Flexible wrist-type element

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9764481
APP PUB NO 20130263685A1
SERIAL NO

13702524

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A flexible wrist-type element, comprising: a base housing extending along a first longitudinal axis towards a base end; an operational housing extending along a second longitudinal axis towards an operational end; an operational element moveably connected to the operational housing; a joint assembly movably connecting the base housing and the operational housing; wherein the joint assembly allows relative movement of the operational housing and the base housing between a first position and a second position, wherein a point of intersection between the second longitudinal axis and the first longitudinal axis moves during movement between the first position and the second position; a driver assembly moveably supported by the base housing and the operational housing; and wherein the driver assembly is configured to actuate the operational element relative to the operational housing.

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STERIS CORPORATION5960 HEISLEY ROAD MENTOR OH 44060

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Doyle, Mark Del Mar, US 77 3363

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