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Orthopedic surgical device

US5553675A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 10, 1994
Grant dateSep 10, 1996
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/1697
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A cordless drive assembly for driving various orthopedic surgical instruments is described. The drive assembly is battery powered and includes tracks in the handle portion of its housing for receiving the battery. A latch locks the battery to the housing.

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