US Patent Application 18450456. ARTICULATION LOCKING MECHANISMS FOR END EFFECTORS AND METHODS OF USE simplified abstract

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ARTICULATION LOCKING MECHANISMS FOR END EFFECTORS AND METHODS OF USE

Organization Name

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

Inventor(s)

Christopher R. Deuel of Melrose MA (US)

ARTICULATION LOCKING MECHANISMS FOR END EFFECTORS AND METHODS OF USE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18450456 titled 'ARTICULATION LOCKING MECHANISMS FOR END EFFECTORS AND METHODS OF USE

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a medical device that includes an end effector, an actuator, a pivot arm, and a lock.

  • The end effector is located at the distal end of the medical device.
  • The actuator is connected to the proximal end of the end effector.
  • A pivot arm is pivotally connected to the end effector, specifically distal to the proximal end.
  • When the actuator is activated, it causes the end effector to pivot relative to the pivot arm.
  • The device also includes a lock that can be in two states:
 - In the first state, the lock allows the end effector to pivot freely relative to the pivot arm.
 - In the second state, the lock restricts the end effector from pivoting relative to the pivot arm.


Original Abstract Submitted

A medical device includes an end effector at a distal end of the medical device, an actuator coupled to a proximal end of the end effector, a pivot arm pivotally coupled to the end effector distal of the proximal end of the end effector, where actuation of the actuator pivots the end effector relative to the pivot arm, and a lock on the end effector and the pivot arm, where the lock has a first state permitting the end effector to pivot relative to the pivot arm and a second state restricting the end effector from pivoting relative to the pivot arm.

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