Patent ID: 8961533
Filing Date: 2015-02-24
Classification: A61B,G06T

Abstract:
1. An anti-buckling device, comprising: a first coupler for coupling to a first device; a second coupler for coupling to a second device, the second device configured to position a catheter member; a first set of support members coupled between the first coupler and the second coupler; a second set of support members disposed next to the first set of support members; a third set of support members disposed between the first and second sets of support members; and a plurality of holders coupled to the support members, the holders configured for supporting the catheter member, wherein the holders are each rotatably fixed with respect to each other; wherein the first set of support members form a support frame that can be extended by moving the first and second couplers away from each other, and can be collapsed by moving the first and second couplers towards each other.