Surgery – Instruments – Means for inserting or removing conduit within body
Reexamination Certificate
2004-08-26
2010-11-09
Nguyen, Anhtuan T (Department: 3731)
Surgery
Instruments
Means for inserting or removing conduit within body
C606S001000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07828808
ABSTRACT:
Articulating mechanisms, link systems, and components thereof, useful for a variety of purposes including, but not limited to, the remote manipulation of instruments such as surgical or diagnostic instruments or tools are provided. The link systems include links wherein at least two adjacent links are pivotable relative to one another around two distinct pivot points. Mechanisms for locking the links are also provided.
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Danitz David J.
Hinman Cameron Dale
Nguyen Anhtuan T
Novare Surgical Systems, Inc.
Severson Ryan J
Shay Glenn LLP
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