Patent ID: 11950768
Assignee: BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Field: Medical technology (Instruments)
Classification: CPC A | IPC A

Claim 23:
24. The device of claim 20, wherein the guiding rod rotation system comprises:
a planetary gear system, wherein the distal end of the planetary gear system is attached to the proximal end of the guiding rod, wherein the planetary gear system is configured to rotate, and wherein the guiding rod is configured to rotate with the planetary gear system;
a support base surrounding the planetary gear system; and
a crank positioned at the proximal end of the body, wherein the distal end of the crank is connected to the proximal end of the planetary gear system, wherein the crank is configured to rotate, and wherein the planetary gear system is configured to rotate with the crank,
wherein the device is configured to dilate the dilator petal assembly by synchronous rotation of the crank, the planetary gear system, the guiding rod, and the internal bolt.