ERGONOMIC HANDLE AND ARTICULATING LAPAROSCOPIC TOOL
摘要
The present invention relates to a laparoscopic apparatus. The apparatus comprises a handle having a body portion, a top surface, opposite bottom surface, a proximal and distal end. The top surface of the base is contoured to compliment the natural curve of the palm. The apparatus further includes a shaft projecting from the distal end of the handle. The shaft has a proximal and distal end. A control sphere is located on the handle. The control sphere can be moved by one or more of a user's fingers to indicate direction. An end effector is located at the distal end of the shaft. The end effector is connected to the control sphere such that movements made to the control sphere control cause movement (articulation) of the end effector.
申请公布号
WO2005079333(A2)
申请公布日期
2005.09.01
申请号
WO2005US04517
申请日期
2005.02.11
申请人
BOARD OF REGENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA
发明人
HALLBECK, M., SUSAN;OLEYNIKOV, DMITRY;DONE', KATHRYN;JUDKINS, TIM;DIMARTINO, ALLISON;MORSE, JONATHAN;VERNER, LAWTON, N.