Surgical saw blade fastening means
US3964163A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 4, 1975 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T279/17948
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A surgical saw blade fastening means comprising a saw blade and chuck wich provides for positive locking of the blade while permitting rapid removal of the saw blade without the use of additional tools is disclosed. The chuck which is provided with an adapter portion so it can be attached to surgical instruments presently in use comprises a slotted body portion having a pyramid locator at the base of the slots into which the notched end of a saw blade is seated by the action of a knurled internally threaded collar carried on said chuck body in cooperation with the teeth of the saw blade.
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