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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 21, 2025
Filed:
Sep. 12, 2022
The Penn State Research Foundation, Uinversity Park, PA (US);
Jason Moore, University Park, PA (US);
Samson Galvin, University Park, PA (US);
Paris Von Lockette, University Park, PA (US);
THE PENN STATE RESEARCH FOUNDATION, University Park, PA (US);
Abstract
Embodiments relate to a laparoscopic apparatus having a first component and a second component. The first component has a first component manipulation end configured for manipulation by a user and/or a machine, a first component interface end, a first component magnet located at or near the first component interface end, and a first component actuator system including a cable. The first component actuator system is configured to transfer control movements from the first component manipulation end into moments and forces acting upon the cable. The second component has a second component working end configured for performing surgical work, a second component interface end, a second component magnet located at or near the second component interface end, and a second component actuator system configured to transfer moments and forces acting upon the cable into mechanical movements acting upon the second component working end.