Systems and methods for configuring components in a minimally invasive instrument
US9730611B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0166
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter system comprises an elongate flexible catheter and a support structure mounted on the catheter. The support structure comprises a first alignment feature and a second alignment feature. The system further comprises a first sensor component mated with the first alignment feature and a second sensor component mated with the second alignment feature. The first sensor component is fixed relative to the second sensor component in at least one degree of freedom at the support structure by the first alignment feature.
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