Patent · US Expired

Double-bladed scalpel

US5100391A · kind A · utility

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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 2, 1991
Grant dateMar 31, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 2, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/3213
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A double-bladed scalpel for removal of tissues requiring consistent width along their length. Identical metal scalpel blades are mounted to an integral rigid supporting handle. The two blades protrude outwardly from one bifurcated handle end. A contoured finger rest permits the user to exert substantial cutting pressure when using the scalpel in applications where scribing of bony tissue is required.

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