Sealing multiple surgical instruments
US11197691B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/3466
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In accordance with aspects of the present invention, a door mechanism is provided. A door mechanism according to some embodiments of the present invention includes a door that includes a sealing part, an arm connected to the sealing part, and a pivot part connected to the arm, the door rotating around a pivot axis at the pivot part; and a lever, the lever engaging the door at the pivot part such that the lever opens the door when engaged but is not affected when the door is opened without the lever.
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