Surgery – Instruments
Reexamination Certificate
2004-11-24
2008-08-12
Leubecker, John P. (Department: 3739)
Surgery
Instruments
C600S141000, C600S146000, C901S021000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07410483
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. The articulating mechanisms may also be combined in such a way to remotely mimic finger movements for manipulation of an object or body tissue.
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Danitz David J.
Hinman Cameron D.
Chen Victoria W
Leubecker John P.
Novare Surgical Systems, Inc.
Shay Glenn LLP
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