Tool assembly for harvesting and implanting follicular units
CA 2709769 C · Owner: Hsei, Paul K. · Inventors: Hsei, Paul K.; Bodduluri, Mohan; Caddes, Donald E.
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An automated system for harvesting or implanting follicular units including a moveable arm; a harvesting and/or implantation tool mounted on the moveable arm; one or more cameras mounted on the moveable arm; a processor configured to receive and process images acquired by the one or more cameras; and a controller operatively associated with the processor and configured to position the moveable arm based at least in part, on processed images acquired by the one or more cameras wherein the moveable arm is positionable such that the tool may be positioned at a desired orientation relative to an adjacent body surface. 59
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- Filed September 27, 2006 and granted March 20, 2012. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended September 27, 2026.
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