Clevis assemblies for medical instruments and methods of manufacture of same
US7534253B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B10/06
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention relate to endoscopic instruments. More particularly, embodiments of the invention relate to features on the clevis portion of endoscopic instruments. The clevises may be formed from a sheet material to obtain a substantially cylindrical end and at least one clevis arm. The clevis features may include an axle having at least one flared end to engage a clevis arm, one or more U-shaped grooves on the clevis arms to receive an axle, and stiffening ribs to strengthen the clevis arms.
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