Articulated tool positioner and system employing same
US11439377B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/306
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A laparoscopic surgical apparatus for performing a surgical procedure through a single incision in a patient's body includes a gross positioning arm supported on a moveable platform, the gross positioner including a head; at least one articulated tool positioning apparatus coupled via a tool controller to an underside of the head, the articulated tool positioning apparatus being configured to receive a tool for performing surgical operations, the tool controller being actuated by the head to cause movements of the articulated tool positioning apparatus for performing surgical operations; and wherein the gross positioner is configured to permit the head to be positioned to facilitate insertion of the articulated tool positioning apparatus through the incision into the patient's body.
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