Electricity: motive power systems – Positional servo systems – Program- or pattern-controlled systems
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-09
2006-05-09
Ip, Paul (Department: 2837)
Electricity: motive power systems
Positional servo systems
Program- or pattern-controlled systems
C318S568110, C128S899000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07042184
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a micro-robot for use inside the body during minimally-invasive surgery. The micro-robot may include various sensors, imaging devices or manipulators.
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Farritor Shane
Hadzialic Adnan
Oleynikov Dmitry
Platt Stephen R.
Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
Ip Paul
Patterson & Sheridan L.L.P.
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