second side, wherein the first side includes a positioning mechanism and the second side includes one or more of a variety of laparoscopic or NOTES tool.

US Patent:

20110087224, Apr 14, 2011

Filed:

May 27, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/789245

Inventors:

JEFFREY A. CADEDDU - DALLAS TX, US
DANIEL J. SCOTT - DALLAS TX, US
RAUL FERNANDEZ - ARLINGTON TX, US
RUDOLPH H. NOBIS - MASON OH, US
RICHARD A. BERGS - GRAND PRAIRIE TX, US

International Classification:

A61B 18/14
A61B 17/00

US Classification:

606 49, 606 1

Abstract:

A surgical device comprises an ex vivo magnet and an in vivo sled magnetically attracted to the ex vivo magnet. The sled can be positioned and anchored within a patient by moving the ex vivo magnet. The sled defines a longitudinal axis. An arm extends from the sled. The arm being moveable relative the sled between a retracted position and an extended position. The arm comprises an end effector. A longitudinally oriented screw operatively is connected to the sled and arm such that rotation of the screw moves the arm between the retracted and extended positions.

US Patent:

20110283822, Nov 24, 2011

Filed:

May 19, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/783440

Inventors:

Jeffrey A. Cadeddu - Dallas TX, US
Daniel J. Scott - Dallas TX, US
Raul Fernandez - Arlington TX, US
Richard A. Bergs - Grand Prairie TX, US

International Classification:

F16H 25/20
F16H 25/18

US Classification:

74 8923, 74 8916

Abstract:

Medical devices having a platform and an arm movable between a collapsed position and an expanded position. In some embodiments, the platform comprises at least one of a magnetically-attractive material and a material capable of being magnetically-charged. Methods of use.

US Patent:

20110284014, Nov 24, 2011

Filed:

May 19, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/783430

Inventors:

Jeffrey A. Cadeddu - Dallas TX, US
Daniel J. Scott - Dallas TX, US
Raul Fernandez - Arlington TX, US
Heather Beardsley - Arlington TX, US
Richard A. Bergs - Grand Prairie TX, US

International Classification:

A61B 19/00

US Classification:

128899

Abstract:

Medical devices and methods for magnetically positioning a device within a body cavity of a patient, including a removable magnet unit that can be reused across procedures.

US Patent:

20110285488, Nov 24, 2011

Filed:

May 19, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/783449

Inventors:

Daniel J. Scott - Dallas TX, US
Raul Fernandez - Arlington TX, US
Richard A. Bergs - Grand Prairie TX, US
Jeffrey A. Cadeddu - Dallas TX, US

International Classification:

H01F 7/02

US Classification:

335306

Abstract:

Apparatuses and systems for enabling electrical communication with a device positionable within a body cavity of a patient. Apparatuses and systems for magnetically positioning a device within a body cavity of a patient. Medical devices. Methods of use.

US Patent:

20110313415, Dec 22, 2011

Filed:

Nov 11, 2009

Appl. No.:

13/128847

Inventors:

Raul Fernandez - Arlington TX, US
Daniel J. Scott - Dallas TX, US
Shou Jiang Tang - Ridgeland MS, US
Jeffrey A. Cadeddu - Dallas TX, US
Richard A. Bergs - Grand Prairie TX, US

Assignee:

The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System - Austin TX

International Classification:

A61B 18/14

US Classification:

606 41

Abstract:

Apparatuses and systems for enabling electrical communication with a device positionable within a body cavity of a patient. Apparatuses and systems for magnetically positioning a device within a body cavity of a patient. Medical devices. Methods of use.