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End effector and method of manufacture

US7998167B2 · kind B2 · utility

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208References

18Claims

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Assignee

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · US

Inventors

Patrick A. Weizman · Monroe, US
Douglas J. Turner · Cincinnati, US
Richard F. Schwemberger · Cincinnati, US
Stephen W. Evans · Plymouth, US
Dean B. Bruewer · Lancaster, US
Gina M. Szweda · Cincinnati, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 14, 2006
Grant date	Aug 16, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 28, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/320064
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An end effector for use in an endoscopic device including a cup, and a hinge extension formed separately from the cup and connected to the cup. The hinge extension has a pivot for pivotally connecting the end effector to an identical second end effector.

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