公开(公告)号：US11992936B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-28

申请号：US16881568

申请日：2020-05-22

Applicant: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.

Inventor： Anthony K. McGrogan ,  Thomas G. Cooper ,  David Q. Larkin ,  Kent M. Anderson ,  Jeffrey D. Brown ,  Paul E. Lilagan ,  Michael Ikeda

IPC: A61B34/30 ,  A61B34/00 ,  A61B90/50 ,  A61B90/90 ,  B25J15/00 ,  A61B17/34

CPC classification number: B25J15/0028 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B34/70 ,  A61B90/50 ,  A61B90/90 ,  A61B2017/3445 ,  A61B2034/301 ,  A61B2034/305 ,  Y10S901/36 ,  Y10S901/38 ,  Y10S901/39

Abstract: A surgical system uses a single entry port in a wide variety of surgeries. To insert multiple surgical instruments into a patient through a single entry port requires that the shaft of at least one of the surgical instruments be bent between the base of the surgical instrument and the point where the shaft contacts a channel in an entry guide. Each surgical instrument is positioned by an instrument manipulator positioning system so that when the shaft is inserted in a channel of the entry guide, any bending of the shaft does not damage the surgical instrument and does not inhibit proper operation of the surgical instrument.

公开(公告)号：US11723733B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-15

申请号：US17321115

申请日：2021-05-14

Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.

Inventor： Paul G. Griffiths ,  Paul W. Mohr ,  Nitish Swarup ,  Michael Costa ,  David Q. Larkin ,  Thomas G. Cooper

IPC: A61B34/35 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B50/10 ,  A61B50/18 ,  A61B17/00

CPC classification number: A61B34/35 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B50/10 ,  A61B50/18 ,  A61B2017/00017 ,  A61B2034/304 ,  A61B2050/105

Abstract: Techniques for limiting motion of a first structure include a manipulator supported by the first structure, a second structure supporting the first structure, and a processor. The processor is configured to, in response to entering a first mode, determine, relative to the first structure, a first position of a reference location on entry into the first mode, the reference location being associated with a link of the manipulator; and while in the first mode: detect a manual movement of the reference location to a second position relative to the first structure, wherein a difference between the first and second positions comprises a displacement having first and second components in respective different first and second directions; and, in response, command the second structure to move relative to the reference location in the first direction so as to reduce the first component while not changing the second component.

公开(公告)号：US11684439B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-27

申请号：US16874163

申请日：2020-05-14

Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.

Inventor： Anthony K. McGrogan ,  Jeffrey D. Brown ,  Thomas G. Cooper ,  Eugene F. Duval ,  Daniel H. Gomez ,  Robert E. Holop ,  Craig R. Ramstad

IPC: A61B34/00 ,  B32B3/12 ,  F16F1/12 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B34/35 ,  A61B34/37 ,  A61B46/10 ,  A61B17/34 ,  A61B46/23 ,  A61B50/00 ,  A61B90/98 ,  H01F5/02 ,  H01F5/04 ,  H01F27/28 ,  H05K1/18 ,  B25J15/04 ,  A61B17/02 ,  A61M13/00 ,  A61B1/00 ,  A61B50/20 ,  A61B50/30 ,  H04N23/51 ,  H04N23/54 ,  H04N23/55 ,  H04N23/57 ,  H04N23/68 ,  G03B5/02 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/232 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B90/50

CPC classification number: A61B34/70 ,  A61B1/00135 ,  A61B1/00142 ,  A61B17/0218 ,  A61B17/3421 ,  A61B17/3423 ,  A61B17/3474 ,  A61B34/00 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B34/35 ,  A61B34/37 ,  A61B46/10 ,  A61B46/23 ,  A61B50/00 ,  A61B50/20 ,  A61B50/30 ,  A61B90/98 ,  A61M13/003 ,  B25J15/04 ,  B32B3/12 ,  F16F1/121 ,  H01F5/02 ,  H01F5/04 ,  H01F27/2823 ,  H04N23/51 ,  H04N23/54 ,  H04N23/55 ,  H04N23/57 ,  H04N23/687 ,  H05K1/18 ,  A61B2017/00477 ,  A61B2017/3445 ,  A61B2017/3447 ,  A61B2034/302 ,  A61B2034/306 ,  A61B2050/3008 ,  A61B2090/5025 ,  G03B5/02 ,  G03B2205/0015 ,  G03B2205/0069 ,  H01F2005/027 ,  Y10T74/20305

Abstract: A drape includes a first drape portion configured to receive a manipulator arm of a surgical system and a pocket coupled to a distal portion of the first drape portion. The pocket is configured to receive a manipulator of the surgical system. The pocket includes a flexible membrane positionable between an output of the manipulator and an input of a surgical instrument mountable to the manipulator. In some embodiments, the flexible membrane is located at a distal end of the pocket. In some embodiments, the flexible membrane is configured to allow an actuating force to be transmitted from the output of the manipulator to the input of the surgical instrument. In some embodiments, the pocket provides a sterile barrier between the manipulator and the surgical instrument. In some embodiments, the drape further includes a rotatable seal configured to couple a proximal opening of the pocket to the first drape portion.

公开(公告)号：US20230117543A1

公开(公告)日：2023-04-20

申请号：US18066146

申请日：2022-12-14

Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.

Inventor： Thomas G. Cooper ,  Eugene F. Duval ,  David J. Rosa ,  Matthew R. Williams

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61B34/37 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B1/005 ,  A61B34/00 ,  A61B1/018 ,  A61B90/10 ,  A61B1/002 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B1/04 ,  A61B1/06 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B17/00

Abstract: A surgical instrument may comprise an elongated shaft extending between a proximal end and a distal end and defining a longitudinal axis. The surgical instrument may also comprise a plurality of cables extending along the longitudinal axis and a first bending section positioned between the proximal end and the distal end of the elongated shaft. The first bending section may comprise links having pairs of articulation holes extending longitudinally through the links to permit the plurality of pull wires to pass therethrough. Each pair of articulation holes may comprise first and second articulation holes that are spaced apart from the longitudinal axis (i) at different radii and (ii) at a same rotation angle.

公开(公告)号：US11624428B2

公开(公告)日：2023-04-11

申请号：US17569378

申请日：2022-01-05

Applicant: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas G. Cooper ,  S. Christopher Anderson

IPC: A61B1/005 ,  A61B34/30 ,  F16H21/54 ,  A61B34/00 ,  B25J9/10 ,  A61B17/00

Abstract: A force transmission transmits forces received by three levers to an input gimbal plate having three support points. The input gimbal play may in turn transmit the force to a wrist assembly coupled to a surgical tool. The three axes of rotation for the three levers are parallel. Two of the levers may have half-cylinder surfaces at an end of the lever to receive a support point of the input gimbal plate. Two of the levers may be supported with one degree of rotational freedom orthogonal to the axis of rotation of the fulcrum. A spring may draw the second and third levers toward one another. Two levers may have stops that bear against the support points. The force transmission may include a parallelogram linkage that includes a rocker link pivotally coupled to the first lever and having a flat surface that supports the first gimbal support point.

公开(公告)号：US11596488B2

公开(公告)日：2023-03-07

申请号：US16851794

申请日：2020-04-17

Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.

Inventor： Daniel H. Gomez ,  Jeffrey D. Brown ,  Thomas G. Cooper ,  Eugene F. Duval ,  Robert E. Holop ,  Anthony K. McGrogan ,  Craig R. Ramstad ,  Theodore W. Rogers ,  Todd R. Solomon

IPC: A61B34/00 ,  B32B3/12 ,  F16F1/12 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B34/35 ,  A61B34/37 ,  A61B46/10 ,  A61B17/34 ,  A61B46/23 ,  A61B50/00 ,  A61B90/98 ,  H01F5/02 ,  H01F5/04 ,  H01F27/28 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H05K1/18 ,  A61B1/00 ,  A61B50/20 ,  A61B50/30 ,  B25J15/04 ,  A61B17/02 ,  A61M13/00 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B90/50 ,  G03B5/02

Abstract: An instrument manipulator may comprise a frame comprising an outer shell and an inner frame, the inner frame being movably coupled to the outer shell. The instrument manipulator may also include a plurality of actuator outputs protruding in a distal direction from the frame and an instrument support feature coupled to the outer shell. The instrument manipulator may further comprise a latching mechanism, the latching mechanism being configured to move the inner frame, the outer shell, or both relative to one another, so as to operably engage the plurality of actuator outputs with a plurality of actuator inputs of an instrument supported by the instrument support feature.

公开(公告)号：US11304766B2

公开(公告)日：2022-04-19

申请号：US16381323

申请日：2019-04-11

Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.

Inventor： William J. Park ,  S. Christopher Anderson ,  Thomas G. Cooper ,  Matthew R. Williams

IPC: A61B34/30 ,  A61B46/13 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61B46/10 ,  A61B34/35 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/00

Abstract: A surgical apparatus comprises an instrument shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, an end effector coupled to the distal end of the shaft, and a sheath disposed on an external surface of the instrument shaft. The sheath has a first section made of ePTFE and a second section made of a second material, wherein the second section provides a friction seal with the shaft, and wherein the ePTFE is gas-permeable.

公开(公告)号：US20210361369A1

公开(公告)日：2021-11-25

申请号：US17384176

申请日：2021-07-23

Applicant: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas G. Cooper ,  Eugene F. Duval ,  David J. Rosa ,  Matthew R. Williams

IPC: A61B34/00 ,  A61B34/37 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/005 ,  A61B1/018 ,  A61B90/10 ,  A61B1/002 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B1/04 ,  A61B1/06 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B17/00

Abstract: A surgical instrument assembly comprises a guide tube and first and second instruments extended within the guide tube. The first instrument comprises a first elongated shaft coupled to a first end effector. The second instrument comprises a second elongated shaft coupled to a second end effector. The surgical instrument assembly may also comprise an imaging assembly extended distally of the guide tube. The imaging assembly comprises a distal imaging component and an elongated imaging shaft. The distal imaging component is coupled to a distal end of the elongated imaging shaft by a pivot joint. The imaging assembly has a first configuration with the elongated imaging shaft aligned with the distal imaging component when inserted through the guide tube and a second configuration with the distal imaging component pivoted out of alignment with the elongated imaging shaft when the distal imaging component is extended from the guide tube.

公开(公告)号：US20210346108A1

公开(公告)日：2021-11-11

申请号：US17383736

申请日：2021-07-23

Applicant: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas G. Cooper ,  Eugene F. Duval ,  David J. Rosa ,  Matthew R. Williams

IPC: A61B34/00 ,  A61B34/37 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/005 ,  A61B1/018 ,  A61B90/10 ,  A61B1/002 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B1/04 ,  A61B1/06 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B17/00

Abstract: A surgical assembly may comprise an actuator system including a plurality of wedge-shaped actuator assemblies arranged radially around a longitudinal axis. The surgical assembly may also comprise a first instrument assembly including a first elongate instrument shaft and a first wedge-shaped transmission mechanism coupled at a proximal end of the first elongate instrument shaft. The first wedge-shaped transmission mechanism is configured to engage a first wedge-shaped actuator assembly of the plurality of wedge-shaped actuator assemblies. The first wedge-shaped actuator assembly is movable linearly, relative to the other of the plurality of wedge-shaped actuator assemblies of the plurality of wedge-shaped actuator assemblies, along a path parallel to the longitudinal axis to linearly translate the first instrument assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20210267699A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-02

申请号：US17321115

申请日：2021-05-14

Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.

Inventor： Paul G. GRIFFITHS ,  Paul W. MOHR ,  Nitish SWARUP ,  Michael COSTA ,  David Q. LARKIN ,  Thomas G. Cooper

IPC: A61B34/35 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B50/10 ,  A61B50/18

Abstract: Techniques for limiting motion of a first structure include a manipulator supported by the first structure, a second structure supporting the first structure, and a processor. The processor is configured to, in response to entering a first mode, determine, relative to the first structure, a first position of a reference location on entry into the first mode, the reference location being associated with a link of the manipulator; and while in the first mode: detect a manual movement of the reference location to a second position relative to the first structure, wherein a difference between the first and second positions comprises a displacement having first and second components in respective different first and second directions; and, in response, command the second structure to move relative to the reference location in the first direction so as to reduce the first component while not changing the second component.