Cannula
US8828034B2 · kind B2 · utility
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29Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N1/143
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a cannula including a first clamping portion, a second clamping portion and a force applying portion configured to apply at least two different clamping forces across the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion when the cannula is in a closed state. The first clamping portion includes a first gear, the second clamping portion includes a second gear, and the first gear and the second gear are in meshing engagement.
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