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Robotic trajectory guide

  • US 8,083,753 B2
  • Filed: 10/16/2007
  • Issued: 12/27/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/07/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An alignment device comprising:

  • a base, the base having a mounting plane;

    an insertion guide, having an opening therein and an insertion axis through the opening;

    an adjustable joint attached to a distal end of the insertion guide, and coupled to the base;

    a local adjustment device attached to the adjustable joint, the local adjustment device including a linear slide having a collar and a threaded adjuster coupled to the collar, the collar directly coupled to the insertion guide at the distal end thereof and forming part of the adjustable joint, the linear slide configured to linearly translate the collar relative to the base; and

    an actuator remotely coupled to the local adjustment device, the actuator being controlled from a remote location.

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