Endoscope with extensible work channel
US-11925322-B2 · Mar 12, 2024 · US
Steering mechanism
US9380930B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9380930-B2 |
| Application number | US-201414458374-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Aug 13, 2014 |
| Priority date | Nov 12, 2008 |
| Publication date | Jul 5, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2016 |
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A steering mechanism is used as part of a medical device such as a catheter or an endoscope to allow movement of a steerable distal portion of the catheter or endoscope. The mechanism can include a elongate housing and an actuation system. The elongate housing is adapted to be coupled to the steerable portion of the medical device. The actuation system includes an actuator, a first cam, and a second cam. The actuator can move the first cam between a first position and a second position as the actuator is moved along a first axis (or about a second axis different than the first axis). Movement of the first cam between its first and second positions moves the steerable portion of the medical device along a first plane. The actuator can move the second cam between a first position and a second position as the actuator is moved along the second axis (or about the first axis). Movement of the second cam between its first and second positions moves the steerable portion of the medical device along a second plane different than the first plane.
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What is claimed is: 1. A steering mechanism for use as part of a medical device, the mechanism comprising: an actuation system configured to control movement of a steerable member of the medical device, the actuation system including an actuator, at least one cantilever axle, a first cam, and a second cam, wherein: the at least one cantilever axle extends into an opening of the first cam and an opening of the second cam; the actuator is adapted to move about a first axis from…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
- A61B1/0051Primary
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US9380930B2 cover?
- A steering mechanism is used as part of a medical device such as a catheter or an endoscope to allow movement of a steerable distal portion of the catheter or endoscope. The mechanism can include a elongate housing and an actuation system. The elongate housing is adapted to be coupled to the steerable portion of the medical device. The actuation system includes an actuator, a first cam, and a s…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Boston Scient Scimed Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B1/0051. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Jul 05 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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