Catheter tension sensing
US9498601B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0166
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This disclosure covers various concepts to use for obtaining measurement of tension in catheter pullwires to improve controllability of a robotic surgical system.
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