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Organ manipulator having suction member supported with freedom to move relative to its support

  • US 7,766,817 B2
  • Filed: 04/23/2007
  • Issued: 08/03/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/07/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An organ manipulation apparatus, including:

  • at least one suction member having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the suction member is configured to exert sufficient suction force on an organ to move the organ when the suction member is placed against the organ, a pressure differential is established between the inner surface and the outer surface, and the suction member is moved;

    a support structure; and

    a joint coupled between the suction member and the support structure, wherein the support structure and the compliant joint are configured to support the suction member, with the organ supported in a retracted position by the suction member, such that the suction member has freedom to move relative to the support structure, to allow movements of the organ, while the support structure remains relatively fixed.

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