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Automatic tool marking

US9131957B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Gyrus ACMI, Inc. · US

Inventors

Nikolay Skarbnik · Yoqneam Illit, IL
Adi Navve · Kfar Sava, IL
Shai Finkman · Haifa, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 12, 2012
Grant date	Sep 15, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 25, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M25/0108
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Surgical apparatus, including a trocar having a tubular member with a tubular member distal end and a tubular member proximal end. The apparatus further includes a tool having a tool proximal end and a tool distal end. The tool is insertably disposed within the tubular member with the tool distal end projecting beyond the tubular member distal end. The apparatus further includes an indicator indicating the tool distal end while the tool distal end projects beyond the tubular member distal end.

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