Surgical stapling instrument with automatic frame reinforcement

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4402444
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06255887

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In a surgical stapling instrument in which tissue is stapled between the opposing legs of a U-shaped frame, the staple carrying assembly automatically engages the free ends of both legs of the frame to structurally reinforce the frame during operation of the instrument.

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  • UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Green, David T Norwalk, CT 256 186877

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