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Torque compensation

US9675354B2 · kind B2 · utility

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28Claims

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Assignee

INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC. · US

Inventors

David W. Weir · Redwood City, US
Melody Wu · Sunnyvale, US
Gabriel F. Brisson · Albany, US
Kevin Durant · Alameda, US
Grant Duque · San Jose, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 13, 2014
Grant date	Jun 13, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 8, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10S901/31
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments of a clamping system are disclosed. In some embodiments, a system used with a motor assembly and a clamping device is presented, the system adjusting torque limits in the motor assembly according to conditions, for example operating temperature of the motor assembly and aging of the clamping device and the motor assembly. The clamping device can be, for example, a stapler or a vessel sealer.

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