Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Robot control
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-11
2006-04-11
Farah, A. (Department: 3735)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Robot control
C700S250000, C700S254000, C700S257000, C606S010000, C606S041000, C606S130000, C901S002000, C901S008000, C901S014000, C414S002000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07027892
ABSTRACT:
A system for performing minimally invasive cardiac procedures. The system includes a pair of surgical instruments that are coupled to a pair of robotic arms. The instruments have end effectors that can be manipulated to hold and suture tissue. The robotic arms are coupled to a pair of master handles by a controller. The handles can be moved by the surgeon to produce a corresponding movement of the end effectors. The controller controls and limits movement of robotic arms relative to the patient.
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Jordan Steve
Laby Keith Phillip
Uecker Darrin R.
Wang Yulun
Wilson Jeff
Farah A.
Intuitive Surgical
Townsend and Townsend and Crew
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