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US10873164B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims

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Assignee

EXIMIS SURGICAL INC. · US

Inventors

Robert Fuchs · Nara, JP
Dirk Johnson · Louisville, US
William N. Gregg · Superior, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 22, 2017
Grant date	Dec 22, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 17, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2018/1475
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A coupling system and related methods are disclosed. The system has a first plug detachably coupled to a first housing, and a first socket detachably coupled to a second housing. The first socket is configured to receive the first plug. The system is movable between a first configuration wherein the first and second housings are not engaged and a second configuration wherein the first and second housings are engaged and the first plug and the first socket are coupled together.

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