Mechanism for manipulating a tool and flexible elongate device using the same
US5389072A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 5, 1992 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0105
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Flexible elongate device comprising a flexible elongate member having proximal and distal extremities and a tool actuator member mounted on the distal extremity of the flexible elongate member. An elongate element having a negative coefficient of expansion is carried by the distal extremity of the flexible elongate member and is connected to the tool actuator member for causing movement of the tool actuating member. A control console is provided for supplying electrical energy to the elongate element.
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