Patent ID: 8216125

Claim:
A laparoscopic instrument holder for positioning a laparoscopic device 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 first ball and socket joint coupled to a distal rotational joint; a second ball and socket joint coupled to the first ball and socket joint; a clamp configured and dimensioned for retaining a laparoscopic device, the clamp coupled to the second ball and socket joint; and a coupling portion proximate a first one of the at least three proximal rotational joints.