Mechanical actuator interface system for robotic surgical tools

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8142447
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12407150

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Robotic surgical tools, systems, and methods for preparing for and performing robotic surgery include a memory mounted on the tool. The memory can perform a number of functions when the tool is loaded on the tool manipulator: first, the memory can provide a signal verifying that the tool is compatible with that particular robotic system. Secondly, the tool memory may identify the tool-type to the robotic system so that the robotic system can reconfigure its programming. Thirdly, the memory of the tool may indicate tool-specific information, including measured calibration offsets indicating misalignment of the tool drive system, tool life data, or the like. This information may be stored in a read only memory (ROM), or in a nonvolatile memory which can be written to only a single time. The invention further provides improved engagement structures for coupling robotic surgical tools with manipulator structures.

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  • INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Blumenkranz, Stephen J Redwood City, US 137 23691
Cooper, Thomas G Menlo Park, US 245 39689
Julian, Chris A Los Gatos, US 9 7781
Younge, Robert G Portola Valley, US 97 31614

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