This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 8 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Douglas Mandell and Automated Robotic Rod Bending
Introduction
Douglas Mandell is an inventor associated with Wakefield, Massachusetts. His work includes an invention for automating rod bending within a multi-arm surgical robotic system.
Latest Patents
Mandell is credited with 1 patent: “Automated Robotic Rod Bender — Instruments, Systems, and Methods for Automated Rod Bending.” The system is designed to integrate with a multi-arm surgical robot. A powered holding end effector can advance and rotate a rod, while a powered bending end effector uses fixed and movable mandrels to shape it to a prescribed profile. Synchronizing the end effectors helps produce bends at the intended locations and orientations for a patient-specific rod.
Career Highlights
Mandell’s listed company affiliations include Globus Medical, Inc. and Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. His patent describes a robotic approach to a specialized surgical task, combining controlled rod feeding, rotation, and bending.
Collaborations
Mandell’s listed coworkers include David C. Paul and Danielle Reinhard.
Conclusion
Douglas Mandell’s patent presents an automated, coordinated method for bending customized rods with a multi-arm surgical robotic system.
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