ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 24 -- United States Patent no. 12,740,846, issued on Sept. 22.
"Dynamic elastic suspension system and frame for functional endoscopic sinus surgery" was invented by Joan Whang (Elk Grove, Calif.) and Christopher Sung Whang (Modesto, Calif.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An elastic suspension system and frame for supporting an endoscope and camera combination used in functional endoscopic sinus surgery. the system consists of a stable base, an adjustable frame, and an elastic suspension mechanism that dynamically counterbalances the weight of the endoscope and camera, significantly reducing surgeon fatigue and improving precision. The invention includes variations incorp...