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Torquer device and methods related thereto

US9295815B2 · kind B2 · utility

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6References

23Claims

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Assignee

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. · US

Inventors

Brian Stevens · Pleasant Grove, US
Gregg Sutton · Maple Grove, US
Eric Joseph Dille · Eden Prairie, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 9, 2013
Grant date	Mar 29, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 29, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16H1/46
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Torque devices are disclosed for controlling insertion of medical devices into a lumen of a patient. The torque devices allow for modulation of the speed of rotation of the medical devices. Methods related to the torque devices are also disclosed.

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