Forceps
US4043343A · kind A · utility
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3Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 1975 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/292
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In forceps having a pair of handles one of which is hinged for reciprocal movement relative to the other, extension arms between the handles one of the arms being reciprocally slidable along the other arm, upper and lower jaw members one of which is hinged for reciprocal movement relative to the other which reciprocal movement of the jaws and arms is in response to reciprocal handle movement, and the slidable arm may be disengaged for cleaning, the improvement comprises a locking member pivotally mounted for engaging one side of the slidable arm in the locked position.
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