18388303. POSITION AND FORCE SENSORS FOR CATHETERS simplified abstract (BIOSENSE WEBSTER (ISRAEL) LTD.)

POSITION AND FORCE SENSORS FOR CATHETERS

Organization Name

BIOSENSE WEBSTER (ISRAEL) LTD.

Inventor(s)

Jacob Roseberry of Upland CA (US)

Paul Suarez of La Crescenta CA (US)

William James Agnew, V of Rancho Santa Margarita CA (US)

Pieter Emmelius Van Niekerk of Rancho Santa Margarita CA (US)

Thanh Nguyen of El Monte CA (US)

Amar Patel of Irvine CA (US)

Sean D. Thaler of Rancho Cucamonga CA (US)

Jasson Rodriguez of Irvine CA (US)

POSITION AND FORCE SENSORS FOR CATHETERS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18388303 titled 'POSITION AND FORCE SENSORS FOR CATHETERS

The disclosed technology involves a medical end effector with spines extending along a longitudinal axis, each spine having contact pads with flexible circuits containing electrodes and inductive coils.

• Spines extend along a longitudinal axis
• Contact pads affixed to the spines' surfaces
• Flexible circuits with electrodes and inductive coils on the contact pads
• Designed for medical applications
• Enhances precision and control in medical procedures

Potential Applications: - Minimally invasive surgeries - Robotic-assisted surgeries - Endoscopic procedures

Problems Solved: - Improves accuracy in medical procedures - Enhances maneuverability in tight spaces - Increases efficiency in surgical tasks

Benefits: - Greater precision and control - Reduced risk of damage to surrounding tissues - Improved patient outcomes

Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Medical End Effector for Precision Procedures" This technology can be utilized in surgical robotics, endoscopy equipment, and other medical devices, enhancing their capabilities and performance in various medical procedures.

Prior Art: Researchers can explore prior patents related to medical end effectors, flexible circuits in medical devices, and advancements in surgical tools to understand the existing landscape of similar technologies.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in medical robotics, flexible circuit technology, and surgical tools to incorporate the latest innovations into the development of this medical end effector.

Questions about Medical End Effector Technology: 1. How does this technology improve the precision of medical procedures? 2. What are the potential challenges in integrating flexible circuits into medical devices?

Original Abstract Submitted

The disclosed technology includes a medical end effector comprising one or more spines extending along a longitudinal axis. The spines further comprising a first surface being outward from the longitudinal axis; one or more contact pads affixed to a portion of the first surface of the spine; and one or more flexible circuits disposed over respective ones of the one or more contact pads, the one or more flexible circuits each comprising an electrode and an inductive coil as one unit.