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Robotically-controlled cable-based surgical end effectors

US8800838B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 2012
Grant dateAug 12, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/0811
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A cable-driven surgical tool configured to receive various control motions from a robotic system.

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