# Eugene F. Duval — Patents explained on PatentBrief

Eugene F. Duval has 1 landmark patent explained in plain English on PatentBrief.

- [How a Surgical Robot Attaches Tools and Stays Sterile](https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12127807/surgical-system-instrument-mounting) — granted 2024
  Intuitive Surgical's patent details a robotic surgical system that securely mounts medical instruments, transfers precise movements, and ensures sterility through a unique rotating drape mechanism.

**Full profile:** https://patentbrief.org/inventor/eugene-f-duval

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