Articulating mechanism for remote manipulation of a surgical or diagnostic tool
US7615066B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0161
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides an articulating mechanism useful, for example, for remote manipulation of various surgical instruments and diagnostic tools within, or to, regions of the body. Movement of segments at the proximal end of the mechanism results in a corresponding, relative movement of segments at the distal end of the mechanism. The proximal and distal segments are connected by a set of cables in such a fashion that each proximal segment forms a discrete pair with a distal segment. This configuration allows each segment pair to move independently of one another and also permits the articulating mechanism to undergo complex movements and adopt complex configurations.
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