18595803. TELESCOPING CANNULA ARM simplified abstract (Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.)

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TELESCOPING CANNULA ARM

Organization Name

Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Allen C. Thompson of Los Altos CA (US)

Daniel H. Gomez of Los Gatos CA (US)

Kirk Nangreaves of Campbell CA (US)

TELESCOPING CANNULA ARM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18595803 titled 'TELESCOPING CANNULA ARM

The abstract describes a system with a manipulator arm and a cannula mount arm, where the locking assembly on the manipulator arm engages with the latch on the cannula mount arm to lock it in an extended position. The system includes an electrical component that is inhibited when a cannula is docked to the cannula mount arm.

  • The system consists of a manipulator arm and a cannula mount arm.
  • The locking assembly on the manipulator arm locks the cannula mount arm in an extended position by engaging with its latch.
  • An electrical component is inhibited when a cannula is docked to the cannula mount arm.

Potential Applications: - Medical procedures requiring precise positioning of instruments. - Robotic surgery. - Minimally invasive surgeries.

Problems Solved: - Ensures secure positioning of the cannula mount arm during medical procedures. - Prevents accidental movement of the cannula mount arm.

Benefits: - Improved accuracy and stability during medical procedures. - Enhanced safety for patients and medical staff. - Increased efficiency in surgical operations.

Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Robotic Surgical System for Precision Procedures" This technology can be utilized in hospitals, surgical centers, and research institutions for various medical procedures, enhancing the precision and safety of surgeries.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the locking assembly on the manipulator arm engage with the latch on the cannula mount arm? 2. What are the specific benefits of inhibiting the electrical component when a cannula is docked to the cannula mount arm?


Original Abstract Submitted

A system includes a manipulator arm and a cannula mount arm. The manipulator arm includes a link and a locking assembly coupled to the link. The cannula mount arm includes a latch. The cannula mount arm is configured to be extended from the link to an extended position. The locking assembly is configured to engage with the latch when the cannula mount arm is extended from the link to the extended position so as to lock the cannula mount arm in the extended position. Activation of an electrical component coupled to the locking assembly is inhibited when a cannula is docked to the cannula mount arm.

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