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Rotation knob assemblies for handle assemblies

US10786273B2 · kind B2 · utility

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23Claims

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Assignee

Covidien LP · US

Inventors

Jacob C. Baril · Norwalk, US
Brian J. Creston · Milford, US
Roy J. Pilletere · North Haven, US
Thomas A. Zammataro · Hamden, US
Justin Thomas · New Haven, US
Matthew A. Dinino · Newington, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 29, 2019
Grant date	Sep 29, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 18, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/2929
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Rotation knob assemblies for handle assemblies of surgical instruments rotatably support a laparoscopic end effector relative to a housing of the handle assemblies. The rotation knob assemblies may include friction reducing screws, bearing members, snap rings, and/or bearing assemblies to facilitate rotation of an outer knob relative to an inner collar.

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