Endoscopic cutting forceps with jaw clamp lever latching mechanism
US9851741B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20666
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A lever latching system comprising: a housing; a lever having a latch pin fixedly mounted to the lever, the lever being movably mounted to the housing so that the latch pin moves in an arc; and a latch plate movably mounted to the housing for linear movement with respect to the housing, the latch plate comprising a labyrinth for receiving the latch pin.
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