Patent · US Expired

Surgical drill chuck

US4199160A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 17, 1978
Grant dateApr 22, 1980
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Expiry dateMay 17, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T279/17752
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A quick release drill chuck for surgical and dental instruments, particularly high speed drills powered by rotary air motors, is disclosed. The chuck engages the shafts of drills or burs and is actuated without the use of additional tools while providing a self-locking feature to insure against inadvertent loosening of the chuck.

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