Connector device for a controllable instrument

US10105036B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC. · US

Inventors

• Christopher Julian · Los Gatos, US
• Amir Belson · Savyon, IL
• Aaron Brown · Vancouver, US
• Mark Harasym · San Jose, US
• Marc S. Kreidler · Sunnyvale, US
• Robert Matthew Ohline · Redwood City, US
• Scott J. Reiner · San Jose, US
• Enrique Romo · Danville, US
• Charles E. Swinehart · San Jose, US
• Katherine Whitin · Redwood City, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 10, 2014
• Grant date: Oct 23, 2018
• Expiry date: Nov 10, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2017/00477
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A connector assembly for controllable articles is described herein. The connector assembly engages force transmission elements used to transmit force from one or more force generators with the force transmission elements used to manipulate a controllable article. Additionally, the connector assembly provides organization thereby simplifying the process of connecting a plurality of elements, usually with a quick, single movement.