公开(公告)号：US11899248B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-13

申请号：US17193166

申请日：2021-03-05

Applicant: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.

Inventor： Matthew D. Rohr Daniel ,  Troy K. Adebar ,  David W. Bailey ,  Stephen J. Blumenkranz ,  Edward P. Donlon ,  Mark Froggatt ,  Christopher M. Major ,  Randall L. Schlesinger

IPC: G02B6/38 ,  B08B1/00 ,  B08B1/04

CPC classification number: G02B6/3866 ,  B08B1/008 ,  B08B1/04 ,  B08B2240/02

Abstract: An optical fiber cleaning assembly includes a cleaning tape, a first spool having the cleaning tape wound thereon, a second spool onto which the cleaning tape is drawn, a drive mechanism configured to move the cleaning tape from the first spool to the second spool, and one or more first connectors configured to mate with one or more connectors of a system, the system including a first optical fiber. The optical fiber cleaning assembly further includes one or more second connectors configured to mate with one or more optical fiber connectors of a device while the optical fiber cleaning assembly is attached to the system by the one or more first connectors, the device including a second optical fiber. The drive mechanism is configured to move the cleaning tape from the first spool to the second spool to wipe the face of the first or second optical fiber.

公开(公告)号：US20240118500A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-11

申请号：US18389592

申请日：2023-12-19

Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.

Inventor： Matthew D. Rohr Daniel ,  Troy K. Adebar ,  David W. Bailey ,  Stephen J. Blumenkranz ,  Edward P. Donlon ,  Mark E. Froggatt ,  Christopher M. Major ,  Randall L. Schlesinger

IPC: G02B6/38

CPC classification number: G02B6/3866 ,  B08B1/30 ,  B08B1/32 ,  B08B2240/02

Abstract: A system comprises an optical fiber, a manipulator assembly, and a control unit. The manipulator assembly comprises a chassis, an optical fiber cleaning assembly housed within the chassis, and a drive mechanism housed within the chassis. The optical fiber cleaning assembly comprises a cleaning tape, a first spool on which the cleaning tape is wound, and a second spool onto which the cleaning tape is drawn after use. The drive mechanism is configured to advance the cleaning tape from the first spool to the second spool such that a portion of the cleaning tape wipes a face of the optical fiber. The control unit is configured to control the drive mechanism to advance the cleaning tape.

公开(公告)号：US20230143152A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-11

申请号：US17908191

申请日：2021-03-10

Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.

Inventor： Christopher M. Major ,  Scot C. Fairchild ,  Ryan C. Abbott ,  David W. Bailey ,  Edward P. Donlon ,  Matthew D, Rohr Daniel ,  Timothy D. Boucher

IPC: G02B6/38 ,  A61B34/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/3897 ,  G02B6/3873 ,  A61B34/74 ,  A61B2017/00477

Abstract: A floating optical fiber connector interface generally includes a retention bracket, a translating socket slidingly associated with the retention bracket, and a biasing element positioned between the retention bracket and the translating socket. A tab portion may permit translation of the translating socket with respect to the retention bracket, and an aperture configured to receive a carriage optical fiber connector. The translating socket may translate with respect to the retention bracket within a plane and may further translate in the insertion direction, and the biasing element may resist translation of the translating socket. An alignment plate may be configured to align an instrument interface for connection to a carriage, including a telescoping standoff operable to position the plate at a first position in which the plate is spaced apart from the carriage and to position the plate at a second position in which the plate is adjacent to the carriage.

公开(公告)号：US20210278604A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-09

申请号：US17193166

申请日：2021-03-05

Applicant: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.

Inventor： Matthew D. Rohr Daniel ,  Troy K. Adebar ,  David W. Bailey ,  Stephen J. Blumenkranz ,  Edward P. Donlon ,  Mark Froggatt ,  Christopher M. Major ,  Randall L. Schlesinger

IPC: G02B6/38 ,  B08B1/04 ,  B08B1/00

Abstract: An optical fiber cleaning assembly includes a cleaning tape, a first spool having the cleaning tape wound thereon, and a second spool onto which the cleaning tape is drawn. The optical fiber cleaning assembly further includes a drive mechanism for moving the cleaning tape from the first spool onto the second spool. A face of an optical fiber may be placed into contact with the cleaning tape, such that a portion of the cleaning tape wipes the face of the optical fiber as the drive mechanism moves the cleaning tape from the first spool onto the second spool.