Multifunctional operational component for robotic devices

US10376323B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA · US

Inventors

• Shane Farritor · Lincoln, US
• Amy Lehman · Seward, US
• Mark Rentschler · Boulder, US
• Nathan Wood · Lincoln, US
• Jason Dumpert · Omaha, US
• Dmitry Oleynikov · Omaha, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 5, 2018
• Grant date: Aug 13, 2019
• Expiry date: Feb 5, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B33Y80/00
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to modular medical devices, including various devices with detachable modular components and various devices with pivotally attached modular components. Additional embodiments relate to procedures in which various of the devices are used cooperatively. Certain embodiments of the medical devices are robotic in vivo devices.