Protective cover installation and removal tool, systems, and methods
US12178541B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2005/3215
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to an exemplary aspect, a tool for installing and/or removing a protective cover of an instrument includes a body portion having an open end and a closed end. The open end defines an interior passage that extends into the body portion along a longitudinal axis of the body portion toward the closed end of the body portion. The interior passage is configured to receive at least a portion of the protective cover in the interior passage. One or more members are connected to the body portion, and each of the one or more members includes a free end movable relative to the body portion. Systems and methods relate to tools for installing and/or removing protective covers of instruments.
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