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Systems and methods for organ retraction and space opening

US12426867B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignees

The Chinese University of Hong Kong · CN
Microline Surgical, Inc. · US

Inventors

Kwok Wai Samuel Au · Mountain View, US
Hoi Wut Yip · Pat Tsz Wo Village, CN
Tsz Yin Chung · Hong Kong, CN
Stuart Moran · San Clemente, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 10, 2020
Grant date	Sep 30, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 25, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/065
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Robotic organ retraction systems, devices (200), and methods. Organ retraction devices (200) may include compliant retractor tips, articulating joints (702), integrated force sensors (408, 410), and automatic retraction capability to enable safe and efficient organ retraction.

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