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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7339341 | Surgical camera robot The present invention is a miniature camera robot which can be placed entirely within an open space such as an abdominal cavity. The instant camera robot has pan and tilt capabilities, an adjustable focus camera, and a support component for supporting the robot body... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7233221 | Magnetic wheel for vehicles Specially conceived for vehicles which have to be displaced over ferromagnetic surfaces, like the iron or steel walls of large tanks for example, it is incorporated by the combination of a hollow rim (1–1′) and a tyre (4) of an elastomer or similar... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7199545 | Robot for surgical applications The present invention provides a robot for use inside an open abdominal cavity during minimally-invasive surgery. The robot may include various sensors, imaging devices or manipulators. ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7126303 | Robot for surgical applications The present invention provides a micro-robot for use inside the body during minimally-invasive surgery. The micro-robot includes an imaging devices, a manipulator, and in some embodiments a sensor. ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7042184 | Microrobot for surgical applications The present invention provides a micro-robot for use inside the body during minimally-invasive surgery. The micro-robot may include various sensors, imaging devices or manipulators. ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6995677 | Apparatus and methods for monitoring pipelines A system for monitoring at least one parameter of interest relating to a flow conduit having a through passage and a fluid flow therein comprises at least one measurement station coupled to the flow conduit for taking a measurement relating to the parameter of inter... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6917176 | Gas main robotic inspection system The present invention provides a long-range, untethered, live, in-pipe inspection system that includes a self-propelled train having a plurality of modules; joint members for interconnecting adjacent modules, data collection components, and wireless communication co... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6886651 | Material transportation system A material transportation system includes one or more material transportation vehicles, each having magnetic wheels coupled to a magnetically attractive surface that can include a ceiling, a wall, a floor, and/or a transition region. The material transportation vehi... | 05/03/2005 |
| 5678489 | Electrically-operated moving body travelling on a rail capable of explaining free quadrants described in the mobius theorem Disclosed is an electrically-operated ornament travelling on a rail capable of explaining the free quadrants described in the Mobius Theorem. The ornament mainly includes a three-dimensional endless rail supported on a set of supports. The rail includes a... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5408935 | Transportation system using magnetic belt propulsion A magnet-type transportation system of a car-side primary type includes a rail of a magnetic material, fixedly laid down along a traveling track, and a power car capable of self-movement by a plurality of wheels adapted to roll over the traveling track. T... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5388528 | Vehicle for use in pipes A vehicle is provided for moving within pipes to determine the condition of the interior of the pipes. The vehicle has at least one wheel which is capable of travelling on walls of magnetic material. Each wheel comprises an outer wheel member having an an... | 02/14/1995 |
| 5355807 | Vehicle adapted to freely travel three-dimensionally by magnetic force and wheel for the vehicle A vehicle is provided for moving in pipes to determine the condition of the interior of the pipes. The vehicle has at least on wheel which is capable of travelling on walls of magnetic material. Each wheel comprises an outer wheel member having an annular... | 10/18/1994 |
| 5284096 | Vehicle for use in pipes A vehicle is provided for moving within pipes to determine the condition of the interior of the pipes. The vehicle has at least one wheel which is capable of travelling on walls of magnetic material. Each wheel comprises an outer wheel member having an an... | 02/08/1994 |
| 5220869 | Vehicle adapted to freely travel three-dimensionally and up vertical walls by magnetic force and wheel for the vehicle A vehicle is provided for moving within pipes to determine the condition of the interior of the pipes. The vehicle has at least one wheel which is capable of travelling on walls of magnetic material. Each wheel comprises an outer wheel member having an an... | 06/22/1993 |
