Sheath coupling member and associated instrument assembly
US10182837B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 28, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2218/007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A coupling member for an ultrasonic instrument assembly has a tubular body with a first port at a first end and a second port at a second end opposite the first end. A lumen in the body member extends from the first end to the second end so that the first and the second port communicate with one another. The body member is made of a flexible resilient material such as silicone rubber and at least one reinforcement element is joined to the body member. The reinforcement element is configured so as to at least inhibit a collapse of the body member.
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