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Quick release focusing handle for surgical lights

US4878156A · kind A · utility

38Cited by
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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 6, 1989
Grant dateOct 31, 1989
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S362/804
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A replaceable focusing handle for the focusing shaft of a lighthead includes internal surfaces which register with reaction and locking surfaces of a drive post. A shield carried by the handle prevents inadvertent detachment of the handle.

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