Pleated trocar seal

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9814491
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14255592

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A trocar seal comprising an elastomeric membrane having an opening adapted to receive a surgical instrument. The membrane is configured with a plurality of pleats circumscribing the opening and extending laterally from opening. The pleats comprise a plurality of pleat walls increasing in height as the pleats extend laterally from the opening. In one embodiment, the pleats are conically arranged.

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  • ETHICON LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Franer, Paul T Cincinnati, US 42 12859

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