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Medical diagnostic instrument

US7670287B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 2006
Grant dateMar 2, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2028

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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