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Ophthalmologic surgical probe

US6488695B1 · kind B1 · utility

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5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 17, 2000
Grant dateDec 3, 2002
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/2918
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A probe having an actuation handle made from springy material having a memory. Squeezing the handle causing the actuation device to elongate, thereby causing movement in the probe tip. The probe handle of the present invention may be held and actuated in any position.

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