WO2009014917A3 - Methods and systems of actuation in robotic devices - Google Patents

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WO2009014917A3
WO2009014917A3 PCT/US2008/069822 US2008069822W WO2009014917A3 WO 2009014917 A3 WO2009014917 A3 WO 2009014917A3 US 2008069822 W US2008069822 W US 2008069822W WO 2009014917 A3 WO2009014917 A3 WO 2009014917A3
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Shane Farritor
Mark Rentschler
Amy Lehman
Stephen Platt
Jeff Hawks
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    • A61B2017/00238Type of minimally invasive operation
    • A61B2017/00278Transorgan operations, e.g. transgastric
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    • A61B2017/00535Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets pneumatically or hydraulically operated
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Abstract

The embodiments disclosed herein relate to various medical device components, including components that can be incorporated into robotic and/or in vivo medical devices. Certain embodiments include various actuation system embodiments, including fluid actuation systems, drive train actuation systems, and motorless actuation systems. Additional embodiments include a reversibly lockable tube that can provide access for a medical device to a patient's cavity and further provides a reversible rigidity or stability during operation of the device. Further embodiments include various operational components for medical devices, including medical device arm mechanisms that have both axial and rotational movement while maintaining a relatively compact structure. medical device winch components, medical device biopsy/stapler/clamp mechanisms, and medical device adjustable focus mechanisms.
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EP16163598.2A EP3078344B1 (en) 2007-07-12 2008-07-11 Actuation in robotic devices
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CA2690808A CA2690808C (en) 2007-07-12 2008-07-11 Methods and systems of actuation in robotic devices
JP2010516278A JP5591696B2 (en) 2007-07-12 2008-07-11 Biopsy elements, arm devices, and medical devices
EP20152736.3A EP3673855B1 (en) 2007-07-12 2008-07-11 Systems of actuation in robotic devices

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