Jason M Tipton

US Patent:

20080200794, Aug 21, 2008

Filed:

Feb 19, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/708152

Inventors:

Robert Teichman - Lafayette CO, US
David Mire - Cordova TN, US
Jason Tipton - Westminster CO, US
Steven L. Hartmann - Superior CO, US

International Classification:

A61B 6/00

US Classification:

600407

Abstract:

A navigation system generally determines a location of a portion of a first medical instrument relative to a patient. The navigation system generally includes a multi-configuration tracking array that extends from the first medical instrument. A plurality of tracking devices can be positioned on the multi-configuration tracking array. At least one of the tracking devices changes to define at least a first condition and a second condition. A tracking system detects the tracking devices and relates a change between the first condition and the second condition with a change between at least a first instrument configuration and a second instrument configuration.

US Patent:

20080200927, Aug 21, 2008

Filed:

Feb 19, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/708159

Inventors:

Steve Hartmann - Superior CO, US
Jason Tipton - Westminster CO, US

International Classification:

A61B 19/00

US Classification:

606130

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for identifying a member used in a navigation system. The navigation system can determine the identification of an instrument via an input. The input can be substantially automatic when an instrument is introduced into the navigation system field or assembly.

US Patent:

20120296203, Nov 22, 2012

Filed:

Jul 27, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/560483

Inventors:

Steve Hartmann - Superior CO, US
Jason Tipton - Westminster CO, US

Assignee:

Medtronic Navigation, Inc. - Louisville CO

International Classification:

A61B 19/00
A61B 6/12

US Classification:

600424

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for identifying a member used in a navigation system. The navigation system can determine the identification of an instrument via an input. The input can be substantially automatic when an instrument is introduced into the navigation system field or assembly.

US Patent:

20180125604, May 10, 2018

Filed:

Jan 11, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/868658

Inventors:

- Louisville CO, US
Jason Tipton - Westminster CO, US

International Classification:

G01R 33/28

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for identifying a member used in a navigation system. The navigation system can determine the identification of an instrument via an input. The input can be substantially automatic when an instrument is introduced into the navigation system field or assembly.

Address:

7364 W Ohio Ave APT 206, Lakewood, CO 80226

VIN:

1HGCM665X7A006594

Make:

HONDA

Model:

ACCORD

Year:

2007