Abstract: An actuating mechanism for actuating a surgical tool of a surgical instrument including an actuating device having an actuator surface. The actuating device is operable by applying a force to substantially any part of the actuator surface for placing the actuating device in an actuated position from a rest position for actuating a surgical tool. The actuator surface comprises a radially collapsible cage having a plurality of interdigitating actuating pads. Each pad is movable in a radial direction.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 4, 2000
Date of Patent:
February 28, 2006
Assignee:
Syclix Limited
Inventors:
Ian Trevor Dampney, John Ewant Alfred Wickham
Abstract: An effector comprises a pair of opposing jaws directly mounted on a keeper so that the jaws are pivotable about the keeper. The jaws are connected to an actuating member within the keeper, so that translational movement of the actuating member causes the jaws between an open and closed position.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 11, 2002
Date of Patent:
November 16, 2004
Assignee:
Syclix Limited
Inventors:
Ian Trevor Dampney, John Ewant Alfred Wickham