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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 16, 2026
Filed:
Jun. 21, 2023
Pro-dex, Inc., Irvine, CA (US);
Justin Taber, Irvine, CA (US);
Daniel Manuel Santos, Irvine, CA (US);
Pro-Dex, Inc., Irvine, CA (US);
Abstract
Various articulating tools for driving fasteners or other surgical implements are disclosed. The articulating tool may be removably connected to a handpiece comprising a motor. The articulating tool may include a torque transmission mechanism that includes a first shaft that extends through the lumen of the elongate outer housing. The first shaft may transfer the torque from the motor to an articulating torque transmission unit. The articulating torque transmission unit may transfer the torque to the bit that interlocks to the fastener. The articulating tool may include an orientation mechanism that is separate from the torque transmission mechanism. The orientation mechanism can have one or more controllers to rotate the articulating unit and driver head adapter about one or more axes.