Removable infinite roll master grip handle and touch sensor for robotic surgery

US6587750B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. · US

Inventors

• Craig Gerbi · Mountain View, US
• Eugene F. Duval · Menlo Park, US
• Don S. Minami · Monte Sereno, US
• Bob Hager · Roseville, US
• J. Kenneth Salisbury, Jr. · Cambridge, US
• Akhil J. Madhani · Pasadena, US
• John D. Stern · Menlo Park, US
• Gary S. Guthart · Foster City, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 25, 2001
• Grant date: Jul 1, 2003
• Expiry date: Sep 25, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G05G9/04737
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An input device for robotic surgery mechanically transmits a grip signal across a first joint coupling a handle to a linkage supporting the handle. The handle is removable and replaceable, allows unlimited rotation about the joint, and may optionally include a touch sensor to inhibit movement of a surgical end effector when the hand of the surgeon is not in contact with the handle.