Articulating rotary cutting tool
US11844534B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 24, 2022 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2217/005
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A rotary cutting tool including an elongated housing having a proximal end and a distal end, the elongated housing extends circumferentially around a first axis. A drive shaft disposed within the elongated housing and extending between the proximal end and the distal end and rotatable about the first axis. A cutting bit housing coupled to the distal end of the elongated housing and rotatable relative to the drive shaft about an articulation axis between a non-articulated position and one or more articulated positions. A rotary cutting bit coupled to the cutting bit housing and the drive shaft and rotatable about the articulation axis with the cutting bit housing, the rotary cutting bit and drive shaft forming a constant velocity joint.
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