Patents by Inventor Christoph Matthias Pistor

Christoph Matthias Pistor has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • ROBOTIC LINKAGE
    Publication number: 20100116080
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for manufacturing and controlling an elongate robotic instrument, or robotic endoscope, are provided which may include any number of features. One feature is a robotic link that can be easily manufactured and can withstand the forces related to use within a robotic instrument. Another feature is a joint on the link that increases compressive strength and minimizes stress between links. Yet another feature is an elongate robotic instrument that is constructed from a single type of link.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Christoph Matthias Pistor, Joshua T. Oen