Medical diagnostic instrument
US7029439B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 3, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/227
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical diagnostic instrument includes a housing containing at least one battery and a light source, such as a lamp, for illuminating a medical target. A switch includes a movable member that selectively moves at least one of the battery and the lamp into and out of electrical connection with the other. The instrument is preferably fabricated from a diecast or an extrusion process wherein a thin plastic sleeve member having text and/or graphic materials can be shrink fitted onto an extruded handle.
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