Closure assembly that is laterally movable for selective locking
US11744637B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 24, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/702
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical device comprising: a closure assembly including: (a) a movement unit including: a bar that moves in a direction of a prescribed motion; (b) a latch unit including: (i) a latch plate including a hook latch that selectively receives the bar, the latch plate being movable in the direction of the prescribed motion between (A) a lockable state where the hook latch is engageable by the bar of the movement unit, and (B) an unlockable state where the bar does not reach the hook latch or the hook latch is moved out of alignment with the prescribed motion so that the hook latch is not engaged by the bar; and (ii) a stop that restricts movement of the movement unit relative to the hook latch.
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