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Rotary shaver with improved connection between flexible and rigid rotatable tubes

US7993360B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24Claims

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Assignee

ARTHREX, INC. · US

Inventors

Randall L. Hacker · Naples, US
Robert A. Van Wyk · Largo, US
Gary R. Heisler · Brazoria, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 11, 2006
Grant date	Aug 9, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 28, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/320032
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An rotary shaver having an attachment device for coupling a flexible transmission shaft to rigid ends. In at least one embodiment, the rotary shaver may be a curved rotary shaver. The inner shaft may be formed from rigid ends connected together with the flexible transmission shaft via an attachment device. The attachment device may include a collar protruding from an outer surface to penetrate an inner surface of the flexible transmission shaft. The attachment device may also include one or more grooves or protrusions for the transmission of torque.

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