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Connector device for a controllable instrument

US8888688B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC. · US

Inventors

Christopher Julian · Los Gatos, US
Amir Belson · Savyon, IL
Aaron Brown · Vancouver, US
Mark Harasym · San Jose, US
Marc S. Kreidler · Sunnyvale, US
Robert Matthew Ohline · Redwood City, US
Scott J. Reiner · San Jose, US
Enrique Romo · Danville, US
Charles E. Swinehart · San Jose, US
Katherine Whitin · Redwood City, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 12, 2004
Grant date	Nov 18, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 18, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/00477
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A connector assembly for controllable articles is described herein. The connector assembly engages force transmission elements used to transmit force from one or more force generators with the force transmission elements used to manipulate a controllable article. Additionally, the connector assembly provides organization thereby simplifying the process of connecting a plurality of elements, usually with a quick, single movement.

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