System and apparatus for sensing contact on a robotic mechanism in a catheter procedure system
US10912624B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0166
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A contact sensor assembly includes a sensor comprising a plurality of sensing areas, a plurality of non-sensing areas, and a connector coupled to the plurality of sensing areas. The contact sensor assembly also include an outer cover positioned over the sensor. The outer cover has an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface includes a plurality of raised portions and at least one corner section. The at least one corner section of the inner surface of the outer cover is reinforced so that the corner section has a greater stiffness and the corner section corresponds to at least one non-sensing area of the sensor.
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