Class 606/19 - Articulated arm

Subclass of Class 606 - Surgery
Definition: Subject matter including a plurality of light transmitting
No. of patents: 73
Last issue date: 05/31/2011

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7951139	Laser surgical apparatus A laser surgical apparatus for performing treatment by irradiating a part to be treated by a laser beam is disclosed. This apparatus includes a laser source which emits the treatment laser beam; a multi-articulated arm for delivering the treatment laser beam emitted...	05/31/2011
7909818	Jointed mirror arm A jointed mirror arm includes at least two tubular pieces, connected to each other by a joint with a reflecting mirror, which, as a result of the joint, may be arranged in varying configurations and which form a beam path for the radiation, with a fixed inlet on a f...	03/22/2011
7229436	Method and kit for treatment of tissue These and other objects of the present invention are achieved in a method for creating a desired tissue effect. An RF electrode is provided that includes a conductive portion. The RF electrode is coupled to a fluid delivery member that delivers a cooling fluidic med...	06/12/2007
7218649	Laser beam containment system A laser beam containment system includes a number of optics that direct a laser beam produced by a laser beam source along a path to a point of application of the laser beam. One or more hollow tubes are positioned in an arrangement such that the laser beam passes t...	05/15/2007
7163534	Laser-based maze procedure for atrial fibrillation A method and apparatus for treating atrial tissue include positioning a lesion formation tool against the atrial surface. An optical fiber of the tool is energized at a wavelength is selected to have a low absorption in water. ...	01/16/2007
7156865	Irradiation apparatus and system, especially for photodynamic therapy To allow optimum adaptation of irradiation equipment, especially irradiation equipment for photodynamic therapy, to the individual anatomy of a patient, an irradiation head (1) is provided with a plate-shaped middle section (2) and plate-shaped lateral...	01/02/2007
7051738	Apparatus for providing electromagnetic biostimulation of tissue using optics and echo imaging An apparatus for providing electromagnetic biostimulation of tissue includes a source of electromagnetic radiation and relay optics operatively connected to the source of electromagnetic radiation for transmitting electromagnetic radiation for biostimulating tissue....	05/30/2006
7033355	Endocervical electrode An electrode for the excision of a circular segment of an entire cervical canal. The electrode has a parallel wire, at one end, which can be rotated 360 degrees. This enables a single instrument to remove an entire cervical canal, instead of using different sized in...	04/25/2006
7022121	Handpiece for treatment of tissue A handpiece has a handpiece assembly and includes a handpiece housing. An insert is detachably coupled to the handpiece housing. The insert includes an RF electrode with a conductive portion and a dielectric. ...	04/04/2006
7014641	Insertion device for intraocular lens An insertion device for an intraocular lens includes a lens-holding section having a cavity for accommodating an intraocular lens, a deforming section for deforming the lens to a reduced size, an insertion tube through which the deformed lens is inserted into an eye...	03/21/2006
6997425	Stand, in particular for a surgical microscope The invention concern a stand, in particular for a surgical microscope, in which provision can be made, by means of adjustment devices on the stand itself and not on the stand foot (2), for the pivot axis (30) of the carrier arm (11) to be plumb...	02/14/2006
6969387	Laser hand-piece and laser treatment apparatus provided with the hand-piece A laser hand-piece for irradiating a treatment laser beam to a part to be treated is disclosed. The laser hand-piece includes: a main body including an end portion with a bend and a grip portion to be held by an operator's hand, the end and grip portions each having...	11/29/2005
6918905	Monolithic irradiation handpiece A handpiece for topical application of electromagnetic radiation is disclosed, consisting of a single monolithic transparent block covered by a semitransparent coating on the faces of the block not directed toward a treatment site. The block and coating are transpar...	07/19/2005
6899706	Isotopic laser for the oral cavity and use of the same Method and apparatus for effecting a bloodless incision of soft tissue within the oral cavity. A standard laser is converted into an isotopic laser replacing the gas in the discharge tube of the standard laser with isotopic gas without replacing other constituents o...	05/31/2005
6863668	Articulation mechanism for medical devices An improved articulating device for use with a medical insertion instrument comprising in part a first tube having a plurality of ribs defining a plurality of bending segments, a second tube axially disposed within the first tube, and means for transmitting an axial...	03/08/2005
6840934	Laser treatment apparatus A laser treatment apparatus for performing treatment by irradiating a part to be treated by a laser beam for treatment is disclosed. This apparatus includes a laser source which emits the treatment laser beam; a multi-articulated arm for delivering the treatment las...	01/11/2005
6804581	Automated endoscope system for optimal positioning A robotic system that moves a surgical instrument in response to the actuation of a control panel that can be operated by the surgeon. The robotic system has an end effector that is adapted to hold a surgical instrument such as an endoscope. The end effector is coup...	10/12/2004
6605082	Thermal treatment apparatus The invention relates to a thermal treatment apparatus capable of irradiating targeted lesions with energy to obtain good treatment results. The invention displays the diagnostic images 2201 of the lesion overlaid upon the laser irradiation areas a, b, c, and ...	08/12/2003
6569090	Apparatus for self-inspecting the ear Ear observation apparatus for self-inspecting the external auditory meatus and/or the tympanic membrane, characterized in that it comprises inspection means (2) for the external auditory meatus associated to reflection means (3) able to reflect the image ...	05/27/2003
6544257	Thermal treatment apparatus A thermal treatment apparatus comprises a control unit 251a that stops issuing a signal for laser beam activation transmitted over the foot switch signal cable 291 when the temperature obtained by the mirror temperature sensor 111 that detects the tempera...	04/08/2003
6488676	Two-pivot scanning for laser eye surgery Laser eye surgery systems, methods, and devices makes use of a two-pivot scanning system for laterally deflecting the laser beam across the corneal surface to provide X-Y scanning. An imaging lens pivots about two eccentric axes extending along, but dispo...	12/03/2002
6470236	System and method for controlling master and slave manipulator In a system and a method for remotely controlling a slave manipulator easily and highly accurately, operations of three master manipulators are consolidated, and one slave manipulator is remotely controlled in accordance with the consolidation result, the...	10/22/2002
6296635	Endoscopic robotic surgical tools and methods The methods and devices of the invention include an encoder, an endoscopic robotic instrument, and an encoder/robotic instrument interface. A preferred embodiment of the encoder has a chest/shoulder plate provided with telescoping tubes and joints. Each j...	10/02/2001
6293940	Apparatus and method as preparation for performing a myringotomy in a child's ear without the need for anaesthesia An apparatus and method for performing a myringotomy in a child's ear without the need for anaesthesia. A charge coupled device or television camera is aimed within a micromanipulator housing at a child's ear drum. The housing is retained to the ear, eith...	09/25/2001
6267774	Surgical knife A scalpel suitable for Caesarian sections and myometrium sections. The scalpel includes two sides, an edge, a back, and a curved tip. Projections and recesses are alternately formed along the edge. Sharp edges are formed on the projections or the recesses...	07/31/2001
6217572	Apparatus and method employing lasers for removal of hair A laser apparatus and method for permanently removing a plurality of hair follicles from the skin of a patient. The laser apparatus includes a housing having first and second lasers contained therein for emitting at least first and second pulses of cohere...	04/17/2001
6200311	Minimally invasive TMR device The disclosure is directed to a tissue ablation device comprising an elongate probe, with a tissue ablation member located at the deflectable distal end of the probe, which is configured to access a patient's heart. The elongate probe is attached at its p...	03/13/2001
6168589	Apparatus and method employing a single laser for removal of hair A laser apparatus and method for permanently removing a plurality of hair follicles from the skin of a patient. The laser apparatus includes a housing having a single laser for sequentially emitting a series of pulses of coherent light energy having a pul...	01/02/2001
6165171	Apparatus and method employing lasers for removal of hair A laser apparatus and method for permanently removing a plurality of hair follicles from the skin of a patient. The laser apparatus and method includes a housing having at least first and second lasers contained therein for emitting at least first and sec...	12/26/2000
6149645	Apparatus and method employing lasers for removal of hair A laser apparatus for permanently removing a plurality of hair follicles or blood vessels from the skin of a patient. The laser apparatus includes a housing having first and second lasers contained therein for emitting at least first and second pulses of ...	11/21/2000
6132451	Optical fiber for myocardial channel formation An optical fiber device for forming channels within a wall of a patient's heart, and particularly the epicardium, which has an elongated optical fiber, a probe tip secured to the distal end of the optical fiber and an outer support tube secured to the pro...	10/17/2000
6117129	Laser treatment apparatus A laser treatment apparatus has a hand-piece unit with a laser scanner which deflects a laser beam emitted from a laser source to scan a treatment portion of a patient's skin. In the laser treatment apparatus, the first control device controls the laser s...	09/12/2000
6022345	Method and apparatus for laser-assisted hair transplantation A laser treatment method and apparatus is provided which facilitates the grafting of hairs on the skin of a living human. The methodology involves a carefully designed treatment protocol utilizing a modified optical apparatus. The apparatus is a modified ...	02/08/2000
5908417	Method and apparatus for laser-assisted hair transplantation A laser treatment method and apparatus is provided which facilitates the grafting of hairs on the skin of a living human. The methodology involves a carefully designed treatment protocol utilizing a modified optical apparatus. The apparatus is a modified ...	06/01/1999
5907664	Automated endoscope system for optimal positioning A robotic system that moves a surgical instrument in response to the actuation of a foot pedal that can be operated by the foot of a surgeon. The robotic system has an end effector that is adapted to hold a surgical instrument such as an endoscope. The en...	05/25/1999
5878193	Automated endoscope system for optimal positioning A robotic system that moves a surgical instrument in response to the actuation of a control panel that can be operated by the surgeon. The robotic system has an end effector that is adapted to hold a surgical instrument such as an endoscope. The end effec...	03/02/1999
5754741	Automated endoscope for optimal positioning A robotic system that moves a surgical instrument in response to the actuation of a foot pedal that can be operated by the foot of a surgeon. The robotic system has an end effector that is adapted to hold a surgical instrument such as an endoscope. The en...	05/19/1998
5709677	Apparatus and method as preparation for performing a myringotomy in a child's ear without the need for anaesthesia An apparatus and method for performing a myringotomy in a child's ear without the need for anaesthesia. A charge coupled device or television camera is aimed within a micromanipulator housing at a child's ear drum. The housing is retained to the ear, eith...	01/20/1998
5700259	Thoracoscopic transmyocardial revascularization handpiece assembly A thoracoscopic transmyocardial revascularization handpiece assembly for a medical laser system which includes a barrel which fits between the patient's ribs, a handpiece which fits between the ribs, a contacting surface on one end of the handpiece with a...	12/23/1997
5657429	Automated endoscope system optimal positioning A robotic system that moves a surgical instrument in response to the actuation of a control panel that can be operated by a surgeon. The robotic system has an end effector that is adapted to hold a surgical instrument such as an endoscope. The end effecto...	08/12/1997

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