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Tool for use with a fastener

US10874448B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 10, 2016
Grant dateDec 29, 2020
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25B23/108
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tool for use with a fastener, more particularly, a medical screwdriver tool arranged to interact with a fastener has a driver body with a driver shaft, the driver shaft being associated with a tip configured for interaction with a fastener. The tool has an actuator arranged for reciprocal movement with respect to a longitudinal axis of the driver shaft between a first position proximal the tip and a second position distal the tip. The tip has first and second portions. The tool is configured for moving the first and second portions from a closed condition to an open condition upon movement of the actuator from the second position to the first position.

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