Developable and collapsable internal cutting mechanism
US12048450B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/320082
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A hollow rod developable actuator tool including a first link comprising an outer cylinder, a second link comprising a first tool member pivotably connected to the first link at a first joint mounted in a first cavity in the wall of the outer cylinder, a third link comprising a second tool member pivotably connected to the first tool member at a second link, and a fourth link comprising an inner cylinder to which the second tool member is also pivotably connected at a third link mounted in a second cavity in the wall of the inner cylinder. When the inner cylinder of the fourth link is rotated in relation to the outer cylinder of the first link the actuator tool transitions from a first state where the tool is closed to a second state where the tool is open.
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