Surgery – Instruments – Forceps
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-13
2009-11-10
Kasztejna, Matthew J (Department: 3739)
Surgery
Instruments
Forceps
C606S207000, C606S208000, C600S139000, C600S141000, C600S142000, C600S146000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07615066
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides an articulating mechanism useful, for example, for remote manipulation of various surgical instruments and diagnostic tools within, or to, regions of the body. Movement of segments at the proximal end of the mechanism results in a corresponding, relative movement of segments at the distal end of the mechanism. The proximal and distal segments are connected by a set of cables in such a fashion that each proximal segment forms a discrete pair with a distal segment. This configuration allows each segment pair to move independently of one another and also permits the articulating mechanism to undergo complex movements and adopt complex configurations.
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Danitz David J.
Gold Adam C.
Kasztejna Matthew J
Novare Surgical Systems, Inc.
Shay Glenn LLP
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