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Articulated device with visualization system

US9821476B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 9, 2015
Grant dateNov 21, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B1/00142
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An articulated device may include a first steerable multi-linked mechanism and a second steerable multi-linked mechanism. The second steerable multi-linked mechanism may include a first link, a plurality of intermediate links and a second link movably coupled to a second one of the intermediate links. A first one of the intermediate links may be movably coupled to the first link. The articulated device may include a camera located within at least a portion of the second link and a protective shield connected to a distal end of the second link. The protective shield may surround at least a portion of the camera.

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