20240023963. APPARATUS FOR ENDOSCOPIC PROCEDURES simplified abstract (COVIDIEN LP)
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APPARATUS FOR ENDOSCOPIC PROCEDURES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
John W. Beardsley of Wallingford CT (US)
David M. Jermine of North Haven CT (US)
David M. Farascioni of Ridgefield CT (US)
APPARATUS FOR ENDOSCOPIC PROCEDURES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240023963 titled 'APPARATUS FOR ENDOSCOPIC PROCEDURES
Simplified Explanation
The surgical device described in the patent application consists of a jaw assembly, an articulating assembly, and a drive shaft. The jaw assembly includes two jaws, while the articulating assembly is detachably connected to the proximal end of the jaw assembly and consists of a distal joint member, a proximal joint member, and a pivot pin. The pivot pin is fixedly attached to the distal joint member and rotatably connected to the proximal joint member. The jaw assembly and the distal joint member together define a first longitudinal axis, while the proximal joint member defines a second longitudinal axis. The drive shaft includes a gear element that meshes with a pivoting gear element fixedly attached to the pivot pin. Longitudinal movement of the first drive shaft causes the jaw assembly to pivot relative to the proximal joint member around a pivot axis defined by the pivot pin.
- The patent application describes a surgical device with a jaw assembly, an articulating assembly, and a drive shaft.
- The jaw assembly consists of two jaws, while the articulating assembly is detachable and includes a distal joint member, a proximal joint member, and a pivot pin.
- The drive shaft has a gear element that engages with a pivoting gear element fixedly attached to the pivot pin.
- Longitudinal movement of the drive shaft allows the jaw assembly to pivot around the pivot axis defined by the pivot pin.
Potential Applications:
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Endoscopic procedures
- Laparoscopic procedures
Problems Solved:
- Improved maneuverability and control during surgical procedures
- Enhanced access to difficult-to-reach areas
- Reduced invasiveness and trauma to patients
Benefits:
- Increased precision and accuracy in surgical procedures
- Reduced risk of complications and post-operative pain
- Faster recovery times for patients
Original Abstract Submitted
a surgical device includes a jaw assembly, an articulating assembly and a drive shaft. the jaw assembly includes first and second jaws. the articulating assembly is removably coupled to a proximal end of the jaw assembly and includes a distal joint member, a proximal joint member, and a pivot pin. the pivot pin is fixedly coupled to the distal joint member and is rotatably coupled to the proximal joint member. the jaw assembly and the distal joint member together define a first longitudinal axis. the proximal joint member defines a second longitudinal axis. the drive shaft includes a gear element that is meshingly engaged with a pivoting gear element that is fixedly coupled to the pivot pin. longitudinal movement of the first drive shaft pivots the jaw assembly relative to the proximal joint member about a pivot axis defined by the pivot pin.
