Link systems and articulation mechanisms for remote manipulation of surgical or diagnostic tools
US7828808B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 26, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0138
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Articulating mechanisms, link systems, and components thereof, useful for a variety of purposes including, but not limited to, the remote manipulation of instruments such as surgical or diagnostic instruments or tools are provided. The link systems include links wherein at least two adjacent links are pivotable relative to one another around two distinct pivot points. Mechanisms for locking the links are also provided.
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