Connector for surgical handpiece
US11191553B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L37/252
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical handpiece nosecone having an end overmold portion and/or an internal overmold portion. The end overmold portion is located at an end of the nosecone and compressed between the surgical handpiece housing and nosecone. The internal overmold portion is positioned radially about the nosecone on the inner surface to provide a fluid tight seal that prevents ingress of irrigation fluid into the housing.
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