Connector device for a controllable instrument

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8888688
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10988212

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A connector assembly for controllable articles is described herein. The connector assembly engages force transmission elements used to transmit force from one or more force generators with the force transmission elements used to manipulate a controllable article. Additionally, the connector assembly provides organization thereby simplifying the process of connecting a plurality of elements, usually with a quick, single movement.

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  • INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Belson, Amir Sunnyvale, US 243 24077
Brown, Aaron W San Jose, US 12 966
Harasym, Mark San Jose, US 6 1031
Julian, Christopher A Los Gatos, US 30 12535
Kreidler, Marc S Sunnyvale, US 40 5381
Ohline, Robert M Redwood City, US 24 4952
Reiner, Scott J San Jose, US 5 955
Romo, Enrique Fresno, US 58 10659
Swinehart, Charles E San Jose, US 25 1758
Whitin, Katherine Woodside, US 13 1886

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