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Tension Control In Actuation Of Multi-Joint Medical Instruments - EP2637592

The patent EP2637592 was granted to Intuitive Surgical Operations on Mar 31, 2021. The application was originally filed on Oct 28, 2011 under application number EP11779540A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP2637592

INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS
Application Number
EP11779540A
Filing Date
Oct 28, 2011
Status
Opposition Rejected
Mar 8, 2024
Grant Date
Mar 31, 2021
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