Linear stapling mechanism with cutting means

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5485947
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08215075

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A stapler mechanism is described which contains a stapling assembly, and anvil assembly, firing means and knife means. These means are activated by a firing trigger. The anvil assembly is closed upon the stapling assembly by means of a closure trigger. The firing trigger is inoperable until the closure trigger has been activated. Another mechanism in the stapler is capable of locking the closure trigger after use so it does not spring open inadvertently before use of the firing trigger. Additionally, the stapler mechanism allows forward motion of both triggers and also is capable of allowing reverse motion of the closure trigger to open the mechanism.

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ETHICON INCSOMERVILLE NJ 08876

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chen, Ralph Cincinnati, OH 8 7116
Cook, Robert West Chester, OH 51 8166
Huffman, Eric Loveland, OH 5 7094
Knodell, Thomas Loveland, OH 3 7094
Meiser, Dan Oxford, OH 9 7144
Olson, Todd Loveland, OH 11 7178
Otten, Matthew Cincinnati, OH 10 11069
Powell, Darrel Cincinnati, OH 8 9396
Rhad, Edward Fairfield, OH 11 13137
Steed, Gary Cleves, OH 4 7109
VanOverloop, Ronald West Chester, OH 3 7094

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