Dual-bladed reciprocating bone saw
US6007541A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/144
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to a handheld surgical power saw intended to be an integrated surgical tool or an attachment to a motorized surgical tool. The tool consists of two arms that reciprocate in opposite directions at all times. Attached to each arm is a set of cam followers and a saw blade. The arms are driven by a cam with outer surfaces that smoothly undulate between the two sets of cam followers.
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