Wireless laparoscopic device with gimballed camera

US12290235B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• David Street · Medford, US
• Michael H. Freeman · Tulsa, US
• Jordan Boss · Tulsa, US
• Mitchael C. Freeman · Tulsa, US
• Steven Yeager · Tulsa, US
• Victoria McArtor · Tulsa, US
• Brian Santee · Tulsa, US
• Montgomery H.F. Freeman · Tulsa, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 14, 2022
• Grant date: May 6, 2025
• Expiry date: Nov 24, 2042

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2090/502
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A laparoscopic imaging apparatus is described herein. The laparoscopic imaging apparatus includes a shaft having a proximal end opposite a distal end, wherein the proximal end is configured for attachment to an actuator, and the distal end is configured for attachment of a laparoscopic tool and for insertion into patient anatomy. The laparoscopic tool pivots on a first gimbal apparatus that is actuable from the actuator at the proximal end of the shaft, to rotate the laparoscopic tool about a longitudinal axis of the shaft and, further, to rotate the laparoscopic tool about at least a second axis that is orthogonal to the longitudinal axis.