Instrument coupling interfaces and related methods
US11644053B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3983
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Couplings disclosed herein can include a first coupling component having a cylindrical surface with a screw and a pin extending therefrom and a second coupling component having a prismatic surface with a first and a second through-hole. The first coupling component and the second coupling component can be configured such that relative motion between the first coupling component and the second coupling component can be restricted in all six degrees of freedom when the screw is engaged with the first through-hole to secure the cylindrical surface of the first component against the prismatic surface of the second component.
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