Patent ID: 8425404
Filing Date: 2013-04-23
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A system for positioning a laparoscopic device, the system having a holder comprising: a central portion comprising a first member operatively associated with a second member, the members selectively movable with respect to one another along a central axis, the central portion having a proximal end defined by the first member and a distal end defined by the second member; at least three proximal rotational joints coupled to the first member proximate the proximal end; at least two distal rotational joints coupled to the second member proximate the distal end; a clamp configured and dimensioned for retaining a laparoscopic device; and a coupling portion proximate a first of the proximal rotational joints; wherein a first of the distal rotational joints is coupled to the distal end of the central portion and a second of the distal rotational joints is coupled to the clamp, and wherein each proximal rotational joint and each distal rotational joint permits 360° of rotation in a respective predetermined plane about a respective axis perpendicular to the predetermined plane.