Patent · US Expired

Tool and an effector

US6818007B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 11, 2002
Grant dateNov 16, 2004
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/320044
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An effector comprises a pair of opposing jaws directly mounted on a keeper so that the jaws are pivotable about the keeper. The jaws are connected to an actuating member within the keeper, so that translational movement of the actuating member causes the jaws between an open and closed position.

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