公开(公告)号：US20180256288A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-13

申请号：US15975359

申请日：2018-05-09

Applicant: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.

Inventor： Robert M. OHLINE ,  Katherine WHITIN ,  Amir BELSON ,  Christopher D. JUSTICE

IPC: A61B90/98 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B5/06 ,  A61B1/31 ,  A61B34/20 ,  A61B1/005 ,  A61B90/00

CPC classification number: A61B90/98 ,  A61B1/005 ,  A61B1/31 ,  A61B5/064 ,  A61B5/065 ,  A61B5/068 ,  A61B8/4254 ,  A61B34/20 ,  A61B90/361 ,  A61B2034/2051 ,  A61B2090/062 ,  A61B2090/397 ,  A61B2090/3983

Abstract: A system for determining a position of an endoscopic instrument comprises an endoscopic instrument having an elongate body portion, the elongate body portion being configured to be moved along a path, and a plurality of sensible elements disposed at differing axial positions along the elongate body portion, wherein each sensible element transmits unique information indicative of the respective differing axial position of the sensible elements. The system further comprises a sensing device positioned to receive the unique information from a respective sensible element when the respective sensible element is in sufficient proximity to the sensing device, the sensible elements being in sufficient proximity to the sensing device at differing times based upon a position of the elongate body portion relative to the path.

公开(公告)号：US20210030260A1

公开(公告)日：2021-02-04

申请号：US16928173

申请日：2020-07-14

Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.

Inventor： Christopher A. JULIAN ,  Amir BELSON ,  Aaron W. BROWN ,  Mark HARASYM ,  Marc S. KREIDLER ,  Robert M. OHLINE ,  Scott J. REINER ,  Enrique ROMO ,  Charles E. SWINEHART ,  Katherine WHITIN

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/008 ,  A61B1/31 ,  A61B1/005

Abstract: A medical instrument may comprise a first articulatable segment having a first diameter, and a second articulatable segment having a second diameter smaller than the first diameter, wherein the second articulatable segment is coupled to the first articulatable segment and extends in a distal direction past the first articulatable segment. The instrument may also comprise a first force transmission element coupled to the first articulatable segment and extending in a proximal direction from the first articulatable segment to a first connector portion, the first connector portion being configured to be releasably coupled with a first actuator, and a second force transmission element coupled to the second articulatable segment and extending in a proximal direction from the second articulatable segment to a second connector portion, the second connector portion being configured to be releasably coupled with a second actuator. The first and second force transmission elements may be configured to transmit actuation forces, respectively, to articulate the first and second articulatable segments independently of one another.

公开(公告)号：US20190069763A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-07

申请号：US16123309

申请日：2018-09-06

Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.

Inventor： Christopher A. JULIAN ,  Amir BELSON ,  Aaron W. BROWN ,  Mark HARASYM ,  Marc S. KREIDLER ,  Robert M. OHLINE ,  Scott J. REINER ,  Enrique ROMO ,  Charles E. SWINEHART ,  Katherine WHITIN

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/008 ,  A61B1/005 ,  A61B1/31 ,  A61B17/00

Abstract: A medical instrument may comprise a first articulatable segment having a first diameter, and a second articulatable segment having a second diameter smaller than the first diameter, wherein the second articulatable segment is coupled to the first articulatable segment and extends in a distal direction past the first articulatable segment. The instrument may also comprise a first force transmission element coupled to the first articulatable segment and extending in a proximal direction from the first articulatable segment to a first connector portion, the first connector portion being configured to be releasably coupled with a first actuator, and a second force transmission element coupled to the second articulatable segment and extending in a proximal direction from the second articulatable segment to a second connector portion, the second connector portion being configured to be releasably coupled with a second actuator. The first and second force transmission elements may be configured to transmit actuation forces, respectively, to articulate the first and second articulatable segments independently of one another.

公开(公告)号：US20150133858A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-14

申请号：US14537127

申请日：2014-11-10

Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.

Inventor： Christopher A. JULIAN ,  Amir BELSON ,  Aaron W. BROWN ,  Mark HARASYM ,  Marc S. KREIDLER ,  Robert M. OHLINE ,  Scott J. REINER ,  Enrique ROMO ,  Charles E. SWINEHART ,  Katherine WHITIN

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/005

CPC classification number: A61B1/00128 ,  A61B1/0016 ,  A61B1/0053 ,  A61B1/0055 ,  A61B1/0057 ,  A61B1/008 ,  A61B1/31 ,  A61B2017/003 ,  A61B2017/00477

Abstract: A connector assembly for controllable articles is described herein. The connector assembly engages force transmission elements used to transmit force from one or more force generators with the force transmission elements used to manipulate a controllable article. Additionally, the connector assembly provides organization thereby simplifying the process of connecting a plurality of elements, usually with a quick, single movement.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了用于可控制品的连接器组件。 连接器组件接合用于从一个或多个力发生器传递力的力传递元件与用于操纵可控制品的力传递元件。 另外，连接器组件提供组织，从而简化了通常以快速单一运动连接多个元件的过程。

公开(公告)号：US20150038788A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-05

申请号：US14518546

申请日：2014-10-20

Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.

Inventor： Robert M. OHLINE ,  Katherine WHITIN ,  Amir BELSON ,  Christopher D. JUSTICE

IPC: A61B19/00 ,  A61B1/31

CPC classification number: A61B90/98 ,  A61B1/005 ,  A61B1/31 ,  A61B5/064 ,  A61B5/065 ,  A61B5/068 ,  A61B8/4254 ,  A61B34/20 ,  A61B90/361 ,  A61B2034/2051 ,  A61B2090/062 ,  A61B2090/397 ,  A61B2090/3983

Abstract: One RFID equipped instrument includes an elongate body with a plurality of uniquely identified radio frequency identification chips spaced along the length of the elongate body. One system used for determining the position of an instrument includes an instrument; a plurality of radio frequency identification chips attached to the instrument; a reader connected to an antenna and adapted to communicate with each radio frequency identification chip using the antenna.One method for determining the position of an instrument using radio frequency identification chips includes providing a radio frequency identification chip reader and antenna; providing an instrument having a longitudinal axis and comprising a plurality of radio frequency identification chips placed along the longitudinal axis; moving the instrument relative to the antenna; and using information about a radio frequency identification chip detected by the antenna to determine the position of the instrument.

Abstract translation: 一个RFID装备的仪器包括细长主体，其具有沿着细长主体的长度间隔开的多个唯一识别的射频识别芯片。 用于确定仪器位置的一个系统包括仪器; 附接到所述仪器的多个射频识别芯片; 读取器，连接到天线，并且适于使用天线与每个射频识别芯片进行通信。 使用射频识别芯片确定仪器的位置的一种方法包括提供射频识别芯片读取器和天线; 提供具有纵向轴线并包括沿着纵向轴线放置的多个射频识别芯片的仪器; 相对于天线移动乐器; 并且使用关于由天线检测到的射频识别芯片的信息来确定仪器的位置。