Intuitive Surgical Patent: Axial Support Device
Summary
USPTO has granted U.S. Patent No. US12605053B2 to Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. for flexible elongate devices with axial support structures. The patent covers articulable body portions with transverse support segments and tubular struts for use in surgical applications. The patent contains 23 claims and was filed on June 5, 2024.
What changed
USPTO granted U.S. Patent No. US12605053B2 to Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. for flexible elongate devices featuring axial support structures within an articulable body portion. The axial support structure includes transverse support segments with tubular struts and a component line with helical shape. Patent holders and parties interested in surgical device licensing should review the 23 claims for potential freedom-to-operate or licensing considerations.
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Flexible elongate devices having axial support structures
Grant US12605053B2 Kind: B2 Apr 21, 2026
Assignee
INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.
Inventors
Joseph Bogusky
Abstract
Flexible elongate devices include an elongate body having an articulable body portion and an axial support structure within the articulable body portion. The axial support structure can include a plurality of transverse support segments with tubular struts disposed between the support segments. The flexible elongate devices can include a component line that has a helical shape within the articulable body portion.
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A61B 1/0055 A61B 1/0057 A61B 1/009 A61B 2034/2061 A61M 25/0147
Filing Date
2024-06-05
Application No.
18734439
Claims
23
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