Electricity: motive power systems – Positional servo systems – Program- or pattern-controlled systems
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-24
2006-10-24
Ip, Paul (Department: 2837)
Electricity: motive power systems
Positional servo systems
Program- or pattern-controlled systems
C318S568110, C128S899000, C104S138200, C180S009100, C600S114000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07126303
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a micro-robot for use inside the body during minimally-invasive surgery. The micro-robot includes an imaging devices, a manipulator, and in some embodiments a sensor.
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Dumpert Jason
Farritor Shane
Oleynikov Dmitry
Platt Stephen R.
Rentschler Mark
Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
Ip Paul
Licata & Tyrrell P.C.
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