Patent · US Active

Handpiece tip assembly

US8043300B2 · kind B2 · utility

1Cited by

42References

7Claims

0Family size

Assignee

ALCON INC. · CH

Inventors

Sean Christopher Madden · Mission Viejo, US
John Morgan Bourne · Irvine, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 5, 2005
Grant date	Oct 25, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 22, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/038
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A tip assembly for a liquefaction surgical handpiece having a break-away or frangible tip protector. The tip protector protects the delicate tip from damage during handling and shipment, but is easily removed prior to use.

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.