Diagnostic device with detachable wheel
US5673706A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 1995 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/0057
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A diagnostic apparatus for testing nerve pathways through skin sensitivity, including a handle, a support assembly mounted to the handle, an axle affixed to the support assembly, a removable wheel having an axle hole adapted to receive the axle, the wheel having a plurality of tines extending radially therefrom, the tines extending to form a point, and a retaining assembly for securing the wheel on the axle, the retaining assembly being movable relative to the axle to facilitate removal and replacement of the wheel; and a dispenser for dispensing the disposable wheels to facilitate easy replacement and prevent contamination of new wheels from handling.
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