User interface support devices for endoscopic surgical instruments

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8353487
APP PUB NO 20110152609A1
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12640469

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An interface system for interfacing between at least one endoscopic surgical instrument and a cable-controlled guide tube system. Various embodiments may include a tool docking assembly that is supportable relative to the cable-controlled guide system. The tool docking assembly may comprise one or more tool docking stations for retainingly supporting at least one endoscopic surgical instrument for selective pivotal travel about transverse axes. The system may further include cable attachment arrangements for coupling steering cables from the guide tube assembly to the various tool docking stations.

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ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY INC4545 CREEK ROAD CINCINNATI OH 45242

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Bakos, Gregory J Mason, US 407 261876
Trusty, Robert M Cincinnati, US 49 5188
Vakharia, Omar J Cincinnati, US 108 49118

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