Disposable stapler
US4648542A · kind A · utility
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54Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 1, 1985 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/0684
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stapler having a pistol grip which can be entirely formed as a one-piece molding, without need for separate springs, connectors or other parts. The main springs are not stressed until the trigger is pulled for the first time. Staples of a special configuration are closed by a driver having a specially shaped forming end.
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