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Fixture device for folding a seal member

US11446058B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims

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Assignee

Covidien LP · US

Inventors

Roy J. Pilletere · North Haven, US
Jason Mickus · Avon, US
Matthew A. Dinino · Newington, US
Eric Brown · Madison, US
Nicolette R. LaPierre · Bull Run Corner, US
Jacob C. Baril · Norwalk, US
Justin Thomas · New Haven, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 27, 2020
Grant date	Sep 20, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 11, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB30B9/00
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fixation device for folding a seal member includes a frame having a horizontal portion and an upright portion, a press assembly secured to the upright portion of the frame, and a nest assembly secured to the horizontal portion of the frame. The press assembly includes a handle assembly and an anvil assembly operably connected to the handle assembly. The nest assembly includes a clamping assembly, a folding assembly supported on the clamping assembly, a support assembly supported on the folding assembly, and a nest member. The support assembly includes a support plate and a seal clamp for securing a seal member.

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