Jaw movement mechanism and method for a surgical tool
US8663270B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/145
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A jaw movement mechanism for surgical tools has improved mechanical efficiency and other advantages. The jaw movement mechanism controls the orientation and position of a movable jaw relative to a fixed jaw through a range of movement of the movable jaw. The jaws maintain a parallel orientation throughout a portion of the range of movement of the movable jaw. The jaws maintain an angular relationship throughout a portion of the range of movement of the movable jaw.
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