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Surgical manipulator

  • US 6,676,669 B2
  • Filed: 01/16/2002
  • Issued: 01/13/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/16/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A manipulator for use in performing medical procedures on a body of a patient, the manipulator comprising:

  • a first tool support arm;

    a second tool support arm;

    a medical tool pivotably supported by the first and second support arms;

    wherein the support arms are movable independently of each other to manipulate the tool with at least one degree of freedom;

    a support frame which carries the first and second support arms such that the first and second support arms are movable with respect to the support frame; and

    a mounting structure which carries the support frame and is capable of fixing the support frame relative to at least a portion of the body of the patient.

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