Inserter cap and related features
US9549813B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 24, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/1681
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cap configured and dimensioned to sweep or fold one or more haptics when removed from an insertion device. The cap may further have a pin, one or more snaps and/or one or more locks. The cap may also have one or more ports and/or one or more windows. An insertion system having a handpiece, a cartridge, and a cap configured and dimensioned to sweep or fold one or more haptics when the cap is removed from the insertion system. The cap is configured and dimensioned to couple with the distal end of the cartridge.
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