IP Library Granted Patent US 6,594,552
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US 6,594,552 · App. 09/544,153

Grip strength with tactile feedback for robotic surgery

Inventors: William C. Nowlin, Gary S. Guthart, Robert G. Younge, Thomas G. Cooper, Craig Gerbi, Steven J. Blumenkranz, Dean Hoornaert
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Granted: Jul 15, 2003 Filed: Apr 6, 2000
Inventors
William C. Nowlin
Gary S. Guthart
Robert G. Younge
Thomas G. Cooper
Craig Gerbi
Steven J. Blumenkranz
Dean Hoornaert
Assignee (at issue)
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.

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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 6,594,552
App. No.
09/544,153
Filed
2000-04-06
Granted
2003-07-15
Kind
B1