Fastener applicator with interlock
US10485545B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00243
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a fastener applicator including a handle, a first trigger coupled rotatably with respect to the handle, and a second trigger coupled rotatably with respect to the handle. An interlock is disposed with the second trigger and comprises a cam follower engaged in a cam channel that selectively prevents rotation of the second trigger relative to the first trigger depending on a location of the cam follower within the cam channel. The location of the cam follower in the cam channel is set by a position of the first trigger. Methods of operating the various embodiments disclosed are also provided.
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