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Rechargeable battery adapted to be attached to orthopedic device

US5792573A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 24, 1996
Grant dateAug 11, 1998
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 24, 2016

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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