Integrated mechanical handle with quick slide mechanism
US7105016B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 5, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/09116
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A delivery system includes a sheath and a handle. The handle includes: a slide shaft having a threaded outer surface; and a hub assembly coupled to the sheath. The hub assembly includes: an inner slider having a thread tooth pivot support; a thread tooth pivotably mounted to the thread tooth pivot support; and a sleeve having a thread tooth press member pressing on the thread tooth, where motion of the sleeve relative to the inner slider pivots the thread tooth on the thread tooth pivot support to engage and disengage the hub assembly with the threaded outer surface.
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