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Handle mechanism for manual instruments

US5308357A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 21, 1992
Grant dateMay 3, 1994
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Expiry dateAug 21, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/2946
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical instrument with a scissors-type handle mechanism is provided, with the handle mechanism being characterized by first and second handle members and a toggle linkage coupled to the handle members adapted to lock the handle members in a closed position.

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