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Polyaxial ratchet tool

US9527194B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9Claims

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Assignee

Symmetry Medical, Inc. · US

Inventors

Guillaume Kerboul · Gloucester, GB
James Truscott · Garland, US
Jose Fernandez · San Nicolás de los Garza, MX

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 20, 2011
Grant date	Dec 27, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 30, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB25B13/465
WIPO fieldMachine tools
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A polyaxial tool, including an elongate body defining a first end, a second and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween; the elongate body defining a cavity at the first end; a plurality of arcuate gear teeth circumferentially arranged in the cavity and movable with respect to the elongate body; a socket coupled to the housing and coaxial with the plurality of gear teeth; and a handle coupled to the second end, where an angular position of at least one of the elongate body and handle is adjustable with respect to the plurality of gear teeth.

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