Mechanized multi-instrument surgical system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9232978
APP PUB NO 20140107665A1
SERIAL NO

13759036

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A surgical system includes an instrument driver having a distal end positionable in a body cavity and a user input device. The instrument driver and user input device are positioned to removably receive distal and proximal portions, respectively, of a surgical instrument. The user input device is configured to generate movement signals in response to manual manipulation of the proximal portion of the surgical instrument. At least one motor operable to actuate the instrument driver in response to the movement signals and to thereby change position of the distal portion of the surgical instrument within the body cavity.

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  • TRANSENTERIX SURGICAL, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bender, Nicholas J Raleigh, US 22 1769
Cuevas, James Santa Barbara, US 4 1135
Jardine, Nicholas J Cary, US 20 1249
Laby, Keith Phillip Oakland, US 88 20337
Mueller, Richard M Chapel Hill, US 10 926
Nathan, Mohan Raleigh, US 14 868
Penny, Matthew R Holly Springs, US 30 1246
Robertson, Galen Apex, US 3 845
Shellenberger, Carson Raleigh, US 11 1160
Tew, Lucas Raleigh, US 3 830
Wilson, Jeff Goleta, US 33 8149

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