Method, apparatus, and a system for facilitating bending of an instrument in a surgical or medical robotic environment
US10080576B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J9/104
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An instrument that facilitates bending with large degrees of articulation while maintaining ease of manufacturing for medical and surgical applications is discussed.
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