Titanium alloy blade coupler coated with nickel-chrome for ultrasonic scalpel
US5167725A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 1, 1990 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/12944
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Ultrasonic blade coupler comprising a blade element composed of a material selected from aluminum and titanium rendered sharpenable by a surface hardening treatment. The blade coupler exhibits improved acoustical properties with reduced energy consumption.
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