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Surgical bur with soft tissue protective geometry

US11191551B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2018
Grant dateDec 7, 2021
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23C2210/0407
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical bur includes a body and a drill point. The body includes flutes and lands. Each of the flutes includes a cutting edge, a rake face, and a clearance surface. Each of the lands is convex-shaped and disposed between a pair of the flutes. The drill point includes axial relief surfaces. Each of the axial relief surfaces has a planar area, is distinct from the lands and borders (i) a distal portion of one of the cutting edges, (ii) one of the lands, and (iii) one of the clearance surfaces.

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