Link systems and articulation mechanisms for remote manipulation of surgical or diagnostic tools

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7828808
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10928479

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Articulating mechanisms, link systems, and components thereof, useful for a variety of purposes including, but not limited to, the remote manipulation of instruments such as surgical or diagnostic instruments or tools are provided. The link systems include links wherein at least two adjacent links are pivotable relative to one another around two distinct pivot points. Mechanisms for locking the links are also provided.

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  • INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.;NOVARE SURGICAL SYSTEM, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Danitz, David J San Jose, US 91 15341
Hinman, Cameron Dale Woodside, US 8 2778

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