Self-articulating joint for a minimally invasive surgical apparatus
US10105126B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 9, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2927
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A self-articulating joint is disclosed for a minimally invasive surgical apparatus. The self-articulating joint has a first elbow component pivotably coupled to a second elbow component, wherein the first and second elbow components are biased to form a non-linear angle relative to each other. The self-articulating joint also has an elbow latch configured to releasably hold the first and second elbow components at a substantially fixed non-linear operating angle.
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