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Endoscopic cutting forceps with jaw clamp lever latching mechanism

US9851741B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 2015
Grant dateDec 26, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 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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