Patent · US Expired

Inverse helical reamer

US5891148A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 31, 1997
Grant dateApr 6, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 31, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23D77/12
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This inverse reamer is formed of a tang extended by a helical shank. The edge turned towards the point is cutting and is wound in a direction contrary to the direction of rotation normally provided for operating the reamer.

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