Stabilizer wheel assembly and methods of use

US10569794B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Globus Medical, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Norbert Johnson · North Andover, US
• Timothy Moulton · Newport, US
• James Pelletier · North Grafton, US
• Kevin Zhang · Medford, US
• Jared Alden Judson · Medford, US
• Gerd Schmieta · Boston, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 20, 2018
• Grant date: Feb 25, 2020
• Expiry date: Sep 20, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B62B2301/0467
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Included is a stabilizer wheel assembly that may assist in stabilizing a medical device during a medical procedure. A medical device may comprise a body; and a plurality of stabilizer wheel assemblies coupled to the body, wherein the stabilizer wheel assemblies each comprise a motor assembly and a stabilization leg, wherein the motor assembly is configured to drive the stabilization leg onto a contact surface to stabilize the body.