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Scalpel blade loader

US10716592B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

Aspen Surgical Products, Inc. · US

Inventors

Murray Swoish · Batesville, US
Alexander Boelkins · Grand Rapids, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 5, 2017
Grant date	Jul 21, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 13, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2560/04
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A blade loader is provided herein. The blade loader includes a housing defining a cavity and an insertion opening at one end portion of the cavity. The cavity is configured to accept a blade therein. The housing includes first and second sections. First and second sidewalls extend from the respective first and second sections. The first sidewall is disposed outside the second sidewall. A support extends from the housing and into the cavity configured to interact with an aperture defined by the blade. A rib structure extends into the cavity and defines a channel and a press portion. The press portion is configured to contact a portion of the blade.

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